Based in Spain since 2006
Just a few kilometers north of Barcelona following the coast towards France, the Mediterranean Sea washes a rough terrain with small bays and cliffs. Known as the Costa Brava, which literally means the rugged or wild coast, this area is a paradise for nature lovers. This is, indeed, the land that inspired the genius Salvador Dalí. The tranquil region is scattered with quaint medieval towns and hides wonderful gems waiting to be discovered.
Day 1
Accommodations: Girona (D)
Day 2
Accommodations: Peratallada (B, L, D)
Walking: 12 km / 7 mi
Day 3
Accommodations: Peratallada (B, L, D)
Walking: 10 km / 6 mi
Day 4
Accommodations: L'Escala (B, L, D)
Walking: 6.5 km / 4 mi
Day 5
Accommodations: Vilamaniscle (B, L, D)
Walking: 18 km / 11 mi
Day 6
Accommodations: Vilamaniscle (B, L, D)
Meeting time: 11:00am
Walking: 7 km / 4 mi
Day 7
Accommodations: Vilamaniscle (B, L, D)
Walking: 14 km / 9 mi
Day 8
Accommodations: Cadaqués (B, L)
Walking: 3 km / 2 mi
Day 9
Accommodations: Cadaqués (B, L, D)
Walking: 8 km / 5 mi
Day 10
Accommodations: ITINERARY ENDS (B)
*Please note: This itinerary is subject to slight modifications due to hotel availability, weather, festivals, and other occurences.
Barcelona is which has an international airport is well connected to Girona by train.
Girona is the official starting point of the Camino de Ronda & Costa Brava Tour and can be reached by train. If travelling from Barcelona, you can always take a high-speed train (RENFE) which takes about 40 minutes. Girona is also connected by train to Madrid (less than 4 hours). For a sample of prices and timetables, please see:
Renfe (Train) – Barcelona to Girona.
Renfe (Train) – Madrid to Girona.
Train tickets can be purchased online on Spain’s leading rail provider, RENFE. Keep in mind that the sale of train tickets depends on RENFE’s scheduling and some routes cannot be purchased until approximately 30 to 60 days prior to departure – please be patient. Schedules and availability are also subject to change based on train maintenance needs.
For bus tickets, these can be purchased on ALSA .
Both of these websites have an English language option that accept most major credit cards. Tickets are issued as PDFs and are sent to the email address used to purchase the tickets.
There are now RENFE trains that will get you from Girona to Barcelona in 40 minutes and to Madrid in less than 4 hours. While routes and availability may vary upon time of booking, click here for sample timetables:
RENFE (Train) – Girona to Barcelona
RENFE (Train) – Girona to Madrid
If your flight arrives at Barcelona’s Terminal 2, you have a local Rodalies train that will get you from the airport to the Barcelona Sants train station in 20 minutes. These trains depart from the T2 station more or less every 30 minutes. For more information, please see: Commuter Train – Airport to Barcelona Sants Station
Additionally, there are various transportation service options from all the terminals at the airport with Plaça d’Espanya and Plaça Catalunya.
The weather in Costa Brava is typically Mediterranean: from mild sunny winters to hot and dry summers. In general, average temperatures are pleasant throughout the year and mostly sunny which makes it great for outdoor activities especially in spring (April to June) and fall (September to November).
Visit this link for current and monthly average temperatures of Girona.
After breakfast, we lace up and get the blood going with a walk for a couple hours, where we will do a check point to make sure that everything is OK. You then continue along the Camino for another 1-2 hours where you will come across a complete gourmet picnic prepared with the freshest local ingredients. On some days, we continue for 1-2 hours more after lunch to burn off dessert.
In the afternoon, we go to our hotels, where we take a shower, siesta and just relax! We finish our day with a glass of tinto and a feast of the local gastronomy. We then retire for the night and get ready to do it again! On some afternoons, we have planned excursions, such as a visit to a Greek and Roman archaeological site.
The scenic trail along the Mediterranean Sea will offer several resting spots to admire the blue water just off the coast. There will also be checkpoints to fill up our water bottles and get some snacks to fuel us up on our way.
At some points we will also be able to have a break and enjoy a drink in cafes with our toes literally sunk into the beach sand.
The trail follows the coast profile with its short climbs and descents as well as flat sections along the beaches. The terrain itself is a combination of dirt trails, a bit rocky at times, and some compact dirt footpaths.
We will be walking along the Mediterranean coast, climbing up short cliffs and down to secluded beaches. The elevation varies between sea level and a maximum of 230 meters.
The number of kilometers scheduled for each day varies from 7 km to 18 km. There will always be the chance to shorten the walk using our support vehicle which will be available at every checkpoint.
Some hotels will have the capability to do laundry on the premises. We also recommend that you bring quick-drying clothes that you can handwash and dry overnight at the hotel if all else fails!
Footwear is a very personal question – depending on how active you are and how much support you will need. Since we will be walking on a daily basis on the local trails, I believe that comfort is key – you do not want to get blisters. You probably won’t need a full high boot that covers your ankle (unless you need this support), but rather light trail walkers or even running shoes if you are used to walking. In the spring, there may be mud and water along the trail, so keep that in mind. Most important: Make sure that they are well broken in!
We encourage you to walk before and be prepared for your own enjoyment. However, this is your vacation and not boot camp! During your walk, one of the two guides will be on the trail with the group to keep an eye that all is well. Also, we have planned check points along the way with our support van to make sure you have plenty of water, if you need a change of shoes, or just feel like taking a break. In most cases, you will see the van at a minimum every couple of hours.
Thank you for choosing to travel with Fresco Tours! We are very excited for you to join the ranks of our Happy Customers. If at any moment you should have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to contact us. Thank you again and we look forward to sharing memories of a lifetime with you.
To join us on a Fresco Tour, please visit our Secure Online Reservation Form or download and print a PDF version of the Reservation Form, one for each participant. To reserve your space on a tour, a 15% deposit per person is required and payment should be made via credit card (Visa or MasterCard only), bank transfer or via Wise transfer. The balance of your tour payment is due 60 days prior to the departure date. If the tour that you selected begins within 60 days of booking, final payment is due at that time. Failure to receive the remainder of your trip balance by the due date will be considered a cancellation.
Once Fresco Tours has received your registration form and tour deposit, we will send you an email with an invoice of payments received and your remaining balance, a copy of our Assumption of Risk / Liability Waiver Form and a link to your Guest Questionnaire. These last 2 items must be returned 60 days prior to the start of tour. In addition, we will send you a Confirmation Packet with information regarding suggestions on preparation, a packing and reading list and other tips to get you excited and prepared for your Fresco Tour.
Once we have received final payment, the signed Assumption of Risk / Liability Waiver Form and Guest Questionnaire, you will be sent a receipt and final details regarding your tour, including a detailed itinerary and the hotel contact list.
Due to the nature of the accommodations we use, there are a limited number of single rooms available. Requests for these rooms are based on availability. Please see the tour itinerary for the cost of this fee. In some cases, it may imply a room smaller in size than a standard double room. If you are traveling alone, and would like to share a room, we will do our best to match you with a same-gender roommate.
All cancellations must be made in writing. No refunds will be issued due to late arrival, early departure, or any unused portion of a tour. The Assumption of Risk / Liability Waiver form must be signed and received 60 days prior to tour departure or the reservation will also be treated as a cancellation. Cancellation fees are outlined below:
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Cancellations received 121 or more days prior to trip start |
10% of trip price |
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Cancellations received 120 - 61 days prior to trip start |
15% of trip price |
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Cancellations received 60 - 31 days prior to trip start |
50% of trip price |
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Cancellations received 30 days or less prior to trip start |
100% of trip price |
Fresco Tours reserves the right to change, modify, or cancel a tour prior to departure for any reason, including lack of participants (tour minimum: 3-6 passengers with 1 guide, 7 passengers or more with 2 guides) or acts of nature and/or circumstances beyond our control. In this case, any payments received will be refunded in full, and this will constitute full settlement. Fresco Tours is not responsible for any additional expenses due to a canceled tour, such as the purchase of non-refundable airline tickets.
Fresco Tours reserves the right to accept, refuse, or decline any tour member’s participation at any time for any reason. In such a case, Fresco Tour’s liability is limited to the actual cost of the unused services.
If we are notified of a change to your scheduled tour date 6 months prior, you can apply your tour deposit to another departure date without penalty. This change can be up to 1 calendar year in advance and is subject to availability. Otherwise, the above Cancellation Fees will be applied.
As Spain-taneous Private Tours are custom built and created with specific dates in mind, any modifications will incur a 15% surcharge.
In accordance with Spanish law and for the duration of your tour with Fresco Tours, you are covered by a basic insurance provided by Intermundial. We strongly advise the purchase of a more comprehensive travel insurance that includes trip cancellation / interruption. We suggest using Travelinsurance.com, which allows you to compare and assess top insurance provider policies and their different coverage plans.
Traveling during these complex times requires a bit more planning and a lot more reassurance. We believe that the Fresco Tours style of travel is particularly well-suited to safe activities: walking in the outdoors, small group sizes, strong reliable relationships with our local partners and, most importantly, we have the local knowledge of our home – the Camino de Santiago and the Spanish culture.
Guided
10 days / 9 nights
85 km / 53 mi
Mediterranean Coast
Price per person
4,939.56 $
* USD$ price based on current exchange rate
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