Guided Hike – Costa Brava Begur Coastal Guided Hike and Picnic

• Tour Duration: Approximately 9 hours
• Walking Duration: Approximately 2.5 hours
• Activity level: Moderate
• Price: From €230 per person

Itinerary

Morning

Tour leader Killian Driscoll and your chauffeur will pick you up for your Costa Brava hike from your chosen location, and you’ll start your tour driving out of the city with Killian introducing the day ahead, and answering any questions you may have. Throughout the day, Killian will share with you his knowledge of the region, and the places you visit.

Your first stop will be the charming medieval town of Begur, where you'll explore the town with its Roman and medieval roots, and the fascinating story of the 19th century 'Indianos' and their colonial-inspired architecture. After a coffee break in a local cafe in the town's main plaça, you'll drive a few minutes to the coast to begin the hike.

The guided hike along the Costa Brava coast starts on the pine-shaded cliffs overlooking the crystal blue water of the Mediterranean Sea. Following the trail northwards along the shore, the hike takes you along an ancient path once used to keep an eye out for the pirates that dominated the seas along the Costa Brava. The hiking trail connects small coves with picturesque fishing villages, with beautiful sandy beaches. While taking in the scenery, you'll ve surrounded by the scent of the wild rosemary and lavender growing along the trail.

Lunch

After your guided hike you will be treated to a specially prepared, gourmet Catalan picnic at a pine-shaded seaside picnic spot. Alternatively, you can choose to have lunch at a seaside restaurant to sample the typical fish dishes, or continue on to Peratallada to have lunch there.

Afternoon

After lunch you will drive through the wine country of Empordà to the stunning medieval village of Peratallada. There, you will explore the medieval walled town, and learn about the history of the town and area. The name 'Peratallada' comes from 'pedra' meaning stone and 'tallada' meaning cut. Peratallada is a beautifully preserved medieval town, with ancient stone buildings, medieval town walls, and large moat cut out of the bedrock. In fact, the town's history goes back about 2,500 years, with its roots as an Iron Age village and later a Roman settlement. You'll see how this small town evolved over the centuries, in the rich agricultural landscape north of Barcelona.

• Activity level: Medium
• Walking Duration: Approximately 2.5 hours
• Walking Length: 6.7 km (4.2 miles)

• Elevation max: 130 m (427 ft)
• Elevation min: 3 m (10 ft)
• Total Uphill: 322 m (1056 ft)