Overview
An eight day, self-guided walking holiday along the coast of Catalonia, and some of the GR92 route, between the medieval town of Begur and the elegant resort town of S’Agaró. Dipping in and out of the Camí de Ronda trail which was originally created for police to look out for smugglers. Now you just need to keep an eye out for the next heavenly headland or beckoning beach. Based in the region of Baix Empordà, coastal highlights include the white-washed seaside town of Palafrugell and Dalí’s favourite of Llafranc, with some additional inland idylls such as the Sa Tuna circular trail through Catalan countryside. Staying in three-star hotels throughout, this tour is a great favourite with solo travellers, taking on the Costa Brava, which translates aptly as wild coast.
- Begur
- Llafranc
- Cap Roig
- Calella de Palafrugell
- Camí de Ronda
Itinerary
Day 1: Arrival Begur
Meet your driver in either Girona Airport or Figueres-Vilafant train station for a transfer to your accommodation in Begur. Begur is a medieval, whitewashed town with narrow streets, alleyways and traditional fishermen’s huts that line the coves. If time allows, we recommend a visit to the medieval castle overlooking the town which also has great views of the surrounding area.
- Accommodation: Hotel Rosa or similar in Begur
Day 2: Sa Tuna circular walk | 9.6km
Today’s route is circular, heading to Sa Tuna and Cala d’Aiquafreda through Catalan countryside with views across the coastline. Sa Tuna and Cala d’Aiquafreda are both in sheltered bays with sandy beaches surrounded by pine forests.
- Accommodation: Hotel Rosa or similar in Begur
- Walking for the day: 9.6km, 3h
Day 3: Begur – Llafranc | 13.7km
Head out along the coastal trail which has, not surprisingly, some spectacular views. Pass the seaside village of Tamariu before continuing on around La Musclera Llarga headland and the bay of Cala Pedrosa. Later take in San Sebastián lighthouse with views out over the Mediterranean and High Pyrenees. End the day in Llafranc, a white-washed seaside town frequented by Salvador Dalí.
* March 2026 update: due to the heavy rains this winter, a section of this trail is currently under renovation (from Tamariu to Cala Pedrosa), a detour is in place until the works are completed.
- Accommodation: Hotel Terramar Llafranc or similar in Llafranc
- Walking for the day: 13.7km, 4-5h
Day 4: Llafranc – Calella de Palafrugell | 9.8km
Starting in Llafranc, walk through Palafrugell, which was once a cork manufacturing town, but is now a popular market town. Indeed, we recommend a visit to the local market whilst you are there (closed Mondays). Continue on to the seaside town of Calella de Palafrugell, your final destination for the day. Calella de Palafrugell is home to a number of sandy coves interspersed with pink rocks and is considered one of the prettiest coastal towns in Catalonia.
- Accommodation: Hotel Sant Roc or similar in Calella de Palafrugell
- Walking for the day: 9.8km, 4h
Day 5: Calella de Palafrugell rest day
Take the time to relax in this cosy coastal spot. Alternatively, explore the nearby Jardíns de Cap Roig. In 1927, Colonel Woevodsky and Dorothy Webster purchased the land, where they began building a manor house and a magnificent park. The works continued until 1974 and resulted in terraced garden that runs from the castle to the sea. This area is home to the Spring Garden, Cactus Garden and Geranium Walk.
- Accommodation: Hotel Sant Roc or similar in Calella de Palafrugell
- Walking for the day: 4km, 1h
Day 6: Calella de Palafrugell – La Fosca | 8.5km
Leave Calella de Palafrugell behind and walk along a coastal trail dotted with secret coves. Head inland across fields and through hills clad in pine, olive and oak trees to pass through the protected fishing hamlet of S’Alguer before arriving in La Fosca, where you spend the night. This small, seafront village, with a sandy beach, is the perfect place for a swim after your day of walking.
* March 2026 update: due to the heavy rains this winter, a section of this trail is currently under renovation (from Cala Estreta to Punta del Canyers), a detour is in place until the works are completed.
- Accommodation: Hotel Ancora or similar in La Fosca
- Walking for the day: 8.5km, 3h
Day 7: La Fosca – S’Agaró | 17.5km
Start the walk along La Fosca’s promenade before picking up the Cami de Ronda coastal path. Follow the route along the coast with the Mediterranean sparkling in the sun on your left and pine-clad hills on your right. Walk to the harbour at Playa de Aro and cross the sandy beach at Sa Cuenca Bay to continue on to your final destination of S’Agaró. Spend the evening strolling along the promenade, home to much of the town’s most important architecture or go for a swim at the Sant Pol Beach.
- Accommodation: Hotel Sant Pol or similar in S’Agaró
- Walking for the day: 17.5km, 4-5h
Day 8: Departure
Departure after breakfast.
What to expect
Accommodation
Accommodation on this tour includes a mix of mostly small, locally-owned hotels, B&Bs and traditional guesthouses. They have been carefully selected based on a variety of criteria including their location, warm hospitality, fine local food or commitment to responsible tourism. All rooms have en-suite or private bathrooms.
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- Hotel Rosa (Begur)
- Hotel Terramar Llafranc (Llafranc)
- Hotel Sant Roc (Calella de Palafrugell)
- Hotel Ancora (Palamós)
- Hotel Sant Pol (Sant Feliu de Guixols)
Accommodation is subject to availability. In the event of a particular hotel or guesthouse being fully booked for your chosen dates, we will replace it with a hotel of equal value and quality level. We will provide exact accommodation details to you upon booking confirmation.
Meals
Breakfast is included on all days. When no restaurant location is available on route lunches, and snacks should either be bought from local shops, or packed lunch can be pre-ordered from your hotel the night before. Dinner is available either from the restaurant in your accommodation or restaurants in the village near your hotel.
Difficulty and terrain
This holiday is rated easy to moderate and is suitable for regular hikers with a generally good level of fitness (read more about difficulty grades). With daily distances ranging from 8-18km, the terrain varies from coastal footpaths to gravel paths and asphalted roads.
Routes are well signposted. We strongly advise you to follow only marked trails and never shorten the way through the unknown and unmarked terrain. We will provide you with detailed road notes and maps, and you can call our 24/7 local assistance phone number anytime. More detailed info on route navigation will be included in your holiday information pack.
When to go
This trip is available from March-June and September-October. We do not offer this trip in July and August as it is too hot for walking and the areas can be very crowded.
The flexibility of self-guided holidays means that there are no fixed dates, and you can start your trip on any date within the season.
On the coast, the climate is mediterranean, with mild and relatively rainy winters and hot and sunny summers. For more information please see our blog Best time to go to Catalonia.
Getting there
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By plane
Our recommended airports for this tour are Girona – Costa Brava Airport (GRO) and Barcelona – El Prat Airport (BCN)
By train or bus
- Arrival: You are meet by our driver to transfer you from Girona Airport or Figueres-Vilafant train station to your first accommodation is included (45mins).
- From Barcelona Airport: take the shuttle train to Barcelona Sants (20mins) then take a train to Figueres-Vilafant (53mins) or Figueres (2h) to meet your driver who will transfer you to Begur. There are also regular bus connections. For more information see the local bus and train providers Sagales and Renfe or use the Omio planner above.
- Departure: there are regular buses to Girona (45mins) where you can then catch a bus to the airport (30mins). There are several buses a day from Sant Feliu de Guíxols to Barcelona Airport (2h) please see the local operator Moventis or use the Omio planner above.
Inclusions
Included
- 7 nights accommodation
- 7 breakfasts
- Private transfer from Girona Airport or Figueres-Vilafant train station to the first hotel on day one
- Luggage transport (one piece per person, max 20kg)
- For 2026: holiday information pack including GPS-checked and regularly updated route descriptions, road notes and maps (electronic copy plus one printed copy per party)
- From 2027: detailed digital travel documents, access to navigation app
- 24/7 phone assistance by our local office/representative
Excluded
- Airfare and connecting land transfers
- Lunches, dinners, drinks and snacks
- Travel insurance (required – get a quote online)
- Personal expenses
- Local tourist taxes and entry fees (payable locally)
- Any items not explicitly listed as included
- eSIM data for international travel (get an eSIM)
Options, extras and supplements
- If you’re travelling in a group, a supplement applies to group members who would like to have a room of their own
- This holiday is available for solo travellers. However, a supplement will be charged as the cost of rooms and also luggage or private transfers (when applicable) is not shared. Please note that solo travellers are always accommodated in their own room. For logistical reasons, we don’t offer an option for solo travellers to share rooms with other solo travellers
- Extra nights along the trail are bookable upon request
- Optional upgrade to seaview rooms where possible
Spain’s legal requirement for personal information
Please note: in December 2024, the Spanish government introduced a new law making it a legal obligation for all visitors to Spain to share personal details with their accommodations and car rental companies. Consequently, as we book your accommodation for you, we are obliged to pass these on to our local partners on the ground. After booking your holiday, we will send you a form to complete requesting all the legally-required information, including: name, nationality, gender, passport number, DOB, address, phone numbers and email address. This applies to all travellers aged 14 and over. If you are travelling with people under 14 years old, you need to declare your relationship to them. We apologise for any inconvenience. For more information, see here.
