7 days in Catalonia | Tours of Spain

Itinerary

You’ll travel from Barcelona to the Pyrenees, ending your journey on the Costa Brava. Along the way, you’ll discover La Seu d’Urgell, Vall d’Aran and Vall de Boí, before heading via Olot and Besalú to Girona and Figueres.

Pace

A leisurely tour with two base camps. You’ll combine mountain scenery with the coast and fine dining, without having to change hotels every day.

Highlights

You’ll explore the Pyrenees with their Romanesque villages and mountain scenery, then head to the hinterland of the Costa Brava with medieval villages such as Pals and Peratallada. In Figueres, you’ll immerse yourself in the world of Dalí, and at Cap de Creus, the landscape meets the sea.

Accommodation

You’ll stay for 6 nights in two Caractère hotels: in the Pyrenees and in the Girona region. This allows you to discover each region at your own pace.

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For those who love gastronomy and variety. You’ll combine mountains, culture and the coast with a focus on local cuisine and authentic villages. Would you like to enjoy Catalonia a little longer? Then extend your stay with a few days in Barcelona.

Day 1: Departure for Barcelona / La Seu d’Urgell

You’ll drive your hire car from Barcelona Airport through the Pyrenees to La Seu d’Urgell.

Day 2: La Seu d’Urgell, Bellver de Cerdanya and Andorra

La Seu d'Urgell, with its Olympic Segre Park, and Bellver de Cerdanya, with its Romanesque church, are certainly worth a visit. Just ± 50 km further on, you’ll reach Andorra, a renowned tax-free shopping paradise.

Day 3: Vall d’Aran and Vall de Boí

Visit this beautiful Pyrenean landscape, with stunning Romanesque churches in typical villages such as Salardú, Arties, Betrén, Bòssost and Taüll.

Day 4: La Seu d’Urgell – Pals

Via Olot, capital of the land of dormant volcanoes, and Besalú, you leave the green Pyrenees and head for the Catalan hinterland of the beautiful Empordà, where you will stay for 3 nights at the Hotel Camiral in Caldès de Malavella.

Day 5: Pau – Girona

The province of Girona is one of Catalonia’s most important gastronomic centres, boasting one of the highest concentrations of Michelin-starred restaurants in Europe. Girona itself is a charming town, with colourful houses along the River Onyar and countless bridges, such as the one designed by Gustave Eiffel. Or visit the hinterland of the Costa Brava, with medieval villages such as Peratallada, Monells and Pals, famous for its rice.

Day 6: Figueras – Cadaqués – Cap de Creus

Visit the Dalí Museum in Figueras, the charming fishing village of Cadaqués, the house where Dalí lived for many years in Port Lligat, and the Cap de Creus Natural Park, the easternmost point of the Spanish mainland, with its impressive remains of the Benedictine monastery of Sant Pere de Rodes and the ruins of Sant de Verdera Castle. Return via the medieval village of Peralada, known for its castle and delicious cava.

Day 7: Pau – Barcelona

A final stop in charming Sant Feliu de Guíxols, after which you return your hire car in Barcelona and fly back home. Still got a bit of holiday left? Extend your stay in Barcelona and discover the modernist and surrealist city of Antoni Gaudí and Joan Miró.

Frequently asked questions about this Catalonia tour

Is a hire car necessary for this gastronomic tour?

Yes, a hire car is necessary for this tour of Catalonia. You’ll travel from the Pyrenees to the Costa Brava, passing through mountain villages, nature parks and smaller towns that are difficult to reach by public transport. With a hire car, you can explore La Seu d’Urgell, Girona and Figueres at your own pace.

What is the best time of year for this culinary tour of Catalonia?

The best time to travel on this tour of Catalonia is from May to October. During this period, temperatures are ideal for the Pyrenees and the Costa Brava. In spring and autumn, it is quieter and perfect for combining villages, nature and gastronomy.

What makes this gastronomic tour of Catalonia different from the well-known art tour?

This tour of Catalonia combines the Pyrenees, gastronomy and the Costa Brava in a single trip. You’ll discover medieval villages, the culinary region around Girona and the artistic world of Dalí, with a lovely mix of mountains and sea.