Private Costa Brava Hike and Snorkel from Barcelona with Lunch
Description
Hit the hiking heights of the Costa Brava, and explore the coastline between Platia de Castell and the village of Calella de Palafrugell on a day trip from Barcelona. The area is one of the unspoiled gems of the popular Costa Brava region, and the best way to discover its secluded coves and little-known vantage points is by foot. Follow a guide at a leisurely pace, see 6th-century Iberian ruins, and finish with a seaside lunch in charming Calella de Palafrugell.
Tour Options
Itinerary
The winding cliff-top route is akin to a walk through history. Pass alongside the ruins of a 6th-century Iberian village, perched high on a rugged promontory, and listen to stories about the area’s past. The views are impressive, and the twists and turns of the coastal path frequently give way to jaw-dropping vistas of the Med, lashing against the rocks below. Make your way down to remote coves and sandy beaches, and enjoy several breaks to cool down with a swim or snorkel. Equipment is provided; you just need your bathing suit. After just over three hours exploring the coastline, finish your hike at Calella de Palafrugell — a tiny village on a bay that’s graced by fishermen’s houses and whitewashed villas. Head inside one of the village’s seafront restaurants, and relax with a 3-course lunch. Finally, step back inside your minivan for the journey back to Barcelona. Your tour finishes at the start point.
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What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
Pick-up and drop-off at your Barcelona accommodation are included. If you're staying outside of the city, or would like to be picked up or dropped off at the port or airport, please inquire.
Traveller Ratings
Important Information
- Service animals allowed
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Please bring your swim suit, towel, sunglasses, sun screen, hat and flip-flops
- Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required
- Any special requirement should be noted by the client on "Special Requests" upon booking, in order to guarantee that it will be handled
Reviews(29)
I am an avid, solo traveler, and have done lots of tours throughout the world, and this one was, by far, the best. It designed perfectly, the hike was spectacular, and the conversation was out of this world. Craig is fantastic. I enthusiastically recommend this without caveat. Book the tour. You will love it.
Antoine was an absolutely awesome guide! Very knowledgeable about the area and easy to talk to and ask questions of. Obviously respected by the locals and has cultivated relationships that benefit those who are with him. Would have just kept hiking many more miles if that was an option. Thank you!
Hi! Thank you so much for your review! It's truly wonderful to hear that you had such a great time with Antoine and would have hiked even more miles if possible. Our mission is to make sure you have an amazing day, gain new knowledge, and experience Catalunya through the eyes of a local and it sounds like that mission was accomplished! We’d love to have you join us again on another tour for more adventures! Kind regards, Kyona
Antoine, our guide was knowledgeable and a wonderful guide. The conversation was easy flowing and my husband and I loved our experience! Would definitely consider an even longer hike if offered. So much local history and engagement with locals. He is also clearly well respected among with locals of whom he has established relationships and extend to the enrichment of his guests. Thanks!
Hi! We are always happy to read new and enthusiastic reviews. It's truly rewarding to hear that you had such a great time with our guide Antoine. He would be happy to hear that you had such a great day in Costa Brava! Thank you so much for taking the time to share your experience. Hope to see you again soon! Kind regards, Kyona
The tour was awesome! The beaches and trails are beautiful. The views are spectacular! The lunch was also delicious.
Incredible hike along the coast, amazing lunch, amazing guide, Mariela! We would do it all over again!
Samu was great!! We did the day trip to Costa Brava then Girona. Samu was a great guide and was SO knowledgeable about everywhere we went. He kept it interesting and fun! Would definitely recommend!
Hello, Samu is amazing right?! We are excited to see you got the full Costa Brava and Girona experience. We hope to share some fun memories again soon! Thank you, Spanish Trails Team
My wife and I had a wonderful Costa Brava trip with our guide, Craig. We enjoyed Craig's commentary along the drive and his selection of scenic stops. The hike along the coast was easy and beautiful, I'm 72 and had no trouble with it. We had a delicious lunch and tour of Costa Brava. Would take this trip again in a heartbeat.
We are very glad to hear you had a amazing Costa Brava experience with Craig! Thank you for the kind review and hope to see you back in Catalonia again!
This was an excellent English language small group tour with Craig as our guide. He spoke perfect English. From the moment we got in the van we started asking questions about local history, economy and geography details. Craig's depth of knowledge and the way he provided the information was thorough and entertaining. The ride to Costa Brava and Girona went by quickly and we all learned so much. The sites and views you will see are once in a lifetime! With Craig's help not a moment was wasted. Lunch was local and wonderful. You will be delighted if you take this tour.
What a pleasure to read your review! We're very happy to know you had a lovely day with Craig. Thank you for taking the time to recommend us.
We had an amazing hike with our guide Sam! The scenery on the Costa Brava coast was breathtaking and would highly recommend going with a guide to that area. It was great to hear about the history of the region as well, and end with a fantastic lunch in Calella de Parafrugell.
Thank you so much for your review! It's great to know you how much you enjoyed your Costa Brava hiking day trip. Warm wishes from Barcelona.
This was overall a fabulous experience given the vistas and immersion with the coastal community away from the hub of metro Barcelona. But I believe the description didn’t detail the level of intensity and amount of time spent hiking. This tour is designed for experienced hikers (or very physically active people) with above average stamina. It is invigorating for those with very active lifestyles who consider themselves to have a committed, regular fitness routine. This is not for someone with a relatively sedentary lifestyle. I’m a 39 year old male and found this extremely challenging. Note that if you think there will be amble opportunities to rest, there are very few and any stopping for you to catch your breath will take away from the fast-paced experience of others in the group and will consume their time waiting for you (however they will be kind and understanding, but keep in mind that your slow pace does shift the overall experience for others). You absolutely do need hiking shoes — not lifestyle sneakers. The hiking inclines are nearly vertical and many portions of the hiking journey are very long. There are a few short stops along the picturesque beach views, but a majority of time (75% at minimum) is spent hiking to reach these areas. The tour guide was wonderful, the meal was full of generous portions and absolutely delicious. No one was left hungry. Because of the weather and fast pace, there were no other water activities other than the cliff diving plunge into the water, which doesn’t take long for those in the group who wish to participate. On a level of 1-10, the challenge of the hike over the course of many, many hours would be an 8. Had I known, I would’ve declined this tour unless there was a modified version that was not as intense. It just isn’t for me, but it might be the right activity for you. Just my thoughts.
Hi Charles, Thank you for taking the time to give us your feedback. We’re very sorry that the intensity of the hike did not correspond to your expectations, and that it affected how much you enjoyed the day. Naturally, each person will perceive differently how challenging this journey is. We do always state that a good level of fitness is necessary, and for customers who are not very confident, we always recommend booking privately, so that the guide can fully adapt the route and intensity to their ability and preferences. Having said this, our regular small-group Costa Brava Hike trip (the one in which you participated) involves only around 3 hours of hiking - with stops along the way. As for the level of difficulty, this trail is considered to be in the ‘easy-medium difficulty’ range, rather than a 8/10. Again, of course we understand that such hiking trips are not for everyone, and we’re sorry that your expectations were different. Despite this, we’re very pleased to know that it was an overall fabulous experience and that you found the guide wonderful and the meal generous and delicious. We hope to be able to host you sometime again in the future, this time for a tour or day trip that better matches your preferences, and we’ll make sure we’ll take great care of you! Best, Spanish Trails
