Thursday 11 February 2010

Walking Holiday in Catalunya


Walking Holiday in Catalunya, Spain with Page & Moy.  7 days from GBP752.  Fly from Heathrow or from your local airport.

Experience the magic of Catalunya on this fabulous holiday, which takes you on walks through beautiful wetlands and forests and charming villages. Experience the vibrant Spanish capital of Barcelona, then indulge your senses with the stunning Pyrenees Mountains. This is Catalunya at its best.

Telephone Page & Moy now on 0845 358 2639



Highlights
- Three included guided walks through stunning Catalan scenery
- Walk through beautiful wetlands, lush forests and charming villages

Included excursions
- Aiguamolls Nature Reserve Walk
- La Salud de Terrades to Les Escaules Walk
- Cadaques and Port Lligat Walk

Optional excursions
- Barcelona (pre-bookable £40)
- Pyrenees Mountains (pre-bookable £65)

Meal arrangements
- 6 nights half board plus 1 lunch

Also included
- The services of an experienced Page & Moy Tour Manager and local walking guide

Your Accommodation - Hotel Coral Platja (3-star), 6 nights half board.
You will stay at this colonial-style hotel in Rosas. Located on the seafront just a short walk from the town centre, amenities include a buffet restaurant, swimming pool, garden with direct access to the beach and a solarium. All guest rooms have private facilities, air-conditioning, TV and telephone.

Your Itinerary

DAY 1 UK/Barcelona
Fly to Barcelona and transfer to your hotel for a six-night stay.

DAYS 2 – 6 Rosas
You are free to explore Rosas and enjoy our selection of included and optional walks and activities.

Our included excursions are:

Aiguamolls Nature Reserve
Walk through the scenic Aiguamolls Nature Reserve, the second largest wetland in Catalunya, to the sea. Made up of a series of lakes, paddocks and meadows at the confluence of the Muga and Fluvia rivers, the reserve is an excellent environment for waterfowl.
Easy walking – 3 hours. Distance – 4 miles.

La Salud de Terrades to Les Escaules
Our walk takes us from La Salud de Terrades through the forested Muga Valley to the charming village of Les Escaules, where there is a delightful small waterfall. During the walk, sights include the Muga river and the imposing Pyrenees Mountains.
Moderate walking – 3 hours. Distance – 4 miles.

Cadaques and Port Lligat
From Rosas we take the boat to the pretty village of Cadaques, located on the Cap de Creus Peninsula, close to the border with France. On arrival we walk to the lighthouse along the Cami de Ronda coastal path and back to Cadaques, then on to Port Lligat to see Salvador Dali’s house before returning to Rosas by boat.
Moderate walking – 4 hours. Distance – 5½ miles.

Our optional excursions are:

Barcelona (full day)
This excursion to Barcelona, one of Europe’s most exciting cities, includes a guided tour. Barcelona is a city of bustling boulevards, lush parks, fine historic monuments and perhaps most famously of all, striking Modernista architecture. You will see Gaudí’s incredible masterpiece, the Sagrada Familia, and his amazing Parc Guell, not to mention Montjuic and the La Seu Cathedral. The afternoon is free to explore at your own pace. Don’t forget to stroll down Las Ramblas, a hive of activity both day and night.

Pyrenees Mountains
Take a breathtaking train journey from Ribes de Freser along a narrow-gauge railway. We break for lunch (included) in Vall de Nuria before making our way back, stopping in Castelfolit de la Roca, built on volcanic lava, and the mediaeval village of Besalu.

DAY 7 Barcelona/UK
Transfer to Barcelona airport for your return flight to the UK.

Dates, Prices & Departure
holiday ref:EEESWC
09/05/2010 - £782
19/09/2010 - £802
03/10/2010 - £752

Deposit £100 per person
Enjoy this guided walking holiday in Catalunya with Page & Moy. Catalunya is an Autonomous Community in the Kingdom of Spain. Visit Barcelona and enjoy our selection of included walks.

Telephone Page & Moy now on 0845 358 2639

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