Travelsphere have a range of escorted walking holidays across the most stunning landscapes in Europe including the following in Spain...
Walking in Catalonia
Experience the magic of Catalonia. With three fantastic walks through beautiful wetlands and forests, charming villages and wonderful full day excursions to vibrant Barcelona and the stunning Pyrenees Mountains, this holiday offers a superb insight into Catalan life.
Dates Available
16/05/2010 - £752
12/09/2010 - £772
26/09/2010 - £732
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Walking in the Spanish Pyrenees
Explore the stunning Pyrenees on our guided walks along Roman roads and country paths through lush woodlands, past dramatic volcanoes and visit historic treasures along the way. Discover Gaudi’s incredible cathedral in Barcelona and Salvador Dali’s paintings in Figueres on our optional excursions. A real taste of Spain at its best.
Dates Available
19/05/2010 - £752
16/06/2010 - £752
01/09/2010 - £772
22/09/2010 - £742
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If you want to watch top-class Formula One in a city that was made for partying, pick up your Spanish Grand Prix tickets as soon as possible. After the thrills of the race, you will be seduced by the eclectic nightlife and unique character of a city that is unlike anywhere else in Spain.
Page and Moy are currently offering GBP50 off three and four night Spanish Grand Prix breaks:
7th May for 3 nights - Was GBP602. Now GBP552
6th May for 4 nights - Was GBP702. Now GBP652
Telephone 0845 358 2639 for more details
The Spanish Grand Prix
The 2.88-mile Circuit de Catalunya’s mixture of straights and low and high-speed corners offers a varied, all-round challenge. Drivers must make a fast exit from the final two turns – collectively called New Holland – if they are to speed into the start-finish straight towards the Elf corner, the prime spot for overtaking. A slow chicane was added to the last section of track in 2007 to enhance safety and make racing even more exciting.
This variety of features makes the Circuit de Catalunya popular for testing and, as a result, the Spanish track is perhaps more familiar to F1 teams and drivers than any other. But although they know the twists and turns well, other factors make it difficult to plan a strategy. The open track makes the wind speed and direction a significant factor, and steering can be hard to gauge. There’s also the bumpy track, which wears out tyres and can cause punctures.
It wasn’t until the late 1980s that plans were hatched for a new circuit here in Montmelo, 30 minutes north of Barcelona, but the track has quickly become a favourite. Memorable moments over the years have included Ayrton Senna’s dogfight with Nigel Mansell in 1991 and six-time winner Michael Schumacher’s feat in holding on to second in 1994 with only fifth gear working. In 2008 Heikki Kovalainen flew off the track at nearly 150 mph but decelerated enough before hitting the tyre barrier to emerge unscathed.
A Page & Moy Formula 1 package is a great way to see the race and explore this magnificent city that simply refuses to go to bed. There are 24-hour bars, cafes and restaurants to suit whatever mood you’re in, plus a host of attractions which, like the best things in life, are mostly free.
Las Ramblas is one of the great boulevards, crammed full of shops and a constant hive of activity. It’s also the home of Europe’s most famous market, La Boqueria. Walking around here, you’ll see hanging chorizo sausages, crabs attempting great escapes from fishmongers’ buckets, glamorous female butchers hacking at joints of meat, and vibrant displays of the freshest fruit and vegetables.
The Sagrada Familia cathedral, designed by the architect Antonio Gaudi, is still unfinished over 100 years after work began, but no less spectacular for it. It really is like nothing you’ve ever seen before. In the same imaginative vein is the technicolour fantasia of Park Guell, up on the hills. Full of fairytale buildings, abstract statues and other curiosities, it’s a lovely place to spend an afternoon.
Telephone 0845 358 2639 for more details
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 GaudÃ’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
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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
