
Self-Guided Walking & Cycling Holidays
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Self-Guided Walking & Cycling Holidays
Book Now For 2027

Self-Guided Walking & Cycling Holidays
Book Now For 2027
When you book with Catalan Adventures, you're booking with local based specialist tour operator.
All our guides are locally based and know the area inside out, which means we are best positioned to provide you with an amazing holiday that will leave you with lots of beautiful memories.
Although this service is thankfully rarely used, it’s reassuring to know you have 24/7 support on all our holidays.
It’s reassuring to know that if you do need help, whether slipping on a trail or taking ill in the middle of the night you know you have someone local to contact 24/7 who will be happy to assist you.
Our local knowledge allows us to meticulously plan and design your holiday.
We want you to really get to know the places that you’re visiting, of course we help you tick off the “must see” sights, but our focus is on scratching beneath the surface and experiencing life as the locals do.
All of our holidays are close to Barcelona and Girona, so why not take the opportunity to visit these beautiful cities.
Barcelona and Girona are rich in culture and steeped in history, both are worth spending a day or two before or after your holiday, where you can immerse yourself in the wonderful culture, food, nightlife and sights.
We’re not a big travel company — we’re a small, passionate, locally based team who loves Catalonia.
Since 2007, we’ve helped travellers explore the region at their own pace, along quiet trails, through medieval villages, vineyards, and hidden coastline paths.
Our aim is simple: to showcase the true spirit of Catalonia.
Years of Experience
Locally Based Team
Satisfied Travelers
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Kristine Harding29 September 2026
We thoroughly enjoyed the Catalan Coastal hiking trip. The walks were easy to moderate and take you through breathtaking scenery on the Costa Brava. There was sufficient time to stop for a refreshing swim and/or a leisurely lunch along the way. The transfers worked perfectly and the hotels all have good facilities with easy access to local restaurants and bars. Thanks to the Catalan Adventures team (especially Maria) for making my husbands birthday holiday so special. We will be back.Posted on Google![]()
Helen Gilbert27 September 2026
We had a great trip walking the Costa Brava coast. Catalan Adventures made this trip run smoothly with great accommodation and transporting the bags! Thank you!Posted on Google![]()
Laura Moran20 September 2026
Walking tour from Begur to S’Agaro. All went exactly to plan. Warm and welcoming. Beautiful walks. Maria was a great guide and communication was easy!Posted on Google![]()
connie munson20 September 2026
Great trip along the coast! Beautiful scenery and the trails were never too difficult. Catalan Adventures was always accessible for assistance, the hotels were very nice and the luggage transfer was perfect. It was a good trip.Posted on Google![]()
Angela G (Hatfia)16 September 2026
We walked along the Catalan Coast (7 days) - coordinated very expertly by Catalan Adventures. They provided comprehensive explanations of our route (including pics), briefed us thoroughly before starting our walk and were excellent communicators, always fast to respond to questions. The walk itself was moderately difficult with the heat and humidity making those ascents a bit more tough. But we did it! Highly recommended!Posted on Google![]()
Richard McIntosh16 September 2026
Sep 26: Back for a second trip, on the Coast and Mountains walking tour. Just as good as our previous experience, with great communication, excellent planning and information, and lovely routes and locations. Nice to experience the coast, and beautiful places like Cadaques, but also with routes in the hills later in the week. Hotels were all flexible and accommodating and we enjoyed some lovely meals. Navigating was very straightforward with the app provided. A great walking holiday that we are happy to recommend. Sep 25:Great time walking in the Pyrenees. Lovely routes and places to stay. Walks had a good balance between being sufficiently challenging for regular hikers, but also time and opportunity to enjoy the great scenery, and arrive at hotels at a decent time. Communication and logistics from Catalan Adventures all great. Would definitely recommend.Posted on Google![]()
Sue Bradley15 September 2026
We were amazed at the individualized service we received from Catalan Adventures. Because of excessive heat (and often little shade on the trails), we had to cut back some of our hikes. Steve could not have been more accommodating and helpful in figuring out some workarounds for us. He was concerned for our well-being in the heat and made sure we had options of how to proceed. We especially loved the later four days of our six-day hike where the coastal views were exceptional.Posted on Google![]()
Andrew White15 September 2026
We have just returned from a trip with Catalan Adventures, walking in the bay of Roses area. What a fantastic experience. The walks have been really well curated, showing the rich variety of the area. From sweeping bays and coves to rugged mountains and forrest. The written notes are really informative, giving details along the way, without the feeling of being instructed or shepherded, allowing your own sense discovery. The GPX guidance is completely accurate giving the freedom of enjoying the walks without any concerns about losing the way. The towns and villages we stayed in were all different from silence to bustle all compelling in their own way as reflected in the hotels used along the route. The welcome and service in these places was fabulous and never felt corporate or insincere. A lot of detailed planning and sourcing has clearly gone into putting these trips together. On that note it is apparent that Steve, who has set up Catalan Adventures, really wants you to enjoy this amazing place. Our time here saw some very polarised unseasonal weather and we needed to adapt the itinerary a bit to manage this. Steve and his team made this easy, offering advice on alternatives and helping with transfer adjustments. Ultimately this probably even enhanced the trip. We have also learned there are cycle tours in similar format. Everything we could have expected, we will definitely be back.Posted on Google![]()
Mary Riek12 September 2026
Our trip was amazing. All of the locally owned hotels were warm and inviting. The towns that we visited gave us the Costa Brava experience that we wanted Though the weather was challenging due to the heat the Catalan Tours team made it easy for us have a great time. I will do another trip in the future.Posted on Google![]()
Assaf Dargan4 August 2026
We had a wonderful time in the great Spanish Pyrenees! Thank you Catalan Adventures for organizing a beautiful trip with a well-balanced itinerary and amazing logistics support. Highly recommended!Posted on Google![]()
Kathy Denmark29 June 2026
This was our second walking holiday with Catalan Adventures, both trips were excellent and magical thanks to Steve and the crew taking such great care of us! And of course, the Costa Brava does not fail to blow our minds! This spring we did the Cadaques to Collioure walk with our adult kids, which was challenging (not so much for the kids, but more for the 70-something parents), but with breathtaking views. We’re glad we upgraded to the Llane Petite hotel in Cadaques and loved our dinner at La Sirena in that town. We added an extra day at the end of our walk in Collioure, which gave us a chance to explore that beautiful town.Posted on Google![]()
Saxon Ridley29 June 2026
Catalan High Pyrenees 22nd to 29th June. This was a well organised and extremely well supported trip. From the moment we touched down in Barcelona to a query (placed and answered out of hours on a Friday night), we were looked after. The app with the routes was invaluable, reassuring us we were on the right path. The illustrated written route description was also most useful especially in the built up areas. The mountain hotels were good but we would recommend the ones at Molló and Setcases in particular. The activity level is accurately described. We are both in our late sixties and are reasonably active. Hard work going uphill in hot mountain sunshine and we were glad to finish on the longer days. The paths are well trodden and we never felt isolated or in danger. If you are competent in the hills in the UK, you will manage here. The views, mountain pastures and wildlife were fantastic. I would highly recommend Catalan Adventures and this trip.Posted on Google![]()
Pam Donaldson29 June 2026
Hiked the Catalan Coast in Spain this summer and it was truly a fantastic trip!!!! Catalan Adventures does an excellent job setting up all the details for hotels, transfers, etc. Their markers on the trails as well as the amazing GPS guide allows you to follow the trails easily. They are great about responding to any questions or correspondence quickly. If you like an active vacation option, I would highly recommend Catalan Adventures for your next trip.Posted on Google![]()
Sandra Clark23 June 2026
We did the High Pyrenees hike and Steve and the other staff were excellent, so helpful! They were responsive to our questions and were proactive in contacting us before departure with all the information we needed about transport, luggage transfer, etc., and they provided timely updates on the trails as needed. The variety of hikes was amazing and the wildflowers were everywhere (a real treat), the accommodations were excellent (friendly staff and responsive to dietary needs, celiac/gluten free). This is a must do hike and I would highly recommend this company to organize your trip!Posted on Google![]()
Rachel Rounds21 June 2026
We had a wonderful experience with Catalan Adventures. Very helpful, knowledgeable, and responsive.Posted on Google![]()
Colin Davis16 June 2026
Catalan Adventures did a great job on our walking trip through Catalonia. We were a large party and they helped us quite a bit - from last minute adjustments due to one our our party falling ill, to help with a lost pair of sunglasses in a taxi, to ensuring we had a fantastic time and great local recommendations. Steve and Liam were great to work with. Can’t recommend them highly enough.Posted on Google![]()
Samantha Shaw13 June 2026
We had a wonderful time walking the Catalan Coast from Begur to S’Agaro. The scenery was a great mix of mountains and spectacular beaches. The accommodation was lovely, the trip notes and maps spot on. We traveled in early June and the weather was perfect, warm enough for swimming but not too hot for walking. Catalan Adventures were wonderful, great recommendations and everything ran smoothly. If you like walks that give you enough time to enjoy the scenery and stop along the way for dips in the ocean then I highly recommend this trip.Posted on Google![]()
john roche11 June 2026
Great walking experience for our party of 5 along the Rugged Catalan Coast, with great views and walking tracks along the way. Accommodation and food was excellent with very friendly staff in all the hotels we stayed in. The trails took us to places we would ordinarily not have come across and that was also a wonderful experience. The support service that Catalan Adventures provided was excellent.Posted on Google![]()
Helen and Paul Bernet4 June 2026
Can’t speak highly enough of Catalan Adventures and their staff. They are very professional and helped create an awesome hiking trip for us. We hope to come back!!Posted on Google![]()
Ftwlocal29 May 2026
Catalan Adventures is very well organized and has excellent communication. They are very professional in all respects. I am just back from the Catalan Coast and Mountains walking holiday, and it was one of the best experiences I’ve had. The itinerary, scenery, recommendations, and coordination were without fault. Steve, Liam, and Maria were so good to work with. The dinner recommendation at La Gruta in L’Escala was incredible, and the scenery was absolutely amazing. Thanks guys!Posted on Google![]()
Llewellyn Fernandes26 May 2026
Fabulous week of hiking! Weather was perfect. Nice to start out flat for a couple of days then hit the mountains. They were definitely tough but not unexpectedly so. Hiking poles were definitely needed to make the days better. The online app worked really well, letting us know when we strayed too far off the route. The PDF instructions were accurate and helpful. For the rest day we did a 2 hour loop instead of the full route and it was perfect. Allowed us time for lunch at one of the beach restaurants we saw on the route. 15 minute walk to it and then went to lay on the beach at the end of the bay. Hotels were very comfortable and all well situated. Cadaques is definitely one place we intend to visit again.Posted on Google![]()
Tim Barry24 May 2026
We thoroughly enjoyed this trip (beach and mountains in style) with a different flavor for each of the 5 hiking days. Accommodations and the food were top notch (we lost no weight😄). Catalan Adventures is highly recommended in our bookPosted on Google![]()
Dipti Salopek22 May 2026
We had an 8 day hiking trip where Catalan Adventures took care of booking our hotels and transporting our luggage from location to location. Every part of the arrangement was perfect. And the team on the ground was very proactive in providing instructions and responsive if we had questions. Couldn’t ask for more!Posted on Google![]()
Roberta Dreghorn22 May 2026
We loved our walk in the Costa Brava area. It was lovely to be picked up by Maria who gave us a great introduction to the area and our walk. The coastline was magnificent and the towns we stayed in were perfect. The hotels were in great positions and the breakfasts were a real bonus. The instructions were very clear and the days were not too arduous. We had enough time to explore the towns when we arrived. The restaurant recommendations were spot on. Highly recommend.Posted on Google![]()
John Davies15 May 2026
Thanks Catalina Adventures for making our cycling holiday to Catalonia absolutely hassle free. From our pickup by Liam to our drop off by the happy taxi gentleman, it was an enjoyable experience. Our bikes were top notch, accommodation was excellent luggage transfer no problem. I'm not sure how they sorted it but the weather was also excellent!!. Thanks Steve and Liam and your crew, All the best Regards John Davies NZPosted on Google![]()
Ben Whittard11 May 2026
We had a fantastic hiking trip with Catalan Adventures. Clear, signed routes with breathtaking views and great hotels along the way. Maria was super welcoming and friendly throughout, and everything ran on time. Highly recommend, we will definitely book with them again in the future!Posted on Google![]()
Katie Morrison3 May 2026
We had an excellent self-guided walking trip with Catalan Adventures! Amazing route, detailed directions, nice hotels, and quick responses.Posted on Google![]()
Sally C29 April 2026
My husband and I just returned from the Catalan Coast and Mountain hiking trip. We can’t say enough good things about the hike itself as well as Catalan Adventures. They were full of helpful information, organized and helpful from the beginning of the trip to the end. The hikes went through diverse and beautiful areas of Catalonia. The accommodations were welcoming and comfortable in interesting towns. There were excellent recommendations on side trips and restaurants. The hiking app was straightforward and easy to use even for someone like me us who aren’t too technologically oriented!Posted on Google![]()
Jonathan Horrocks28 April 2026
Loved our Catalan Coast and Mountains boutique holiday. First time we have tried a holiday like this. The service from Catalan Adventures was excellent. The self guided nature meant we could go as fast or slow as we wanted. The app made navigation easy and the hotels were excellent. Most importantly the walks were varied and wonderful. Would definitely recommend.Posted on Google![]()
Tracy25 April 2026
We enjoyed our ‘Walking the Catalan Coast in Style’ vacation thoroughly. The accommodation was comfortable and varied from seaside to vineyard, and a good mix of the very old and new. There was always a great breakfast provided. The hikes included many beautiful beaches, some forest paths, agricultural areas and parts of the Camí di Ronde coastal path. The wildflowers were beautiful - I would happily do this walk again next Spring!Posted on Google![]()
Erin Brainerd22 April 2026
We had such a memorable trip. My husband and two teen daughters loved hiking through Catalonia. Great app, responsive team, every transfer perfect! We had great hotels and food:). Highly recommend!Posted on Google![]()
Libby Lewis18 April 2026
We thoroughly enjoyed our walking holiday on the Catalan coast. The hotels were all adequate but 2 stood out for us, the Hotel Roc and the Hotel Terramar, the were both lovely. We had sea views in both and the breakfast were delicious.Posted on Google![]()
Bev Lewis3 April 2026
Had a great walking holiday despite battling the tramuntana winds ! Great selection of walks and lovely hotels and villages to stay the night. Fantastic food everywhere we went and helpful and friendly people. All the baggage transfers were smooth. Thank you very much 😁.Posted on Google![]()
Connie Dubiel29 March 2026
We hiked the Rugged Catalan coast through Catalan Adventures and it was a wonderful experience! Everything from the planning to communications and using their new GPS trail mapping (Guibo) went as smoothly as possible. The accommodations and luggage transport also went without a hitch. We will definitely use Catalan Adventures for our next trip to Catalonia in Spain. They rock!!Posted on Google![]()
Prashant5 November 2025
We had a wonderful walking holiday along the rugged Catalan coast. We used the services of Catalan Adventures. They were very thorough, helpful and extremely good with communication. The maps they provided were very helpful and informative. Would definitely recommend them without any reservations. Accommodations were great, scenery spectacular and luggage transport worked without any problems.Posted on Google![]()
A Lieb4 November 2025
The team organised a fantastic 6-day hike along the Costa Brava with luggage transfer, great communication and superb accommodations. Everything went smoothly and they provided lots of insights into local restaurants and sights. The hike: Amazing hike along the Costa Brava with great views. A very versatile 6 days of hiking that offer something new every day.Posted on Google![]()
Katie Abby30 October 2025
Perfection from start to finish. Great routes with detailed instruction. Beautiful hotels. Loved every second and cannot recommmore highly enough.Posted on Google![]()
Neel Patel19 October 2025
My spouse and I did the shorter 5 night trip through the costa brava in mid October 2025. We had an absolutely fabulous time! The hotel in San Pere Pescador was closed for the season so we spent 2 nights in Castelló D’Empuries which is a charming medieval city. Hotel Canet was a lovely family run place and the restaurant is delicious and amazing value so we ate there two nights in a row. But we did get to do walk 1 from San Pere Pescador to Castelló to the beach (where we swam!) and though the bird and wetland sanctuary. Day 2 was a highlight, walking on the rugged coastline with outstanding views and beaches all the way to charming Cadaques. We also swam the this day and had a leisurely lunch on the beach. Cadaques is as charming as it looks and I can see why there is a free day built in here on the longer trek. Would definitely be worth it. Day 3 walk cutting across the peninsula was full of wonderful cork oak and pine forest and grassland with big views at the top. The descent into Port De La Selva was beautiful as well. Day 4 was the most strenuous but rewarding we had some clouds and minimal light rain but it made the steep climb up to the Monastery at Sant Pere de Rodes more comfortable. Definitely stop a quarter of the way up at La Vall de Santa Cru. We had an espresso and mató (local fresh cheese) and honey to fuel the ascent. The Monastery was actually way more interesting than I thought and the clouds started to clear and rewarded us with panoramic views of the coast. The descent down was lovely and Palau Saverdera was a dream. The hotel Niu de Sol was easily our favourite. The design and aesthetic were tastefully and really well put together. Overall, the hiking routes were very well designed and clear. We used the GPS track and it was easy to follow. We really appreciated the local recommendations and history about the area we saw. It’s clear Maria and Steve put a lot of work and care into this operation and it shows. Thank you! 10/10 recommend.Posted on Google![]()
brenda kizzire12 October 2025
The hiking was a bit harder than we expected but doable. The views were spectacular. The hotels were great, trip well organized and well worth it.Posted on Google![]()
Ann7 October 2025
Catalan Adventurers provided six of us with great accommodations, e-bikes, transfers, and itineraries for our week-long trip in Costa Brava Spain. When we needed a bike tool and a larger helmet, Steve was there almost before I finished the request. The restaurant recommendations, routes, and freedom to go self-guided at our own pace made it easy to stop frequently in small towns, gelaterias, and wineries along the way. Thank you, Steve and team!Posted on Google![]()
Richard Jones4 October 2025
We had the best time. Absolutely loved the whole trip and didn’t want it to end. Thanks to all the team at Catalan Adventures. We’re already thinking of our next trip with you guys.Posted on Google![]()
Dan Swanson3 October 2025
Lovely week, great trails, weather and hotels. Nice people. Great hiking itinerary with alternative activities. Trail to Costabona was outstanding, likewise for Puig Taga. On the food side, local meat dishes and salads were good but one lesson we had to learn was that fish and seafood were not so good . Even in nice restaurants. Last year we hiked the Highland Way in Scotland. The Pyrenees village walk has much the same rigor and variety and accommodations for about the same cost. But Catalonia is more culturally interesting and has better weather. The countryIde was much greener than we expected. The trails were mostly well marked and easy to follow with the App from Mac’s and supplemental info from Catalan Adventures. The area has a rich history, including widespread opposition to Fasciism in the 30s and an exodus of partisans over the mountains through Mollo. There is interesting historical signage along the trail, some of it in English to bring this history alivePosted on Google![]()
Howard1 October 2025
Tremendous 5 days from Cadaques to Collioure. Good variety of scenery, long walks (30,000 steps + per day), some steep sections, however worth it for the views. Hotels excellent for our needs, very friendly, and baggage was moved flawlessly each day. Guided instructions and downloaded maps meant no navigational errors on our part. Thanks Catalan Adventures!Posted on Google![]()
Tom Moloney1 October 2025
We booked a seven night cycling trip in Catalonia through Macs Adventures. Our local contacts on the ground were Catalan Adventures and they provided a super service during our trip. Steve picked us up in downtown Girona at exactly the scheduled time and drove us to our first hotel in Palau Saverdera. When we arrived there he gave us an excellent briefing on our accommodation, the cycling routes, local restaurants, things to see etc. After the briefing he kindly dropped us to Roses where we had a quick swim and lunch. The two e-bikes provided to us were sturdy and reliable and well able to deal with the many off-road agricultural trails that the routes often followed. On day 4 we cycled to our 2nd accommodation, Can Mas, just outside St Pere Pescador. Again this was a very good guest house with a splendid breakfast provided each morning. We spent four more days exploring the lovely coastline and places such as St Marti de Empuries and L’Escala. There were lots of excellent beaches with great restaurants for lunch each day. On our final morning, Maria picked us up at Can Mas and drove us to Girona Airport. We had a great week’s cycling with lots of swimming in the blue Med, delicious food and wine and comfortable accommodation. Thanks again to Catalan Adventures for all their flawless organisation.Posted on Google![]()
Marc Hill29 September 2025
Picked up on time. Good briefing of what to expect with map and notes. Nice routes, all accommodation and food excellent. Really enjoyable hike around the PyreneesPosted on Google![]()
Brett Crew29 September 2025
My wife and I just completed the Catalan Coast and mountains in style walk with Catalan Adventures. The experience was fantastic and highly recommended. Maria, Steve and their team were just great. From smooth pick ups and transfers to great restaurant recommendations and excellent accommodation. We enjoyed the different walks and the mix of beautiful coastal and historic country towns each providing a unique perspective of the region. We were able to experience areas you would never reach on your own. We are already talking about our next adventure. Thank you Catalan Adventures.Posted on Google![]()
K Alexander28 September 2025
Truly a company of the highest professionalism. The self-guided walking tours in Catalonia (we did two of them) were well curated and covered spectacular parts of the costa brava. Great value - and it is always good to use a small owner-operated company. They speak English as a first language and specialize in Catalonia. No reason to go with the big companies. Highly recommended.Posted on Google![]()
TREVOR MASON3 July 2025
This was our second walking holiday with Catalan Adventures and again we had a great time. The hotels and routes are perfect for experiancing different parts of Catalonia.Posted on Google![]()
Miguel Veiga-Pestana21 June 2025
Fantastic adventure. Discovered the stunning mountains and coastline of Catalunya. Stayed in superb range of boutique hotels. Catalan Adventurers team were there to smooth the way for us. Would highly recommend this trip but advise to avoid walking in summer as temperatures were above 34-35 degrees some days.Posted on Google![]()
Carol Howard20 June 2025
A wonderful week walking along this beautiful coast. From our first contact via an email enquiry, we have had a very positive experience with Catalan Adventures. Excellent communication throughout the booking process and then Maria was there at Girona airport, with her warm greeting, to take us to our hotel in beautiful Begur. She gave us very comprehensive information in her friendly helpful manner. A very personal service and it set our holiday off on a high note, thankyou Maria! The route was a delight, very easy to follow with the route notes alongside the GPX files provided and we thoroughly enjoyed discovering this lovely coastal area of Spain. All the accommodation was comfortable and well located with enjoyable breakfasts provided. We would highly recommend Catalan Adventures!Posted on Google![]()
Annie Moran18 June 2025
By far the best tour company we have ever used and we have used a lot of different ones over the years for walking holidays. Maria and Steve genuinely care about their clients ,and truly want them to have a trip that exceeds expectations. We had an incredible 9 days trekking in Catalonia on a self guided trip. Catalan Adventures went above and beyond think of everything from accommodations, to route notes with photos , restaurant recommendations, gorgeous hotels, transfers when we couldn't walk one day , offered to bring us to a pharmacy when I was unwell and immediate responses from Steve via wats app on any questions we had during our trip, when we got lost Maria called us to offer assistance as soon as she got our message. A trip we will remember forever! Thank you sooo much Maria , Steve and all the team at Catalan Adventures, we felt so loved and cared for!Posted on Google![]()
Kirstin Pellom9 June 2025
Perfect week exploring the stunning Costa Brava! We loved the variety of landscapes with a mix of coastal and mountain walking. History, culture, great food, welcoming locals and stunning beaches. Catalan Adventurers set us up for success with great communication, thorough preparation with gps files and printed route notes. The accommodations were lovely local establishments with good locations and nice breakfasts. We have done many self guided cycling and walking tours in Europe and this was a top notch professional company. Highly recommend this company and this tour.Posted on Google![]()
Peter Hanna5 June 2025
The Catalan Coast walk was a fantastic experience, very well organised with top quality hotels and an interesting selection of walking trails , a stress free way to see the coast and countryside . I would recommend Catalan Adventures to anyone who is looking for this type of holidayPosted on Google![]()
Jerome Hay31 May 2025
We loved our walking tour organized by Catalan Adventures. The routes were varied and interesting, the accommodations comfortable, the information thorough and helpful, and the service timely and friendly. We would highly recommend this tour to others.Posted on Google![]()
Mairi Macpherson28 May 2025
Fantastic walking holiday with my son. Catalan Adventures have put together a wonderful itineraray - just the right balance of walking, stunning scenery, beautiful beaches and delicious food and wine. Every hôtel we stayed at was so welcoming and friendly, lots of small and family-run places. The support behind the scènes was great. Thank you!Posted on Google![]()
Dan23 May 2025
Catalan Adventures walk along the coast isn’t all fun and games, it’s fun games and a touch of hard work mixed with superb accommodation and wicked hospitality along the way. Passing beaches, bird sanctuaries, then bays, headlands and finally mountain climbs it is a six day walk that finishes with a climax. Views to die for and muscles that will last nearly as long as the memories. Organisation is superb and the company can be great. Go, go now!Posted on Google![]()
Cathy Winsey21 May 2025
A well organised trip with varied walks through beautiful countryside. Great accommodation selected - from small local hotels to larger boutique options. I’d definitely recommend.Posted on Google![]()
Jennifer Pearson18 May 2025
Our family had a great experience on this trip. Catalan Adventures had an awesome base trip to start with, but also helped us with some modifications that we needed to make this trip work within our schedule constraints. After doing the trip, the suggestions they made were spot on. The CA team is knowledgeable about the routes and trip details and were really willing to go the extra mile to make sure all i's were dotted and t's were crossed for this trip. If you have the means to upgrade to the seaside hotel in Cadaques, we highly recommend that option. Waking up gazing at the sea with our own private balcony was worth every euro. We've done other self guided hiking trips with other companies, but CA exceeded other experiences we've had. Our only regret is that we had to leave the Costa Brava. That being said, we highly recommend this trip and Catalan Adventures. Keep up the good work Steve and team!Posted on Google![]()
Bill Anderson16 May 2025
My wife and I walked the Catalan coast from Begur to S'Agaro with a self-guided trip provided by Catalan adventures, and it was wonderful. The walks/hikes took us along stunningly beautiful parts of the Mediterranean coast. The detailed maps and navigational info they provided were super accurate and helpful. And, the hotels the arranged for us were in great locations, most comfortable, with really helpful staff. The weather is an important factor on this trip. For example, if it rains a lot, that can put a damper on the enjoyment; if it's too hot, that can also be a challenge. I think mid May or sometime in the Fall could be good times to go. In general, I think the weather is an important factor to consider.Posted on Google![]()
Cindy Grimes15 May 2025
We highly recommend booking your walking/hiking tour with Catalan Adventures. My partner and I very much enjoyed our self-guided walking holiday on the Costa Brava. We did the Catalan coast and mountain itinerary which offered varied landscapes and views. The organisation was top notch with accommodation, luggage and people transfers all terrific. Catalan Adventures provided comprehensive information and recommendations for each location which was very much appreciated. Thank you to the Catalan Adventures team.Posted on Google![]()
Rose Moore12 May 2025
Fantastic experience walking the Rugged Catalan Coast in late April with Catalan Adventures. Excellent hotels, great walks and superb scenery. Definitely recommend.Posted on Google![]()
Liz Edwards8 May 2025
A wonderful week walking the Catalan coast and hills. A well planned itinerary with so much variety of landscapes and stop overs. Great choice of accommodations. Loved it allPosted on Google![]()
Sarah Petherbridge5 May 2025
I recently did a walk along the Catalonian coast with a couple of friends from Begur to S'Agaro and the walks were great with fantastic scenery. We especially liked the three days stay at the hotel in Calella de Palafrugell overlooking the bay - the hotel was fabulous with stunning views. The walks were well planned and covered by printed instructions, photos and GPS so that there was no way of getting lost! We appreciated the induction at the start from Maria and the fact that our luggage turned up at every location at the right time. Would have no hesitation using Catalan Adventures again - thank you!Posted on Google![]()
K J29 April 2025
We had such a lovely time, the walks were great (a couple were harder than we envisaged) but the views were so worth it. Each walk had its gobsmacking vistas, all a delight and so hard to return home from. The hotels were all fantastic, plenty of character. We would recommend this trailPosted on Google![]()
Jamie Wheatley22 April 2025
We enjoyed a really great trip organised by Catalan Adventures from Cadaques to Collioure. The walks are well judged, the hotels well selected and the Catalan hospitality supreme. Also great to have the 'meet and greet' to get us to our first night's stay and answer any questions we had. If doing this walk make time to see Salvador Dali's house in Portlligat.Posted on Google![]()
K Mao18 April 2025
Very well designed itinerary covering great hikes, ancient ruins, architectures and monuments, beaches and arts.Pick up/drop off on time. Good choices of accommodations with characters. Above all, very detailed route map and time-boxed section splits with instructions to help travellers self-navigate. I appreciated that they printed out the materials and handed over to me on day one and walk me thru’ what to expect everyday day. The printouts were proven to super handy coz there are locations where WiFi reception is poor. Very friendly and helpful staff too!Posted on Google![]()
Jo Sapir12 April 2025
What a wonderful week we had! Catalan Adventures was fantastic from start to finish… pick ups and transfers all went effortlessly and smoothly and our luggage was always waiting for us when we arrived exhausted from another gorgeous hike along the coast, up and down mountains and through the stunning Costa Brava region with its gorgeous villages, monasteries and ruined castles. The hotels were perfect, some exceeded our expectations… who would object to a private jacuzzi after all? Maps and directions were so detailed and clear that we didn’t need to use the GPS files provided. Knowing that there was always support on the end of a phone was great. Steve, Maria and the team were so knowledgeable and helpful. If you’re not sure, just go for it, you won’t regret it!Posted on Google![]()
Eleanor Day16 January 2025
My friend and I had a lovely week long walking holiday organised by Catalan Adventures. Communication prior to the holiday was always prompt and helpful including clear travel instructions about where we needed to be, what we might want to book in advance and what to expect generally. The very friendly Maria picked us up and drove us for over an hour to our first destination and gave us lots of detailed and helpful information about the next few days with an opportunity to ask any questions. We were doing a self-guided walking trip. The route from Cadesques to Collioures was beautiful and we loved all the places we stayed in. The scenery was spectacular throughout. It really is a beautiful area and we felt that Catalan Adventures definitely helped us to make the most of it. We would definitely be happy to go on a future walking holiday organised by Catalan AdventuresPosted on Google![]()
David Carey17 December 2024
My wife and I really enjoyed the Catalan Coast & Mountain (Grade 1/2) self guided hiking trip this fall. The communication right from first contact and throughout the trip as well as the support along the way from the Catalan Adventures team was excellent. We had our itinerary adjusted to allow for 3 nights at the upgraded hotel in Cadaques allowing us to do the optional hike out to the Cap de Creus lighthouse as well as a day to explore the town. Highly recommended!Posted on Google![]()
Mike Lewis26 October 2024
An absolutely fantastic holiday experience would recommend this holiday & this holiday form to everyone!Posted on Google![]()
Mary Gildea29 July 2024
I thoroughly enjoyed my Catalan hiking adventure. This trip provided the best maps and trail details. I rarely went off-track and if I did it was easy to get back to where I should be. The accommodations were all top notch, and my favorites were Hotel Aiguclara in Begur and the winery adventure. I loved traveling via taxi with Elizabeth - she is a treasure! Overall I had a great time and would highly recommend Catalan Adventures for anyone wanting to appreciate the beauty of Costa Brava.Posted on Google![]()
Tom Piper27 May 2024
Great experience start to finish. The owners and staff were very good communicators and promptly answered questions and assisted with various travel issues. The logistics were all very good. We loved the hikes and the hotels were all lovely. We strongly recommend to anyone considering a walking tour. The hikes are challenging but not beyond anyone who is a fit walker, (though I wouldn't want to do some of them in the heat of the summer since you are out all day). Incredible scenery every day.Posted on Google![]()
Noah Morris8 May 2024
I cannot speak highly enough about Catalan adventures. The service was amazing. The orientation was really really good. The communication during the trip was fabulous The choice of hotels and the rest are on recommendations were absolutely spot on. Maria and the gang gave great service throughout the whole time and the walks were absolutely incredible. They build up so they start fairly flat and the last day is definitely not flat. One slight caveat is you have to follow the maps fairly closely because the electronic maps aren't always updated. Just an amazing trip all around. Thanks again to Cadillac adventuresPosted on Google![]()
Leslie Keeney2 April 2024
So many good things to say about this week of walking. Food! Views! Walks! History!Posted on Google![]()
Hilary Eade1 November 2023
Our group of four seniors, (early 70's) enjoyed a wonderful biking holiday with Catalan Adventures. From the moment I contacted Steve I was struck by his professional, organized and honest manner. Emails were answered swiftly and no query was too minor. The bike tour was a perfect mixture of delightful countryside, small villages, historic sites, ocean, and natural areas. Biking 4-5hrs a day we had plenty of opportunities to explore this area of Spain, delight in the local cuisine and chat to locals at our coffee or lunch stops. The hybrid bikes were perfect for the terrain which was mostly on rural farm tracks or dedicated bike trails and occasionally on very quiet roads. The two accommodations were very different but charming, comfortable and friendly in quiet settings. All four of us bike regularly and have taken bike tours before in Spain and England. This bike tour was one of the best we have had the pleasure to ride. You will not be disappointed with this adventure.Posted on Google![]()
DAVID TSANG30 October 2023
We've just returned from a week walking the Catalan Coast and Mountains.........fantastic walking, tough but rewarding when you make it to the top :-) Very well organised trip by Maria and Steve and we do like the personal touch of meeting them rather than it being faceless like some other holiday companies. Hotels were great and we especially enjoyed our stay at Miguel and Anna's in Sant Pere Pescador. The home cooked food and relaxed atmosphere were a great way to unwind and relax after a day's walking. We recommend a visit to Salvador Dali house and also the last bit of the hike from the monastery to the castello....you do need a head for heights though as its a bit of a scramble up and down, but the views are magnificent once you are up there. Well done Catalan AdventuresPosted on Google![]()
Jamilah M28 October 2023
Really helpful, kind, organised and friendly team at Calatalan adventures - we had a great time and would recommend!Posted on Google![]()
Virginia Pye8 October 2023
Just completed Costa Brava mountains and coast walking holiday. Highly recommend this trip. Varied terrain, sea, sand and gorgeous stone trails and walls. Unfortunately we had a heatwave and to that made walking difficult. But the trail notes, maps and photos were excellent. We enjoyed all the hotels , special shout for Palau Saverdera. Great support from Maria and Steve. Will use Catalan Adventures again. VirginiaPosted on Google![]()
Vivienne Murray24 September 2023
Excellent trip. Tour company extremely responsive and professional . Amazing walks with highly detailed copy of routes provided . Not for beginners. A good fitness level required . Also a fantastic variety of accommodation. Would highly recommend using this tour company. It was seamless.Posted on Google![]()
Sarah Griffith23 September 2023
This adventure exceeded all expectations! The hikes were well mapped out and varied. We hiked by the ocean, over mountains and through farmland. Each hike was challenging and full of beautiful vistas. The accommodations each evening were small and personal with wonderful breakfasts! At the beginning of the trip we had a personal pick up by Maria and a drop off at the end. We felt supported the whole time and looked forward to each days adventure. I highly recommend Catalan Adventures!!Posted on Google![]()
Simon Newman22 September 2023
Fantastic hiking holiday. Great routes, excellent instructions, lovely overnight stays. Highly recommendedPosted on Google![]()
Jacqueline Fitzgibbon19 September 2023
We walked the Costa Brava with Catalan Adventures in early September and what an amazing adventure it was! From the moment we were picked up at Girona Airport the company proved an excellent choice. The first meeting laid out our route and provided plenty of advice on the types of walks and likely conditions. Steve was available on the end of the phone anytime and even retrieved a forgotten pair of shoes for us from a hotel. Nothing seems to faze him! And Maria is the same. The company is a charming family-run affair which is committed in providing a truly unique experience for the walker. The walks are stunning — some fairly easy but some more challenging. The walk through the national park stood out for us with its beautiful wooden bird hides and deep sense of quiet. Cap de Creus where the Pyrenees meet the med at the most easterly point in Spain will strike you with awe. The long, golden beaches and lovely, little towns stretched along the seafront. Some of the breakfasts were exceptional — Spanish omelette anyone? Or even cheesecake… A memorable trip.Posted on Google![]()
Jayne Brown18 September 2023
The trip by catalan adventures was excellent. The route descriptions and gps track worked very well. All the accommodations were great. They were able to give us a good modification of the hike on the last day of the trip. They were always on time. It was a good mix of trails along the coast and over the mountains. Food in the towns was great also and lots of places to swim.Posted on Google![]()
Ro Saunders24 July 2023
Our recent walking trip (family with 3 boys, 14,11,10) of the Costa Brava Spain, organised and managed by Catalan Adventures was 10/10. The customer service from Steve & Maria was first class. The hotels we stayed at were in super locations and our luggage was transferred between walk sites seamlessly. The breakfast extravaganzas were a real highlight of the day. The walking trails were very well marked and the directions and information supplied by Catalan Adventures were highly detailed and accurate. This walking tour was one of the highlights of our European vacation.Posted on Google![]()
Ian Staples14 July 2023
We had a fabulous 4 days walking in Costa Brava region. Steve looked after us so well and so personally. It was incredibly hot but was totally our choice to walk this route so late in the season. We survived thanks to a lot of advice from Steve. And a bit of re organisation on one hot long day. We would thoroughly recommend this trip. Ian and Philippa.Posted on Google![]()
Andrew Finlayson1 July 2023
We had the most fantastic walking holiday along the Costa Brava! The accommodation was extremely comfortable and convenient and the routes were stunning. Incredible scenery and easy for all levels of walker. We would highly recommend Catalan Adventures!Posted on Google![]()
Bob Brandner23 June 2023
Great walk through and the ups and down the coasts of Costa Brava. Catalan Adventures provided great accommodations and plentiful information about where we going to walk. Steve was great at detailing our walk and Maria was fabulous at easing us into initial stages of our trip. They provide a real personal touch.Posted on Google![]()
Marc Pilkington16 June 2023
Thanks to Nick and Debbie for your hospitality during our fourth visit, you make the Holiday so much easier. Brilliant two days Riding off road with Nick then a couple of days relaxing. Looking forward to our next visit.Posted on Google![]()
Joy Yip8 June 2023
Loved the walks, great selection of hotels and changing scenery. What a great way to experience Northern Spain, especially for first time visitors. Highly recommend. Thank you Catalan Adventures.Posted on Google![]()
Eba Mada23 May 2023
I had a great experience with Catalan Adventures! I booked a self-guided hiking trip around Costa Brava and Cap de Creus and had an amazing time! I very much enjoyed hiking this section of the Cami de Ronda trail and other trails in that area which were well maintained and clearly marked. The organizors were very kind and responsive in their communication, and helpful both before and during the trip. The luggage transfers went smooth and my luggage always was waiting for me at the next hotel when I arrived. The hotels were all really great choices, spotless clean and came with a big delicious breakfast. The maps and information provided were clear and even had helpful tips ranging from food to culture and language, and included info on the history of the towns that were passed on the trail. I highly recommend this trip and would definitely book again!Posted on Google![]()
Dave Berger22 May 2023
Walking the High Pyrenees was a good mix of challenging walks (around 15 km per day with elevation changes) which gave us a very good feeling for the environment, and very good quality accommodation. We learned about Catalan culture and history. Steve from Catalan Adventures was excellent. He was very attentive through the trip. He met us on the first day with a detailed pack of instructions, and also gave us updated GPX files of the walking routes, as well as incredibly detailed path instructions with photos. Thanks Steve!Posted on Google![]()
Joop Delahaye20 May 2023
Steve and Maria run a very efficient, well organized series of walking tours. Their route descriptions with accompanying photos ensure a clear path to follow. Hotel accommodations were fantastic. And they are always accessible by mobile along the way. Highest recommendations!Posted on Google![]()
tom and edie19 May 2023
Steve and Marie at Catalan adventures were great. Very attentive and organized. Pick up was great and not at their usual spot so they went out of their way to pick us up in Girona. The tour we took was beautiful and the accommodations were great. Steve's maps and photos were very detailed and made navigating easy. We would highly recommend them and would certainly use them again. Wonderful part of the world to experience.Posted on Google![]()
Julian Clark18 May 2023
Fantastic outfit. The walking trip we booked through Catalan Adventures was everything we hoped for, and then some. Steve and his team paid attention to detail, booked us in quality hotels, and gave us ample support. I would highly recommend Catalan Adventures to anyone...Posted on Google![]()
Nikki Rolfe12 May 2023
Great organisation and attention to detail by Maria and the team. Everything was just as it should be!Posted on Google![]()
Nicole Lev10 May 2023
great organisation - everything ran smoothly from being met in at the airport, luggage transfers, hotel bookings and mid week transfer. Maria and Steve were very responsive and helpful. Range of accommodation from farm house to spa hotel added fun to the end of the day and the locations we stayed in were really pretty. Would definitely recommend Catalan Adventures.Posted on Google![]()
Toni Helman8 May 2023
We had an excellent trip. Everyone was very friendly and welcoming and pick up at the train station and bag drop off was always very organized and on time. The hikes each day were easy to follow with the provided directions and .gpx files.Posted on Google![]()
Danny Joe3 May 2023
We took a 4 day walking tour along the coast of costa brava. The coast is AMAIZING !! Steve was very helpfull and explained everything in details before we arrived Catalonia and during our trip. The maps and notes were all acurate and up to date. Two out of four days were challenging and during hot summer days it is advised to start early morning. Highly recomended !Posted on Google![]()
Sharon Ball26 April 2023
A fabulous hike with spectacular vistas! Steve and Maria of Catalan Adventures took care of all the travel details, so we could just enjoy our daily hikes. Great accommodations, beautiful little towns, excellent tour and transfer information. A 10 out of 10 from us!! Sharon and Eric from Canada.Posted on Google![]()
Debbie Best23 April 2023
Wow what an adventure. This was a present for my sisters 60th, and we can honestly say it’s one of the best weeks we have had together. The walking, hotels and towns were all amazing. Catalan Adventures self guided notes and support throughout the week was excellent. The walks were challenging at times but we were always rewarded by spectacular views and interesting places to visit during the walks. We can’t wait for the next adventure 😀Posted on Google![]()
Melissa Thompson22 April 2023
Our group of 4 women friends had a spectacular trip! We really enjoyed the variety of walks. Walks 1, 3, and 5 were out of this world. The choice of accommodations and restaurant recs were terrific - we especially loved the homey quirkiness of of Mas de Joncar, the stunning rooftop breakfast at Hotel Canet, and the last AMAZING hotel in Palau (!!!). Port de la Selva was the only town where we had trouble finding a restaurant open for dinner (there was one, but only one, since we were there early in the season). Highly recommend El Ratpenat in St Pere Pescador and La Sirena in Cadaques. We had some very minor issues with the walk directions on Walk 2 and Walk 4 (we were so used to following the grand route markers by that point that we stopped looking at the paper directions), but having the GPS tracking app was a great way to double check where we were. Thanks to Maria from Catalan Adventures for the outstanding level of communication, and to everyone for the seamless, worry-free, active vacation. I wish all holidays were this fun and easy! Not having to make any decisions except for where to have a fabulous dinner made for an exquisitely relaxing time.Posted on Google![]()
Bob Muens21 April 2023
From beginning to end our 6 day hike was well planned by Steve and Maria. The trails were as described and the lodgings well chosen. Best of all they supplied great weather.Posted on Google![]()
Luisa Horton2 April 2023
Loved Steve and Maria! Most amazing hike, luggage etc all transferred flawlessly. We ate so well (given I'm celiac and my friend is vegan) thanks to Steve and Maria guiding us where and how to eat. Cannot recommend the team high enough, can't wait for the next adventure!Posted on Google![]()
Sanne Maas28 March 2023
Would definitely recommend! Steve and Maria are both super friendly and the trail they organised is super beautiful and diverse. Accommodations are well selected.Posted on Google![]()
Peter K2 March 2023
My wife and I walked the “Catalan Coast and Mountain” tour in October 2022. I would highly recommend this tour. Steve and Maria are wonderful hosts. Great communication pre-trip, a very helpful in person orientation before you set out, and lots of tips on dining and sightseeing that were all spot on. The best part of this trip is the diversity of the walks and places to stop and visit along the way: Greek and Roman ruins near the beach, a wildlife reserve in marshland, a medieval hill town, stunning Cadaques on the water, a monastery high in the hills, serene walking with breathtaking coastal views, and much more. We are 60, and we found all the walks very do-able, with gas in the tank at the end of the day to enjoy the sights at the destination. One day we were tired, and easily took a taxi for 20 Euros to shorten the walk a bit and give more time to explore the sights. We enjoyed the tour so much we are booking a second trip with Steve and Maria for Spring 2023.Posted on Google![]()
james attwood9 January 2020
Truly amazing experiencePosted on Google![]()
Nigel Holland6 August 2019
Steve and Maria are excellent hosts, highly recommended 👍Posted on Google![]()
Pere Vila Baro28 March 2019
Excursiones ineditasPosted on Google![]()
Nick Turner21 May 2018
Steve and Maria arrangeg great accommodation for our walking holiday and Maria was always delightful and always on time. Thank you both :)
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