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Barcelona - start the trip with a super city break
Stay in the magnificent Castle of Cardona
Hiking in the Aigüestortes National Park
Romanesque churches of Valle de Boí
La Garrotxa Volcanic Park
Visit the unique Dalí museum in Figueras
Finish in style on the glittering Mediterranean bays of the Costa Brava
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Circular tour of north Catalonia – Barcelona, the Catalan Pyrenees and the Costa Brava – all in one marvellous trip!
Barcelona - start the trip with a super city break
Stay in the magnificent Castle of Cardona
Hiking in the Aigüestortes National Park
Romanesque churches of Valle de Boí
La Garrotxa Volcanic Park
Visit the unique Dalí museum in Figueras
Finish in style on the glittering Mediterranean bays of the Costa Brava
Crystalline Mediterranean coves, spectacular 3000m+ mountains combine with a city break in the region’s capital to make a spectacular northern Catalonia holiday.
Lesser known highlights include the volcanic park of La Garrotxa, the magnificent castle of Cardona (where you’ll stay), medieval Girona, Santa Pau and Besalú and the fascinating Romanesque churches of Vall de Boí and Val d’Aran.
Fly into Barcelona or Girona, or combine the two, the trip normally takes two weeks but you can do as much or as little as you like.
Sagrada Familia - Gaudi's Cathedral, now near completion
Parque Güell - Gaudí again with great views to the city
Cable car to Montjuic - Olympic installations, Joan Miró gallery and fantastic views
Las Ramblas and La Boquería market
Stroll around the Gothic Quarter, get lost in Born
Magnificent Cardona Castle - now the Parador
Cardona salt mountain & mine - source of vast medieval wealth
Solsona, famous for its carnival traditions
Visit Monserrat with its famous monastery
Try the local Pla de Bages wines
Gateway to the Parc Nacional d’ Aiguestortes i Estany
Unique culture, architecture in the Val d’Aran
Parc Nacional del Alt Pirineu with the highest peaks
Churches – Romanesque, Renaissance and Baroque
Mountain gastronomy with local cheeses, honey and even local caviar!
Take the Rack Railway to Vall de Nuria
Discover the Sanctuary of Nuria
Take the cable car and have a picnic with the nicest views
Visit nearby Queralbs and its early Romanesque church
Explore Ribes de Freser and the numerous hiking trails around
Medieval Santa Pau and Besalú’s Jewish quarter
Cuina Volcanica, ingredients grown in the volcanic soil
Visit Santa Margarida – the chapel in the crater
Dali museum in Figueras or hop down to the coast
Cycle, Segway, trek or balloon ride over the Volcanoes
Fishing villages and beach hopping
Walk the Camí de Ronda, all along the Costa Brava
Historic Girona with its profound Jewish Heritage
Dali museum in Figueras
Watersports, cycling & wonderful diving
Fly into Girona and reverse the direction of the tour
Add a stop in Ainsa or Zaragoza, further west
Skip Barcelona if you've been before - maybe try the Penedés wine region just to the south
Ask about superior rooms or a larger car
or more economical options if you're on a budget...
Call us to talk through all the options - we'd love to hear from you!
Accommodation in our listed hotels – 2 sharing 1 standard double ensuite, B&B (unless specified)
Economy 4-door car hire (talk to us about upgrades)
Regional guide book to Catalonia
Personal Travel App including highlights, weather forecast and restaurant suggestions for all areas en-route
Instructions to find all accommodation
Flights – but we are able to advise
One-way car hire charges, where applicable (see your quote email)
The following car hire extras – these can be added at pick-up point
extra driver, child seats, GPS
Garage parking where applicable (mostly city stops) – please ask us about parking charges
Local tourist taxes (where applicable)
Catalonia is extremely well served with flights from most UK airports to Barcelona, Girona (Costa Brava / Pyrenees) and Reus (Costa Dorada / Tarragona).
This circular tour can be adapted to suit any of those airports as an entry point.
See your flight options in the table below:
PLEASE NOTE Flights are not included and some flights are seasonal.
Choose your country and preferred airport of origin and then select from possible destinations to see airline providers.
For passengers travelling by air we will include a hire car as part of the package. Normally we include a 4 door economy class car but please let us know if you would like something different.
For those coming on the ferry you will use your own vehicle but in either case we will provide full instructions to arrive at each hotel, complete with GPS, as well as a map of the area.
Our team of experts have over 35 years travel expertise in Spain & Portugal.
You’ll receive friendly, personal service from start to finish of the booking process.
Call and speak to Andy, Leonor or Antonio about your dream holiday in Spain & Portugal...
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With 40+ years’ experience designing holidays in Spain & Portugal, our friendly, expert team offers personal service from booking to your return. While away, you’ll have ground support from local agents.
Every trip is tailored to your budget and needs.
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Discover authentic Spain & Portugal, far from tourist crowds. Stay in charming, trusted places — from castles and palaces to rural guesthouses and Paradores.
Your pack includes maps, guidebook, and touring tips. Plus, our Vamos travel app keeps all your documents and guides in one place.
We’ve been a fully bonded UK tour operator since 1985, so your money and holiday are protected.
We’re also members of AITO (Association of Independent Tour Operators) — the hallmark of trusted, specialist holidays. Independent dispute resolution means you always travel with confidence.
