Costa Brava, Barcelona & Girona
With mountainous backdrops and staggering hidden coves, the Costa Brava is one of the prettiest regions in Spain. On our enchanting stay discover Calella’s miles of golden beaches, as well as the traditional and charming resorts of Girona and Besalu .
View Dates & BookWith mountainous backdrops and staggering hidden coves, the Costa Brava is one of the prettiest regions in Spain. On our enchanting stay discover Calella’s miles of golden beaches, as well as the traditional and charming resorts of Girona and Besalu that wrap around old towns of cobbled lanes, plazas and delightful tapas bars.
Includes
Return Channel crossing
Coach travel throughout
2 nights bed & breakfast en route
6 nights half board in Calella
Farewell Appetizer (includes glass of Sangria & tapas) on day 7
Excursions to Barcelona, Girona & Besalu
Optional excursion to Montserrat additional £20 per person (minimum numbers required)
Day 1
We travel to our overnight hotel.
Day 2
Relax on board our comfortable coach as we travel to the Calella.
BDay 3
Today you can join us for an optional excursion to Montserrat*, a rocky mountain range and Santa Maria de Montserrat, a Benedictine monastery, that sits at the top of the mountain. Inside this fascinating monastery is a statue of the Virgin of Montserrat, one of the few black Madonna's in Europe and is Catalonia's most important religious retreat. For those of you who don't wish to join us, you can enjoy a day at leisure. Please note: Price does not include any of the Monserrat Funiculars.
B, DDay 4
No holiday to Catalonia would be complete without a visit to beautiful Barcelona! The cosmopolitan seaside city, with a history among the oldest in Europe. Visit the Park Guell, one of Gaudi's major works for spectacular views over the city or head to the Sagrada Familia - now the emblem of Barcelona - this incredible unfinished cathedral was the work of architect Antoni Gaudi.
B, DDay 5
Our first visit today is to Girona, renowned for its Medieval architecture, walled Old Quarter and the Roman remains of the Forca Vella fortress. Walk along the ancient fortress walls for breathtaking views, discover the splendour of the wonderfully preserved Jewish Quarter or visit its spectacular landmarks including The Placa de la Catedral, used during the filming of Game of Thrones. After some free time, we travel to Besalu for some more free time. This unique town is a magnificent example of a Medieval Spanish town.
B, DDay 6
Enjoy some free time in Calella and perhaps explore the old part of town, where a maze of cobbled streets surrounds the ancient church of Santa Maria.
B, DDay 7
Explore Calella in your own time today. The town is known as the holiday capital of the Costa del Maresme, with its lively outdoor terraces, restaurants and glorious beaches.
B, DDay 8
We bid a fond farewell to our hosts and return to our overnight hotel.
Day 9
We continue our journey to the East Midlands
BB=Breakfast, D=Dinner
Hotel Volga ****, Calella
Located in the heart of Calella, the 4-star Hotel Volga is close to the beach and just a few minutes’ walk from the local amenities.
Hotel Facilities:
Bar
Restaurant
Wi-Fi
Lift
Swimming pool
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Below is a list of pick-up points available on this tour.
Below is a list of pick-up points available on this tour.
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Alfreton Hall St | Alfreton Bus Station Hall Street, Alfreton Derbyshire |
| Arnold | High Street Bus Stop, Outside Leisure Centre Car Park, Arnold, NG5 7EE |
| Beeston | Beeston Lace Road, behind the Cricketers Pub Beeston, NG9 2LA |
| Bulwell | Aldi (Bus Stop SW12), Sellers Wood Drive, Bulwell, NG6 8GE |
| Chesterfield | Coach Station, Beckingham Way Chesterfield, S40 1TH |
| Derby | Bus Station, Bay 27 & 28, Derby, DE1 2AY |
| Heanor | Market Place, Wilmott Street (Market Square side) Heanor, DE75 7EG |
| Ilkeston | Wharncliffe Rd, Market Place, Ilkeston, DE7 5GF |
| Leicester | St Margarets Bus Station, Stand SA, Gravel Street, Leicester, LE1 3AG |
| Long Eaton | The Green, Outside Poundland Long Eaton, Notts, NG10 1HQ |
| Loughborough | Amber Rooms, The Rushes Loughborough, LE11 5BE |
| Lutterworth | George Street, Outside Wycliffe Rooms Lutterworth, LE17 4EG |
| Mansfield | Bus Stop, Walkden Street Mansfield, NG18 1QN |
| Nottingham | Mount Street, Alongside the Grosvenor Casino, Nottingham, NG1 6HE |
| Ripley | Market Place, Express Stand Ripley, DE5 3FJ |
| Rotherham | Interchange Bay C1/ C2, Frederick Street, Rotherham , S60 1QB |
| Sheffield | Pond Hill, Opposite Penny Black Public House Sheffield, S1 2BG |
| Toton | Tram Stop Park and Ride, Toton Lane Notts, NG9 7JA |
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