Jardines de Cap Roig y caminos de ronda de Calella de Palafrugell y Llafranc, Sat, Jun 8, 2024, 8:00...

Embark on a comprehensive excursion to the breathtaking Costa Brava, exploring the majestic Cap Roig Gardens, wandering along the spectacular coastal path that connects Calella de Palafrugell with neighboring Llafranc (a wide, relatively short, and incredibly scenic route), and indulging in free time for swimming and enjoying the village. For those seeking more adventure, there is an optional hike to the Sant Sebastià Lighthouse from Llafranc (3km with an elevation gain of 155m).

EXPLORE THE BOTANICAL GARDEN OF CAP ROIG AND ITS SCULPTURE PARK
In 1927, the former czarist colonel Nicolás Woevodsky and English aristocrat Dorothy Webster acquired land in Cap Roig to realize their dream: constructing a castle perched on a cliff overlooking the Mediterranean, surrounded by an idyllic botanical garden offering one of the most picturesque views of the Costa Brava.

COASTAL PATH FROM CALELLA TO LLAFRANC (ROUND TRIP)
If you crave a short, easy, and visually stunning coastal path, this is the route for you. The path from Llafranc to Calella de Palafrugell is one of the most beautiful, comfortable, and accessible trails on the Costa Brava, akin to the S'Agaró coastal path. Covering just over 1 kilometer, this journey treats you to some of Catalonia's most enchanting coastal vistas.

CALELLA DE PALAFRUGELL AND LLAFRANC
Once a fishing village, Calella de Palafrugell stands out as one of the most charming and picturesque "villages" on the Costa Brava. Nestled along a rocky coastline with small coves, north of the Castell - Cap Roig natural area, Calella de Palafrugell is renowned for its annual Habaneras gathering on Port Bo beach and the prestigious music festival held each summer in Cap Roig Gardens.

ASCEND TO SANT SEBASTIÀ LIGHTHOUSE (OPTIONAL)
The Sant Sebastià Lighthouse, one of Catalonia's most exquisite, overlooks a 170-meter cliff in a rugged corner of the Costa Brava where the sea takes center stage, offering fabulous vistas from its terrace lookout. Named after the nearby Llafranc lighthouse and the 18th-century Sant Sebastià hermitage.

Excursion Highlights:
1– Visit Cap Roig Gardens and its sculpture park
2- Trek the coastal path from Calella to Llafranc (3km round trip)
3- Explore Calella de Palafrugell and Llafranc
4- Optional hike to Sant Sebastià Lighthouse

ITINERARY
– 8:00 AM: Meet at Plaza Universitat (main entrance of UB). Breakfast stop in Hostalric.
– 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM: Visit Cap Roig Gardens
– 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM: Coastal path trek from Calella de Palafrugell to Llafranc
– 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM: Enjoy an appetizer in Llafranc
– 2:00 PM - 6:00 PM: Free time for lunch and beach relaxation
– 6:00 PM: Return by private coach, reaching Barcelona around 8:00 PM

Languages: Spanish and Catalan (English translation available upon request)
ACCOMPANYING GUIDE: Toni Bellido (official guide of Barcelona and Catalonia)

PRICE: 40 euros. To join this excursion, advance payment through the website is mandatory (up to 48 hours before the excursion begins). In case of cancellation after payment, the amount can be retained as credit for a future excursion:
Click here to reserve your spot

Price includes:
✔︎ Organization
✔︎ Private coach transportation from Barcelona
✔︎ Official guide from Barcelona
✔︎ Admission and tour of Cap Roig Gardens
✔︎ Taxes

NOTE:
✔︎ Lunch is not included; participants can dine in Calella de Palafrugell or Llafranc