Catalonia Express
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8 Days/8 Nights
July 7 - 14 , 2020 (difficulty level is for the first 3 days) Get 70 Euro off your trip with our new Referral Program! |
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* FITNESS RATING The hiking section - one must have good fitness , but is not highly technical..good clear trails Moderate to Challenging level |
Itinerary
The Pyrennees - Costa Brava - Barcelona Ahhhhh You don't want to miss this! Day 1 - Arrive Barcelona in early morning on the 22nd or arrive a couple days earlier and hang in Barcelona...it’s the Best! Team Livin Adventure your Personal Driver awaits you and will take you to our first DROP OFF....1 hour away to a sweet little town of Sant Julia. What we find here I cannot share..just a wee welcome party. The we drive another hour into the mountains near a town called Queralbs a stunning old stone mountain town. We then drive up the mountain to our Bed and Breakfast, MAS LA CASANOVA. Everything needed for Cadeques can be left in the car. We get to hang out for a celebration dinner. First day accomplished. A very good fuel up and rest we need for a long day tomorrow. Lunch, Breakfast included. DAY 2 - This is a big and long day. Early to rise for our Spanish breakfast at our Catalonian Castle ....We then Grab our backpacks and head on the trail to Val de Nuria along the Pilgrimage way. We arrive at Nuria Valley 3-4 hours later. Just when we think we are done, we have another long hill to climb to our Pic D’ Aliga Hostel. Lunch, Dinner, Breakfast (900hm, 10km, 3-4hrs.) Day 3 - Up early and heading off early on our high mountain crossing to Coma de Vaca - Valley of the Cows.. A long challenging day but well worth it with these views.. Our destination is Refugi Coma de Vaca (our last hut) to sleep. Xavi and Yolanda will welcome us with open arms and great heart felt cooking to fuel us for our big transition day tomorrow......Lunch, Dinner, Breakfast, 16km.. approx 1000m ↑ 1127 ↓ 6 hours Day 4 - Ahhh get up early and sit on the rocks by the stream and just take it in....We have a 3 hour descent back into Queralbs,..At this point we are soooo pumped to see Cadeques! We sit down for a drink at Hostal Roquettes and reminisce on our last 3 days. It is now goodbye to the Pyrenees and hello Costa Brava. We have an approx 2 hour transfer to Cadeques. You will be blown away by this romantic coastal village. We settle into my fav Hostal Vehi..the family run Guesthouse right beside the old church from 1300...I then take you on an evening coastal hike on the Cava Trail....We can take as long or as short as we want....Depending on how long we spend on K’s Secret naked swimming cove. We are getting down at Juilio’s tonight for dinner. Breakfast, Dinner is in Cadeques and is not included. 9km, 918↓/ 113↑ 3 hours later that day Cadeques Welcome Hike - 2 hrs Approx 2300-2600m of climbing in 2 Days.... its time to rest the legs a bit..celebrate Spanish Style what we have accomplished and switch gears into something new! Costa Brava, Cadeques and Kayak Dreams Day 5 - Optional 6am Very early morning for an optional SOUL AWAKENING run/hike to the hidden cove for a dip and YOGA by the sea...of course the Sunset too! For those that want to sleep in...GO FOR IT..it’s another long day. Breakfast at 7:45am - Take off time 8:20 hike with our backpacks to the Port L House of Dali where we meet PAU and our Kayaks - PAU is the BEST and a master ...is a world of info on this area! Get ready for a sweet party on the water! He will be escorting us through the Cap de Creus... We paddle and we paddle .in the afternoon we have a fish dinner party on a cove - Fisherman Pera and his Team will be combing the seas for our surprise dinner. In the evening, the final paddle of our day to Port de le Selva. Oh to arrive here at night. We will be transferred back to Cadeques. Sooooo much to take in on this day....I was in AHHHHH first time here Breakfast, *pack some snacks, lots of water ...... FISHERMAN’s DINNER 5hours Kayaking Day 6 - Last full day together! Take off time to Barcelona is 10:30..so a little time to wander or shop, do Yoga, Hike, hang on the beach and write in your journal, .. We have an event planned mid afternoon in Barcelona...for a rocking final celebration together. *Lunch and Dinner not included Day 7 - Today wake up to our 8am breakfast ..then head to the Center for fun filled half day! ..I have a Barcelona Surprise....Then of course our walk around....The energy, the beach...the workout stations on the beach, La Ramblas...the Gothic Quarter...such a cool mix of everything....This night we cover our own accomodation, dinner, breakfast. This is our official last day... and finish in the afternoon. TRIP DETAILS Meal Details All Breakfast of the 6 Days, 4 Dinners included All drinks not included Our Kayak day - please bring snacks with you...our main meal will be late afternoon or early evening *Please Bring extra energy snacks for hiking and during the day (energy bars and other snacks) *Allergies - Gluten, Dairy etc. - All of the Huts are great with this and can give Gluten free, Milk free options for dinner and breakfast - Vegetarian and Vegan also works well for the dinner portion. YOU WILL NOTICE in Spain..they are not big breakfast people , so hut breakfasts are not anything to write home about..so if you have specific preferences, perhaps you should bring some extras. Typically people go for drinks between 6 and 9pm...and eat their dinner between 8:30 and 1030pm...that is pretty normal for Spanish people So a lot of places don’t open for dinners until later... Hiking Details Important gear to remember is: Waterproof gear - top and bottom hiking socks (at least a few pairs) Well worn in Hiking boots or hiking shoe or BOTH Down jacket Hat and gloves Thin wicking underlayer (like Merano Wool...stink free!) Flashlight or headlamp (for inside hut during the night) Hiking Poles Sunscreen Electrolyte drink Shammy like Shower towel for Huts Sleeping bag liner for hut beds (for hygiene) EARPLUGS - if you are sensitive to snoring at the huts Small first aid kit..with extras YOU may need Bathing Suit SLEEPING CONDITIONS *In the Mountains in the huts, we will be in bunks but for the most part a room with mattresses lined up next to another...that is the hut way. So know there are others in the room. Hey maybe we luck out and it’s just US! * In Costa Brava and Barcelona..we will be split into double rooms (2 per room) Kayak and Costa Brava Details -Be prepared to be Wowed Bathing suit Waterproof case for phones Comfortable summer like clothes - going out clothes as well Can use a Salomon Speedcross for hiking shoes here...they are great Comfortable sandals Barcelona Our time together finishes in Barcelona...From here you may stay longer or transfer to Airport for next Spanish stop BARCELONA HAS IT ALL! Beach! Workout areas on the Beach! A number of amazing areas to blaze through....Desigual at every corner, Gaudi Gaudi Gaudi...Funky..excellent restaurants to suit every need...and an amazing energy! IMPORTANT POINTERS Remember weather can completely change a days or couple days plans...there will always be a PLAN B.(in hiking route or activity) in case of a bad weather bout Pack as light as you can for the Hiking portion using a 30 - 38 litre bag..or sharing bigger backpack There will always be side trips to do..for e.g. on a really bad weather day...OR..if you so choose as a group... when time allows Visit House of Dali Diving in Cap de Creus national parc - 50 euros per person, insurance and license required ....Segrada de Familia (Barcelona..Gaudi), Gaudi Museum The touristy activities we wont be doing specifically together...but on the second day..you will have your own free time for a few hours..in which you can do some of this. For example...listed above. Some fun SPANISH words FOR YOU! AMOR - a loving nickname you say to another person...usually the one you love...also the word for love Achuchar - To hug someone to the point that they can’t breath Guaperas - a gorgeous guy Bocazas - a person with a big mouth Chulo - a person who thinks he’s so macho Descojanarse - to laugh hysterically Guay - a very colloquial Spanish saying to express that we really like something Ir de Tapeo - to go for some TAPAS! Me gustaría más sangría por favor - I would like more Sangria please Duende - Charm or magic Tiene duende - IMPORTANT INFO KARRIE’S Germany Number 49 1756553918 ORIGINAL Itinerary 3 DAYS TREKKING - Eastern Pyrenees (La travessa dels 3 refugios - t3r) DAY 1 - THE ARRIVAL - Barcelona Airport, transfer Sant Julia for a Catalonian Surpise.. . a few hours later we transfer to the lovely picturesque mountain village of Queralbs where we stay for the night. This is a quaint hillside village with stone built slate roofed houses. Our little town Tour will take your breath away. DAY 2 - 1st TREKKING DAY - Start of 3 Day Trek...Leaving Queralbs we have a long trek to Como de Vaca Hut This first day we cover 1200m of climbing, Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner DAY 3 - This is a long day covering 13oom of climbing and 21km ending up at the Coma de Vaca Hut, where we re fuel and recharge and play for our last hiking day. 7-8 hours, Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner DAY 4 - Setting off early to reach our overnight spot of NURIA..here you will enjoy local cuisine..then set off for the Puigmal..a peak lying at almost 2911m, in the afternoon. 1300m climbed, 5-7 hours, Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner FIESTA having completed our Eastern Pyrenees loop 2 Days COSTA BRAVA - Travel by Kayak along the coast DAY 5 - Early to rise we travel from NURIA we travel back to Ribes to Freser village. Here we are transferred to Llanca (village blessed with quiet beaches and coves and WOW..natural beauty) = 2.5 hours In Port de la Selva we start our Kayaking! Today paddling to Cala Culip. Here we get to sleep in a FISHERMAN's HUT and enjoy a hearty feast Fisherman Dinner on a Cove. 11km - 4-5 hours paddling, Lunch picnic, Dinner DAY 6 - Paddling on to one of the coolest, most picturesque villages of the Costa Brava....Cadeques......Cala Culip - Portligat Cadaques. Here we ignite our taste buds with local wine tasting. Once again FIESTA on our last night in this magical place and our oceanside experience. 5.5km 3-4 hours paddling. Breakfast picnic, lunch picnic, DInner 2 Days BARCELONA! on our feet DAY 7 - Early to rise, start your day with an energizing HIKE near Cadeques, Yoga near the beach or a last wander around this beautiful village, have a local cuisine lunch in a seaside cafe before we transfer back to Barcelona. After we settle in our Hotel Catalonia...Prepare to be WOW'd on our evening WALK through our Barcelona Hot Spots.... Enjoy an incredible meal experience in our SPECIAL LOCATION..we might even hit a place to BAILA! Breakfast, Dinner (lunch must cover yourself) overnight at Hotel Catalonia DAY 8 - THE DAY TO EXPORE - We set off at 10am for our Super Cool Foot Tour to some cool corners, unique sights and hidden gems...mid Afternoon...You have a few hours to...hang out in a cafe, visit something cool, shop.. ....SPECIAL DINNER SPOT overnight Hotel Catalonia DAY 9 - YOUR PLAYDAY! Indulge in the energy of Barcelona and create your DAY OF ADVENTURE...do more of what you love, explore a sight you have not seen, This is YOUR DAY to PLAY! Later FIESTA DINNER FAREWELL PARTY! Overnight Hotel Catalonia. Breakfast, Dinner, * Lunch you must cover on your own DAY 10 -Bye Bye Barcelona! DEPART FOR NEXT PART OF TRIP or back home.... |
HIGHLIGHTS! DID YOU KNOW...
Cap de Creus - The amazing ghostly geological formations of the Cap de Creus Natural Park touch a clear transparency of pristine sea waters to build the most
beautiful coves in the Catalan country, while the white fisherman’s towns of Cadaqués and El Port de la Selva stand without discussion at the top of the most charming villages in Catalonia.
The animal and human form rock formations hide throughout this natural park with geological genius and beauty..one can’t help but be fascinated.
CADAQUES Highlights-
1) VILLAGE with CHARM - Although the prosperous town of Cadaqués has changed immensely from the rundown fishing village that Dalí first came to know and love before the First World War, it still retains its charm.
2 ) TAPS! - One of the famous taste sensations are ‘TAPS’ a delicious light pastry in the shape of a Bottle Top, which have been made since the XV11 Century.
3) PIZZERIA CESAR! -
The best Pizza Bar in Cadeques - Julio awaits you with a friendly welcome on the cobblestone street right outside his HAVEN. I fabulous experience, with special service form a former top class Argentinian Soccer Player...Julio keeps you engaged with delicious pizza and salads.., great music, interesting stories and a a dessert schnapps..he doesn't let you leave without!
Cap de Creus - The amazing ghostly geological formations of the Cap de Creus Natural Park touch a clear transparency of pristine sea waters to build the most
beautiful coves in the Catalan country, while the white fisherman’s towns of Cadaqués and El Port de la Selva stand without discussion at the top of the most charming villages in Catalonia.
The animal and human form rock formations hide throughout this natural park with geological genius and beauty..one can’t help but be fascinated.
CADAQUES Highlights-
1) VILLAGE with CHARM - Although the prosperous town of Cadaqués has changed immensely from the rundown fishing village that Dalí first came to know and love before the First World War, it still retains its charm.
2 ) TAPS! - One of the famous taste sensations are ‘TAPS’ a delicious light pastry in the shape of a Bottle Top, which have been made since the XV11 Century.
3) PIZZERIA CESAR! -
The best Pizza Bar in Cadeques - Julio awaits you with a friendly welcome on the cobblestone street right outside his HAVEN. I fabulous experience, with special service form a former top class Argentinian Soccer Player...Julio keeps you engaged with delicious pizza and salads.., great music, interesting stories and a a dessert schnapps..he doesn't let you leave without!
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