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NATURE & ACTIVE TOURISM experiences

Costa Brava & Girona Pyrenees

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Costa Brava & Girona Pyrenees: the natural sett ing for your best adventures

Rise to the challenge of a whole host of nature and active tourism activities in a spectacular natural setting. From the Costa Brava to Girona Pyrenees, there are endless proposals lined up for you to enjoy the natural environment through hiking, skiing, cycling, water sports, skydiving, horse riding, rock climbing… You won’t need to do much preparation, because you’ll be able to discover amazing scenery just by walking along the captivating coastal paths and Itinerànnia network’s footpaths or by pedalling gently along the greenways in as many stages as you like to link the Mediterranean with the Girona Pyrenees, an area of great natural beauty with towering 3,000-metre peaks and four mountain resorts, where you can enjoy skiing and snowshoeing amidst breathtaking scenery.

And when you’re standing before the grandeur of the Costa Brava, with creeks and coves that have witnessed the tides of history rolling by, there is a huge choice of different water sports available, from kayaking or sailing… to going under the sea, snorkelling or scuba diving, in the unspoilt waters of the Medes Islands, which form a vast sanctuary for the most genuine dives in the western Mediterranean.

To help you make the most of these outdoor experiences, you’ll find a range of active tourism companies and professionals providing all the services you could ever possibly need: gear hire, guides, accommodation, transfers…

Everything is ready for you, with your passion for adventure, to become part of this unique landscape with its changing colours and vast array of active proposals that will fill you with enthusiasm!

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Nature & Active Tourism Experiences | Spring | Sea

Introduction to astronomy & Alberg Costa Brava 1

ALBERG COSTA BRAVA

+34 616 433 588 · info@albergcostabrava.com Llançà and Albanyà

Adults, €49 €; children (6-13), €35

Duration: half-day

Come and enjoy a unique sensory experience! This activity comprises one night’s bed and breakfast at the Alberg Costa Brava hostel in Llançà and an introduction to astronomy at the Albanyà Observatory.

A ride around Banyoles lake 2

BIKE BREAKS - GIRONA CYCLE CENTRE

+34 972 205 465 · info@gironacyclecentre.com · www.gironacyclecentre.com Girona and Banyoles

Synapse Shimano 105, €60; Synapse Ultegra Disc, €15 supplement

Go on a self-guided bike route from Girona to Banyoles, around the lake and back again. The price includes bike hire and GPS, an energy bar to eat on the way and a soft drink on arrival.

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Time: 10:00 h

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A guided burricleta e-bike tour Medieval Pals and a vineyard wine tasting 3

OCITÀNIA - PITCH & PUTT GUALTA 1996

+34 972 755 082 · info@ocitania.cat · www.ocitania.cat Gualta

€46 per person

Observations: please wear suitable footwear and comfortable clothing Min. 10 people

This tour is specially designed for people who want an experience that lets them take their time, without having to rush. You’ll be able to soak up beauty in all senses of the word as you pedal through the captivating Empordanet countryside and taste local wine, made with loving care. Riding your burricleta, an e-bike that does all the work for you, you’ll come to Pals, probably the prettiest medieval village in the whole of Catalonia.

From there, you’ll go on to Mas Geli, a unique spot where you’ll be told all about the winery project as well as having the chance to taste four wines paired with cheeses and charcuterie.

Healing plants

Identification, picking and tasting of medicinal plants from the coastal path 4

CAMÍ DE RONDA®

+34 972 109 358 · info@camideronda.com · www.camideronda.com Sant Sebastià lighthouse, Cadaqués, Tossa de Mar and Castell beach

€38 per person

Duration: at least 3 h

Do you know which plants can help you breathe better, alleviate coughs and colds or get rid of viruses? Can you identify them? On this excursion along a section of the coastal path, you’ll discover the ancestral knowledge of the Costa Brava’s herbalists and popular medical wisdom, and you’ll learn how to identify the plants, how and when to pick them and how to prepare them so that their active ingredients work their effect on the body. During the walk, you’ll learn how to make different medicinal herbal teas, elixirs and liqueurs, and you’ll be able to taste them.

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Discover the Empordà region in an electric car 5

CAN BASSA

+34 648 100 001 · www.canbassa.com Madremanya and surrounding area

€25 per group of 4 people

Duration: half-day Observations: booking exclusively for guests at Can Bassa

At Can Bassa, in Madremanya, there are five independent houses with private areas for your family to stay in. Discover the Empordà region in silence and explore its villages with a 100% electric car, available in Can Bassa’s carpark.

Includes: information about routes and places to visit.

Discover the ruins of Empúries from the sea in a kayak 6

CLUB NÀUTIC L'ESCALA

+34 972 770 016 · esport@nauticescala.com · www.nauticescala.com Sant Sebastià lighthouse, Cadaqués, Tossa de Mar and Castell beach

From €30 per person*

This is a great chance to discover L’Escala, the ruins of Empúries and the Montgrí Natural Park – the ultimate Costa Brava – from the sea. On this route packed with sensations, you’ll be under the watchful eye of a professional instructor who will teach you the secrets of sailing, culture and nature. * Special prices for children under the ages of 4 and 8.

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Calendar: Saturdays and Sundays Min. 4 people / Max. 6 people Duration: 2 h

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COSTA BRAVA VERD HOTELS

+ 34 972 600 034 · info@costabravaverdhotels.com Cantallops, L'Escala, S'Agaró, Girona and Santa Pau

€599 per person

Calendar: bespoke programme

If you’d like to explore the province of Girona by bike, this is just the pack for you! Discover the idyllic Costa Brava, the Albera mountains, the inland countryside, indescribably beautiful beaches, Girona city and its charms, and the little-known Garrotxa region, with its volcanoes and medieval villages. You´ll stay at comfortable hotels where you’ll be able to try local cuisine. The pack includes a conventional bike or an e-bike as well as luggage transfer, so that you can just get on with pedalling and enjoying yourself.

Easygoing e-bike routes 8

E-BIKE PANORAMA TOURS

+34 605 544 633 · info@ebike-panoramatours.com · www.ebike-panoramatours.com Mas del Joncar (Sant Pere Pescador)

€90

Duration: half-day, full-day, a weekend or up to 13 days

Are you looking for an easygoing tour with a variety of activities to do? E-bikes’ electric propulsion makes cycling a really delightful experience. Pedal effortlessly up mountains, through fascinating natural parks, around volcanic cones and along the coast, exploring picturesque villages along the way. You’ll stay at welcoming country guesthouses and be able to try local wine and delicious food. The perfect combination of nature, exercise and culture. Choose the programme that best suits you. At E-bike Panorama Tours we’ll be delighted to cater for your individual needs.

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Appetisers in Peratallada 9

E!BIKES AREA

+34 872 592 222 · ebikes@ebikesarea.com · www.ebikesarea.com Peratallada

€35 per person

Distance: 25 km, mostly flat terrain Duration: 3 h and 30 min Time: 9:00 h

This self-guided circular route goes through the inland Baix Empordà region to the beautiful medieval village of Peratallada, where you’ll be able to sample a range of appetisers made with local produce. The whole route takes place on secondary roads and easily-accessible tracks where you’ll be able to pedal along safely, soaking up the unique landscape.

Discover the medieval villages of the Empordanet area by e-mountain bike 10

EMPORDÀLOVERS

+34 676 360 616 · info@empordalovers.cat · www.empordalovers.cat Ullastret, Peratallada, Palau-sator, Canapost, Matajudaica and Casavells

€85 per person

Nature, culture and history merge together in this experience, which will take you round the medieval villages of the Empordanet area. You’ll discover a dozen villages and hamlets, including Peratallada, Ullastret, Matajudaica, Palau-sator and Sant Iscle d’Empordà, with their stone houses and narrow, winding streets, and with the Baix Empordà region’s characteristic ramparts, churches, castles and towers. You’ll also visit the largest Iberian settlement in Catalonia: the Ullastret archaeological site on Puig de Sant Andreu.

Includes: guide, high-performance electric mountain bike, helmet, lumbar water reservoir and accident insurance. Complimentary EmpordàLovers water reservoir and hose.

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Distance: 25 km, mostly flat terrain Duration: 3 h and 30 min Time: 9:00 h

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Hoist the sail! Sailing for beginners 11

ESTACIÓ NÀUTICA L'ESTARTIT - ILLES MEDES

+34 972 750 699 · info@enestartit.com · www.enestartit.com L'Estartit

€30

Duration: 2 h Observations: ability to swim*

Explore the Medes Islands on board a sailing boat. The activity consists of an instructed sail around the bay of L’Estartit in a J/24 (a small 7.50 m cruiser) or a Raquero sailing dinghy (for up to 6 people). We’ll explain the basic concepts of sailing, including nautical terms, safety and the different courses, then you’ll have to help us with the boat manoeuvres and you can even have a go at steering. This experience is unique and great fun! * Observations: please wear comfortable clothes, and bring a swimsuit, cap, towel, water and sunscreen, and a camera if you like.

A walk by the sea in Cap de Creus Natural Park 12

GIROGUIES

+34 972 303 886 / 636 490 830 · info@giroguies.com · www.giroguies.com Cadaqués

Groups of up to 15 people: half-day, €165; full-day, €195

Min. 1 person / Max. 15 people (larger groups with more guides)

Rocks, sea and wind are the dominant features of this headland marking the point where the Pyrenees merge with the Mediterranean Sea. This is a walk through the most easterly tip of the Iberian Peninsula! As you walk along the path from Cap de Creus lighthouse to Portlligat, you’ll go past vineyards and olive groves, drystone walls, rocky coves where you can stop for a swim, and singular vegetation, all impregnated with the smell of the sea. The route ends up in the picturesque fishing village of Cadaqués.

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Spring routes in the Gironès region with a nature guide 13

CONSELL COMARCAL DEL GIRONÈS

+34 972 011 669 · turisme@girones.cat · www.turismegirones.cat

Gironès

Adults, €3; children under the age of 12, free

This spring, we propose going for a walk with a nature guide in the surroundings of the villages in the Gironès region to discover the beauty of its flowery countryside and the typical plants and wildlife of this time of year.

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HOTEL BELL REPÒS

+34 972 817 100 / 619 223 731 (WhatsApp) · info@hotelbellrepos.com · www.hotelbellrepos.com

Platja d’Aro and Calonge

€45 (one-night hotel stay, optional)

We’ll leave the hotel on mountain bikes and climb to Fenals d’Amunt. From here we’ll head for the farmhouse popularly known as Mas del Monjo (Monk’s Farm) and the old church of Santa Maria de Fenals, a Romanesque building dating back to the tenth -eleventh century.

Then we’ll go on to the farm’s spring, where we’ll be able to admire an enormous holm oak growing there. Finally, we’ll continue the route to the Molins valley, returning to Platja d’Aro via Sant Marc.

Not included: MTB hire.

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A river tour by kayak and Canadian canoe 15

KAYAK DEL TER

+34 662 159 469 · info@kayakdelter.com · www.kayakdelter.com

Colomers

Adults, €25; children under the age of 14, €15; children under the age of 6, €5

Suitable for all the family Observations: ability to swim Time: check out our website

Come and enjoy a unique experience on the river Ter. This easy kayak tour covers different parts of the Ter as it flows through the Gironès and Baix Empordà regions.

These are areas of great environmental value which form part of the Mediterranean biological corridors included in the Natura 2000 network, with one of the best-conserved riverside woodlands in Catalonia. It’s an active, fun way to discover the setting, with the focus on respecting and protecting the biodiversity around us. Choice of kayak, Canadian canoe or paddle board, according to each part of the river.

Discover the Empordà Wetlands 16

MAS DEL JONCAR

+34 972 521 072 · info@masdeljoncar.com · www.masdeljoncar.com Sant Pere Pescador and Castelló d'Empúries

€146 per person; 2 people, €226

Observations: please wear comfortable footwear and bring water to drink.

The experience includes one night’s bed and breakfast, with evening meal, and a guided tour of the Aiguamolls de l’Empordà Natural Park.

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Nature & Active Tourism Experiences | Spring | Sea

Kayaking in the Medes Islands 17

MEDAQUA

+34 972 752 043 · info@medaqua.com · www.medaqua.com/ca/caiac-a-les-illes-medes Platja d’Aro and Calonge

€28

Time: 9:15 h Difficulty low-medium Duration: 3 h*

This kayak excursion combines sport and adventure.

Come and discover the Medes Islands and their seabeds.

The activity lasts 3 hours and, if the weather conditions allow us to, we’ll try to reach the Medes Islands. After exploring different parts of the archipelago, you’ll have the chance to have a swim and rest and recover before returning to port.

Before setting out, the guide will teach you the basic notions of kayaking, and you’ll do the activity in very stable double kayaks (individual kayaks are also available for experienced kayakers).

Discover the Empordà region by bicycle 18

HOTEL MOLÍ DEL MIG

+34 972 755 396 · hotel@molidelmig.com · www.molidelmig.com Torroella de Montgrí

2-night minimum stay, from €179

The hotel is situated on the plain of the Baix Ter, and from here you’ll be able to do several fairly easy circular cycling routes and explore the Empordà region and the Montgrí, Medes Islands and Baix Ter Natural Park. In spring you’ll be rewarded with stunning views of the yellow fields of rapeseed and the flooded rice fields.

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Min. 1 person

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An introduction to astronomy 19

ALBANYÀ ASTRONOMY OBSERVATORY

+34 972 542 020 · info@observatorialbanya.com · www.observatorialbanya.com Albanyà

Adults, €18; children, €10

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Astronomy introductions to the night sky are a unique experience. The Albanyà Observatory offers an audiovisual tour of the firmament adapted to each day’s weather conditions. You’ll go on a sensory journey through space and time, with music specially composed

by Pep Sala for the occasion. The experience aims to reveal the secrets of Albanyà’s pure sky – the only International Dark Sky Park in Catalonia – at different times of year. * Observations: please wear warm clothing and comfortable footwear.

Adventure rides by the river for beginners and experienced riders 20

PANORAMA-TRAILS

+34 605 393 799 · info@panorama-trails.com · www.panorama-trails.com Terradelles

€50

Min. 1 person / Max. 10 people Duration: half-day or full-day

Riding through rivers on horseback is very exciting and adds a touch of adventure to any all-day ride. The horses love playing with the water and take advantage to have a refreshing drink at the same time. This is a wonderful, fun holiday experience! You’ll have a great time trotting and cantering through the rivers’ charming valleys and discovering the Empordà region’s beautiful landscape on safe, well-trained horses. This activity is suitable for both beginners and experienced riders who are confident in all gaits.

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Nature & Active Tourism Experiences | Spring | Sea

Discover the secrets of honey

An introduction to the PGA Catalunya Resort's bees with a biologist 21

PGA CATALUNYA RESORT

+34 872 595 952 · activities@pgacatalunya.com · ca.pgacatalunya.com/activitats Caldes de Malavella

Check the price

Duration: 2-4 h Min. 8 people / Max. 20 people*

At PGA Catalunya Resort there are a million bees that produce an exclusive, 100% natural honey. The resort’s resident biologist, Oriol Dalmau, will take you to discover the place where the bees make the honey and explain how they make it and what flavour it has.

The experience can also be extended to learn how to make candles with bees’ wax, honey and essential oils.

The activity is designed for all the family and is a great way of exploring the secrets of nature. * Calendar: any day of the week, with advance booking.

Molí de Vilanova irrigation canal nature itinerary 22

TERRAMAR, NATURA I CULTURA

+34 618 547 958 · terramar@terramar.org · www.terramar.org Vilanova de la Muga

Adults, €6; children under the age of 12, €4; children under the age of 5, free

A discovery visit of the river Muga irrigation canal to learn to identify the vegetation and birds that live in this habitat. This is a morning experience, packed with smells and colours. A family visit so that everyone can enjoy this unique setting.

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Max. 20 people Duration: 2 h Time: 10:30 h Calendar: Sundays

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In the pirates' footsteps 23

TREK AND RIDE

+34 647 974 872 · www.trekandride.com Calella de Palafrugell and surroundings

Adults, €10; children (aged 6-14), €6

Min. 8 people Calendar: Sundays Time: mornings

Pirate legends aren’t limited to the Caribbean: between the twelfth and eighteenth centuries, the Catalan coastline was constantly under attack from pirate and corsair ships. Watchtowers, built near the coast, were used to scan the horizon for arriving boats and to warn the people living in the villages and farms by messenger and signalling. This hiking trail will take you from tower to tower with a guide who will tell you about the pirate history of Calella de Palafrugell and the neighbouring villages.

Includes: guide, pirate aperitif at the end of the walk.

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Nature & Active Tourism Experiences | Spring | Mountain

La Molina Adventure Park 24

PARC AVENTURA - ALTITUD EXTREM

+34 616 554 039 · info@altitudextrem.com · www.altitudextrem.com La Molina ski resort (Alp)

€14

Min. 1 person Duration: 1-3 h (according to circuit)*

The zip wires and aerial circuits between the trees in La Molina have a special magic. Test your skill with acrobatic games and zip wires as you “walk” with the snow beneath you. In the Adventure Park you’ll find 4 circuits of different levels of difficulty for adults and children over the age of 3. * Observations: please wear comfortable footwear and sports clothing, gloves and a hat.

Canyoning down Núria's lower gorge 25

GUIES AMA DABLAM

+34 615 233 442 · www.guiesamadablam.com · info@guiesamadablam.com

Queralbs

€70 per person

This short but intense gorge is located in the valley of Núria (Ripollès), in the heart of the Eastern Pyrenees, inside the Headwaters of the Rivers Ter and Freser Natural Park. It’s a narrow, very steep gorge where you’ll find several abseiling drops, including one 20-metre free abseil, in addition to jumps and slides. Come and have a go at a spectacular experience that you’re bound to find awesome!

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Difficulty: moderate (not suitable for beginners) Min. 2 people Duration: half-day

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Canyoning in the river Osor 26

AVENTURA GIRONA

+34 633 161 679 · info@aventuragirona.com · www.aventuragirona.com/index.php/ca/riera-de-osor Osor

Adults, from €18; children from €10

Calendar: May - October Observations: please bring a swimsuit, towel and comfortable footwear

This activity involves going down the river by swimming, jumping or climbing down. Amidst incredibly beautiful scenery, you’ll go down slides in the riverbed and over abseiling drops and waterfalls. This gorge in the heart of the Guilleries massif is great fun and not very difficult, making it the ideal place to jump and practise abseiling technique as you enjoy the wild, unspoilt setting. An instructive, leisure activity, great for doing in a group (stag/hen parties, team building, etc.) and with the family.

Family greenway route, from Olot to Girona 27

CICLOTURISME TOURS

+34 972 221 047 · reserves@cicloturisme.com · www.cicloturisme.com Olot, Les Planes d’Hostoles and Girona

€125 in standard accommodation and €136 in premium accommodation

Minimum age: 5 A route along the greenway, a path exclusively for walkers and cyclists

This activity is great fun and is divided into two short stages, making it ideal for families with children. It can be adapted to suit the kids’ ages and fitness, and even under 5’s can do the route as it is easy and mostly downhill.

Accommodation is in quiet, picturesque country guesthouses and hotels. The tour ends up in the city of Girona, where there are lots of different options, including visiting the cathedral or the old Jewish quarter.

Includes: a 2-day cycling route and 1 night’s bed and breakfast. You can start any day of the week.

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Landscape & cuisine in the Alta Garrotxa region 28

EN RUTA GIRONA

+34 656 634 440 / 656 695 098 · info@enrutagirona.cat · www.enrutagirona.cat Garrotxa Volcanic Area Natural Park

€63 per person*

Distance: 12.5 km / elevation gain: +75 m Duration: 4 hours (guided tour) + 2 h (workshop) Difficulty: easy Minimum age: 10**

A guided tour of the Alta Garrotxa Area of Natural Interest, combined with a cookery workshop. We’ll visit the valley of Hortmoier, where you’ll be told the legend of the three huge old oak trees that you’ll find standing amidst crags and streams, and in the afternoon, you’ll be able to take part in a cookery workshop of seasonal local produce and taste the dishes cooked. We recommend staying at one of the country guesthouses in the area. * Optional: price without cookery workshop, on request; optional breakfast of quality local produce, €8 per person (VAT included). ** Observations: please bring enough liquids for the whole day.

Cookery workshop, please indicate any food allergies or intolerances.

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GUIES NORD SUD

info@guiesnordsud.cat · www.zonabtt.com / www.guiesnordsud.cat Vall de Ribes

From €40 per person

A discovery route that will enable you to climb safely to difficult-to-reach areas and to enjoy the marvellous setting as you explore the Ribes granophyre, which is of volcanic origin and unique in Catalonia. A via ferrata is a climbing route on the rock face, equipped so that climbers can clip themselves on to a safety system to stop themselves from falling (a lifeline cable) with the use of a dynamic lanyard with an energy absorber, carabiner safety clips, a harness and a helmet.

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Difficulty: moderate (not suitable for beginners) Min. 2 people Duration: half-day

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Hiking through volcanoes and forests 30

HOTEL-RESTAURANT CAL SASTRE

+34 972 680 095 · hotel@calsastre.com · www.calsastre.com Santa Pau

€170 per person

Spend a weekend hiking amidst volcanoes in Santa Pau and discover the marvellous Fageda d’en Jordà beech forest.

Includes: 2 nights at a hotel in a double room, with breakfast, supper, a tasting menu, a picnic lunch and a map with all the routes.

E-bike through the Cerdanya plain 31

TURISME PUIGCERDÀ

Puigcerdà railway station

With your own e-bike, €20 per person; with e-bike hire, €55 per person

Min. 6 people / Max. 15 people Difficulty: the routes have an elevation gain of +500 m Time: 9:00 h

Go on an electric bike ride through the Cerdanya plain.

As you follow the course of the river Segre on paths, tracks and secondary roads, you’ll be able to soak up the unique setting effortlessly thanks to riding an e-bike.

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Yoga retreat & hiking at Domini d'Isards 32

DOMINI D'ISARDS

+34 666 577 447 · infodominidisards@gmail.com · www.dominidisards.com Espinavell (Molló)

€90 per person

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Come for a weekend of unwinding and reconnecting, focussed on three approaches to personal development that will help you to regain your balance within yourself and with the nature surrounding you: integral yoga, meditative hiking and zen archery. The experience includes the activities, accommodation, vegetarian and vegan meals (meat included on request). * Observations: please bring a yoga mat for the indoor activities, comfortable clothing and hiking gear.

Night bugs 33

TOSCA, SERVEIS AMBIENTALS, D'EDUCACIÓ I TURISME

+34 616 132 503 · info@tosca.cat · www.tosca.cat/activitats/bestioles-de-nit La Moixina wetlands

€7 per person, €30 for groups of 5 people, and free for children under the age of 6.

This short, nocturnal route over flat terrain will bring you closer to the wildlife living in the wetland habitat in a unique discovery activity. * Observations: please wear boots for going in the water, and bring a towel and a change of clothes in case you get wet.

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Duration: 2 h Difficulty: low Distance: 3 km / elevation gain: +17 m Max. 20 people

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Have you seen Vanessa and Cleopatra?

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TRESCÀLIA

+34 657 861 805 · info@trescalia.com · www.trescalia.com Garrotxa Volcanic Area Natural Park

€13 per person

Do you know many butterfly names? How long they live? What they eat? What happens if you touch their wings? Are there fewer now than there used to be?

We’ll answer these and other questions with an activity designed to help you enjoy nature and realise just how important these animals are. You’ll learn about their life cycle and their behaviour and how to identify some of the species living in the Garrotxa region. And, with a bit of luck, you’ll also see a Vanessa or a Cleopatra fly by!

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TURISME CERDANYA

+34 972 140 665 · info@cerdanya.org · www.cerdanyahappywalking.cat Cerdanya

Adults, €12; children under the age of 16, €6

Cerdanya Happy Walking is a hiking festival in which for four days you can go walking in the Cerdanya region with expert guides who will show you the area’s most beautiful spots. And when the excursion is over, you’ll have the chance to taste local produce. The programme also includes music, talks and a few other surprises to make it an unforgettable experience. Put on your walking boots and come on a trail with us!

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Hiking festivals in Girona Pyrenees

Alta Garrotxa Area of Natural Interest and Garrotxa Volcanic Area Natural Park 36

ASSOCIACIÓ EMPORDÀ TURISME, AGÈNCIA RIPOLLÈS DESENVOLUPAMENT, TURISME GARROTXA

+34 972 514 431 · www.empordamarwalking.cat / +34 972 704 499 · www.ripollesdiscoverywalking.cat / +34 972 216 00 · www.garrotxavolcanicwalking.cat Alt Empordà Ripollès Garrotxa

Adults, from €12; children under the age of 12, from €6

Observations: please wear suitable footwear for hiking Calendar: 29th - 31st May Duration: from 1 h and 30 min*

This route gives you the chance to discover the different landscapes, and the most characteristic birds and plants in the Montgrí, Medes Islands and Baix Ter Natural Park: the agricultural area, the watch-towers, the best places to discover bird wildlife and watch it with binoculars… All this, on a mountain bike or an electric bike, as you prefer. * Option of buying a pass (accommodation and activities) for the whole weekend.

Pirinexus, pedalling through history 37

CONSORCI DE LES VIES VERDES

info@viesverdes.org Molló, Prats de Molló and La Jonquera

From €16 with conventional bike hire or €30 with electric bike*

At the end of the Spanish Civil War, in the middle of winter, some 90,000 people crossed the Pyrenees on foot, between the Ripollès and the Vallespir regions, amidst the bitter cold and in extremely harsh conditions, to flee the repression of Franco’s army. The refugees were given asylum in Prats de Molló. As you pedal along the Pirinexus, you’ll cross the Retreat Route in many places. * Bike hire: www.bicicletes.atma.cat (Olot), cat.fundaciomap.org/ lloguer-de-bicicletes (Ripoll) and www.rutadelferro.com (Sant Joan de les Abadesses).

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Distance: 350 km (circular route)

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Balloon flight & Segway excursion 38

VOL DE COLOMS

+34 972 680 255 / 689 471 872 · info@voldecoloms.cat · www.voldecoloms.cat Santa Pau and valley of Núria

Weekdays €283.50 per person; weekends, €314.50 per person

Minimum age: 16 Observations: pregnant women are not allowed to fly

With almost 30 years’ experience, Vol de Coloms offers you this very complete experience. Spend the night in the medieval village of Santa Pau and, the next day, fly in a balloon over the more than 40 volcanoes that make up the Garrotxa Volcanic Area Natural Park, rounding off the experience with a hearty country breakfast. To get to know the area even better, you’ll then go on a Segway route through the volcanoes that you’ve seen from the air.

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ZONA BTT

+34 605 227 978 · info@zonabtt.com · www.zonabtt.com Ripollès

From €50 per person

Explore part of the Ripollès region by electric bike, cycling from Ripoll to Camprodon and discovering the different towns in the area and their treasures, including Sant Joan de les Abadesses and Sant Pau de Segúries. This route is suitable for all ages and is incomparably rich in culture, with the Monastery of Ripoll, the Abbey Palace of Sant Joan, the Roman Road in Sant Pau and, finally, the Roman bridge in Camprodon. You can do the route in either direction, depending on how much effort you want to make and where you’re staying. On this route, you’ll also soak up the fantastic scenery and the beauty spots that the river Ter holds in store.

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GIRONA PYR

Llívia Meranges

Girul

Viliella Arànser

Coborriu de la Llosa

Éller Ordèn

Músser Travesseres

Martinet

Cortàs

Ger

PUIGCERDÀ 31

Olopte All

Vallter 2000

el Segre

Prullans Bellver de Isòvol Fontanals Cerdanya Alp N-260 de Cerdanya Santa Das Eugènia Talló Baltarga Sansor

Vilallobent

Béixec

Nas

Víllec Estana

Riu de Urús Bor Pedra Cerdanya

CADÍ-MOIXERÓ NATURAL PARK

E-9 Túnel del Cadí C-16

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HEADWATERS OF THE TER AND FRESER RIVERS NATURAL PARK Setcases

Nevà

Planoles

N-260 C-26 Campdevànol

Historic Highway and Cattle Track

RIPOLL

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5

Discover the Empordà region in an electric car

22

FRANCE Molí de Vilanova irrigation canal nature itinerary

6

Discover the ruins of Empúries from the sea in a kayak

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In the pirates’ footsteps

Park

13 Spring routes in the Gironès region with a

to Vic - Barcelona

Mountain

OLO

3

Joanetes

le Bas

la Vall d’en Bas

Collada de Bracons C-37

els Hostalets d’en Bas

Girona

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CATALONIA La Molina Adventure Park

25

Canyoning down Núria’s lower gorge

26

Canyoning in the river Osor

27

Family greenway route, from Olot to Girona Mediterranean

Barcelona

28

Sea Alta Garrotxa Landscape & cuisine in the region

29

Ribes de Freser via ferrata

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Hiking through volcanoes and forests E-bike through the Cerdanya plain

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Yoga retreat & hiking at Domini d’Isards

15 A river tour by kayak and Canadian canoe

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Night bugs

16 Discover the Empordà Wetlands

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Have you seen Vanessa and Cleopatra?

17 Kayaking in the Medes Islands

35

Cerdanya Happy Walking

18 Discover the Empordà region by bicycle

36

Hiking festivals in Girona Pyrenees

19 An introduction to astronomy

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Pirinexus, pedalling through history

20 Adventure rides by the river for beginners

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Balloon flight & Segway excursion

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The Ripollès greenway & river Ter route on an e-bike

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la Pinya

Discover the secrets of honey. An introduction to the PGA Catalunya Resort’s bees with a biologist

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and experienced riders

Riudaura

Vidrà

14 Platja d’Aro and Calonge by MTB

nature guide

Vallfogona de Ripollès

Puigpardines

21

12 A walk by the sea in Cap de Creus Natural

N-260a

les Llosses

Healing plants. Identification, picking and tasting of medicinal plants from the coastal path

11 Hoist the sail! Sailing for beginners

l’Hostalnou de Bianya

Olot Iron and Coal Route

Sant Privat d’en Bas

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Empordanet area by e-mountain bike

la Vall de Bianya

Túnel de Collabós

C-26

A guided burricleta e-bike tour

10 Discover the medieval villages of the

N-153a

N-260a

el Ter

C-17

3

Appetisers in Peratallada

Sant Joan de les Abadesses

Ripoll-St. Joan de les Abadesses - Ogassa -

Campdevànol-Sant Llorenç de Campdevànol

A ride around Banyoles lake

9

Camprodon

Sant Pau de Segúries

Ogassa

Montgrony

2

Easygoing e-bike routes

la Roca

C-38

Bruguera

Introduction to astronomy & Alberg Costa Brava

Pirinexus 2020 cycling tourism pack

Abella

Pardines

el Baell

Sea

8

Llanars

Ribes de Freser

Campelles

Gombrèn

Rocabruna

Vilallonga de Ter

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1

7

Molló

Tregurà de Baix Ventolà

Planès

Toses

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Tregurà de Dalt

Queralbs Dòrria

Fra

Espinavell

el Freser

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la Molina

24

Masella

ona to Barcel

Spring experiences

Núria

Queixans Urtx

el Vilar d’Urtx

Beders Prats Tartera

Montellà Olià Pi Coborriu

France

N-154

Saga Bolvir

Gréixer

Talltendre

Lles

Guils de Cerdanya

Activities that take place in different parts of the territory.

to Vic - Manresa - Lleida Espinelves

Viladrau

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RENEES

France

ALBERA MASSIF la Jonquera Cantallops Maçanet de Cabrenys

E-15 AP-7

la Vajol Agullana

ance

Espolla

Darnius

Tapis

Pantà de Boadella

Sant Llorenç de la Muga

Beget

Albanyà

19

Oix

Sant Joan les Fonts

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es Preses

30

Sant Miquel del Corb

Crespià

Besalú Sant Ferriol

GARROTXA VOLCANIC AREA NATURAL PARK

OT

N-260

Argelaguer

28 34

Santa Pau

C-66 Fontcoberta

Sant Aniol de Finestres

Falgons

les Planes d’Hostoles

la Salut

Pujarnol

Olot-Girona Narrow

Gauge Railway Route

Canet d’Adri

Bonmatí

la Cellera de Ter

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6

Sant Gregori 6B

el Ter

Pantà de Susqueda

Osor

Anglès

GIRONA-COSTA BRAVA AIRPORT

A-2 8 Riudellots de la Selva

Vilobí d’Onyar C-25

A-2 Arbúcies

Riudarenes Sant Feliu de Buixalleu

Maçanet 9 de la Selva

Riells

Breda Viabrea

Vidreres

AP-7

Hostalric 10

rce

a to B

Tordera

A-19

to Barcelona

Palafolls

10

3

Torroella de Montgrí

Platja Gran

Montgrí, Medes Islands and Baix Ter Nature Park

Fontanilles

Platja de Pals

Palafrugell Mont-ras

LES GAVARRES

Vall-llobrega Little Train Route

Cassà de la Selva

Palamós - Vall-llobrega - Mont-ras - Palafrugell

Romanyà de la Selva

Calonge

GIV-6542 GIV-6548

C-31 Ermedàs Calella de Palafrugell

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Cala d’Aigua Xelida Platja de Tamariu

Tamariu

Cala Pedrosa Cala de Gens

Llafranc

Platja de Llafranc Platja del Canadell Platja de Port Bo

C-31

Platja de la Fosca la Fosca Cala Margarida Palamós Platja Gran Platja des Monestri Sant Antoni de Calonge Llagostera Platja de Sant Antoni Platja de Torre Valentina Castell d’Aro C-65 Solius Cala can Cristos - ses Torretes Platja d’Aro Cala sa Cova Cala Rovira Santa Cristina d’Aro Platja Gran Cala sa Conca s’Agaró Platja de Sant Pol Sant Pol Platja de Sant Feliu de Guíxols Sant Feliu de Guíxols Canyet Sant Grau Platja dels Canyerets Platja del Senyor Ramon Cala Salionç Salionç

Cala Giverola Cala Bona Platja de la Mar Menuda Platja Gran Cala Llorell Platja de Canyelles Platja de Lloret de Mar Platja de Fenals Platja de sa Boadella Blanes Platja de Santa Cristina Platja de Sant Francesc Platja de Blanes Platja de s’Abanell

Tossa de Mar

Lloret de Mar

lona

Gualta

Cala Pedrosa

11 17

C-253

14

C-35

E-15

Massanes Can Salvà

18

Llabià

5

Narrow-Gauge Railway Route

Caldes de Malavella

Sils

Parlavà

Púbol

l’Estartit

Ullà

Serra de Daró

Cala Farriola Golf de la Monedera

Ullastret Platja del Racó Palau-sator Corçà Sant Julià de Boada Cala d’Illa Roja Peratallada Platja de sa Riera Monells LA BISBAL d’Aiguafreda D’EMPORDÀ Canapost Pals Sa Riera Platja Sa Tuna Sant Sadurní Vulpellac Sant Feliu de Boada Cruïlles Platja de sa Tuna de l’Heura Begur Cap de Begur Torrent Fonteta Platja Fonda Regencós C-66 Fornells Cales de Fornells Esclanyà Platja d’Aiguablava Llofriu Aiguablava

Llambilles

Sant Andreu Salou

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Fonolleres

Cala Montgó

Sobrestany

Bellcaire d’Empordà Verges C-252 Ultramort

6

Riells

Albons

COSTA BRAVA

Platja del Moll Grec Platja de les Muscleres Platja de l’Escala Platja de Riells

9

Campllong

Franciac

C-63

el Ter

Rupià

Girona-St. Feliu de Guíxols

SANTA COLOMA DE FARNERS

Foixà

l’Escala

C-31

la Tallada d’Empordà

Jafre

la Pera

Madremanya

Quart

Salitja

15

Colomers

Sant Martí Vell

GIRONA

Fornells de la Selva l’Onyar

Sant Dalmai

Viladamat Garrigoles

Flaçà

Juià

13

Aiguaviva

Castanyet

MONTSENY NATURAL PARK

2

Salt

Sant Joan de Mollet

7

Vilablareix

Brunyola

Sant Miquel de Cladells

Celrà Sant Julià Sarrià de Ramis de Ter

Bescanó

N-141

C-63

Sant Hilari Sacalm

Cervià de Ter

Medinyà

E-15 AP-7

Saus

Badia de Cadaqués Cala Jóncols

Badia de Roses

Sant Martí d’Empúries

Vilopriu

12

Montjoi

8 16Mas Sopes

Ventalló

Viladasens

Bordils

Sant Martí de Llémena

Sant Mori Vilaür

Sant Jordi Desvalls

Cadaqués

Platja de la Punta Platja de Canyelles Platja de l’Almadrava Platja d’Empuriabrava

Vilamacolum Sant Pere Pescador

Camallera

Cornellà del Terri Palol de Revardit

Amer

Sant Martí Sacalm

5

Olives

Pujals dels Cavallers

Camós

Roses

Torroella de Fluvià Cal Cristià Sant Miquel Platges de Sant Pere Pesacdor de Fluvià l’Armentera

Arenys d’Empordà

Cap de Creus Platja de s’Alqueria

Portlligat

Empuriabrava de Roses

AIGUAMOLLS DE L’EMPORDÀ NATURAL PARK

Sant Tomàs de Fluvià Vilacolum

Ermedàs

Palau de Santa Eulàlia

Orriols

la Muga

Fortià

Vilamalla Siurana Garrigàs

Bàscara

20

Granollers de Rocacorba

Sant Esteve de Llémena

Galliners

Vilavenut Sant Esteve de Guialbes Pujals dels Pagesos Vilamarí

BANYOLES Sant Feliu de Pallerols

Romanyà d’Empordà

Vilademuls

Porqueres Estany de Banyoles

Mieres

el Far d’Empordà Riumors

Ordis

Orfes

Serinyà

Sant Miquel de Campmajor

Castelló d’Empúries C-260 Platja

4

Pontós

Espinavessa

el Fluvià

Esponellà

el Torn

Sant Martí Vell

Borrassà Navata

CAP DE CREUS NATURAL PARK

Palau-saverdera

Vilafant

Santa Llogaia d’Àlguema

Cabanelles

Maià de Montcal

el Port de la Selva la Selva de Mar

Pau Pedret i Marzà

Vila-sacra

Avinyonet de Puigventós

Beuda

A-26

Sant Jaume de Llierca

Sant Pere de Rodes

Cala Canyelles Platja de Grifeu Platja del Port Platja de les Tonyines Platja del Port de la Selva Platja del Pas El Golfet

Vilajuïga

Peralada

Vilabertran

Vilanant

Lladó

Sales de Llierca Montagut Tortellà

Begudà

3

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FIGUERES

Mare de Déu del Mont

Llançà

Garriguella C-252

Cabanes

Llers Cistella

Sadernes

Castellfollit de la Roca

A-2 Pont de Molins

Boadella d’Empordà Terrades

1

Vilamaniscle Mollet de Peralada

Masarac

Biure

Platja de Garbet

Rabós

Sant Climent Sescebes

Capmany

Cala de les Rates Platja Gran

Portbou N-260 Colera

Sant Quirze de Colera

2

Mediterranean Sea

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Kayaking & Alberg Costa Brava for all the family!

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ALBERG COSTA BRAVA

+34 616 433 588 · info@albergcostabrava.com · www.albergcostabrava.org Llançà

Adults, 56 €; infants (4-13 anys), 40 €

Duration: half-day

Enjoy a great family kayaking experience on the Costa Brava!

Includes: 1 night at Alberg Costa Brava hostel (bed and breakfast) and a family kayaking excursion with SK Kayak.

Eco-guided snorkelling

A new approach to the underwater world for all ages 2

ASSOCIACIÓ DE CENTRES D'IMMERSIÓ COSTA BRAVA SUB

+34 972 600 017 · info@subcostabrava.com · www.subcostabrava.com Various towns along the Costa Brava

€24 (special prices for groups and families)

Discover underwater life in shallow sea with a wetsuit, flippers, goggles and snorkel, as you swim along with an expert eco-guide who will explain everything that you see.

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Observations: ability to swim

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Coasteering at Sant Pol beach 3

AVENTURA GIRONA

+34 972 895 192 · info@aventuragirona.com · www.aventuragirona.com/index.php/ca/s-agaro Sant Pol beach

*

Minimum age: 6-7

The activity involves a coastal trail combining walking, swimming, climbing up rocks to jump off and exploring caves from the sea, equipped with a wetsuit and helmet. Coasteering in Sant Feliu de Guíxols is a way to explore the rugged, wild Costa Brava and to discover the wild plants and animals that inhabit its coves. This experience is ideal for groups and families. * 1 person, €120.

Group of 2-3 people, €60 per person.

Group of 4-10 people, €40 per person.

Group of 11-20 people, €35 per person.

Group of over 20 people, €30 per person.

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CÀMPING LA BALLENA ALEGRE COSTA BRAVA

+34 972 520 302 · info@ballena-alegre.com · www.ballena-alegre.com Sant Pere Pescador

Minimum age: 13 Calendar: weekends Min. 1 person / Max. 5 people

This family sports activity combines a theoretical section in the diving school, with a video and information pack, an introductory dive in the centre’s swimming pool and a beginner’s sea dive. The activity is suitable for over 13’s and is held in a registered diving school with accredited instructors. If you are already a qualified diver, the introductory dive is replaced with a sea dive.

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Tuesday rides 5

BIKE - BREAKS GIRONA CYCLE CENTRE

+34 972 205 465 · info@gironacyclecentre.com · www.gironacyclecentre.com Girona and Tossa de Mar

€70 per person (includes bike hire and guide)

Min. 4 people / Max. 8 people

Discover a beautiful mountain circuit along the Costa Brava on a guided ride with stunning views and a coffee break on the beach. This is a group cycling activity leaving Girona on Tuesdays at 10:00 h. The route ends up in Sant Grau on the Costa Brava and lasts 6 hours, with a couple of stops on the way.

Kayaking on Banyoles lake 6

CAIAC I NATURA

+34 699 770 647 · caiacinatura@gmail.com · www.caiacinatura.com Banyoles

€15

Come kayaking on Banyoles lake! We’ll set out from Club Natació Banyoles to enjoy the lake’s nature and beauty.

Once we’re equipped, we’ll paddle off in open kayaks to explore the lake’s beauty spots on this pleasant, enjoyable route.

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Observations: please bring a change of clothes

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Coastal Path® Easygoing Weekend A family adventure or beginner's hike 7

CAMÍ DE RONDA®

+34 972 109 358 · info@camideronda.com · www.camideronda.com Palamós, Calella de Palafrugell and Tamariu

From €114

Observations: ability to swim

This coastal path route has been specially designed as a hike for beginners or to do with the kids. Two days of easy walking through Mediterranean scenery, exploring hidden spots and secret coves with crystalline waters, and discovering the Costa Brava’s most unspoilt beaches. Adventure guaranteed!

The Empordà Wine Route 8

CICLOTURISME TOURS

+34 972 221 047 · reserves@cicloturisme.com · www.cicloturisme.com/tour/ruta-del-vi-do-emporda-1-nit Castelló d'Empúries

€157 (standard accommodation) €171 (premium accommodation)

Duration: half-day

The perfect combination for discovering the Empordà on an e-bike, in a flat area that’s just made for cycling.

In the Alt Empordà region, in the north, you’ll see where most of the DO Empordà wines are made. This region’s various favourable natural factors, including its proximity to the sea and to the Pyrenees, contribute to the production of good wines. Home to the famous Tramontana north wind, it’s ideal for exploring on a bike.

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Discover the ruins of Empúries from the sea on a SUP board 9

CLUB NÀUTIC L'ESCALA

+34 972 770 016 · esport@nauticescala.com · www.nauticescala.com L'Escala

From €30 per person

Duration: 2 h Min. 4 people / Max. 6 people

This activity is a chance to discover L’Escala, the ruins of Empúries and the Montgrí Natural Park – the ultimate Costa Brava – from the sea. The route is full of sensations guided by a professional who will tell you all about the secrets of stand-up paddling, local culture and nature. * Calendar: Thursdays, Fridays and Sundays.

Time: according to programme.

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CREUERS MARE NOSTRUM

+34 972 773 797 · creuers@creuers-marenostrum.com · www.creuers-marenostrum.com L'Escala

€12

A boat trip on a catamaran with underwater windows through the Costa Brava’s natural marine parks, Cap de Creus or the Medes Islands.

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Ice cream tasting in Calella de Palafrugell 11

E!BIKES AREA

+34 872 592 222 · ebikes@ebikesarea.com · www.ebikesarea.com Palafrugell

€30

Distance: 25 km Elevation gain: +350 m Duration: 3 h

This self-guided circular route goes along some of the most iconic parts of Palafrugell’s coastline: Sant Sebastià lighthouse, Llafranc and Calella de Palafrugell. In Calella, you’ll have the pleasure of an artisan ice cream tasting with unique views.

E-bike excursions

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E-BIKE PANORAMA TOURS

+34 605 544 633 · info@ebike-panoramatours.com · www.ebike-panoramatours.com Mas del Joncar (Sant Pere Pescador)

€70

Duration: half-day

The highlight of your holiday on the Costa Brava!

Have you ever been on an electric bike? Thanks to this new technology, you’ll feel as if the wind is pushing you along from behind and you’ll come across places that you could never have imagined. You’ll cycle through magnificent panoramic landscapes and discover picturesque stone villages hidden between the Pyrenees and the Mediterranean Sea. Panorama Tours’ daily e-bike tours take you to historic places and stunning remote beauty spots where you can have a refreshing dip. Bespoke tours are also available.

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E-mountain bike tour through the Vilaüt wetlands 13

EMPORDÀLOVERS

+34 676 360 616 · info@empordalovers.cat · www.empordalovers.cat Castelló d’Empúries, Peralada and Vilanova de la Muga

€85 per person

Duration: 3 h

A chance to discover the Aiguamolls de l’Empordà wetlands, one of Catalonia’s most important marshland areas, widely-known for its natural, social and aesthetic assets. This is a different, easy way to explore the area, thanks to the e-mountain bike’s comfort.

Setting out from Castelló d'Empúries, you’ll cycle through the area around the Vilaüt ponds, home to many different species of birds at migration times.

Includes: guide, high-performance e-mountain bike, helmet, lumbar water reservoir and accident insurance. Complimentary EmpordàLovers water reservoir and hose.

Paddle boarding in the Medes Islands 14

ESTACIÓ NÀUTICA L'ESTARTIT - ILLES MEDES

+34 972 750 699 · info@enestartit.com · www.enestartit.com

L'Estartit

€39

We’ll set out from L’Estartit beach by boat and make our way to the Medes Islands, where you’ll learn how to paddle board. The trips all take place within the Montgrí, Medes Islands and Baix Ter Natural Park, paddling through spots of particular importance in terms of biodiversity, protected areas and species, which we’ll be careful not to disturb or harm as we paddle past.

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Duration: 2 h Observations: ability to swim

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Hiking, snorkelling and photography 15

GIROGUIES

+34 972 303 886 / 636 490 830 · info@giroguies.com · www.giroguies.com Baix Empordà

€23

Duration: half-day

With the arrival of the good weather, Giroguies has come up with a “refreshing” option to help you discover the Empordà region’s magic. It’s an enjoyable combination of two activities: hiking and a refreshing dip in an idyllic beauty spot, where with the aid of a snorkel and goggles, our guide Jaume will take you on a little introduction to underwater life.

Plat ja d'Aro's coastal path

Combining paddle boarding or kayaking with snorkelling 16

HOTEL BELL REPÒS AND KAYAKS CAVALL BERNAT

+34 972 817 100 / 619 223 731 (WhatsApp) · info@hotelbellrepos.com · www.hotelbellrepos.com Platja d’Aro, coastal path and Cavall Bernat

Adults, €25; children (under 18), €15

Special offers for families

This experience combines paddle boarding or kayaking with snorkelling. The activity starts with a brief theoretical explanation on the beach about using a SUP board or kayak and continues with a practical session with an expert instructor, following the coastline from Cavall Bernat along Platja d’Aro’s coastal path.

Halfway through, there is a break to rest and have a go at snorkelling: you’ll be amazed by the extraordinary wildlife that inhabits the seabeds of these coves. There’s also the option of a more advanced level.

Includes: option of staying overnight at the hotel on certain dates.

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Guided kayaking excursion along the Costa Brava 17

KAYAKING COSTA BRAVA

+34 972 773 806 · info@kayakingcostabrava.com · www.kayakingcostabrava.com/activitats/excursions-guiades Portlligat (Cadaqués), Cala Montgó (L’Escala), Tamariu (Palafrugell) and Castell beach (Palamós)

€50 (special group prices on request)

Minimum age: 13 Observations: ability to swim

Kayaking Costa Brava proposes different guided kayaking excursions in the Costa Brava’s protected natural areas. Setting out from Portlligat you can go on various routes through the Cap de Creus Natural Park, a superb natural area. From Cala Montgó, in the heart of the Montgrí, Medes Islands and Baix Ter Natural Park, you’ll discover a coastline characterised by stunning cliffs. From Tamariu, you’ll paddle along a rugged coast, replete with coves, creeks and spectacular caves, and in the area around Castell - Cap Roig you’ll discover one of the most heavenly groups of unspoilt coves on the Costa Brava.

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KAYAK ADVENTURE LLORET

+34 645 907 962 · kayakadventurelloret@gmail.com · www.kayakadventure.cat Port de Canyelles (Lloret de Mar)

€50 per person

Go on a beginner’s sea-kayaking course and learn efficient paddling techniques, how to turn and manoeuvre, and how to kayak safely. The activity comprises a practice session on the sea and a tour of the north coast of Lloret de Mar, and includes a highquality photographic report. * Observations: ability to swim.

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Times: 9:00 h-13:00 h and 16:00 h-20:00 h Maximum weight: 100 kg

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Discover the Empordà Wetlands Pond Route on a burricleta e-bike 19

MAS DEL JONCAR AND BURRICLETA

+34 972 521 072 · info@masdeljoncar.com · www.masdeljoncar.com Sant Pere Pescador, Castelló d'Empúries, Vilaüt and Vilanova de la Muga

2 people, €245; 4 people, €395

Distance: an approximately 50-km circular route (which can be shortened)

This experience comprises one night’s bed and breakfast, and a self-guided e-bike tour of the ponds and marshes of the Aiguamolls de l’Empordà Natural Park, with a picnic included.

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MEDAQUA

+34 972 752 043 · info@medaqua.com · www.medaqua.com/ca/eco-snorkel-a-les-illes-medes L'Estartit

€32

Duration: 2 h 30 min (50 min in the water) Minimum age: 6 Time: 10:15 h

Discover the amazing underwater world concealed beneath the sea in the Medes Islands Marine Reserve, reputed to be the best in the whole of Europe. Come and spend 50 minutes snorkelling with your family or friends: qualified guides will help you explore the spectacular habitat to be found below the surface of the sea. Go on a boat tour of the islands and be captivated by the beauty, both above and below the surface, of this superb setting.

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Half-day & full-day horse riding trails 21

PANORAMA-TRAILS

+34 605 393 799 · info@panorama-trails.com · www.panorama-trails.com Empordà

€50

Duration: half-day or full-day Min. 1 person / Max. 10 people

Round off your summer holidays on the Costa Brava with a memorable half-day or full-day horseback trail, riding through cool, shady forests and enjoying refreshing moments as you cross the area’s rivers.

Panorama Trails’ noble, well-trained horses will make this special experience unforgettable! There are programmes suitable for all ages and riding levels.

Depending on your riding skills, you can ride gently through the riding school’s beautiful surroundings or go for a longer ride and put your horse through its paces as you explore the Empordà region’s picturesque landscape.

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SK KAYAK, ESCOLA DE PIRAGÜISME

+34 627 433 332 · info@skkayak.com · www.kayakcostabrava.com/ca/activitats-guiades/amics/caiac-snorkel Llançà

€50 per person

Try a unique kayaking and snorkelling experience on the Costa Brava and discover Mediterranean marine plants and animals with a qualified guide from the Cap de Creus Natural Park. With SK Kayak, you’ll paddle around the bay of Llançà in a double kayak and then disembark in the Cap Ras area for a snorkelling session at Canyelles beach, which is part of the Natura 2000 network, and has a very rich seabed. This incredibly beautiful landscape is surrounded by crystalline waters.

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TELA MARINERA

+34 609 307 623 · joan@telamarinera.es · www.telamarinera.es Palamós

€55 per person

Duration: 3 h approx.

Observations: please bring a swimsuit and sunscreen.

This experience combines embarking on a classic Catalan sailboat in the port of Palamós to sail through the heart of the Costa Brava with a chance to taste the famous local red prawns. These necessarily big prawns are gently cooked on a layer of salt to avoid contact with the metal pan and served with a DO Empordà white wine.

The recommended time is Monday-Friday from 17:00 h onwards, so as to ensure that the prawns are freshlyfished.

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TERRAMAR, NATURA I CULTURA

+34 618 547 958 · terramar@terramar.org · www.terramar.org Peralada (river Orlina)

Adults, €6; children under 12, 4 €; children under 5, free

Max. 20 people

A participatory workshop visit to discover the animals which live in our rivers and which reflect the latters’ state of health. You’ll paddle in the water and be able to watch the river’s wildlife for yourself. This is an ideal family activity, for kids and adults to enjoy together.

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SÈLVANS

+34 629 974 698 · montserrat@selvans.ong · www.selvans.ong Tossa de Mar, Sant Grau sanctuary

€30

Forest bathing involves spending time in a quality forest environment with the aim of improving your health, wellbeing and sense of happiness. The experience originated in Japan and consists of a therapeutic itinerary lasting about 3 hours in a Mediterranean coastal forest, during which participants practise walking slowly, in silence, and do various relaxation and breathing exercises. At night, silence becomes the central focus, enhancing our enjoyment of the setting even more. * Observations: no pets allowed. Please bring comfortable clothing and a head torch (or flashlight).

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TREK AND RIDE

+34 647 974 872 · www.trekandride.com Calella de Palafrugell and neighbouring area

€25 per person

Have a go on an electric bike: you’ll love it! Trek and Ride proposes a circular half-day route along the Little Railway cycle path. If cycling isn’t really your thing or you’re looking for something to do after the beach, this outing is ideal for having fun with your family or friends.

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Minimum age: 16 Time: 21:00 h

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OCITANIA (PITCH&PUTT GUALTA 1996)

+34 972 755 082 · www.ocitania.cat · info@ocitania.cat Ullastret

39 €

*

The tour begins with a short briefing at Ullastret’s Iberian settlement to learn how to ride a Segway. Don’t worry: it’s really easy! On this fun vehicle you’ll visit the medieval village of Ullastret, and be able to soak up the views and the peace and quiet amidst fields of crops, with the Montgrí massif in the background.

A guide will help you discover the Iberians’ secrets and as you trace their footsteps, you’ll ride all around Ullastret lake until you come back to the settlement again, where there is an optional visit to the ruins and museum. * Observations: please wear appropriate footwear and comfortable clothes.

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WAVE CLUB

+34 972 454 040 · reserve@windoor-realfly.com · www.windoor-waveclub.com Empuriabrava

Skim Park, €9.95; Flowrider, from €19.95 per person (free entry)

* Observations: minimum height, 108 cm.

Windoor Wave Club is the only leisure and catering concept of its kind on the Costa Brava. At its facilities, in an exclusive, completely safe atmosphere, you’ll have the chance to try your hand at unforgettable water sport experiences, like surfing on Flowrider and Skim Park.

At the Wave Club you’ll get to taste great food, cocktails and smoothies as you enjoy concerts, DJ sessions and a whole load of activities throughout the summer!

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Swimming in sea lanes 29

LLORET TURISME

+34 972 365 788 Bookings: Central Tourist Office (av. de les Alegries, 3, Lloret) or directly at the Casa del Mar Lloret de Mar

€2 per person *

Max. 10 people Minimum age: 16 **

Sign up for the guided swim along the swimming lane between the Fenals and Santa Cristina beaches. The activity takes place every Sunday in July, August and September at 9:00 h, and the meeting place is the Casa del Mar (in Fenals, Lloret de Mar). * This entire sum will be contributed to funding an environmental awareness-raising day to be held in October. ** Observations: participants should bring a swimsuit, swimming cap, goggles and safety buoy; if you don’t have a safety buoy you can hire one at the meeting point.

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a dream within your reach (an introductory dive) 30

ASSOCIACIÓ DE CENTRES D'IMMERSIÓ COSTA BRAVA SUB

+34 972 600 017 · info@subcostabrava.com · www.submarinismocostabrava.com Various villages along the Costa Brava

€55 per person (reductions for groups and families)

If you’ve always wanted to discover the marine world and breathe underwater, then now is the time to have a go! Our instructors will explain the basics, fit you out and take you on your first underwater experience.

Whether with your friends or family, it will be a day to remember!

Includes: full gear, instructor and insurance. * Observations: ability to swim; you must sign a health statement form.

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Duration: 3 h

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Discover Scuba Diving

A real introduction to the world of scuba diving 31

ASSOCIACIÓ DE CENTRES D'IMMERSIÓ COSTA BRAVA SUB

+34 972 600 017 · info@subcostabrava.com · www.submarinismocostabrava.com Various towns along the Costa Brava

€85 per person (reductions for groups and families)

Duration: 2 x two-hour sessions + theoretical introduction

Discover Scuba Diving is an underwater experience where you learn everything you need to know to take your first steps in diving training in complete safety. It is divided into three parts: a theoretical introduction, a swimming pool practice session and a sea dive. This is a very complete, exciting and instructive activity, which is 100% safe.

Includes: full gear, instructor and insurance. * Observations: ability to swim; you must sign a health statement form.

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Cerdanya Panoramic trekking 32

ALTITUD EXTREM

+34 616 554 039 · info@altitudextrem.com · www.altitudextrem.com La Molina ski resort

From €29 (2 h) to €43 (5 h)

Min. 2 people

You’ll go on a circular route beginning and ending at the Cadí-Moixeró upper cable car station, in La Molina.

It’s a panoramic route taking you through the natural park, where you’ll have the chance to see chamois, marmots, vultures and even bearded vultures, if you’re lucky. You’ll also be surrounded by alpine plants and flowers, at their most attractive at this time of year. The route is moderately difficult physically, but is made demanding by the terrain.

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GUIES AMA DABLAM

+34 615 233 442 · www.guiesamadablam.com · info@guiesamadablam.com La Vall d'en Bas

€39 per person

In Sant Privat d’en Bas, below the Sallent waterfall (with a 140-metre drop), you’ll find the Gurn, an attractive gorge which is ideal for beginners and families. In an idyllic setting with emerald green water, you’ll be able to get to grips with the abseiling technique, and do a few jumps, slides and syphons. This activity is ideal for getting an idea of what the world of canyoning is all about.

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Min. 2 people / Max. 40 people Observations: ability to swim Minimum age: 7 years old

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Landscape and cuisine in the Garrotxa Volcanic Area 34

EN RUTA GIRONA

+34 656 634 440 / 656 695 098 · info@enrutagirona.cat · www.enrutagirona.cat Garrotxa Volcanic Area Natural Park

From €63 per person (prices for groups on request)

Difficulty: low / family activity Duration: 4-hour guided tour + 2-hour workshop Minimum age: 7 Distance: 10 km / elevation gain: +130 m

A guided tour of the Garrotxa Volcanic Area Natural Park followed by a cookery workshop. You’ll visit the Croscat volcano (one of the youngest in the Iberian Peninsula, where you’ll be able to see what the inside of a volcano looks like) and the Fageda d’en Jordà (a beech forest amid idyllic countryside). In the afternoon you’ll take part in a cookery workshop based on seasonal local produce and, afterwards, you can taste the dishes cooked. We recommend staying at one of the country guesthouses in the area.

Includes: explanations and breaks.

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GUIES NORD SUD

info@guiesnordsud.cat · www.zonabtt.com / www.guiesnordsud.cat Valley of Camprodon

From €200 per person

Mountain Woman Camp is the type of experience that the guides at Nord Sud love dreaming up and then visualising and putting down on paper to make it become a reality. This experience is aimed at the most demanding women, at those that want to go beyond their limits and reach emotional ecstasy through combining nature, sport and personal growth in amazing settings.

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A gondola lift ride 36

LA MOLINA - FERROCARRILS DE LA GENERALITAT DE CATALUNYA

+34 972 892 031 · www.lamolina.cat La Molina ski resort

Adults, €15 per person; children (7-16), €10 per person

The Cadí-Moixeró gondola lift is the starting point for summer activities in La Molina. The lift will whisk you up to the highest part of the resort: the Niu de l’Àliga mountain refuge.

This is an authentic way to enjoy some magnificent views of the Cerdanya, Berguedà and Ripollès regions from a panoramic observation point perched at an altitude of 2,537 metres.

The gondola lift ride becomes a unique experience in itself and there are different options, from a simple return ticket with an e-ticket on your mobile phone to an exclusive package including a gourmet lunch at the Niu de l’Àliga.

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MANCOMUNITAT DE LA VALL DE CAMPRODON

+34 972 740 936 · turisme@valldecamprodon.org / mancomunitat@valldecamprodon.org Valley of Camprodon

From €15

Come and see the changing colours of the mountainside and nature in the valley of Camprodon! There is a whole range of unique experiences for you here, amidst incomparable scenery and natural heritage: explore the Headwaters of the Rivers Ter and Freser Natural Park and at the Vallter 2000 mountain resort, soak up the views from the Costa Brava Balcony-Viewpoint… Whether you go on foot, by bike or on horseback, the paths of this accessible part of the Girona Pyrenees will help you discover a whole new world. Besides the summer activities, you’ll also enjoy discovering the valley’s landscapes and all their changing colours in spring, autumn and winter: we look forward to welcoming you all year round.

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From Puigcerdà to the Bell-lloc chapel 38

TOWN COUNCIL TOURIST BOARD

info@puigcerda.cat · www.puigcerda.cat Puigcerdà

€20 per person

Elevation gain: +500 m Min. 6 people / Max. 15 people

Go on a cultural and nature hiking trail which will take you from the centre of Puigcerdà to the top of the Belllloc mountain. There is a chapel at the summit, with one of the best views in the whole Cerdanya valley.

The Natural Park Hike 39

ELS ESTUDIS REFUGE WITH CEA ALT TER GUIDE AND GUIES ROC BLANC

+34 666 577 447 · marxadelparc@gmail.com · www.marxadelparc.com Planoles, Queralbs, Setcases and Molló

€30

Minimum age: 15 Maximum 100 people in 2 groups

This two-day hike through the Headwaters of the Rivers Ter and Freser Natural Park, over a unique 45-kilometre route between the different mountain refuges in the area (Corral Blanc, Coma de Vaca, Ulldeter and Els Estudis), is a great way to discover the main assets of this protected space – plants, wildlife, geology and history – thanks to the local guides that escort the group. The option of doing the hike independently, on different dates from the annual programmed date, is with a map-guidebook instead of a local guide.

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A stay in La Molina with a high-altitude visit 40

MOLINEU CENTRAL DE RESERVES

+34 972 892 031 · www.lamolina.cat · www.lamolina.es La Molina ski resort

From €35 per person

This summer we have just what you need: nature, panoramic views, fresh air, open spaces and safety.

You’ll find all this in La Molina, in the heart of the Girona Pyrenees. You’ll stay at the Solineu Hotel or Apartments and take advantage of the newly extended gondola lift, which will whisk you up to an altitude of 2,537 metres.

Here, surrounded by unique nature and spectacular panoramic views, you’ll find the Niu de l’Àliga mountain refuge, the ideal place to set off on endless hiking trails.

Includes: 1 night’s accommodation and the gondola lift ticket.

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TRESCÀLIA

+34 657 861 805 · info@trescalia.com · www.trescalia.com Olot, Santa Pau and Garrotxa Volcanic Area Natural Park

€20 per person

How about hiking through the Garrotxa region’s extraordinary countryside? Would you like to walk down paths steeped in history through this emblematic area?

The Garrotxa is a landscape mosaic, where fields of crops, sinuously cutting into the woodland, give way to villages built to blend in with the landscape. And all this is surrounded by some forty scattered volcanic cones.

On this route, you’ll get to see as many as ten volcanoes.

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Horse riding lesson and trail for beginners 42

VALL DE NÚRIA - FERROCARRILS DE LA GENERALITAT DE CATALUNYA

+34 972 732 020 · www.valldenuria.cat Vall de Núria (Queralbs)

From €37.80 per person

Observations: bookings should be made 24 hours in advance (to be confirmed at a later time); all the services must be used the same day.

You’ve never been riding, but you’d like to? Now is the time to have a go! At Vall de Núria mountain resort we’ve lined up a beginner’s riding session to give you a unique experience!

Includes: rack train ticket and a pack combining horsemanship, riding lesson and trail.

Kids' multiactivity pack 43

VALL DE NÚRIA - FERROCARRILS DE LA GENERALITAT DE CATALUNYA

+34 972 732 020 · www.valldenuria.cat Vall de Núria (Queralbs)

€25,35

Age group: 2-8 years old

This pack includes the Vall de Núria return rack train ticket, one pony ride and entry to the Leisure Park (sledges for kids and adults, cross-country sledges, tubbing for kids and adults, balancing games, a zip wire, a climbing wall…) and the mini golf.

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Panoramic chairlift ride & visit to the source of the river Ter 44

VALLTER 2000 MOUNTAIN AND SKI RESORT

+34 972 136 057 · info@vallter2000.cat · www.vallter2000.cat Vallter 2000 mountain and ski resort (Setcases

From €6

The Jordi Pujol Planella four-seater panoramic chairlift is also open in summer and will take you up to the source of the river Ter. Get on it and enjoy the different proposals!

The ride to the top takes 20 minutes and a unique panorama unfurls below you: on clear days you can make out the bay of Roses and the Costa Brava, to the east. From the Les Marmotes café, built at an altitude of 2,535 metres, the views are amazing. Here, you can take advantage of the Costa Brava Balcony, a viewpoint offering an incredible panorama of the land from the Ripollès to the Garrotxa, Pla de l'Estany and Alt and Baix Empordà regions.

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VOL DE COLOMS

+34 972 680 255 / 689 471 872 · info@voldecoloms.cat · www.voldecoloms.cat Santa Pau

*

With almost 30 years’ experience, Vol de Coloms offers you a balloon ride followed by a hearty country breakfast of local produce. For an hour to an hour and a half, from up in the air, you’ll be able to gaze down on the over 40 volcanoes that make up the Garrotxa Volcanic Area Natural Park, as you sip a glass of rosé cava and taste typical pork scratching flat bread. A unique experience, with a bird’s eye view. * Adults (over 16’s): weekdays, €170 per person; weekends, €185 per person.

Children aged 13-15, €120 per person; children aged 5-12, €100 per person.

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Observations: please wear warm mountain clothing and footwear

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GIRONA PYR

Llívia Meranges

Girul

Viliella Arànser

PUIGCERDÀ

Coborriu de la Llosa

Éller Talltendre

Lles

Ordèn

Músser Travesseres

Martinet

Cortàs

Saga Bolvir

Gréixer

Ger

Olopte All

el Segre

Prullans Bellver de Isòvol Fontanals Cerdanya Alp N-260 de Cerdanya Santa Das Eugènia Talló Baltarga Sansor

Béixec

Nas

Víllec Estana

CADÍ-MOIXERÓ NATURAL PARK

38

Vallter 2000

Núria

Queixans Urtx

Masella

la Molina

Eco-guided snorkelling. A new approach to the underwater world for all ages

3

Coasteering at Sant Pol beach

4

Bungalow accommodation & scuba diving for beginners

5

Tuesday rides

6

Kayaking on Banyoles lake

7

Coastal Path® Easygoing Weekend. A family adventure or beginner’s hike

8 9

Ventolà

Planès

Toses

Nevà

N-260 C-26 Campdevànol

Sant Joan de les Abadesses

N-260a

C-17

Vallfogona de Ripollès

to Vic - Barcelona

Swimming in sea lanes FRANCE

30

Breathing under the water, a dream within your reach

31

Discover Scuba Diving. A real introduction to the world of scuba diving

els Hostalets d’en Bas

CATALONIA

32

Cerdanya Panoramic trekking Barcelona

33

Canyoning with the family in La Vall d’en Bas

34

Mediterranean Landscape and cuisine in the Garrotxa Volcanic Sea Area

35

Mountain Woman Camp

36

A gondola lift ride

37

Mountainside and nature in the valley of Camprodon

18 Sea kayaking for beginners

38

From Puigcerdà to the Bell-lloc chapel

19 Discover the Empordà Wetlands Pond Route on

39

The Natural Park Hike

40

A stay in La Molina with a high-altitude visit

41

The 10 volcanoes route

42

Horse riding lesson and trail for beginners

43

Kids’ multiactivity pack

44

Panoramic chairlift ride & visit to the source of the river Ter

45

A hot-air balloon flight over the Garrotxa region

Brava

24 The secrets of Peralada’s rivers

la Vall d’en Bas

Collada de Bracons C-37

Mountain

boarding or kayaking with snorkelling

23 A taste of the sea and prawns

Bas

Girona

17 Guided kayaking excursion along the Costa

and snorkelling

Joanetes

Vidrà

Discover the ruins of Empúries from the sea on a SUP board

22 Kayaking and snorkelling

le

Puigpardines

Flowrider and Skim Park

21 Half-day & full-day horse riding trails Kayaking

OLO

33

les Llosses

29

20 Eco-snorkelling in the Medes Islands

la Pinya

Sant Privat d’en Bas

The Empordà Wine Route

a burricleta e-bike

Riudaura

C-26

A guided Segway tour: the Iberians in Ullastret

Hiking, snorkelling and photography

l’Hostalnou de Bianya

Olot Iron and Coal Route

RIPOLL

12 E-bike excursions. Half-day or full-day on the

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Túnel de Collabós

el Ter

28

16 Platja d’Aro’s coastal path. Combining paddle

la Vall de Bianya

Ripoll-St. Joan de les Abadesses - Ogassa -

Campdevànol-Sant Llorenç de Campdevànol

An e-bike ride along the Little Railway greenway

wetlands

N-153a

N-260a

27

14 Paddle boarding in the Medes Islands

Camprodon

Sant Pau de Segúries

Ogassa

Montgrony

26

13 E-mountain bike tour through the Vilaüt

la Roca

35 37 C-38

Bruguera

el Baell

Forest bathing on moonlit nights

Costa Brava

Llanars

Abella

25

11 Ice cream tasting in Calella de Palafrugell

Rocabruna

Vilallonga de Ter

Ribes de Freser

Campelles

Gombrèn

Molló

Tregurà de Baix

Pardines

Planoles

Historic Highway and Cattle Track

10 Discover the Costa Brava’s natural marine parks

15

39

Dòrria

ona to Barcel

2

Tregurà de Dalt

Queralbs

32 36 40

Sea

Kayaking & Alberg Costa Brava for all the family

Fra

Espinavell

el Freser

Summer experiences 1

HEADWATERS OF THE TER AND FRESER RIVERS NATURAL PARK Setcases

42 43

el Vilar d’Urtx

Riu de Urús Bor Pedra Cerdanya E-9 Túnel del Cadí C-16

44

Vilallobent

Beders Prats Tartera

Montellà Olià Pi Coborriu

France

N-154

Guils de Cerdanya

to Vic - Manresa - Lleida Espinelves

Viladrau

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RENEES

la Jonquera Cantallops Maçanet de Cabrenys

E-15 AP-7

la Vajol Agullana

Espolla

Darnius

Tapis

Pantà de Boadella

A-2 Pont de Molins

Boadella d’Empordà Terrades

Albanyà

3

Sant Joan les Fonts

Lladó

Sales de Llierca Montagut Tortellà

Castellfollit de la Roca

N-260

Argelaguer Begudà

8

es Preses

Sant Martí Vell

45

Sant Miquel del Corb

Crespià

Besalú Sant Ferriol

GARROTXA VOLCANIC AREA NATURAL PARK

el Fluvià

Esponellà

Orfes

C-66

Sant Miquel de Campmajor

Fontcoberta

Sant Aniol de Finestres

Falgons

les Planes d’Hostoles

la Salut

Pujarnol

Granollers de Rocacorba

Sant Esteve de Llémena Olot-Girona Narrow

Gauge Railway Route Sant Martí Sacalm

6

Sant Gregori Bonmatí

la Cellera de Ter

6B

GIRONA-COSTA BRAVA AIRPORT

Fornells de la Selva l’Onyar

Salitja

A-2 8 Riudellots de la Selva

Breda Viabrea

Cassà de la Selva

Sant Andreu Salou

C-35

Tordera

A-19

to Barcelona

Calonge

C-31

Cap de Begur

Platja Fonda

Fornells Cales de Fornells Platja d’Aiguablava Aiguablava

Esclanyà

Cala d’Aigua Xelida Platja de Tamariu

17

5 25

11 26

Platja de la Fosca la Fosca Cala Margarida

C-253

Canyet

17 23

Palamós Platja Gran Platja des Monestri Platja de Sant Antoni Platja de Torre Valentina Cala can Cristos - ses Torretes Platja d’Aro Cala sa Cova Cala Rovira Platja Gran Cala sa Conca s’Agaró Platja de Sant Pol Sant Pol Platja de Sant Feliu de Guíxols

16

3

Sant Feliu de Guíxols

Platja dels Canyerets Platja del Senyor Ramon Cala Salionç

Cala Giverola Cala Bona Platja de la Mar Menuda Platja Gran Cala Llorell Platja de Canyelles Platja de Lloret de Mar Platja de Fenals Platja de sa Boadella Blanes Platja de Santa Cristina Platja de Sant Francesc Platja de Blanes Platja de s’Abanell

Lloret de Mar

rce

Canapost Pals Vulpellac Sant Feliu de Boada Torrent Regencós C-66

Platja de Pals Platja del Racó Cala d’Illa Roja Platja de sa Riera d’Aiguafreda Sa Riera Platja Sa Tuna Platja de sa Tuna Begur

GIV-6542 Tamariu Cala Pedrosa GIV-6548 Cala de Gens C-31 Ermedàs Llafranc Calella de Vall-llobrega Platja de Llafranc Palafrugell Platja del Canadell Little Train Route Platja de Port Bo Palamós - Vall-llobrega - Mont-ras - Palafrugell

Santa Cristina d’Aro

Vidreres

Tossa de Mar

a to B

Sant Julià de Boada

Castell d’Aro

C-65 Solius

Sant Grau

10

Montgrí, Medes Islands and Baix Ter Nature Park

Palau-sator

Peratallada

14 20 Platja Gran

Fontanilles

Sant Antoni de Calonge

Salionç

lona

Torroella de Montgrí

Gualta Llabià

Cala Pedrosa

l’Estartit

Mont-ras

Romanyà de la Selva

Llagostera

Caldes de Malavella

AP-7

Hostalric

Cala Farriola Golf de la Monedera

Sobrestany

7

E-15

Massanes Can Salvà

Cala Montgó

Palafrugell

LES GAVARRES

Narrow-Gauge Railway Route

Maçanet 9 de la Selva

Riells

Corçà Monells LA BISBAL

D’EMPORDÀ

10

Ullà

27 Ullastret

Cruïlles

9

Serra de Daró

Parlavà

Púbol

Llambilles

Campllong

Franciac

Sils Sant Feliu de Buixalleu

Fonolleres

COSTA BRAVA

Platja del Moll Grec Platja de les Muscleres Platja de l’Escala Platja de Riells

Llofriu

C-63

Riudarenes

MONTSENY NATURAL PARK

Badia de Roses

Riells

Bellcaire d’Empordà

Quart

A-2 Arbúcies

Rupià

Girona-St. Feliu de Guíxols

SANTA COLOMA DE FARNERS

Platja de la Punta Platja de Canyelles Platja de l’Almadrava Platja d’Empuriabrava

12

Albons

Verges C-252 Ultramort

Badia de Cadaqués Cala Jóncols

Mas Sopes

l’Escala

C-31

17

Montjoi

Fonteta

Vilobí d’Onyar C-25

Sant Miquel de Cladells

el Ter

la Pera

Sant Sadurní de l’Heura

Sant Dalmai

Brunyola

Foixà

Sant Martí Vell

GIRONA

Aiguaviva

Castanyet

Flaçà

Juià

4

la Tallada d’Empordà

Jafre

Madremanya

5

Salt

Viladamat Garrigoles

Colomers

Sant Joan de Mollet

7

Vilablareix

C-63

Sant Hilari Sacalm

Sant Julià Sarrià de Ramis de Ter

Bescanó

N-141

Anglès

Osor

Celrà

E-15 AP-7 el Ter

Pantà de Susqueda

Medinyà

Canet d’Adri

Amer

Saus

Sant Jordi Desvalls

Cervià de Ter

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Sant Martí d’Empúries

Vilopriu Viladasens

Bordils

Sant Martí de Llémena

Ventalló

Camallera

Cornellà del Terri Palol de Revardit

Sant Mori Vilaür

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Cadaqués

Torroella de Fluvià Cal Cristià Sant Miquel Platges de Sant Pere Pesacdor de Fluvià l’Armentera

Arenys d’Empordà

Olives

Pujals dels Cavallers

Camós

Vilamacolum Sant Pere Pescador

Cap de Creus Platja de s’Alqueria

Portlligat

Empuriabrava de Roses

AIGUAMOLLS DE L’EMPORDÀ NATURAL PARK

Sant Tomàs de Fluvià Vilacolum

Ermedàs

Palau de Santa Eulàlia

Orriols

la Muga

Fortià

Vilamalla Siurana Garrigàs

Bàscara

Vilavenut Sant Esteve de Guialbes Pujals dels Pagesos Vilamarí

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BANYOLES Sant Feliu de Pallerols

Galliners

Vilademuls

Porqueres Estany de Banyoles

Mieres

el Far d’Empordà Riumors

Ordis

Romanyà d’Empordà

Roses Platja

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Pontós

Espinavessa

Serinyà

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Santa Pau

Borrassà Navata

Castelló d’Empúries C-260

Vilafant

Santa Llogaia d’Àlguema

Cabanelles

Maià de Montcal

el Port de la Selva

CAP DE CREUS NATURAL PARK

Palau-saverdera

8 13 19 Vila-sacra

Avinyonet de Puigventós

Beuda

A-26

Sant Jaume de Llierca

Vilanant

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la Selva de Mar

Pau Pedret i Marzà

FIGUERES

Mare de Déu del Mont

Sant Pere de Rodes

Cala Canyelles Platja de Grifeu Platja del Port Platja de les Tonyines Platja del Port de la Selva Platja del Pas El Golfet

Vilajuïga

Peralada

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Vilabertran

Cistella

Sadernes

Llançà

Garriguella C-252

Cabanes

Llers Oix

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Vilamaniscle Mollet de Peralada

Masarac

Biure Sant Llorenç de la Muga

Beget

Platja de Garbet

Rabós

Sant Climent Sescebes

Capmany

Cala de les Rates Platja Gran

Portbou N-260 Colera

Sant Quirze de Colera

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ALBERA MASSIF

Mediterranean Sea

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Activities that take place in different parts of the territory.

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Guided burricleta e-bike tour Medieval Pals and a vineyard wine tasting 1

OCITÀNIA - PITCH & PUTT GUALTA 1996

+34 972 755 082 · info@ocitania.cat · www.ocitania.cat Gualta

€47 per person

Observations: please wear suitable footwear and comfortable clothing Min. 10 people

This tour is specially designed for people looking for an experience that lets them take their time, without rushing. You’ll be able to soak up beauty in all senses as you pedal through the captivating Empordanet countryside and taste local wine, made with loving care. Riding your burricleta, an e-bike that does all the work for you, you’ll come to Pals, probably the prettiest medieval village in the whole of Catalonia. From there, you’ll go on to Mas Geli, a unique spot where you’ll be told all about the winery project and also have the chance to taste four wines paired with cheeses and charcuterie.

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CAIAC I NATURA

+34 699 770 647 · caiacinatura@gmail.com · www.caiacinatura.com Banyoles

€15

This route starts at Club Natació Banyoles and is a chance to enjoy nature and the extraordinary beauty of the area around Banyoles lake. You´ll pedal right round the lake, riding along the cycling lane and various paths, and you’ll visit such magical places as Les Estunes, passing Can Morgat amidst marshes and ponds on the way.

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Observations: please bring a change of clothes Min. 2 people / Max. 15 people Duration: 2 h approx.

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Secret coves, smugglers' hiding places and traditional cuisine The true essence of the coastal path 3

CAMÍ DE RONDA®

+34 972 109 358 · info@camideronda.com · www.camideronda.com Palamós, Calella de Palafrugell and Tamariu

€117 per person

Duration: all day

Do you know the coastal path’s most hidden beaches and coves? Do you fancy tasting a delicious traditional rice dish by the sea? Do you dare to live like a real smuggler and sail along really close to the coastline? This unique excursion along the coastal path between Llafranc and Tamariu includes a visit to some of the coast’s most hidden beaches and coves, a traditional lunch served right on the beach and the return trip to the starting point on board a fishing boat on which you’ll discover the marine caves where smugglers once hid their merchandise.

Includes: guide, lunch and ride back on a traditional boat.

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CICLOTURISME TOURS

+34 972 221 047 · reserves@cicloturisme.com · www.cicloturisme.com Girona, Campllong, Llagostera and Sant Feliu de Guíxols

€125 in standard accommodation and €136 in premium accommodation

Duration: 2 days Minimum age: 5

This activity is great fun and is divided into two short stages, making it ideal for families with young children.

It can be adapted to suit the kids’ ages and fitness, and even under 5’s can do the route as it’s easy and mostly downhill. Accommodation is in quiet, picturesque country guesthouses and hotels. The arrival point, on the Mediterranean coast, is an exceptional end to the route.

Includes: route along the greenway, a path exclusively for walkers and cyclists, and one night’s bed and breakfast.

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Discover the ruins of Empúries from the sea on a small sailboat 5

CLUB NÀUTIC L'ESCALA

+34 972 770 016 · esport@nauticescala.com · www.nauticescala.com L'Escala

From €30 per person (special prices for children aged 4-8)

Time: please see programme Duration: 2 days Calendar: Saturdays and Sundays Min. 4 people / Max. 6 people

This is a great chance to discover L’Escala, the ruins of Empúries and the Montgrí Natural Park – the ultimate Costa Brava – from the sea. On this route packed with sensations, you’ll be under the watchful eye of a professional instructor who will teach you the secrets of sailing, culture and nature.

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COSTA BRAVA VERD HOTELS

+34 972 600 034 · info@costabravaverdhotels.com · www.costabravaverdhotels.com S’Agaró, Palamós, Calella de Palafrugell, Llafranc and Begur

€450 per person

Would you like to discover the most emblematic and spectacular places on the Costa Brava? With this six-night hiking trail you’ll be able to explore the GR 92 path and discover the best beaches and prettiest spots in S'Agaró, Platja d’Aro, Palamós, Calella de Palafrugell, Llafranc, Tamariu and Begur. Accommodation is at the very best hotels and you’ll only have to think about walking, since daily luggage transfer is also included. If you’re looking for comfort, quality, relaxation, good food and convenience on your tour of the Costa Brava, this is the pack for you!

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Wine tasting in Torrent 7

E!BIKES AREA

+34 872 592 222 · info@ebikesarea.com · www.ebikesarea.com Torrent

€30 per person

Distance: 25 km, with only a small elevation gain Duration: 3 h and 30 min Time: 9:00 h

This self-guided circular route through the inland Baix Empordà will take you to Torrent, where you’ll have the chance to taste the wines at one of the DO Empordà wineries with most international renown. The whole route follows secondary roads or easily accessible tracks, so that you can pedal along safely as you enjoy the unique scenery.

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EMPORDÀLOVERS

+34 676 360 616 · info@empordalovers.cat · www.empordalovers.cat Peralada, Garriguella and Rabós

€65 per person

Min. 8 people Duration: 3 h and 30 min

Come on an unforgettable experience and discover the Aspres d’Empordà wine-growing region. Besides visiting various villages belonging to the DO Empordà, you’ll walk through the vineyards where Castell de Peralada grows its vines. Along the route, cycling effortlessly on an e-mountain bike, you’ll be able to discover first-hand how the composition of the soil influences the way the vines develop, the characteristics of the grapes and the types of wine made.

Includes: guide, high-performance electric mountain bike, helmet, lumbar water reservoir and accident insurance, in addition to wine tasting of Finca Malaveïna wines.

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A walk through the Baix Ter 9

Life Platera Project

ESTACIÓ NÀUTICA L'ESTARTIT - ILLES MEDES

+34 972 750 699 · info@enestartit.com · www.enestartit.com L'Estartit

€15 per person

Duration: 3 h

A guided walk starting in L’Estartit, which will take you to the area of La Pletera and the mouth of the river Ter, site of the “Life Pletera” project, which involves the marshlands and coastal ponds of the Baix Ter; these ecosystems are the result of the interaction of the rivers Ter and Daró with the sea and contain habitats and species of great ecological interest. Led by a qualified Natural Park guide, you’ll be able to discover the entire project and admire the plants and wildlife growing in the area.

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GIROGUIES

+34 972 303 886 / 636 490 830 · info@giroguies.com · www.giroguies.com Calonge

€25 per person

How about a different morning doing something healthy?

This activity combines sport amidst vineyards and orchards with the centuries-old culture of a traditional winery in Calonge. To start with, a Giroguies guide will explain the technique for Nordic walking. Then, we’ll go on a walk through vineyards, at the foot of the Gavarres massif; the route’s about 4 km, but the distance can be adapted to suit each individual group. At the end of the walk, in front of the owners’ farmhouse, a wine tasting will be waiting for you: if you want to understand a wine you have to go to the vineyard and the winery and talk to the people that have imagined and made it.

Includes: a Giroguies guide, a guided tour of the winery and wine tasting.

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Autumn routes in the Gironès region with a nature guide 11

CONSELL COMARCAL DEL GIRONÈS

+34 972 011 669 · turisme@girones.cat · www.turismegirones.cat

Gironès

Adults, €3; children under 12, free

This autumn, we propose going for a walk with a nature guide through the areas around the villages in the Gironès region, to discover the beauty of its landscape ablaze with shades of orange and the plants and wildlife typical of this time of year.

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HOTEL BELL REPÒS I KAYAKS CAVALL BERNAT

+34 972 817 100 / 619 223 731 (WhatsApp) · info@hotelbellrepos.com · www.hotelbellrepos.com Platja d'Aro, coastal path and Cavall Bernat

Adults, €25; children (under 18’s), €15

This experience combines paddle boarding or kayaking with snorkelling. The activity kicks off with a short theoretical explanation of paddle boarding or kayaking and goes on with a practical session with a qualified instructor, following the coastline from Cavall Bernat all along the coastal path to Platja d’Aro. There’s a stop halfway to rest and go snorkelling: you’ll be amazed by the extraordinary wildlife living on the seabed of these beaches. The option of a more advanced level is also available.

Includes: one-night hotel stay according to dates. Special offer for families.

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Robinson Crusoe Adventure Montgrí Natural Park's coast by land and sea 13

MEDAQUA

+34 972 752 043 · info@medaqua.com · www.medaqua.com/ca/sortida-robinson L'Estartit

€27 per person

*

Try this half-day combined boat trip and hiking activity.

We’ll set out from L’Estartit by boat to see the Medes Islands natural reserve, sailing below the spectacular cliffs that make up the Natural Park’s coastline to discover their impressive geological formations.

We’ll disembark in Cala Pedrosa, where its crystalline waters are an invitation to go swimming and snorkelling around the rocks. After the swim, it will be time to head back to L’Estartit, walking through typical Mediterranean coastal woodland, where our guide will help us discover the plants and wildlife that we come across along the way. * Observations: we recommend bringing water shoes and a cap.

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PGA CATALUNYA RESORT

+34 872 595 952 · activities@pgacatalunya.com · ca.pgacatalunya.com/activitats Caldes de Malavella

€15 per person

Forest Park is an adventure activity park designed for families and groups of friends, to have unique experiences in the woods. The whole park is aerial, made of wood, ropes and steel cables with bridges and zip lines and it’s just the place for all the members of the family to test their skill and adrenalin, thanks to the park’s different levels of difficulty.

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With advance booking only Duration: 1 h and 30 min - 2 h Min. 2 people

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Tandem Skydive Experience 15

THE LAND OF THE SKY - SKYDIVE EMPURIABRAVA

+34 872 222 224 · tandem@thelandofthesky.eu Empuriabrava

€280

Who hasn’t dreamed of flying some time or another? At The Land of the Sky, make your dream come true with a unique airborne experience. Prepare to be amazed by a parachute jump from an altitude of 4,000 m over the Costa Brava. Just like almost everyone else, you’re bound to say that it’s the best experience you’ve ever had and that you’ll remember it for the rest of your life. At Skydive Empuriabrava you have the chance to experience skydiving in its purest state, whatever your level.

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TERRAMAR, NATURA I CULTURA

+34 618 547 958 · terramar@terramar.org · www.terramar.org Castelló d'Empúries

€5 per person; children under the age of 5, free

Min. 20 people Duration: 2 h approx.

Calendar: Saturdays Time: 10:30 h

A guided beginner’s birdwatching visit to the Aiguamolls de l’Empordà Natural Park. The activity includes binocular hire and free parking. It’s designed for all ages and levels of knowledge and is ideal for soaking up nature.

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SÈLVANS

+34 629 974 698 · www.selvans.ong Tossa de Mar, Sant Grau sanctuary

€30 per person

Minimum age: 16 Observations: no pets allowed Time: 10:00 h

Forest bathing involves spending time in a quality forest environment with the aim of improving your health, wellbeing and sense of happiness. The experience originated in Japan and consists of a therapeutic itinerary lasting about 3 hours in a Mediterranean coastal forest, during which participants practise walking slowly, in silence, and do various relaxation and breathing exercises.

Mountain bike skills clinic 18

TREK AND RIDE

+34 647 974 872 · www.trekandride.com/ca/trek-ride-mountainbike-clinic Calella de Palafrugell and surrounding area

€20 per person

So you like mountain biking and having a go at the most difficult paths, but lack confidence and technique?

MTB skills clinics aim to teach you progressively the different techniques for mountain bike riding. By perfecting your riding skills you’ll get more fun out of biking. The area around Calella de Palafrugell has some great terrain for learning the different techniques to help you improve your skills and be environmentally friendly at the same time.

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CONSORCI DE LES VIES VERDES

info@viesverdes.org · www.viesverdes.org Girona and Caldes de Malavella

Conventional bike, from €20; electric bike, from €45

What about cycling out of Girona along the greenway and linking up with the Thermal Springs Route? It sounds great, doesn’t it? Besides, halfway along, you’ll come to Cassà de la Selva, where we suggest making a stop to discover the vestiges of its cork-making past, an industry which was began in the town in the eighteenth century and starts with the narrow-gauge railway station.

Leaving Cassà, you’ll cycle on to join up with the Thermal Springs Route and, afterwards, return from Caldes to Girona in comfort by train (you’re allowed to take bikes on “Rodalies” suburban trains!). 32.50 km altogether, pedalling through fields and woods all the way: definitely not to be missed!

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OCITÀNIA

www.ocitania.cat · info@ocitania.cat Baix Empordà - Gualta

Adults, €26; children over 130 cm tall, €21; special family offer (2 adults and 4 children), 77 €

Min. 10 people Observations: please wear suitable footwear and comfortable clothing

Medieval villages form an intrinsic part of the Empordà region’s scenery. They are small villages, perched on the top of hills, which sketch the skyline of this region which unfurls before the curious visitor’s gaze.

On a burricleta e-bike, you’ll pedal along effortlessly at a leisurely pace through Fonolleres, Matajudaica or Ullastret. The interactive GPS route also provides audios with anecdotes and legends about the places you cycle through.

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AVENTURA GIRONA

+34 633 161 679 · info@aventuragirona.com · www.aventuragirona.com Sant Feliu de Guíxols

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A via ferrata is a horizontal or vertical climbing route, equipped with different fixtures to enable climbers to access otherwise dangerous areas safely.

The Cala del Molí via ferrata is the only one in Europe to be located so close to the sea; in fact, the entire activity takes place on the cliffs right next to the sea, inside a classified Area of Natural Interest. * Group of 2-3 people: €45 per person Group of 4-10 people: €35 per person Group of 11-20 people: €30 per person Group of over 20 people: €25 per person ** Observations: please bring a backpack, water (1.5 l), sunscreen, comfortable clothing and sports shoes; it is also advisable to wear cycling gloves.

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Minimum height: 155 cm Difficulty: medium**

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ALBERG RUTA DEL FERRO

+34 616 433 588 · alberg@santjoandelesabadesses.cat Sant Joan de les Abadesses

Adults, €47; children (7-13), €32

Duration: a weekend

Have great fun cycling along the greenway with the family! The Alberg Ruta del Ferro hostel offers a onenight stay with half-board, including one day’s bike hire, so that you can discover the greenway in Sant Joan de les Abadesses (Ripollès region).

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ALTITUD EXTREM

+34 616 554 039 · info@altitudextrem.com · www.altitudextrem.com Sant Joan de les Abadesses

€35 per person

Min. 2 people Duration: 1-2 h Minimum age: 7 years old (weight 30 k)

This innovative vehicle will open up a whole new world of sensations for you as you whizz along! The Segway is worked by the rider’s balance and, after a short riding lesson with the guide, you’ll be able to go on the tour without any difficulty. Segway Tours Pyrenees is a different way to get off the beaten track and discover La Molina ski resort’s hidden spots and natural setting.

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Canyoning 4x4 24

GUIES AMA DABLAM

+34 615 233 442 · www.guiesamadablam.com · info@guiesamadablam.com Sant Aniol canyon (Sadernes)

€175 per person

Duration: all day Observations: advanced level canyon Min. 2 people / Max. 6 people

Come and do the best canyon in Catalonia with 4x4!

The Sant Aniol canyon is located in Sadernes, inside the Alta Garrotxa Area of Natural Interest. In this spectacular canyon, nestling with turquoise waters between towering walls of limestone rock, you’ll find jumps, slides and abseil drops, including a 40-metre one. The descent takes about 4 hours.

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BIKE BREAKS - GIRONA CYCLE CENTRE

+34 972 205 465 · info@gironacyclecentre.com · www.gironacyclecentre.com Girona and the Guilleries massif

€60 (Synapse Shimano 105) and €15 supplement with Synapse Ultegra Disc

Ride a great self-guided route from Girona to the Guilleries massif. After riding uphill for 18 km, you’ll come to the sanctuary at the top of El Far: from this point, you’ll be able to look out over one of the area’s most emblematic views. The price includes bike and GPS hire, an energy bar and a soft drink on arrival.

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Exciting e-bike routes

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E-BIKE PANORAMA TOURS

+34 605 544 633 · info@ebike-panoramatours.com · www.ebike-panoramatours.com

Olot

€90

Duration: half-day, full-day, a weekend or up to 13 days

Come and explore the old smuggling routes and discover the bandits’ legendary hiding places. Our electric mountain bikes will take you to the remotest places in the Catalan highlands and mountains. You’ll get to see impressive panoramic views of mystical crags and waterfalls. A unique adventure!

The choice of routes ranges from a relaxed pedal through plains and gentle hills to challenging tracks through the Pyrenees. Choose the one that suits you best. We’ll be delighted to cater for your individual needs.

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EN RUTA GIRONA

+34 656 634 440 / 656 695 098 · info@enrutagirona.cat · www.enrutagirona.cat Garrotxa Volcanic Area Natural Park

From €13 per person (minimum €90); prices for groups on request*

Distance: 12.5 km / elevation gain: +75 m Duration: 4 h and 30 min Difficulty: low Minimum age: 10**

In the north of the Garrotxa region, amidst an impressive rugged landscape, stand three huge old oak trees with a legend to tell. You’ll discover the little village of Oix, you’ll walk to the Hortmoier valley, crossing crags and the odd stream on your way, as you soak up the incredibly beautiful scenery. * Optional: breakfast of quality local produce, €8 per person (VAT included); bed and breakfast in a country guesthouse of your choice, subject to availability, with a cookery workshop at the guesthouse, from €100 per person (VAT included). ** Observations: please bring enough liquids for the whole day.

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A racecourse experience & breakfast 28

PANORAMA-TRAILS

+34 605 393 799 · info@panorama-trails.com · www.panorama-trails.com Terradelles

€50

Min. 1 person / Max. 10 people Duration: half-day, full-day, a weekend or up to 13 days

Explore the charming Empordà region and discover its beautiful display of autumnal colours with one of our half-day or full-day horseback trails. As we get closer to the real racecourse, the excitement will start to grow! The sensation of galloping around a professional racetrack is amazing! The horses get carried away with the gallop and take you to the finish line in a flash.

To round off this unique experience, we’ve lined up a traditional meal for you at a restaurant in the nearby village.

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TURISME PUIGCERDÀ

info@puigcerda.cat · www.puigcerda.cat Puigcerdà railway station

€20 per person

A hiking trail through the Prat de Cadí alpine grasslands, one of the most spectacular areas in the region to see the colourful leaves on the deciduous trees, ending up with the bright green of the mountain pines against the towering wall of the Cadí mountains.

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Elevation gain: +500 m Min. 6 people / Max. 15 people Time: 9:00 h

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ELS ESTUDIS REFUGE IN ESPINAVELL AND LES CONQUES REFUGE IN PRATS DE MOLLÓ

+34 666 577 447 · refugielsestudis@gmail.com · voltaalcostabona.com Headwaters of the Rivers Ter and Freser Natural Park and the Prats de Molló Natural Reserve

Half-board at each mountain refuge, €40 per person; picnic, €10 per person, per day

Observations: you need to be physically fit for this demanding high-altitude hike.

Explore the Headwaters of the Rivers Ter and Freser Natural Park and the Prats de Molló Natural Reserve on a 31-km circular 2-day hiking route round the Costabona mountain. You’ll walk along old cattle tracks, with views of both sides of the mountain range, an emblematic summit, a crest thrown up by a mineralised vein, a river flowing from its source and widening at your feet, woods, meadows and an infinite horizon of mountains and sea, with the Canigó mountain looming in the background.

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TRESCÀLIA

+34 657 861 805 · info@trescalia.com · www.trescalia.com Puig Rodó, Les Preses and Garrotxa Volcanic Area Natural Park

€13 per person

Would you like to explore the Garrotxa region from a new perspective? Come with us and soak up the view from a privileged viewpoint where the bird’s eye view will reveal a whole load of secrets to you about the region: volcanoes, peaks, valleys, villages, forests, crops, rivers, crags... The Garrotxa region’s landscape speaks for itself and we’ll help you to interpret what it is trying to tell us!

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A balloon flight over the Garrotxa region and a horse-drawn carriage ride in the Fageda d'en Jordà beech forest 32

VOL DE COLOMS

+34 972 680 255 / 689 471 872 · info@voldecoloms.cat · www.voldecoloms.cat Santa Pau

Adults (over 16’s): week days, €180 per person; weekends, €195 per person (prices for children on request)

With over 30 years’ experience, Vol de Coloms offers a unique activity to discover the Garrotxa region. For an hour to an hour and a half, you’ll be able to gaze down on the over 40 volcanoes that make up the Garrotxa Volcanic Area Natural Park, and round off the experience with a hearty breakfast. Afterwards, there’s a visit to the Fageda d’en Jordà beech forest in a horse-drawn carriage.

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ZONA BTT

+34 605 227 978 · info@zonabtt.com · www.zonabtt.com Valley of Ribes

From €140 per person

The Bi3000 – the Retreat Route MTB trail goes through the most emblematic places in the Upper Vallespir and the valley of Camprodon, following the paths taken by the retreating Republicans in 1939 and other tracks once used by smugglers and bandits. It’s a challenging route in places, ideal for fans of downhill trails. It’s a figure 8 route, always ending up in Camprodon, where you’ll spend the night at the Hotel Sant Roc.

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Minimum age: 5 Observations: pregnant women are not allowed to fly

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GIRONA PYRENEE

Llívia Girul

Viliella Arànser

Lles

Ordèn

Martinet

Víllec Estana

Éller Talltendre

Músser Travesseres

Béixec

PUIGCERDÀ

Coborriu de la Llosa

Cortàs

Saga Bolvir

Gréixer

Ger

Olopte All

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el Segre

Prullans Bellver de Isòvol Fontanals Cerdanya Alp N-260 de Cerdanya Santa Das Eugènia Talló Baltarga Sansor

E-9 Túnel del Cadí C-16

Vallter 2000

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Vilallobent Núria

Queixans Urtx

HEADWATERS OF THE TER AND FRESER RIVERS NATURAL PARK Setcases

el Vilar d’Urtx

Tartera Beders Montellà Olià Pi Coborriu Prats Riu de Urús Bor Nas Pedra Cerdanya

CADÍ-MOIXERÓ NATURAL PARK

France

N-154

Guils de Cerdanya

Meranges

la Molina

Tregurà de Dalt

Queralbs Planès

Toses

Nevà

to Barcel

Planoles

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Historic Highway and Cattle Track

Sant Joan de les Abadesses

RIPOLL

N-260a

C-17

l’Hostalnou de Bianya

Vallfogona de Ripollès

Sant Joan les Fonts

Riudaura la Pinya

OLOT

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Sant Privat d’en Bas

C-26 les Llosses

les Preses

Puigpardines Joanetes

Vidrà

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A cycling route around Banyoles lake

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Secret coves, smugglers’ hiding places and traditional cuisine. The true essence of the coastal path

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Family greenway route from Girona to the sea

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Discover the ruins of Empúries from the sea on a small sailboat

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Hiking on the Costa Brava

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Cycle the greenway Barcelona

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Wine tasting in Torrent

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Segway Tours Pyrenees

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E-bike & Wine experience

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CanyoningMediterranean 4x4

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A walk through the Baix Ter “Life Pletera” Project

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El Far route

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10 Nordic walking & Empordà wine

Exciting e-bike routes for adventure lovers

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11 Autumn routes in the Gironès region with

The King’s three oak trees

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A racecourse experience & breakfast

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Cerdanya’s colours

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The long Costabona circular

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Panoramic View

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A balloon flight over the Garrotxa region and a horse-drawn carriage ride in the Fageda d’en Jordà beech forest

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The Retreat Route by MTB

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Open your eyes with the Empordà Wetlands

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Forest bathing

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Mountain bike skills clinic

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Pedalling through cork trees and thermal FRANCE springs

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Self-guided burricleta e-bike route: the Empordà region’sGirona small villages

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PGA Catalunya Resort

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Túnel de Collabós

Olot Iron and Coal Route

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15 Tandem Skydive Experience

la Vall de Bianya

Ripoll-St. Joan de les Abadesses - Ogassa -

Campdevànol-Sant Llorenç de Campdevànol

Guided burricleta e-bike tour. Medieval Pals and a vineyard wine tasting

Natural Park’s coast by land and sea

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Vilallonga de Ter

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Autumm experiences

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Tregurà de Baix

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Activities that take place in different parts of the territory.

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Sant Martí Vell

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Besalú Sant Ferriol

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Porqueres Estany de Banyoles

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Sant Aniol de Finestres

Falgons

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Granollers de Rocacorba

Sant Esteve de Llémena Olot-Girona Narrow

Gauge Railway Route

Canet d’Adri

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Bonmatí Anglès

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Vilobí d’Onyar C-25

A-2 Riudarenes

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Breda Viabrea

Vall-llobrega Little Train Route

Romanyà de la Selva

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Platja de la Fosca la Fosca Cala Margarida

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Palamós Platja Gran Platja des Monestri Platja de Sant Antoni Platja de Torre Valentina Cala can Cristos - ses Torretes Platja d’Aro Cala sa Cova Cala Rovira Platja Gran Cala sa Conca s’Agaró Platja de Sant Pol Sant Pol Platja de Sant Feliu de Guíxols

Sant Antoni de Calonge

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Cala Farriola Golf de la Monedera

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Cala Montgó

Riells

Albons

Madremanya

Girona-St. Feliu de Guíxols

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Cornellà del Terri Palol de Revardit

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Palau de Santa Eulàlia

Cap de Creus Portlligat

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Vilamacolum Sant Pere Pescador

Garrigàs Ermedàs

Romanyà d’Empordà

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A-2 Pont de Molins

Boadella d’Empordà Terrades

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The lake's secrets 1

ALBERG DE BANYOLES

+34 616 433 588 · info@albergdebanyoles.com · www.albergdebanyoles.com Banyoles

Adults, 47 €; infants (7-13 anys), 32 €

Duration: a weekend

Calling all intrepid families! Immerse yourselves in a world full of magical legends.

You’ll be able to discover everything that surrounds the lake of Banyoles. And don’t miss the secrets hidden by travertine marble!

Includes: 1 private family room, 2 x full-board accommodation and 3 family activities (“The Secrets of the Lake”, “A Lake Full of Legends” and “The Mystery of the Irrigation Canal”).

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BIKE BREAKS - GIRONA CYCLE CENTRE

+34 972 205 465 · info@gironacyclecentre.com · www.gironacyclecentre.com Girona

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The Thursday group ride is open to anyone that wants to come along. We leave Girona at 10:00 and head for Canet d'Adri, where we stop for a coffee. There, participants are divided into three groups by level: the basic level returns to Girona (arriving at about 12:30), the intermediate group does a 60-km ride around the valley of Llémena (getting back at about 14.00) and the most advanced group does a different route each time (getting back at about 16:00). * Synapse Shimano 105: €45. / Synapse Ultegra Disc: €60. / System Six Ultegra Disc: €70. / System Six Di2 Disc: €90. / Super Six EVO HI Mod: €90.

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A route through the medieval villages of the Baix Empordà 3

CICLOTURISME TOURS

+34 972 221 047 · reserves@cicloturisme.com · www.cicloturisme.com/tour/ruta-dels-pobles-medievelsemporda-1-nit Torroella de Montgrí

€125 in standard accommodation and €136 in premium accommodation

Duration: 2 days’ cycling and 1 night’s bed and breakfast

This route is perfect for a getaway break to discover the province of Girona from three different points of view: its cultural and artistic heritage, cuisine and scenery. The combination is ideal for discovering the medieval villages of the Empordà region, where the flat terrain makes for easy pedalling. The activity is based in Torroella de Montgrí, with two circular routes, and it can be started any day of the week.

Discover the Costa Brava from the sea on a sailing boat 4

CLUB NÀUTIC L'ESCALA

+34 972 770 016 · esport@nauticescala.com · www.nauticescala.com L'Escala

From €56 per person

Calendar: Saturdays and Sundays Min. 4 people / Max. 6 people Duration: 3 h

This is a great chance to discover L’Escala, the ruins of Empúries and the Montgrí Natural Park – the ultimate Costa Brava – from the sea. On this route packed with sensations, you’ll be under the watchful eye of a professional who will reveal to you the secrets of sailing, culture and nature.

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A route through the Baix Ter by MT B or an e-bike 5

ESTACIÓ NÀUTICA L'ESTARTIT - ILLES MEDES

+ 34 972 750 699 · info@enestartit.com · www.enestartit.com L'Estartit

Adults, €25 €; children under 12 years old, €20

Duration: 3 h Time: 10:00 h

On this route you’ll explore the different scenery, and the most characteristic birds and plants to be found in the Montgrí, Medes Islands and Baix Ter Natural Park: the farmland, watchtowers and the best points to discover the wildlife and watch it through binoculars... And you’ll do all this on a mountain bike or an e-bike, the choice is up to you.

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GIROGUIES

+34 972 303 886 / 636 490 830 · www.giroguies.com · info@giroguies.com Palamós and Calella de Palafrugell

Groups of up to 15 people: halfday, €165; full-day, €195

Enjoy a leisurely walk among green pine trees that stand out against the blue of the Mediterranean. This route takes place entirely in the Castell - Cap Roig Area of Natural Interest, one of the best conserved areas on the Catalan coast. Between 1930 and 1950, Dalí regularly visited this beauty spot, situated in one of the most unspoilt parts of the Costa Brava, in the heart of the Empordà region, with its coastal pine forests bordered by breathtaking cliffs, due to both his friendship with the painter Sert and to the various celebrity figures that frequented the area in those days.

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Min. 1 person / Max. 15 people (larger groups require more guides)

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CONSELL COMARCAL DEL GIRONÈS

+34 972 011 669 · turisme@girones.cat · www.turismegirones.cat Gironès

Adults, €3; children under 12, free

In February and March, we invite you to wrap up warmly and come for a walk with a nature guide through the surroundings of the Gironès villages to discover the special charm of the winter landscapes and the plants and typical wildlife of this time of year.

Mountains, river and sea

Pedalling through the Empordà region's countryside 8

MEDAQUA

+34 972 752 043 · info@medaqua.com · www.medaqua.com/ca/de-la-muntanya-fins-al-riu Torroella de Montgrí and nearby villages

€35

Minimum age: 18 years old

On an e-bike, explore mountains, fields, marshes, villages, the river Ter and its mouth, the sea and the Medes Islands, and discover the Empordà region’s varied landscapes from a different perspective.

This easy, enjoyable and attractive route is suitable for anyone with minimum mountain bike experience. You’ll pedal along a variety of forest and tarmac tracks, dirt tracks and footpaths and down the last part of the well-known river Ter Route Itinerary: Torroella de Montgrí - Ullà - Bellcaire d’Empordà - La Tallada d’Empordà - Jafre - Colomers - Verges - Canet de la Tallada - Torroella de Montgrí – the mouth of the river Ter - L’Estartit.

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Create your own GPS routes 9

TREK AND RIDE

+34 647 974 872 · www.trekandride.com/ca Calella de Palafrugell and surrounding area

€30 per person

Has it always been your ambition to record tracks, modify them, download them and create your own routes to upload to Strava, Wikiloc or other platforms?

Well, now is the time to do so! On this one-day course, you’ll learn the basics to get to grips with GPS. In the morning, after an introduction, we’ll go out for a walk and record the route. When we get back, we’ll download the routes onto the computer and you’ll learn to process them and upload them to different platforms.

Includes: course, breakfast and lunch.

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TELA MARINERA

+34 609 307 623 · joan@telamarinera.es · www.telamarinera.es Palamós

€30 per person

Embark on the Rafael, a century-old classic Catalan boat, and sail through the heart of the Costa Brava at the sunniest time of day while eating freshly-caught sea urchins the old-fashioned way, with a piece of sausage and bread and washed down with a porró of Empordà red wine. We´ll tell you all about this curious animal, with its singular taste of the sea.

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Observations: please bring warm clothing

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The Baix Empordà region's forests 11

TERRAMAR, NATURA I CULTURA

+ 34 618 547 958 · terramar@terramar.org · www.terramar.org Palau de Santa Eulàlia, Garrigàs, Ermedàs, Sant Tomàs, Vilaür and other Empordà villages

Adults, €15; children under 12, €10

Duration: 4 h Calendar: Sundays Time: 9:00 h Max. 20 people

A walk in the forests of cork oak and riverbank trees lining the river Fluvià, going through the most authentic villages in the area, past Romanesque chapels, fortified mansions and castles, ancient bridges and walls, olive groves and vineyards. Vegetation and birds wherever you look, and paths brimming with emotions and sensations. The walk ends up with a tasting-aperitif of local produce.

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PANORAMA-TRAILS

+34 605 393 799 · info@panorama-trails.com · www.panorama-trails.com Terradelles

€50 per person

Calendar: all year round Min. 1 person / Max. 10 people Duration: half-day, full-day, a weekend or up to 13 days

During the quiet winter months, we give beginners riding lessons on our trusty, well-trained Spanish horses. The lessons will equip you with basic riding and horsemanship skills. After a few sessions the riding at school, you’ll be ready to go out on your first ride and discover the Mediterranean forests and picturesque villages in the area. Of course, experienced riders wishing to improve their level over the winter are also welcome to join our daily lessons and rides through out the Empordà region.

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The unique experience of flying 13

WINDOOR

+34 972 454 040 · reserve@windoor-realfly.com · www.windoor-realfly.com Empuriabrava and Barcelona

From €39 per person

Prepare yourself, because at Windoor we’ll have you flying! Come to one of our wind tunnels in Barcelona or Empuriabrava and enjoy the amazing experience of flying with whoever you choose to bring along. And, don’t forget, flying with Windoor is the most original gift you can give someone as a special surprise…

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“Avalanche alert ” escape room 14

ALTITUD EXTREM

+34 616 554 039 · info@altitudextrem.com · www.altitudextrem.com La Molina ski resort

€14

Min. 2 people Duration: 1 h

Put yourself in the place of a ski patroller for an hour as you deal with an avalanche rescue emergency: search for, figure out and analyse the clues and puzzles to rescue the victim.

This is an entertaining, fun way of learning the crucial elements for finding people buried under the snow.

Remember that avalanche transceiver searches are only part of the rescue protocol used to find buried avalanche victims.

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ALTITUD EXTREM

+ 34 616 554 039 · info@altitudextrem.com · www.altitudextrem.com La Molina ski resort

€14

Min. 2 people Duration: half-day, 3-4 h; introduction, 1 h; other options, 2 h

Discover the magical world of snow with this easy, fun activity for all the family: it caters for children aged 5 or over and there are also backpack baby carriers for hire.

The guides will show you how to use the equipment, how to snowshoe and basic snow safety measures.

They’ll take you to explore the surrounding area, to identify tracks in the snow and even to discover black woodpeckers’ nests.

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GUIES AMA DABLAM

+34 615 233 442 · www.guiesamadablam.com · info@guiesamadablam.com Vallter 2000 mountain and ski resort (Setcases)

€45 per person

Min. 2 people Duration: half-day

This beginner’s snowshoeing route is a very safe activity, with zero risk of avalanches. It lasts 2 hours and takes place in the area around the Vallter 2000 ski resort, enabling you to explore its fantastic mountain pine forests. The elevation gain is under 250 m.

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E-BIKE PANORAMA TOURS

+34 605 544 633 · info@ebike-panoramatours.com · www.ebike-panoramatours.com Girona

€90

Whether you’re an experienced biker or you’re still learning enduro technique, we know just where to go to give you all the thrills of a unique downhill experience as you discover remote, unspoilt spots. Our experienced guides will teach you e-MTB technique to help you ride over all terrains and we adapt the route to cater for your needs, tastes and level. Our e-bikes will take you to places that you’ve never dreamed of!

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Duration: half-day, full-day, a weekend, or up to 13 days

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Walking over lava rivers 18

EN RUTA GIRONA

+34 656 634 440 / 656 695 098 · info@enrutagirona.cat · www.enrutagirona.cat

Garrotxa Volcanic Area Natural Park

From €13 per person (minimum €90); prices for groups on request*

Minimum age: 7 Difficulty: low / family activity Duration: 4 h Distance: 10 km / elevation gain: +130 m

This visit takes you to the two most emblematic areas in the Garrotxa Volcanic Area Natural Park: the Croscat Volcano and the Fageda d’en Jordà beech forest. The Croscat lies in an idyllic setting and is one of the youngest volcanoes in the Iberian Peninsula. * Optional: breakfast of quality local produce, €8 per person (VAT included); bed and breakfast at a country guesthouse of your choice subject to availability, with a cookery workshop at the guesthouse, from €100 per person (VAT included). ** Please bring enough liquids for the whole day. The route can also be adapted to make it accessible for people with reduced mobility.

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LA MOLINA - FERROCARRILS DE LA GENERALITAT DE CATALUNYA

+ 34 972 892 031 · www.lamolina.cat La Molina ski resort

La Molina ski resort Daytime excursion, €7.50; night-time excursion, €15

Come to La Molina for a unique experience: go up in the daytime to soak up the amazing views, have dinner as you watch the sun go down, or come down at night in the moonlight. The Niu de l’Àliga refuge is located in the resort’s highest area, at an altitude of 2,537 m.

The point of departure is the Cadí-Moixeró gondola lift.

This 20-minute cable car ride provides panoramic views, rising 900 m vertically as it takes you up to the Niu de l’Àliga refuge. Here you’ll be able to take in stunning 360º views of the Cerdanya, Berguedà and Ripollès regions’ valleys, and it’s an unbeatable place to see a memorable sunset.

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Night skiing in Masella 20

ESTACIÓ D’ESQUÍ MASELLA

+34 972 144 000 · masella@masella.com · www.masella.com Masella ski resort (Alp)

Adults, €16; children, €13

Calendar: 5th January - 6th March Time: Thursdays 18:15 - 20:00 h or Saturdays 18:15 - 21:00 h

Night skiing in Masella: with 10 km of runs, it’s the only night-skiing resort in Girona Pyrenees!

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TURISME PUIGCERDÀ

+34 972 880 542 · info@puigcerda.cat · www.puigcerda.cat Puigcerdà railway station

€25

Go on a snowshoeing trail through the valley of Font Viva, where you’ll enjoy a relaxing walk through birch trees and snow-covered meadows to Passet lake.

Walking on snow with snowshoes is an unforgettable experience!

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TRESCÀLIA

+34 657 861 805 · info@trescalia.com · www.trescalia.com Olot

€13 per person

Minimum age: 7 Difficulty: low / family activity Duration: 4 h Distance: 10 km / elevation gain: +130 m

The Garrotxa region is made up of a cluster of 40 volcanoes… and one of them is in the centre of Olot!

Did it spew much lava? Were people already living there in that era? We’ll become volcanologists: we’ll study volcanic rocks and go inside the Montsacopa’s crater to discover interesting facts about its eruption What about the people who live in Olot, aren’t they afraid of the volcano? Could it start to erupt again? And what about the other volcanoes in the area? If you want to find out, you’ll have to come with us on this journey through a volcano’s geological history.

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VALL DE NÚRIA - FERROCARRILS DE LA GENERALITAT DE CATALUNYA

+ 34 972 732 020 · www.valldenuria.cat

Vall de Núria (Queralbs)

Adults, from €35.80; children, from €30.80

Duration: half-day Time: 10:00 h - 12:30 h

Every Saturday and Sunday in the winter season, come and have a different snow experience in the Pyrenees, with a guided snowshoeing trail. Bookings should be made 24 hours in advance and will be confirmed later.

Includes: return rack railway ticket, guided excursion and snowshoes.

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Moonlit snowshoeing excursions 24

VALL DE NÚRIA - FERROCARRILS DE LA GENERALITAT DE CATALUNYA

+ 34 972 732 020 · www.valldenuria.cat

Vall de Núria (Queralbs)

From €49.80

Time: 16:30 h - 22:30 h Minimum age: 7

On the brightest nights during the winter months, we propose leisurely nocturnal walks suitable for all ages in Vall de Núria. Bookings should be made 24 hours in advance and will be confirmed later.

Includes: return rack railway ticket, guided excursion, snowshoes and dinner at the hotel’s restaurant.

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VALL DE NÚRIA - FERROCARRILS DE LA GENERALITAT DE CATALUNYA

+ 34 972 732 020 · www.valldenuria.cat

Vall de Núria (Queralbs)

Adults, from €27; children, from €18.50

A ride on a snowplough adapted to carry people around Vall de Núria ski resort to learn all about the daily work involved in ski-run maintenance and snow production. And, if the weather conditions are right and there’s a new moon, you can gaze up at the starry sky.

This activity is only available for guests staying in Vall de Núria. Bookings should be made 24 hours in advance and will be confirmed later.

Not included: rack railway ticket.

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Calendar: every Saturday in the winter season

Mountain | Winter | Nature & Active Tourism Experiences

Leisure Park: sledge run 26

VALLTER 2000 MOUNTAIN AND SKI RESORT

+34 972 136 057 · info@vallter2000.cat · www.vallter2000.cat Vallter 2000 mountain and ski resort (Setcases)

From €9 (to be confirmed)

The Vallter 2000 Leisure Park has a sledge run. Come and have a great day in the snow with all the family! You can go up to the top by conveyor belt. Children under the age of 6 must be accompanied by an adult on the runs, and it’s advisable for kids to wear a helmet. This leisure area is only open on weekends and public holidays. The sledge pass includes entry to the enclosure, use of the conveyor belts and accident insurance. Sledges can be hired at the shop.

Balloon flight over the Garrotxa region & a snowshoeing trail 27

VOL DE COLOMS

+34 972 680 255 / 689 471 872 · info@voldecoloms.cat · www.voldecoloms.cat Santa Pau and Vallter 2000 mountain and ski resort

Adults (over 16’s), €266.50 per person; children’s prices on request

Calendar: weekends Minimum age: 5 Observations: pregnant women are not allowed to fly

Take advantage of the season of the year with the best visibility. This Vol de Coloms experience is designed for you to explore the landscape of the Garrotxa and Ripollès regions with two very different activities. You’ll fly in a hot air balloon over the volcanoes in the Volcanic Area, ending up with a hearty breakfast. You’ll spend the night in Camprodon and, the next day, you’ll go up to Vallter 2000 for a snowshoeing trail.

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GIRONA PYRENEE

Llívia Girul

Viliella Arànser

PUIGCERDÀ

Coborriu de la Llosa

Éller Talltendre

Lles

Ordèn

Músser Travesseres

Martinet

Béixec Víllec Estana

Cortàs

Saga Bolvir

Gréixer

Ger

Olopte All

el Segre

Prullans Bellver de Isòvol Fontanals Cerdanya Alp N-260 de Cerdanya Santa Das Eugènia Talló Baltarga Sansor

Tartera Beders Montellà Olià Pi Coborriu Prats Riu de Urús Bor Nas Pedra Cerdanya

CADÍ-MOIXERÓ NATURAL PARK

E-9 Túnel del Cadí C-16

France

N-154

Guils de Cerdanya

Meranges

20

21

Vallter 2000

Vilallobent

Masella

16 HEADWATERS OF THE TER AND FRESER RIVERS NATURAL PARK Setcases

Núria

Queixans Urtx

23 24 25

el Vilar d’Urtx

26 France

Espinavell

el Freser la Molina

14 15 19

Tregurà de Dalt

Queralbs Planès

Toses

Nevà

ona to Barcel

Planoles

Llanars

Abella

Pardines

la Roca

Beget

C-38 Camprodon

Ribes de Freser Bruguera

el Baell

Sant Pau de Segúries

Ogassa

Montgrony

N-260

Gombrèn

Rocabruna

Vilallonga de Ter

Ventolà

Campelles

C-26 Campdevànol Historic Highway and Cattle Track

Sant Joan de les Abadesses

Oix

N-153a

la Vall de Bianya

N-260a Túnel de Collabós

el Ter

l’Hostalnou de Bianya

Ripoll-St. Joan de les Abadesses - Ogassa -

Campdevànol-Sant Llorenç de Campdevànol

Winter experiences

Molló

Tregurà de Baix

Dòrria

Sant Joan les Fonts

Olot Iron and Coal Route

RIPOLL

N-260a

C-17

Vallfogona de Ripollès

Riudaura la Pinya

OLOT

22

Sant Privat d’en Bas

C-26 les Llosses

les Preses

Puigpardines Joanetes

Vidrà

to Vic - Barcelona

Sant M del Cor

Bas

la Vall d’en Bas

Collada de Bracons C-37

els Hostalets d’en Bas

Sant de P la Salut

Sea

Mountain

1

The lake’s secrets

14

2

Bike Breaks

15

FRANCE in La Molina Snowshoeing

3

A route through the medieval villages of the Baix Empordà

16

Snowshoeing for beginners

4 5

Downhill e-MTBGirona adventure Discover the Costa Brava from the sea on Walking over lava rivers 18 a sailing boat CATALONIA Visit to the highest manned mountain 19 A route through the Baix Ter by MTB or refuge in the eastern Pyrenees an e-bike 17

20

6

A route through Castell - Cap Roig: coastline country

7

Winter routes in the Gironès region with a 22 nature guide

8

“Avalanche alert” escape room

Mountains, river and sea. Pedalling through the Empordà region’s countryside

9

Create your own GPS routes

10

A taste of the sea and sea urchins

11

The Baix Empordà region’s forests

12

Riding lessons and trails

13

The unique experience of flying

21

23

Barcelona

Pantà de Susqu

to Vic - Manresa - Lleida

Night skiing in Masella Walks in Mediterranean the snow

Sea

A volcano in the centre of Olot

Viladrau

Snowshoeing for beginners

24

Moonlit snowshoeing excursions

25

Stargazing on a snowplough

26

Leisure Park: sledge run

27

Balloon flight over the Garrotxa region & a snowshoeing trail

Activities that take place in different parts of the territory.

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Sant Hil Sacalm

Espinelves

A

MONTSENY NATURAL PARK Riells

C

Sea | Summer | Nature & Active Tourism Experiences

France

ES

France

ALBERA MASSIF la Jonquera Cantallops Maçanet de Cabrenys

E-15 AP-7

la Vajol Agullana

Espolla

Darnius

Tapis

Pantà de Boadella

Sant Llorenç de la Muga

A-2 Pont de Molins

Boadella d’Empordà Terrades

Albanyà

Cabanes

3

Castellfollit de la Roca

27 Sant Martí Vell 18

Miquel rb

Crespià

Besalú Sant Ferriol

GARROTXA VOLCANIC AREA NATURAL PARK

el Fluvià

Esponellà

Fontcoberta

Sant Aniol de Finestres

Falgons

t Feliu Pallerols les Planes d’Hostoles

Pujarnol

Olot-Girona Narrow

Gauge Railway Route

Palol de Revardit

Canet d’Adri

6

Sant Gregori 6B

el Ter

Bonmatí

la Cellera de Ter

ueda

Osor

Anglès

GIRONA-COSTA BRAVA AIRPORT

A-2 8 Riudellots de la Selva

Vilobí d’Onyar C-25

Franciac

A-2 Riudarenes

Viabrea

Romanyà de la Selva

Tordera

A-19

to Barcelona

Palafolls

Platja Gran

Montgrí, Medes Islands and Baix Ter Nature Park

GIV-6542

10 Platja

6

Cala d’Aigua Xelida Platja de Tamariu

Tamariu

Cala Pedrosa Cala de Gens

GIV-6548

C-31 Ermedàs Calella de Palafrugell

C-31 C-253

Santa Cristina d’Aro

Vidreres

Canyet

Llafranc

Platja de Llafranc Platja del Canadell Platja de Port Bo

9

Platja de la Fosca la Fosca Cala Margarida

Palamós

Gran Platja des Monestri Platja de Sant Antoni Platja de Torre Valentina Cala can Cristos - ses Torretes Platja d’Aro Cala sa Cova Cala Rovira Platja Gran Cala sa Conca s’Agaró Platja de Sant Pol Sant Pol Platja de Sant Feliu de Guíxols

Sant Feliu de Guíxols

Platja dels Canyerets Platja del Senyor Ramon Cala Salionç

Cala Giverola Cala Bona Platja de la Mar Menuda Platja Gran Cala Llorell Platja de Canyelles Platja de Lloret de Mar Platja de Fenals Platja de sa Boadella Blanes Platja de Santa Cristina Platja de Sant Francesc Platja de Blanes Platja de s’Abanell

Lloret de Mar

rce

Calonge

Sant Antoni de Calonge

Sant Grau

10

Cala Pedrosa

Castell d’Aro

C-65 Solius

Tossa de Mar

a to B

Vall-llobrega Little Train Route

Salionç

lona

Fontanilles

Palamós - Vall-llobrega - Mont-ras - Palafrugell

AP-7

Hostalric

Llabià

Mont-ras

Cassà de la Selva

E-15

Massanes Breda

5

Torroella de Montgrí

8

Palafrugell

C-35

Sils Maçanet 9 de la Selva

Gualta

l’Estartit

3

Serra de Daró

LES GAVARRES

Llagostera

Caldes de Malavella

Ullà

Platja de Pals

Narrow-Gauge Railway Route

C-63

Sant Feliu de Buixalleu

Fonolleres

Parlavà

Púbol

Girona-St. Feliu de Guíxols

SANTA COLOMA DE FARNERS

Arbúcies

Sant Andreu Salou

Rupià la Pera

Verges C-252 Ultramort

Cala Farriola Golf de la Monedera

Sobrestany

Ullastret Platja del Racó Palau-sator Corçà Sant Julià de Boada Cala d’Illa Roja Peratallada Platja de sa Riera Monells LA BISBAL d’Aiguafreda D’EMPORDÀ Canapost Pals Sa Riera Platja Sa Tuna Sant Sadurní Vulpellac Sant Feliu de Boada Cruïlles Platja de sa Tuna de l’Heura Begur Cap de Begur Torrent Fonteta Platja Fonda Regencós C-66 Fornells Cales de Fornells Esclanyà Platja d’Aiguablava Llofriu Aiguablava

Llambilles

Campllong

el Ter

Cala Montgó

Riells

Madremanya

Quart

Salitja

Foixà

4

Albons

Bellcaire d’Empordà

Jafre

COSTA BRAVA

Platja del Moll Grec Platja de les Muscleres Platja de l’Escala Platja de Riells

l’Escala

C-31

la Tallada d’Empordà

Colomers

Sant Martí Vell

GIRONA

Fornells de la Selva l’Onyar

Viladamat Garrigoles

Flaçà

Juià

7 17

Aiguaviva Sant Dalmai

Castanyet

Can Salvà

2

Salt

Saus

Sant Jordi Desvalls

Sant Joan de Mollet

7

Vilablareix

Brunyola

Sant Miquel de Cladells

Celrà Sant Julià Sarrià de Ramis de Ter

Bescanó

N-141

C-63

lari

Medinyà

E-15 AP-7

Amer

Sant Martí Sacalm

Cervià de Ter

Bordils

Sant Martí de Llémena

Sant Martí d’Empúries

Vilopriu Viladasens

Cornellà del Terri

Badia de Roses Mas Sopes

Camallera

Olives

Pujals dels Cavallers

Camós

Granollers de Rocacorba

Sant Esteve de Llémena

12

Badia de Cadaqués Montjoi Platja Cala Jóncols Platja de la Punta Platja de Canyelles Platja de l’Almadrava Platja d’Empuriabrava

13

AIGUAMOLLS DE L’EMPORDÀ NATURAL PARK

Ventalló

Vilaür

5

Sant Esteve de Guialbes Pujals dels Pagesos Vilamarí

1

BANYOLES

Sant Mori

Orriols

Cadaqués

Torroella de Fluvià Cal Cristià Sant Miquel Platges de Sant Pere Pesacdor de Fluvià l’Armentera

Arenys d’Empordà

Bàscara

Vilademuls

Vilavenut

Porqueres Estany de Banyoles

Mieres

Galliners

Platja de s’Alqueria

Empuriabrava de Roses

Sant Tomàs de Fluvià Vilacolum

Palau de Santa Eulàlia

Cap de Creus Portlligat

Roses

Vilamacolum Sant Pere Pescador

Garrigàs Ermedàs

Romanyà d’Empordà

la Muga

Fortià

Vilamalla Siurana

Ordis

Orfes

C-66

Sant Miquel de Campmajor

4

Pontós

Espinavessa

Serinyà

el Torn

Santa Pau

Borrassà Navata

N-260

Argelaguer Begudà

Santa Llogaia d’Àlguema

Cabanelles

Maià de Montcal

Vilafant el Far d’Empordà Riumors

CAP DE CREUS NATURAL PARK

Palau-saverdera

Castelló d’Empúries C-260

Vila-sacra

Avinyonet de Puigventós

Beuda

A-26

Sant Jaume de Llierca

Vilanant

Lladó

Sales de Llierca Montagut Tortellà

el Port de la Selva la Selva de Mar

Pau Pedret i Marzà

FIGUERES

Mare de Déu del Mont

Sant Pere de Rodes

Cala Canyelles Platja de Grifeu Platja del Port Platja de les Tonyines Platja del Port de la Selva Platja del Pas El Golfet

Vilajuïga

Peralada

Vilabertran

Cistella

Sadernes

Llançà

Garriguella C-252

Llers

x

Vilamaniscle Mollet de Peralada

Masarac

Biure

Platja de Garbet

Rabós

Sant Climent Sescebes

Capmany

Cala de les Rates Platja Gran

Portbou N-260 Colera

Sant Quirze de Colera

2

Mediterranean Sea

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Nature & Active Tourism Experiences | Activities and icon key

Activities 1

Music Festivals of the Costa Brava and Pirineu de Girona

Peralada, Cap Roig, Torroella de Montgrí, Porta Ferrada (Sant Feliu de Guíxols), Sant Pere de Rodes, Schubertíada and Sons del Món 2

Coves of Begur and Palafrugell and Sant Sebastià Lighthouse

3

La Molina-Masella

4

Lake of Banyoles

5

Medieval Towns of Pals and Peratallada

6

Iberian Settlement of Ullastret

7

Camprodon Valley

8

Valley and Sanctuary of Núria

9

Vila Vella or Old Town of Tossa de Mar

10

Gardens of the Costa Brava (Santa Clotilde, Pinya de Rosa and Marimurtra)

11

Old Town of Girona

12

Pottery of La Bisbal

13

Alta Garrotxa (Oix and Beget)

14

Garrotxa Volcanic Area Nature Park

15

Cap de Creus Nature Park

16

Sant Pere de Rodes

17

Santa Pau

18

Besalú

19

Ruins of Empúries

20

Cadaqués

21

Montgrí, Medes Islands and Baix Ter Nature Park

22

Marshes of the Aiguamolls de l’Empordà Nature Park

23

Dalí Triangle (Museums of Figueres, Portlligat and Púbol)

24

Romanesque

Santa Maria de Ripoll, Sant Joan de les Abadesses, Sant Quirze de Colera, Santa Maria de Vilabertran, Sant Miquel de Cruïlles 25

<Surf and Turf> cuisine (throughout the region)

Icon key Location

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Price

More information

Map key | Nature & Active Tourism Experiences

Map key Toll motorway National main road Dual carriageway

Blue Flag Beaches 2020 Award granted by the European Union that recognises the quality of the waters and the services provided to users on the beaches.

Major road County road Local road

Blue Flag Port

Under construction Other roads

Cruise Port

River Rack railway AP-7

Motorway symbol Motorway exit

N-141 C-1141

National main road symbol County road symbol

C-25

Major county road symbol

C-151

New code system High-speed rail station County boundary Railway AVE (High-speed train) Greenway Tunnel

EMAS Eco-Management and Audit Scheme 2020 Begur: Club Nàutic Aiguablava · Blanes: Club Vela Blanes and Blanes Port · Calonge: Can Cristos - Ses Torretes cove, Torre Valentina Beach, Sant Antoni Beach, Es Monestri Beach and the town seafront promenade · Castelló d’Empúries: Empuriabrava Beach · El Port de la Selva: Club Nàutic Port de la Selva and El Port de la Selva Port · L’Escala: L’Escala Port and Club Nàutic l’Escala · Llançà: Club Nàutic Llançà and Llançà Port · Palafrugell: Port Bo, Canadell, Llafranc, Tamariu and Calella de Palafrugell Beaches · Palamós: beaches, coves, Port Esportiu Marina Palamós, Palamós Port, seafront promenade and urban parks · Platja d’Aro: Club Nàutic Port d’Aro · Roses: Santa Margarida, El Salatar, El Rastrell, Nova, La Punta, Els Palangrers, Canyelles-Bonifaci and L’Almadrava Beaches; Murtra, Rostella, Calís, Montjoi, Calitjàs, Pelosa, Canadell and Jóncols natural coves; Roses Cruise Port, Roses Marina, Roses Fishing Port and seafront promenade · Sant Feliu de Guíxols: Sant Feliu de Guíxols Port · Torroella de MontgríL’Estartit: L’Estartit Port, L’Estartit Main Beach, Club Nàutic Estartit and L’Estartit seafront promenade

Q” for Tourism Quality Certificate - ICTE (Institute for Spanish Tourism Quality) 2020 Calonge: Sant Antoni Beach · Castell-Platja d’Aro: Platja d’Aro Main Beach and Sa Conca Beach · Castelló d’Empúries: Empuriabrava Beach · Torroella de Montgrí: L’Estartit Main Beach · Cerdanya: La Molina Ski and Mountain Resort · Garrotxa: Garrotxa Volcanic Area Natural Park · Ripollès: Vall de Núria Ski Resort

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Nature & Active Tourism Experiences | Summer | Sea

GIRONA PYREN

Llívia Girul

Viliella Arànser

PUIGCERDÀ

Coborriu de la Llosa

Éller Talltendre

Lles

Ordèn

Músser Travesseres

Martinet

Cortàs

Saga Bolvir

Gréixer

Ger

Olopte All

Vallter 2000

el Segre

Vilallobent

Montellà Olià Pi Coborriu Nas

Víllec Estana

CADÍ-MOIXERÓ NATURAL PARK

Riu de Urús Bor Pedra Cerdanya E-9 Túnel del Cadí C-16

8

Núria

Queixans Urtx

Prullans Bellver de Isòvol Fontanals Cerdanya Alp N-260 de Cerdanya Santa Das Sansor Eugènia

HEADWATERS OF THE TER AND FRESER RIVERS NATURAL PARK Setcases

El Vilar d’Urtx

Talló Baltarga Beders Prats Tartera

Béixec

France

N-154

Guils de Cerdanya

Meranges

3

Masella

La Molina

Tregurà de Dalt

Queralbs

3

Planès

Toses

Molló

Tregurà de Baix

Dòrria Nevà

Llanars

Abella

Pardines

to Barcel

Planoles

La Roca

Beget

C-38

13

Camprodon

Ribes de Freser

Campelles

ona

Bruguera

El Baell

Sant Pau de Segúries

Ogassa

Montgrony

N-260

Gombrèn

Rocabruna

Vilallonga de Ter

Ventolà

France

Espinavell

7

el Freser

C-26 Campdevànol

Historic Highway and Cattle Track

Sant Joan de les Abadesses el Ter

N-153a

La vall de Bianya

N-260a

24

Túnel de Collabós

L’Hostalnou de Bianya

Ripoll-St. Joan de les Abadesses - Ogassa -

Campdevànol-Sant Llorenç de Campdevànol

Sant J les Fo

Olot Iron and Coal Route

RIPOLL

24

C-17

N-260a

Vallfogona de Ripollès

Riudaura La Pinya

OLOT

Sant Privat d’en Bas

C-26 Les Llosses

les Preses

Puigpardines Joanetes

Vidrà

to Vic - Barcelona

Bas

La vall d’en Bas

Collada de Bracons C-37

Els Hostalets d’en Bas

La

FRANCE Girona

Pantà de

CATALONIA to Vic - Manresa - Lleida

Barcelona Mediterranean Sea

Sa Sa

Espinelves

Viladrau

MONTSEN NATURAL P

Riells

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France

NEES

France

ALBERA MASSIF La Jonquera Cantallops Maçanet de Cabrenys

E-15 AP-7

La Vajol Agullana

Espolla

Pantà de Boadella

Sant Llorenç de la Muga

3

A-2 Pont de Molins

Boadella d’Empordà Terrades

Albanyà

13

Oix

Sadernes

Castellfollit de la Roca

Joan onts

14

18

Sant Miquel del Corb

Serinyà

Santa Pau

Fontcoberta

BANYOLES Sant Aniol de Finestres

Falgons

Sant Feliu de Pallerols Les Planes d’Hostoles

a Salut

Pujarnol

Olot-Girona Narrow

Gauge Railway Route

Canet d’Adri E-15 AP-7

Amer

Sant Martí Sacalm

Sant Gregori 6B

el Ter

Bonmatí

La Cellera de Ter

e Susqueda

Osor

Vilobí d’Onyar C-25

s

C-35 Vidreres

AP-7

Hostalric

Tordera

Gualta

1

Llabià

Cala Pedrosa

L’Estartit Torroella de Montgrí

Serra de Daró

Parlavà

23

Fontanilles

21 Platja Gran

MONTGRÍ, MEDES ISLANDS AND BAIX TER NATURE PARK Platja de Pals

6

2

24 12

Cala d’Aigua Xelida

Palafrugell GIV-6542 Platja de Tamariu Tamariu Mont-ras Cala Pedrosa GIV-6548 Cala de Gens C-31 Ermedàs Llafranc Calella de Vall-llobrega Platja de Llafranc Palafrugell Platja del Canadell Little Train Route Platja de Port Bo

2

LES GAVARRES

Palamós - Vall-llobrega - Mont-ras - Palafrugell

Romanyà de la Selva

Calonge

C-31

1

C-253

Cala Giverola Cala Bona Platja de la Mar Menuda Platja Gran Cala Llorell Lloret de Mar Platja de Canyelles Platja de Lloret de Mar Platja de Fenals Platja de sa Boadella Blanes Platja de Santa Cristina Platja de Sant Francesc Platja de Blanes Platja de s’Abanell

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n rcelo

Ullà

5

9

10

Cala Farriola Golf de la Monedera

1

E-15

Massanes

Cala Montgó

Sobrestany

Bellcaire d’Empordà

Fonolleres

COSTA BRAVA

Platja del Moll Grec Platja de les Muscleres Platja de l’Escala Platja de Riells

Platja de la Fosca La Fosca Cala Margarida Palamós Platja Gran Platja des Monestri Sant Antoni de Calonge Llagostera Platja de Sant Antoni Platja de Torre Valentina Castell d’Aro C-65 Solius Cala can Cristos - ses Torretes Platja d’Aro Cala sa Cova Cala Rovira Santa Cristina d’Aro Platja Gran Cala sa Conca S’Agaró Platja de Sant Pol Sant Pol Platja de Sant Feliu de Guíxols Sant Feliu de Guíxols Canyet Sant Grau Platja dels Canyerets Platja del Senyor Ramon Cala Salionç Salionç

Caldes de Malavella

Sils Maçanet 9 de la Selva

Roses Badia de Cadaqués Montjoi Platja Cala Jóncols Platja de la Punta Platja de Canyelles Platja de l’Almadrava Platja d’Empuriabrava

Riells

Albons

Verges C-252 Ultramort

23 20

Badia de Roses

L’Escala

C-31

Platja de s’Alqueria

Ullastret Platja del Racó Palau-sator Corçà Cala d’Illa Roja Sant Julià de Boada Peratallada Platja de sa Riera LA BISBAL Monells Platja d’Aiguafreda D’EMPORDÀ Canapost Pals Sa Riera Sa Tuna Sant Sadurní Sant Feliu de Boada Vulpellac Platja de sa Tuna Cruïlles de l’Heura Begur Cap de Begur Torrent Fonteta Platja Fonda Regencós C-66 Fornells Cales de Fornells Esclanyà Platja d’Aiguablava Llofriu Aiguablava

Madremanya

C-63

Sant Feliu de Buixalleu

a to B

Rupià

La Pera

Púbol

el Ter

Narrow-Gauge Railway Route

A-2

Breda

Foixà

Girona-St. Feliu de Guíxols

SANTA COLOMA DE FARNERS

Cadaqués

19

La Tallada d’Empordà

Jafre Flaçà

Juià

Fornells Llambilles de la Selva l’Onyar A-2 8 Cassà Riudellots Campllong de la Selva de la Selva Sant Andreu Salou Franciac

Salitja

Riudarenes

Viabrea

Celrà

Quart

Sant Dalmai

GIRONA-COSTA BRAVA AIRPORT

Arbúcies

Can Salvà

11

Garrigoles

Sant Martí Vell

GIRONA

Aiguaviva

Castanyet

NY PARK

Sant Julià Sarrià de Ramis de Ter

Viladamat

Cap de Creus Portlligat

15

22

Sant Martí d’Empúries

Saus

Colomers

Sant Joan de Mollet

7

Vilablareix

Brunyola

Sant Miquel de Cladells

Salt

Bescanó

N-141

Anglès C-63

ant Hilari acalm

Medinyà 6

Ventalló

Vilopriu Sant Jordi Desvalls

Cervià de Ter

Bordils

Sant Martí de Llémena

Sant Mori

Vilaür

Viladasens

Cornellà del Terri Palol de Revardit

El Port de la Selva

Mas Sopes

Camallera

Olives

Pujals dels Cavallers

Camós

Granollers de Rocacorba

Sant Esteve de Llémena

5

La Selva de Mar

Torroella de Fluvià Cal Cristià Sant Miquel Platges de Sant Pere Pesacdor de Fluvià L’Armentera

Arenys d’Empordà Orriols

Vilavenut Sant Esteve de Guialbes Pujals dels Pagesos Vilamarí

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Sant Tomàs de Fluvià Vilacolum

Palau de Santa Eulàlia

Bàscara

Vilademuls

Porqueres Estany de Banyoles

Mieres

Galliners

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Empuriabrava de Roses

Vilamacolum Sant Pere Pescador

Garrigàs Ermedàs

Romanyà d’Empordà

la Muga

Fortià

Vilamalla Siurana

Ordis

Orfes

C-66

Sant Miquel de Campmajor

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Pontós

Espinavessa

el Fluvià

Esponellà

El Torn

Sant Martí Vell

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Crespià

Besalú Sant Ferriol

GARROTXA VOLCANIC AREA NATURAL PARK

Borrassà Navata

N-260

Argelaguer Begudà

Santa Llogaia d’Àlguema

Cabanelles

Maià de Montcal

A-26

Sant Jaume de Llierca

El Far d’Empordà Riumors

Cala Canyelles Platja de Grifeu Platja del Port Platja de les Tonyines Platja del Port de la Selva Platja del Pas El Golfet

CAP DE CREUS NATURAL PARK

Palau-saverdera

Castelló C-260 d’Empúries

Vila-sacra

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Vilafant

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Pau Pedret i Marzà

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Avinyonet de Puigventós

Beuda

Sant Pere de Rodes

Vilajuïga

Peralada

Vilabertran

FIGUERES Vilanant

Lladó

Sales de Llierca Montagut Tortellà

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Cabanes

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Cistella

Mare de Déu del Mont

Llançà

Garriguella C-252

Llers

Platja de Garbet

Vilamaniscle Mollet de Peralada

Masarac

Biure

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Rabós

Sant Climent Sescebes

Capmany

Darnius

Tapis

Cala de les Rates Platja Gran

Portbou N-260 Colera

Sant Quirze de Colera

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Tossa de Mar

Mediterranean Sea

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Palafolls

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