Girona and the Costa Brava in small group tours: timeless villages, hidden coves, and centuries of history.

Summary

Discover Girona and the Costa Brava on a small group tourdesigned to experience each place at a relaxed pace and with true authenticity. Immerse yourself in over 2,000 years of history as you exploreGirona’s historic center, its impressive medieval old town, iconic Game of Thrones filming locations, and one of the best-preserved Jewish Quarters in Europe. Continue alongthe stunning Costa Brava, where dramatic cliffs, crystal-clear coves, and charming Mediterranean villagescreate unforgettable landscapes. A carefully crafted small group tour that blends culture, nature, and emotion—perfect for travelers seeking an intimate, authentic, and memorable experience in one of Catalonia’s most captivating destinations.

Tour highlights

  • Marvel at the medieval architecture of Girona, while exploring the city's Jewish Quarter.

  • Soak up Girona's unique atmosphere by walking through its winding streets.

  • Visit the historical town of Pals and the fisherman’s village of Calella de Palafrugel

  • Visit a 19th-century iron bridge designed by Gustave Eiffel.

  • Get to see the most breathtaking views of the Costa Brava.

Points of interest

  • GIRONA

    Discover Girona,an ancient jewel founded by the Romansin 77 BC, a city that will captivate you with its fascinating blend of past and present. Stroll through its cobbled streets,feel the pulse of historyin every corner, and let yourself be enchanted by the charm of its Old Town, where time seems to have stood still. From its medieval walls to its lively streets,Girona is a city that inspires love at every step. Here, Roman heritage, Jewish legacy, and Catalan spirit intertwine to create a magical atmosphere full of authenticity.Experience a truly unique journeyas you explore one of Spain’s most beautiful and best-preserved cities, perfect for travelers seeking culture, history, and beauty in every detail.

  • PALS

    Medieval Pals is one of those places thatcaptivates you from the very first moment. Its cobblestone streets, glowing with the golden light of the Empordà, invite you to wander slowly, lettingthe whispers of the past guide your steps. Everything here breathes serenity, beauty, and authenticity. Between its ancient walls, towers, and stone houses, time seems to stand still. And when you reach the viewpoint, your heart opens: before you stretch the best views of the Mediterranean Sea and the vast plains of the Empordà, a landscape capable of moving even the most seasoned travelers.Pals is not just a medieval village; it’s a sensory journey. The sound of silence, the scent of tradition, the soft coastal breeze… every corner invites you to feel, connect, and experience travel in a deeper, more meaningful way.

  • CALELLA DE PALAFRUGELL

    Calella de Palafrugell isone of the most charming villages on the Costa Brava, a former fishing town that has preserved its authentic Mediterranean spirit. Itswhitewashed streets, traditional houses, fishing boats by the shore, and small sandy beachescreate a relaxed and genuine atmosphere. From here begin the famousCamins de Ronda, scenic coastal trailsthat wind along the shoreline and revealpristine coves with crystal-clear waterssuch as El Canadell, Port Bo, and El Golfet. A perfect destination for travelers seeking natural landscapes, tranquillity, and the purest beauty of the Mediterranean.

Tour Description

From Barcelona, we set off on a small group tour to Girona, designed touncover the most authentic side of Catalonia. Girona captivates from the very first step, where Roman and medieval heritage blends seamlessly with modern life. Strolling through its cobbled streets, exploringone of the best-preserved Jewish Quarters in Europe, or admiring the majestic Girona Cathedral—home to the widest Gothic nave in the world—feels like traveling back through over 2,000 years of history.The colorful houses lining the Onyar River and its iconic bridgescreate a postcard-perfect scene, which is why Girona became one of the most memorable filming locations for Game of Thrones.

After discovering Girona at a relaxed pace, the tour continues toward the Costa Brava, with a stop inthe charming medieval village of Pals. Its stone towers, viewpoints, and narrow streets offersweeping views over the Mediterranean and the Empordàrice fields, a landscape shaped by the Tramontana wind where history and nature exist in perfect harmony. As the journey unfolds,the Costa Brava reveals its most breathtaking scenery: lush green mountains, dramatic cliffs, and whitewashed villages clinging to the coastline. InCalella de Palafrugell, a former fishing village,the authentic spirit of Mediterranean lifeis still alive. Here, you will have time toenjoy the traditional gastronomy of the Empordàbefore exploring the legendary caminos de ronda. Thesehistoric coastal paths, once used by fishermen and smugglers, lead you through some of the most unspoiled areas of the Costa Brava, unveiling hidden coves, rocky cliffs, crystal-clear waters, and natural beaches perfect for a refreshing swim.A carefully curated small group tourfrom Barcelona that blends culture, nature, and emotion—ideal for travelers seeking an intimate, authentic, and unforgettable experience in Girona and the Costa Brava.

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