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From Barcelona: Girona & Costa Brava Trip with Swimming Stop

4.7  / 5311 reviews
Activity provider:Explore Catalunya
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From Barcelona: Girona & Costa Brava Trip with Swimming Stop

Activity provider:Explore Catalunya
4.7  / 5311 reviews
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Discover the beauty of Girona and the Costa Brava on a trip from Barcelona with roundtrip transportation by van. Take a swim in the Mediterranean Sea and visit the charming village of Pals.

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Duration 11 hours
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Experience

Highlights
  • Explore the historically rich city of Girona
  • Visit the impressive Arab Baths
  • Visit the charming village of Pals, one of Catalonia's most beautiful treasures
  • Enjoy a delicious lunch at one of the traditional local restaurants in Calella Palafrugell
  • Explore the Costa Brava, and take a refreshing swim in the inviting Mediterranean waters
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Discover the history and beauty of Catalonia on a day trip to Girona and the Costa Brava from Barcelona. Get on board an air-conditioned van with your guide and enjoy the scenic drive. Visit the fishing town of Calella de Palafrugell and relax by the coast or take a dip in the sea. Depart Barcelona in the morning and head to Girona, a well-established city with a fascinating history. Explore its streets, and admire its rich architecture. See the cathedral, established in 1038 on the site of a former Mosque.

Visit historical museums such as the Jewish Call and the Arab Bathhouse. Stroll around the colorful streets of the old town or sit down to have a cup of coffee and watch people walk by. Then, continue to the fairytale-like city of Pals, a small medieval village that came about from what was once a fortress. From Pals, head to the fishing village of Calella de Palafrugell, a beach village with whitewashed houses that ramble all the way down to the seafront.

Enjoy a delicious lunch at one of the traditional restaurants (at your expense), and spend the afternoon exploring the rocky coastline, visiting the botanic gardens at Cap Roig, or taking a refreshing dip in the inviting waters of the Mediterranean.

Includes
  • Round-trip transportation by van
  • Live guide
  • Barcelona guide book
  • Food and drinks
  • Tips (optional)

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Meet your guide at the activity provider's office which is directly opposite the outdoor cafe of the famous Palau de la Musica, which is just off the street Via Laietana.

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  • There is enough time to go swimming at Calella de Palafrugell, so bring a bathing suit and a beach towel. Lunch is not included. But we stop in places where there are a wide range of lunch options to suit all budgets.

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4.7 /5

based on 311 reviews

Review summary

  • Guide
    4.7/5
  • Transportation
    4.8/5
  • Service
    4.6/5
  • Organization
    4.6/5

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Our Girona and Costa Brava tour was an absolute delight, thanks to our exceptional guide, Marco, and our skilled driver, Hector! Marco's enthusiasm and extensive knowledge of the region made the trip truly special. His infectious energy ensured there was never a dull moment, and he was always ready to assist and provide recommendations for dining and souvenir shopping. The tour was flawlessly organized, and everything ran like clockwork. Marco's willingness to answer our questions and offer assistance at every turn was greatly appreciated. The day was filled with beautiful sights and smooth travel, making it a truly memorable experience. Marco, you are simply the best! Thank you for making our day so wonderful. We highly recommend this tour to anyone looking for an unforgettable adventure in Girona and Costa Brava. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

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September 11, 2023

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Jori – IrelandVerified booking

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As a solo traveller I felt safe, I enjoyed the trip and our host Carlos was absolutely kind and talkative when needed. He gave as infromation about the places we went to. We visited Girona, Pals and Palafrugell. Each of them had its own magic but as a seaside person, I LOVED the third one, don't forget to keep your energy so that to walk it and discover it. Also, what I really like as a person that I like silence at moments, is that I got the chance to have "free" time to all of the places and discover the rest alone, sometuing that is really important to me. Overall, an easy, satisfing trip! Thanks for it!

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September 4, 2023

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Nikolas – GreeceVerified booking

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Great trip, loved seeing all of the towns. Wish we had more time in the tiny fishing town, it was beautiful and had great shopping. Girona and Costa Brava were beautiful. We had a problem with one not so nice tourist in our group, but other than that the trip was great. Judit our guide was excellent!

September 2, 2023

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