





Spain: Catalonia
Average customer rating 5.0 / 5(4 verified reviews)
Catalonia (Catalunya) is steeped in culture with its traditions and festivals dating back over thousands of years. Rich in medieval villages, highlights of this region include prosperous Peratallada, peach coloured Pals and fashionable Begur. The rocky coastline is dotted with pretty fishing villages, crystal clear waters and beautiful beaches, which are all perfect to explore.
Our air prices include standard flights and transfers.
Heathrow to Barcelona with British Airways.
Business, club and first class seats are available on request.


Arrive at your hotel where all Headwater guests are accommodated in rooms with private balcony and sea view. It’s just a 5 minute walk to the centre of town where you have so many restaurants to choose from that we’ve left evening meals here up to you.
From 2026, Hotel Alga will be used for this holiday.
You stay at Hotel Alga

Calella de Palafrugell
Hotel Alga is a tranquil four-star hotel located in the heart of Calella de Palafrugell, just 200 meters from the picturesque Port Bo Beach. Nestled amidst 7,000 m² of lush gardens, it offers a serene retreat on the Costa Brava. With 59 spacious rooms, two outdoor pools, a fitness center, and a tennis court, the hotel caters to both relaxation and recreation. Guests can enjoy Mediterranean cuisine at the El Càntir Restaurant, unwind at the bar, or explore nearby attractions such as the Cap Roig Botanical Gardens and the town’s charming coves.

You start with a 20-minute ride to Mont-Ras from where you have a choice of routes. Both routes take you into the Gavarres hills to visit three dolmens with fantastic views as far as Begur and the Illes Medes, before descending to the peaceful mediaeval villages of Fonteta and Vulpellac. Your overnight will be in Casavells, near the village of La Bisbal.
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You stay at Encis D’emporda

Casavells
Tucked away in the charming medieval village of Casavells, Encís d’Empordà is a beautifully restored 16th-century country house. Ideal for couples, friends, and solo travelers, it offers a warm, welcoming atmosphere for those seeking peace, nature, and authenticity.
Encís d’Empordà offers seven spacious and uniquely styled suites, each filled with natural light and sweeping views of the Empordà landscape. Warm, cozy, and thoughtfully decorated, every room invites you to unwind or soak in a classic-style bathtub.
Each suite is inspired by a different era of Empordà’s rich heritage, blending history with comfort.

Gentle walking across the Emporda plain, stopping first at Peratallada, possibly the best preserved medieval village in Spain with its beautifully restored arches, arcaded passageways and lovely shaded squares. Continue through fields bright with sunflowers until you reach peach-coloured Pals, a lovely old village with Romanesque church affording stunning views. The final stretch takes you through pine forest to your hotel in the old town of Begur.
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You stay at Hotel Classic

Begur
This beautifully restored 19th-century house is situated in Vila Marinera de Begur, on the Costa Brava, and boasts original decorative ceilings and frescoes. Hotel-Spa Classic Begur offers air-conditioned rooms with complimentary Wi-Fi and either a balcony or terrace.
Each room at the Classic Begur is elegantly designed and features a flat-screen TV, and a minibar. The private bathroom includes toiletries and a hairdryer.
The hotel’s wellness area includes a heated swimming pool, a hydromassage bath, water features, a therapeutic shower with hot and cold contrast, Turkish baths, and thermal massage tables and benches, the ideal mix to guarantee a relaxing time after a day of walking.
At the restaurant La Cuina, you can savour exquisite dishes in a relaxed and romantic setting. The hotel also has a bar with an outdoor terrace in Plaza de la Vila, Bar Cafeteria Es Castell.

Shaded forest paths take you to the lively seaside town of Tamariu, with a fantastic beach, where you pick up the pretty coastal path, passing rocky headlands and chic Spanish resorts en route to Llafranc, with spectacular views from the San Sebastian lighthouse. Enjoy lunch in one of the beachfront bars here, where you can almost dip your toes in the water as you eat! Then it’s back to Calella, perhaps continuing along the coastal path as far as the botanical gardens at Cap Roig, in time for a swim in the pool or a couple of hours on the beach before dinner.
From 2026, Hotel Alga will be used for this holiday.
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You stay at Hotel Alga

Calella de Palafrugell
Hotel Alga is a tranquil four-star hotel located in the heart of Calella de Palafrugell, just 200 meters from the picturesque Port Bo Beach. Nestled amidst 7,000 m² of lush gardens, it offers a serene retreat on the Costa Brava. With 59 spacious rooms, two outdoor pools, a fitness center, and a tennis court, the hotel caters to both relaxation and recreation. Guests can enjoy Mediterranean cuisine at the El Càntir Restaurant, unwind at the bar, or explore nearby attractions such as the Cap Roig Botanical Gardens and the town’s charming coves.

Today you will leave Calella, why not extend your holiday and book an extra night?

Girona
The Hotel Ciutat de Girona is located in the historic centre and the beating heart of Girona and is just a 10 minute walk from the train station. The majestic Girona cathedral with the widest nave in the world is only 2 minutes walk from the hotel. The hotel has been decorated with iconic images of Girona’s past, the historic pictures sit well with the modern decor of the hotel. The restaurant of the hotel if you decide to eat there prides itself on serving food using local products all of which come from a 62.1 mile radius.
To access the bike storage, you will need to use a lift, and your bike must be placed in a vertical position. If you need any assistance, the hotel staff will be happy to help.
12.0
Kg CO₂e
per person, per night
Relative to other Headwater trips
We measure emissions from the parts of the holiday we organise — including accommodation, in-trip transport, meals and activities — and express them as CO₂e per person, per night. Our label doesn’t include your travel to and from the start of the trip. As a Certified B Corp, Headwater is committed to reducing this figure and to positively impacting local communities, the local environment and our staff. Learn more