Day 1. Arrival

Arrival at our eco-friendly hotel in Vilamaniscle, where we stay among the vineyards. Welcome meeting with our local guide, who will give you maps, GPS and will explain you all the details about your holidays. Tasting a DO Empordà wine glass. Possibility to enjoy a fantastic dinner with paring DO Empordà wines.

Day 2. Vilamaniscle – Vilamaniscle (12.5km)

Circular trek that leads us through forests and vineyards to Garriguella where we can visit some of its wineries. After the village visit, we are going to return to Vilamaniscle through vineyards, oaks, pines, corks…

This is the best day to visit any of the wineries of Vilamaniscle and taste their fantastic wine.

Day 3. Cala Montjoi – Roses (13.5km)

The route starts in Cala Montjoi, where the restaurant “El Bulli” was located. Almost all the trail runs next to the sea. Leaving the bay, the trail is surrounded by a rugged and forested landscape. There is a series of small ups and downs to access in and out of small secluded coves. At the 3,5 kilometre of Punta Falconera, we can find some defensive structures from the Spanish Civil War. We will continue the itinerary by a series of beaches to Roses port where we will walk around the fishing area. After the Roses visit, we will walk around the great bay where we can find the sand castle builders. Roses -Vilamaniscle transfer at the agreed hour.

Day 4. Figueres – Perelada (10km)

The journey starts next to the Teatre- Museu Dalí, the largest surrealist object of the world. We recommend to visit the museum before starting a pleasant walk through the historic center of Figueres direction to Vilabertran, where we will find the Canònica de Vilabertran.

We will continue from Vilabertran to Peralada, where the route runs peacefully among fields. Once in Peralada, we will walk in the well conserved medieval quarter, where we can find different Romanesque and Gothic religious buildings.

The stage finishes in front of the Peralada castle, where we can visit the library,the convent and cloister, the glass museum and the wine museum.

Day 5. Sant Pere de Rodes – Llançà (14.6km)

Today the walk starts at the monumental set of Sant Pere de Rodes. Spectacular fortified monastery which emphasizes its church for its originality and antiquity and because it is a unique Romanesque Catalan architecture piece.

The descent starts with a spectacular sea view following the GR-11. After crossing Selva De Mar we arrive at Port de la Selva, beautiful seaside village where we recommend to walk on its streets and visit the harbor.

From here to Llançà port, the route runs frequently near the sea where we can see the typical landscape of Costa Brava alternating small coves and cliffs.

Day 6. Vilamaniscle – Llançà (12km)

This stage follows the GR-11 trail to Llançà and runs through a beautiful hilly landscape which alternates pine and oak forests. At 4,2 kilometre we find the Sant Silvestre de Valleta chapel, a Romanesque building dated from the 10th century and located in a beautiful valley.

In Llançà, we walk through the town centre where we can see the church and the Romanesque tower, and we walk down to the sea, crossing the harbor and the beach. Xavi or Montse will drive you to Vilamaniscle, where they have all prepared for a Catalan cooking workshop… are you ready? If you don’t like cooking, don’t worry about it, you will have the option to taste an incredible pairing dinner to say good-bye to a fantastic week.  

Day 7. Goodbye

Departure day. It was a pleasure to meet you this week and we hope you visit us again!