Catalan Coast SwimHike – Spain, Spain

The Catalan Coast is among the Mediterranean’s nice coastal playgrounds, the place pine-covered hills tumble in the direction of clear blue waters and historic fishing villages are tucked between rocky headlands and secluded coves. This spectacular northern stretch of shoreline is also referred to as the Costa Brava – the ‘wild’ or ‘rugged coast’ – a reputation impressed by its dramatic pure panorama. Based within the lovely seaside village of Llafranc, this SwimHike explores the area from each the water and its well-known coastal trails.

Our swims journey between sheltered bays and distant seashores, following rugged shorelines that reveal hidden coves, rocky reefs and dramatic cliffs alongside the best way. We swim beneath the landmark Sant Sebastià lighthouse, discover the protected waters round Ses Negres, and journey between picturesque coastal villages together with Tamariu, Llafranc and Aiguablava. Further south, we uncover the splendidly undeveloped shoreline surrounding Cap Roig and Platja de Castell, the place Mediterranean pine forest reaches nearly to the water’s edge.

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Back on land, we lace up our climbing boots and take to the Camí de Ronda, the historic coastal trails that weave near the shoreline. Many of those paths now kind a part of the GR 92 Mediterranean Trail, a long-distance footpath spanning as much as 583 kilometres alongside Spain’s lovely Mediterranean coast. Our hikes lead us by means of aromatic pine forests, over rugged headlands and down into secluded coves, with far-reaching views throughout the ocean. Along the best way, we uncover the area’s wealthy historical past, from the medieval Sant Esteve de Mar Castle to the traditional settlement and watchtower overlooking the waves at Sant Sebastià.

Each day brings a brand new perspective on the Catalan Coast, combining a morning swim with a day on the paths. One second we’re wanting up at towering cliffs and forested hillsides from the water. A number of hours later we could also be standing excessive above them, peering again throughout the shoreline we have now simply explored.

With vibrant fishing villages, hidden seashores and rewarding viewpoints connecting our journeys, this can be a great solution to expertise the wild fantastic thing about the Catalan Coast from each water and land.

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Who is that this journey for?

We have given this journey a ‘Moderate’ grading for swimming, and in addition a ‘Moderate’ grading for climbing.

This journey is good for swimmers who need to expertise extra of the vacation spot past the water, combining rewarding absolutely supported coastal swims with scenic guided afternoon hikes. With one swim and one hike on most days, it affords loads of selection whereas preserving open water swimming on the coronary heart of the journey. It’s additionally an amazing possibility for anybody contemplating their first swimming vacation however not sure about committing to 2 swims every day.

Swimmers ought to have a superb stage of health and be snug swimming round 3km in open water. While situations are sometimes calm, the uncovered nature of components of the Catalan Coast means we might sometimes expertise some waves and swell, including just a little selection to our open water swims. Our hikes observe a mix of coastal and woodland trails, together with sections of the Camí de Ronda and GR 92, with uneven and rocky terrain, steps, and common climbs and descents. You ought to have good normal strolling health and be snug climbing for a number of hours over various terrain.

Swimmers ought to have a primary understanding of open water swimming and be able to finishing the typical swim distance and common day by day swim distance previous to the beginning of the journey.

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Are you a Pioneer?

We are excited to share our solely new Catalan Coast SwimHike journey for an action-packed 2027 of adventures. Our first departures shall be Pioneer Departures. These are excellent for many who need to get out first to expertise the comparatively unexplored waters that await us. You can have the chance to discover the vacation spot in-depth with an incredible group of swimmers, opening our eyes to the probabilities for future journeys.

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What’s included?

• Swim guides and full security escort on all swims (swimmers solely)
• Professional climbing information on all hikes (swimmers solely)
• Return switch from Barcelona International Airport (particular instances)
• Six nights’ lodging
• All breakfasts
• Three lunches (swimmers solely)
• Full ABTOT Financial Protection

What’s not included?

• Travel to and from the beginning of the journey exterior of the group switch
• Three restaurant lunches
• All night meals
• Drinks and extra actions
• Overnight vacationer tax

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Group of 5 or extra?

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Group Travel staff to get tailor-made recommendation, particular pricing and reductions, and early entry to new journeys and departures.

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