Costa Brava Medieval Villages Tour from Girona: Small Group
Five villages in one day: the coast, the castles, the narrow streets that feel medieval
A full-day small-group tour from Girona visiting five medieval villages and coastal sites on the Costa Brava, with a local guide and air-conditioned minivan transport. You walk the clifftop path between Calella and Llafranc, climb to Begur Castle for views of the entire coastline, explore the fortified medieval quarters of Pals and Peratallada with their narrow streets and old walls, and stop in La Bisbal d'Empordà to browse pottery shops. The group stays under seven people, and you choose between an English-language or Spanish-language guide at checkout.
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2 optionsStep-by-step itinerary
Visit Costa Brava and Medieval Villages
- Depart from Girona city
- Visit Sant Sebastià lighthouse in Llafranc
- Walk coastal path from Calella to Llafranc
- Tour Begur village, Indiano Houses, Castle, Towers
- Walk tour of Pals Medieval quarter
- Walk to Peratallada Medieval village
- Visit pottery shops in La Bisbal d'Empordà
- Far de Sant Sebastia 40m
- Palafrugell 1h
- Castell de Begur 1h
- Pals 1h
- Peratallada 1h 30m
- la Bisbal d'Emporda 30m
What’s included
- Air-conditioned minivan transport from Girona.
- local guide in English or Spanish.
- visits to five medieval villages and coastal sites.
- the coastal walk between Calella and Llafranc.
- access to Begur Castle and its views.
- walking tours through the medieval quarters of Pals and Peratallada.
- a stop in La Bisbal d'Empordà for pottery shops.
Times
- Every day 09:00
Information
Small-group tour from Girona visiting five medieval villages and coastal walks on the Costa Brava: walk the cliffside path between Calella and Llafranc.
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The experience
The day starts with a pickup from Girona and a drive to the coast. Your first stop is the lighthouse at Sant Sebastià in Llafranc, where you stand above the Mediterranean and see the full curve of the Costa Brava. From there you walk along a coastal path between Calella and Llafranc, staying close to the water and passing the grand Indiano Houses: mansions built by merchants who made fortunes in the Americas and returned to build here. The walk is on an established trail, not a scramble, and the views open up as you move between the two villages.
After the coast comes Begur, a village built around a sixteenth-century castle. You walk up to the castle ruins and the defensive towers that once protected against pirate raids, and from the top you see the entire coastline spread out below. The village itself is small and built on steep streets, so the walking is steady but not extreme. Then you move inland to Pals, a medieval quarter called El Pedró where the streets narrow between old stone buildings. You see the Tower of the Hours, remnants of the castle, and the Church of Sant Peter. The architecture is genuine medieval, not reconstructed, and the guide explains what you're standing in front of. Peratallada comes next, another walled village with a castle, old fortifications and a moat still visible around the perimeter.
The tour ends with a stop in La Bisbal d'Empordà, a town known for pottery and ceramics, where you can browse local shops before heading back to Girona. The whole day runs eight hours, and the minivan is air-conditioned. Your guide speaks either English or Spanish depending on which option you choose at booking, and the group never exceeds seven people, so you're not moving as a crowd through narrow medieval streets.
Top questions
What languages is the tour guided in?
Live guide in English and Spanish.
Can children come?
Yes. Ticket types: Child (under 13).
What's the walking like on this tour, how much time do I spend on my feet?
The tour includes several walks: a coastal path between Calella and Llafranc, an uphill walk to Begur Castle, and walking tours through the medieval quarters of Pals and Peratallada. The walking is steady but suitable for all fitness levels, and you move at a pace the group can manage. The guide stops to explain what you're seeing, so it's not a continuous hike.
Can I see the whole Costa Brava from Begur Castle?
From Begur Castle you see the entire coastline. The castle sits on high ground above the village, and the views extend across the water and along the cliffs in both directions. It's the highest vantage point of the day.
What are the Indiano Houses I'll see on the coastal walk?
The Indiano Houses are mansions built by merchants who emigrated to the Americas, made their fortunes, and returned to the Costa Brava to build grand homes. You see them from the coastal path between Calella and Llafranc. They're distinctive for their size and style, standing out in the small villages.
Is lunch included in this tour?
Lunch is not included. The tour runs eight hours and includes transport, guide, and entry to the villages and sites, but you'll need to arrange your own meal or bring food with you.
Do I need to book the English or Spanish tour in advance, or can I choose on the day?
You choose your language (English or Spanish) when you book. The tour operates in one language per departure, so the guide will speak the language you select at checkout.
How many people are in the group?
The tour is a small-group tour with a maximum of seven people per departure. A minimum of two people per booking is required.
Operated by Girona Experience Tours. Explorevia does not run this tour: we compare it with similar options, and you book it with our booking partner.
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Costa Brava Medieval Villages Tour from Girona: Small Group
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