Luxury Catalonia and the Costa Brava Tours made for you
Enjoy the beauty of north east Spain with a journey designed just for you
Spain's proudly distinct north east
In Spain’s north eastern corner sits the fiercely independent comunidad autónoma of Catalonia, an enthralling region of historic towns, mountains and a dramatic coastline that runs up to the French border.
At its heart is Barcelona, a destination in its own right, but outside the charismatic city there is much to explore. To the north of Barca, the city of Girona is host to one of the world’s finest restaurants – El Celler de Can Roca – and a rich encapsulation of Spanish history with its Gothic cathedral, old Jewish quarter and Arab baths.
Continue north an you’ll reach Figueres, home to the surreal Dalí Theatre and Museum, and if you keep going you will be met by the snow-capped peaks of the Pyrenees and some sublime hiking.
Along Catalonia’s rugged coast, the Costa Brava, secluded beaches are punctuated by fishing towns such as the beautiful Cadaques, a long-term muse to Dali, and innumerable opportunities to get off the beaten track to find your own corner of north eastern Spain.
Through it all, Catalonia’s proud traditions and distinct identity runs deep, be it in the language, cuisine or palpable confidence of the people.
From our experts
Experiences picked by our Catalonia and Costa Brava specialists
Taste cava and wine in the Penedès
Head to Penedès and savour velvety wines and effervescent cava.
Cook a three-course Catalan meal with a chef
With a seasoned chef, enjoy a three-course delicious meal featuring canelones , butifarras al cava and crema Catalana.
Sample craft beer and tapas in Barcelona
Venture into Barcelona to learn about local beer production and savour delectable tapas.
Hike to an Empordà olive farm
Hike across the Empordà’s countryside to an idyllic finca, where you’ll sample their home-grown olive oil.
A word from one of our experts
Catalonia astounds with its tantalising cuisine, the traditions of which trace back centuries.Here the rich, varied landscapes yield many delights: silky olive oil, sun-ripened fruit and honeyed wines that linger on the tongue. I recommend a culinary lesson with an expert chef, who'll guide you through the traditions that have remained for centuries.
Meg Simpson
Luxury accommodation in Catalonia and the Costa Brava
There are many incredible places to stay in Catalonia and the Costa Brava. Here are some of our favourites, handpicked by our travel designers:
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Meet your Europe team
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Alice Cosso
Europe Concierge
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Dan Rhodes
Travel Designer
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James Wakelin
Senior Travel Designer
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Kirsty Brand
Travel Designer
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Kit Wong
Senior Travel Designer
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Luisa Armandine
Travel Designer
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Marta Silva
Client Experience Manager
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Meg Simpson
Senior Travel Designer
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Melania Siriu
Senior Travel Designer
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Murray Mitchell
Senior Travel Designer
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Rita Pinto
Senior Concierge – Europe
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Symmone Anderson
Europe Concierge
When to visit
The summers can get very hot in southern Spain so visiting in spring, early summer and autumn is preferable. The north is still hot during the summer but is cooler than the south, which is great for hiking. With plenty of museums and galleries in the cities, they make great year-round destinations.
Go hiking
June and September
Wine tasting
June
Calcot season
November–April
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