Hiking in Barcelona

Scenic hike in the Costa Brava, from Barcelona

Duration: 10 hours Easy Amazing natural colours

Duration: 10 hours Easy Amazing natural colours

Why we love this tour

Discover the spectacular nature of Costa Brava, swim in crystal clear waters, and explore hidden coves on one of Spain’s most stunning hikes.

  • Picturesque hike on the coast 
  • Swimming and snorkeling in crystal clear waters 
  • Wild atmosphere far from the crowd 
  • Colorful nature all around 
  • Rugged cliffs and roaring sea 
  • Secretly hidden coves 
Duration 10 hours
Difficulty Easy

What’s included

  • Professional guide
  • Transport from Barcelona and back
  • Water and picnic lunch
  • Accident insurance and health assistance
  • Snorkel and mask

Pricing

Need to know before you go

We depart every Wednesday and Friday at 8:30 a.m. from Provença 279, Barcelona, near the corner of Pau Claris and Provença streets, in front of Hotel Praktik Bakery-Baluard. 

This trip is suitable for kids 4-12 years old.

We hike with groups of up to 8 people. Please ask us if you are more.

In case you have inquiries about another day of the week, please let us know.

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What to bring? Please bring a small backpack, hiking or sports shoes (please avoid flip-flops), and comfortable clothes. Depending on the season you might want to bring a raincoat or a warm layer.

The drive to Costa Brava takes around an hour and a quarter, depending on the traffic. We will take you in a comfortable van so you will have time to relax and ask us all your questions about the area.

In summer months, please bring your swimsuit and a towel. We will stop and enjoy swimming in the coves, so we also highly recommend a snorkeling mask and a snorkel. 

Cancellation

Your booking will become valid after we receive your payment and send you a confirmation email.

You can cancel up to one day in advance with 100% reimbursement. We cannot reimburse later cancellations.

Why we love this tour

Discover the spectacular nature of Costa Brava, swim in crystal clear waters, and explore hidden coves on one of Spain’s most stunning hikes.

  • Picturesque hike on the coast 
  • Swimming and snorkeling in crystal clear waters 
  • Wild atmosphere far from the crowd 
  • Colorful nature all around 
  • Rugged cliffs and roaring sea 
  • Secretly hidden coves 
Duration 10 hours
Difficulty Easy

Covering forests, rugged cliffs, and the blue sea, this hike promises a wild and colorful memory. Unlike some popular hikes in more touristy areas of Catalonia, this trip leads off the beaten path, covers both history and culture, and offers an authentic experience.

From our meeting point in Barcelona, we drive you to Costa Brava in a comfortable van. Once we arrive, we prepare for the 12 km (7.5 miles) hike. We follow the path of the famous “Camino de Ronda,” a route that runs down the steep Costa Brava and was used to prevent smuggling at the Spanish maritime border. While it leads us through some very remote areas of the coast, we also have a chance to visit a historic seaside village, which is a pearl itself. No wonder Costa Brava inspired Salvador Dali in his work. 

We stay close to the sea most of the time, crossing from forests to open spaces, exploring hidden coves, and enjoying the colorful sights. With no big hills to climb, we cover a friendly elevation of 320 m (1,050 ft). It is an “up & down” type of trail, copying the variable coastline. 

During the day, we enjoy stops for swimming in a remote hidden cove. We have plenty of time to snorkel, so don’t forget your swimsuit and snorkeling gear! When it’s time for a rest, we stop for a picnic lunch under blue skies surrounded by rugged nature. After finishing our hike, we head back to Barcelona, returning around 6:00 p.m. 

After trekking through secluded paths over wild terrain, you'll discover the literal meaning of Costa Brava's name: the "Rugged Coast." 

Need to know before you go

We depart every Wednesday and Friday at 8:30 a.m. from Provença 279, Barcelona, near the corner of Pau Claris and Provença streets, in front of Hotel Praktik Bakery-Baluard. 

This trip is suitable for kids 4-12 years old.

We hike with groups of up to 8 people. Please ask us if you are more.

In case you have inquiries about another day of the week, please let us know.

Show more

What to bring? Please bring a small backpack, hiking or sports shoes (please avoid flip-flops), and comfortable clothes. Depending on the season you might want to bring a raincoat or a warm layer.

The drive to Costa Brava takes around an hour and a quarter, depending on the traffic. We will take you in a comfortable van so you will have time to relax and ask us all your questions about the area.

In summer months, please bring your swimsuit and a towel. We will stop and enjoy swimming in the coves, so we also highly recommend a snorkeling mask and a snorkel. 

Cancellation

Your booking will become valid after we receive your payment and send you a confirmation email.

You can cancel up to one day in advance with 100% reimbursement. We cannot reimburse later cancellations.

Reviews for this provider

Star Star Star Star Star 4.7 Great
Sandy L.
6 Aug 2019
Star Star Star Star Star

Our guide Joaquin was great. He took us on an amazing hike. We even saw mountain goats

Antonieta G.
3 Jun 2019
Star Star Star Star Star

It Was challenging! Beautiful place to hike!

Tara M.
17 Sep 2018
Star Star Star Star Star

Cinto, my guide, was amazing! He clearly loves the outdoors and is knowledgeable about it. He takes into account different needs and knows beautiful secret spots within the mountain. I really enjoyed my trip! Thank you so much, Cinto! I HIGHLY recommend this trip.

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