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Walk your way to the best monasteries and vineyards in Catalonia
Take on challenging but highly rewarding days of walking across varied terrain, from vineyards to mountains.
Enjoy an outdoor picnic and wine tasting at one of Catalonia’s revered wineries.
Explore the area’s most historic monasteries, appreciating both the architecture and the history of these special places.
Choose restaurants and tapas bars to dine in each night after your walks are complete.
Catalonia has so much to offer, and the landscapes, monasteries, and food are some of the absolute best parts of this region in Spain. The Taste and Walk Catalonia walking tour effortlessly combines history, architecture, food, and adventure into one high-impact tour!
You’ll spend each day making miles across the gorgeous Catalan countryside, following unique walking trails through olive groves, forests, mountains, orchards, and vineyards. Speaking of vineyards, you’ll enjoy an al fresco picnic lunch with a tasting of the winery’s finest, a perfect intermission to your travels. Between conquering seaside trails and savouring the divine flavours of paella, you’ll take part in guided or self-guided monastery tours, discovering the gorgeous buildings that house years of religious and cultural history. The unique Taste and Walk Catalonia tour is a feast for all your senses, so book now!
Catalonia has so much to offer, and the landscapes, monasteries, and food are some of the absolute best parts of this region in Spain. The Taste and Walk Catalonia walking tour effortlessly combines history, architecture, food, and adventure into one high-impact tour!
You’ll spend each day making miles across the gorgeous Catalan countryside, following unique walking trails through olive groves, forests, mountains, orchards, and vineyards. Speaking of vineyards, you’ll enjoy an al fresco picnic lunch with a tasting of the winery’s finest, a perfect intermission to your travels. Between conquering seaside trails and savouring the divine flavours of paella, you’ll take part in guided or self-guided monastery tours, discovering the gorgeous buildings that house years of religious and cultural history. The unique Taste and Walk Catalonia tour is a feast for all your senses, so book now!
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Taste and Walk Catalonia Itinerary
Day 1 Arrival in Poblet
Once you’ve made it to Poblet, you’ll have a welcome meeting to get all the information you need for your tour. At 6pm you will enjoy a wine tasting at the local monastery shop, tasting wines of the Conca de Barerà appellation of origin.
Overnight Location: Hotel in Poblet
Distance: None
Meals: None
Day 2 Poblet Monastery and Les Masies
After a brief transfer to Montblanc, time to get walking! Begin by heading towards Poblet, taking some time to enjoy the extraordinary views from the Sant Joan Chapel up on a cliff. You’ll pass another chapel before arriving in Les Masies. This is where you’ll stay tonight, but you can continue on a bit further to check out the Poblet Monastery, a stunning stone structure with lovely ornate windows and arched walkways.
Overnight Location: Hotel in Les Maises
Distance: 3 hours, 10km, 550m elevation gain
Meals: Breakfast
Day 3 Olive Groves and Vineyards
Today’s going to be tasty! You’ll walk through a scenic natural area to the Tallat Monastery, a local guide joining you to teach you about the history here. Leaving the monastery, it’s on to Vallbona, where a picnic lunch and wine tasting awaits in the splendid vineyards.
After one of the best picnics you’ve probably ever had, it’s onwards to Rocallaura, where you’ll spend the night.
Overnight Location: Hotel in Rocallaura
Distance: 4.5-5 hours, 15-16km, 230m elevation gain
Meals: Breakfast, lunch
Day 4 Santes Creus Monastery
After breakfast, you’ll be transferred to shorten your walk a bit, beginning in the hamlet of Vallespinosa. Walk through a forest on a quiet, solitary path to Pont d’Armentera. Stop for a local lunch here, enjoying any of the restaurants that catch your eye. Then, it’s on to Santes Creus, where the last monastery of the Cistercian order awaits your visit.
Overnight Location: Hotel in Santes Creus
Distance: 5 hours, 16.3km, 100m elevation gain
Meals: Breakfast
Day 5 Walk Along the Coast
Today you will depart for Tarragona, enjoying a beautiful walk along the coast that includes the watchtower of la Móra and the coastal forest of la Marquesa. After taking in the incredible seaside scenery, you will arrive at your accommodation on foot.
Overnight Location: Hotel in Tarragona
Distance: 4 hours, 15km, 150m elevation gain
Meals: Breakfast
Day 6 Tarraco Romana and Departure
On the final day of the tour you will have the chance to explore the Roman ruins of Tarragona and the numerous boutique shops in town. There are also a number of beaches nearby to visit and dip your toes in the Mediterranean. Individual departure by train or private transfer.
Overnight Location: None
Distance: None
Meals: Breakfast
2024 Departures: The departures are available daily, from March 1st to December 15th, 2024.
- Single room: from EUR1099*
- Single room (group of 2+): from EUR949*
- Sharing a double room: from EUR799*
Accommodation on the Taste and Walk Catalonia Tour
This tour is based in hotels. The hotels offer daily breakfast and comfortable rooms and are 2-4-star.
In some cases, the accommodation listed below may need to be substituted for other comparable accommodations.
Single Rooms and Solo Travellers
Rooms are double occupancy. If you prefer a single room where possible, you can pay a supplement to upgrade. Solo travellers will be required to pay a supplement in addition to the applicable single room supplement.
What’s Included in the Taste and Walk Catalonia Tour?
Meals
5 breakfasts are included, as well as one lunch during the tasting. If you book the half-board option, 5 dinners are also included. Wine is included with dinner.
Accommodations
Accommodations for 5 are included. Accommodations before or after the tour are not included but can be added as a supplement.
Transportation during the Tour
Transportation for your luggage is included throughout the tour. Airport transfers are not included. Transfers as mentioned in the itinerary are included, such as the transfer from L’Espluga de Francolí train station to the first accommodation in Poblet.
Also Included
- Detailed trip notes, GPS, maps, and guidebooks
- Support phone number
- Luggage transfers each day
- Welcome meeting
- Two tastings
- Passport of the Cistercian Pilgrims path
Not included
- Flights
- Guide services, except during specified excursions
- Meals, drinks, or snacks not previously mentioned
- Gratuities for tour guides or other staff if desired
- Travel insurance
- Optional excursions
- Visas if required
- Anything not mentioned as included
Optional Extras
- Optional activities or excursions
- Additional nights before or after the tour
- Half-board upgrade
- How hard is the Taste and Walk Catalonia tour?
- Do I need a visa to travel to Spain?
- I’ve never been on a self-guided trip! How does it work?
- Are meals included on the Taste and Walk Catalonia tour?
- Do I need insurance?
- How do I get to Poblet to start this tour?
- Is the Taste and Walk Catalonia tour guided?
- Where does the Taste and Walk Catalonia tour end?
- Do I need special vaccines to travel to Spain?
- Are there any travel restrictions for Spain?
- When is the best time to travel to Spain for this tour?
We rate this tour as a 4/5. You’ll be walking long distances over many hours each day, sometimes taking on steeper routes. Fit walkers will be able to get the most out of this tour.
Check with your local country about visa requirements. You could also try this website, though you should verify with your government.
Self-guided travelling is not difficult! For many, it is a preferred type of travel, since you are in charge of your own time and pace. You are provided with all the information you’ll need to follow the route each day and often have access to phone support or other kinds of assistance. However, self-guided travelling requires good navigation skills and those who don’t feel confident in unknown places should consider booking guided tours.
5 breakfasts are included, as well as one lunch during the tasting. If you book the half-board option, 5 dinners are also included. Wine is included with dinner.
Yes, it is mandatory to have health and medical insurance to join this trip. Get your Travel Insurance.
You can fly into Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) or Reus Airport (REU). From the airport, you can take a train or bus to your hotel.
No. You will be provided with all necessary information to complete your self-guided tour. Self-guided tours offer great flexibility in your day-to-day, but you should be comfortable with more independence than you’d have on a guided tour.
The tour ends in Tarragona. From either place, you can take a bus or train back to your departure airport.
Check with your family doctor.
Please check with your local government about travel restrictions before you book your tour. This map from the US Department of State provides an overview of the current status in countries around the globe. The UK‘s Foreign Office and Government of Canada also provide advice on foreign travel. Note that the travel advice may change depending on your nationality.
The best time to visit Spain for this tour is between April and October. July and August are the hottest months in the region and may be too warm for some to enjoy walking long distances.
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Traveltec Group is your DMC (Destination Management Company) in Lloret de Mar since 1987. The company collaborates exclusively with professional travel agencies, associations and clubs. As an incoming agency, they are specialized in organizing holidays all-over Spain.
