ALT EMPORDÀ – WINE AND CASTLE ROUTES

Section 5: Figueres - Barcelona

Our route takes us to Figueres, the birthplace of a genius. Few artists have been as fascinated with their homeland as Salvador Dalí was with the Empordà. We will visit the Dalí Theatre-Museum, a space that, in the words of the artist himself, is “an absolutely surrealist object”. After enjoying some of its best works and intriguing illusions, we’ll head to the Cap de Creus Natural Park, a picturesque landscape shaped by the whim of the north wind and full of activities, such as hiking to observe nature and wildlife, wine tasting at sunset, and kayaking to discover the park from the water. We will choose to walk a section of the mule path that is part of the spectacular Caminos de la Ronda on the Costa Brava. Peralada, Villabertrán, Cadaqués…

These are some of the most hidden and beautiful places in the Alt Empordà.

Itinerary

Perelada: Since the fourteenth century when the most important reforms of this castle-palace began, which led to the disappearance of the traces of the old main floor. You can see the three fundamental works that have marked it: the two towers and the wall of the north face from medieval times, that of the main façade from the Renaissance period and the last extensions after the purchase of the Barcelona financier Miquel Matéu i Plá.

Visit to the vineyards and wine pairing with a winemaker guide. New Winery.

Overnight at Hotel Golf Peralada, five stars.

Dinner CASTELL PERALADA RESTAURANT (1* MICHELIN)

Villabertran – Palau de l’Abat.

Recognized as one of the best Gothic-civil buildings in the region, it was fortified as early as the 15th century. Due to its religious characteristic, it was the tomb of the Counts of Rocabertí. Remains of the walls that defended it remain.

Visit to the monastery and the museum.

Lunch at “Mas Pau,” a typical restaurant surrounded by gardens, and hidden behind the village.

Overnight at Hotel Golf Peralada.

Free afternoon at the Wine SPA or on the golf course.

Dinner at Cal Sacristá in Perelada: restaurant and entrance to the castle, casino included.

Castell de Rocabertí: Documented in 948, only a few remains of its walls erected in a rocky area are preserved. It is the centre of such a famous lineage that it took until 1109 to appear with Dalmau de Rocabertí

Cabanes Castell de Cabanes: Documented in 935 as part of Peralada County. He was part of the influence of the Viscounts of Rocaberti.

Vilajuiga Castell de Quermancó: Documented in 1078 The castle, perched on a craggy hill, preserves a square master tower with battlements and machicolations, a hall with arcades and several towers and a cistern

Visit to Cavas de Mas Celler and wine tasting

Accommodation: At Collioure Hotel Boramar: it offers views of the Royal Castle.

Dinner on your own in the different offers of the village of Colliure: Can Pla, Le Catalán, Le Bistrot de France

Visit to the cellar cellars D’Empolla

The winery, in Catalan Celler, was founded more than 70 years ago, by a group of winegrowers who wanted to improve and revalue the wine they produced.

They offer wines such as: Macabeo; White wine, Muscat, red crianza, wine tastings are carried out in the same wineries.

Transport back to Girona or Barcelona airport.

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What's Included / What's Not Included

CONDITIONS AND OBSERVATIONS

Minimum number of participants: 6 people or equivalent and maximum 25 people.

Privacy: This service may be offered outside of business hours.
This tour is on demand only.

Opening hours:

Monday to Sunday from 8:00 a.m. at 8:00 p.m. m.
From October to March from 8:00 a.m. at 6:00 p.m. m.
From April to September from 8:00 a.m. at 7:00 p.m. m.

This offer is exclusive and upon request to BarcelonArt of Travel ©.

It reserves the right to suspend or modify the activity when weather and safety conditions so require.

For larger groups on request.

Note: This route can also be offered in Girona, on request.

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