From Dali in Figueres to the first man in Europe in Tautavel, Catalan culture is reflected in a rich and diverse heritage. It is also revealed through the vineyards that produce wines as diverse as the landscapes in this Catalan mosaic.

Depending on whether you are sporty or contemplative, the diverse discovery walks can be done on foot, by bike or by scooter… with battery assistance!

Throughout your stay, you will have the opportunity to alternate between hiking or wine trails and discovering typical Catalan villages and their patrimonial treasures.

Schedule and duration

Day 1: Figueres
Arrival in Figueres in the morning.
Morning: Visit to an Empordà winery with wine tasting.
Lunch: Free time for lunch. Suggested restaurants in Figueres: La Fàbrica Gastronomic Restaurant, Bocam Gastronomic Restaurant, Bon Profit Figueres Restaurant (French cuisine), Restaurante Can Jordi (grilled meat), La Tagliatella Restaurant (Italian cuisine).
Suggested restaurants in Peralada: L’Olivera gourmet restaurant, Castell Peralada Restaurant, SHIRO by Paco Pérez.
Afternoon/evening: Free time to explore the town and visit the Castle of San Ferran and/or the Dalí Museum.
Dinner and overnight stay in a 4* hotel in Figueres and surroundings.
Optional*: Accommodation in a standard room in a Wine and Spa Resort near Figueres.

Day 2: Figueres – Espira de l’Agly – Tautavel (approx 80 km)
Morning: Breakfast at the hotel. Checkout. Drive to France.
Arrival in Espira-de-l’Agly. Free time to explore the village or visit the “Jardins du Pilo”, or the Myrs farm, which breeds donkeys and alpacas.
Lunch: Freetime for lunch, suggestions: La brasserie de l’Agly (home-made and local products) or the Restaurant le stand-up (traditional catering).
Afternoon: Several hikes to choose from:
– Hike “le tour de Montpins” (3.8km, 120m elevation, duration 1h20). Access possible by car and by a marked and maintained hiking trail. Discover the Mediterranean pine forest. The place is ideal for a cool stop or a shady hike and enjoy the panoramic view of the Agly valley.
– Discovery of the village of Vingrau and hike (your choice: hike from the mill to Gouleyrous: 7.3km, duration 2h15 or hike from the Pas de l’Escale, more substantial:
8.5km, duration 3h30). We suggest a picnic lunch or the restaurant Lou Barral with its specialities of grills and brochettes.
– Opoul Perillos hike. Visit of the abandoned village and the castle. Plan a 3-hour walk from the castle car park. Picnic lunch suggested.
Head to Tautavel to reach the accommodation (bed and breakfast or holiday village). Check-in. Dinner and overnight stay.

Day 3: Tautavel
Morning: Breakfast and departure for the activities from Tautavel. You have 2 options:
· Meeting at the Domaine “La Différence” to discover the Domaine by mountain bike. A 15km wine tour starting at 10.30 am and returning at 5pm latest. The rental of the mountain bike and the picnic are included. At the end of the ride, you can enjoy a tasting in the cellar and choose a bottle of wine before leaving.
Or
· Off-road scooter ride “Nature and tasting” in Tautavel to discover a wine estate, the cellar of the estate and finish with a tasting. (Duration 2h 50)
Lunch: Free time for lunch in Tautavel – Suggestions: Restaurant Can Fabre (traditional and Catalan cuisine) Restaurant El Silex (tapas bar, Catalan and Mediterranean cuisine…) Restaurant le For’hom (organic and Catalan-Mediterranean cuisine); Restaurant le petit gris (Catalan and Mediterranean cuisine, barbecue)
Afternoon/evening: Visit to the Tautavel Prehistory Museum and the Tautavel man.
Return to the accommodation (guest house or holiday village) at the end of the day, dinner and overnight stay.

Day 4: Heritage & nature
Morning: Breakfast and departure for the day.
Discover Baixas and its centre. Don’t miss the opportunity to discover the Catalan Ecopark through an interactive explore game. This is a 1.5 hour adventure and exploration game in the historic centre of the village, guided by a mobile application on your phone or tablet on the theme of “Travelling through time”.
Lunch: Break for a small picnic. We suggest bringing your own picnic or the Café tabac de la Bourse or Restaurant le Presbytère (traditional Catalan cuisine) in Calce or a gourmet foodtruck and/or snack at the Ecozonia animal park.
Afternoon/evening: Discovery of the Ecozonia animal park in Cases-de-Pene, unique in Europe, dedicated to the conservation of predators. (Visit lasts about 2h30).
Return to your accommodation (guest house or holiday village), dinner and overnight stay.

Day 5: Tautavel
Morning: Breakfast followed by check out. Departure for a wine walk in Tautavel which will end with a tasting of the local AOP wines.
Lunch: Free time for lunch in Tautavel – Suggestions: Restaurant Can Fabre (traditional and Catalan cuisine) Restaurant El Silex (tapas bar, Catalan and Mediterranean cuisine…) Restaurant le For’hom (organic and Catalan-Mediterranean cuisine); Restaurant le petit gris (Catalan and Mediterranean cuisine, grill)
Before finishing your stay, don’t hesitate to stop at the Coutellerie de la Forge or Au Grenat de Tautavel to discover the local crafts and take a little of this region of character home with you…

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