SPAIN – 9 days

The seaside resort of Malgrat de Mar is situated on Spain’s Costa Brava between Santa Susanna and Blanes. This popular resort enjoys a Mediterranean climate, some of the best sandy beaches along the Costa Brava and also has a good selection of bars, nightlife and shops. Malgrat has a good selection of restaurants situated in the old town and a number of monuments and places of interest including the Church of St Nicolau, the old market, castle and park.scenery and a rich and long history.

Hotel Maripins Malgrat de Mar – Tel: 0034 937 65 4212

Situated in the centre of town, adjacent to the Tourist Information Office and swimming baths and only two minutes walk to both the railway station and lake steamer jetty.

Itinerary

Day 1: Outward journey via Eurotunnel to Orleans for an overnight stay.
Day 2: Continue to Malgrat de Mar and spend 6 nights at the Hotel Maripins.
Day 3: Day of leisure.
Day 4: A full day excursion to the beautiful city of Barcelona. Situated on the Iberian Peninsula and Mediterranean coast, this modern, thriving city with a rich history and cultural heritage is a truly wonderful place to visit and explore. With its gothic architecture, modern shopping centre, parks and museums, and other numerous attractions such as Las Ramblas, Gaudi’s Güell Park and the iconic Temple Expiatori de la Sagrada Família, Barcelona has to be one of the greatest cities in Europe. Enjoy.
Day 5: Day of leisure.
Day 6: A full day excursion to the nearby city of Girona with its historical old town, fortified city walls, Jewish quarter, Romanesque Cathedral with cloisters and tower and a Gothic Nave. Girona also has numerous other attractions and monuments including the Arab Baths as wells as a fantastic selection of restaurants offering a wide selection of regional and international food.
Day 7: Day of leisure.
Day 8: Homeward journey travelling to Orleans for an overnight stay.
Day 9: After an early breakfast, continue via Eurotunnel, arriving home early evening.