Visit the Far de Sant Sebastià, the gardens of Cap Roig, Calella de Palafrugell and Llafranc

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DATE: May 13 at 8:30 a.m.

Discover the beautiful Far de Sant Sebastià, visit the majestic Cap Roig Gardens, stroll through Calella de Palafrugell and Llafranc, and walk along the spectacular coastal path that connects both towns (easy, short and flat).

FAR DE SANT SEBASTIA
The Far de Sant Sebastià, one of the most beautiful on the Catalan coast, presides over a 170-meter-high cliff in a rugged corner of the Costa Brava where the sea is the true protagonist, with fabulous views from the terrace-viewpoint. El Far takes its name from the neighboring lighthouse of Llafranc and the hermitage of Sant Sebastià, from the 18th century.

CAP ROIG BOTANICAL GARDEN
In 1927, the tsarist colonel Nicolás Woevodsky and the English aristocrat Dorothy Webster bought some land in Cap Roig to make their dream come true: to build a castle hanging from a cliff over the Mediterranean and surrounded by an idyllic botanical garden from which one of the most beautiful landscapes of the Costa Brava.

CALELLA DE PALAFRUGELL AND LLAFRANC
Calella de Palafrugell, an old fishing village, is one of the most beautiful and charming “villages” on the Costa Brava. Located on a rocky coast, formed by small coves, to the north of the natural area of Castell – Cap Roig, Calella de Palafrugell is known for the annual Habaneras meeting that takes place on the Port Bo beach and for the famous and exclusive music festival that It is held every summer in the gardens of Cap Roig.

Resumen de la excursión:
1- We visit the Gardens of Cap Roig
2- We visit the Far de Sant Sebastià
3- We walk along the coastal path that connects Calella with Llafranc
4- We visit Calella de Palafrugell and eat there

THE PLAN
– 8.30h: We are in the Universitat square (main entrance of the UB). Stop for breakfast during the journey.
– 11-12h: We visit the Gardens of Cap Roig
– 12.30h: The bus takes us to the Far de Sant Sebastià
– 12-30-13.30h: We contemplate the views, visit the Iberian settlement located behind and have a beer on the terrace of the hotel
– 13.30-14.30h: Coastal path to Calella de Palafrugell from Llafranc
– 14.30-16.30h: Free time to eat
– 16.30-17.30h: Guided tour of Calella
– 17.30h: Return bus arriving in Barcelona around 7:30 p.m.

LANGUAGES: Spanish and Catalan (if someone needs translation in English there is no problem)

DATES: May 13, 2023

ACCOMPANYING GUIDE: Toni Bellido