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The Sea to Dalí: Hiking Catalonia & Spain’s Magical ‘Wild Coast’

Program No. 22550RJ
A gastronomic hotbed. Salvador Dalí, surrealist. Centuries-old archaeology. Inhale crisp Mediterranean air on an epic adventure hiking the Catalonian seascape of Spain’s Costa Brava.

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At a Glance

The larger-than-life roots of the modernist movement. Enchanting villages and welcoming villagers. There is much to love and learn on an extraordinary adventure walking coastal paths and inhaling Mediterranean air amid the Catalonian seascape of Spain’s Costa Brava. From cosmopolitan Barcelona north along the “Wild Coast” nearly to France, the Romance language of Catalan is every bit as unique to locals as their fresh seafood, rocky headlands, hidden beaches and fertile vineyards. Make memories on foot in a land you won’t forget.
Activity Level
Outdoor: Spirited
Hiking 5-8 miles daily, some steep ascents and descents. Rugged, wet, sandy and rocky terrain, uneven paths and flights of steep stairs. This program is for seasoned hikers.
Small Group
Small Group
Love to learn and explore in a small-group setting? These adventures offer small, personal experiences with groups of 13 to 24 participants.

Best of all, you’ll…

  • Walk a Mediterranean forest to vineyards swept by the Tramontana winds and learn about this area’s key role during both Spain’s Civil War and World War II.
  • Enjoy wine tasting at a local family-run bodega.
  • Learn about renowned Surrealist Salvador Dalí on a walking field trip to his home in Portlligat and the Dalí Theatre-Museum in Figueres.
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Emma Christie
Emma Christie has been leading educational adventures throughout Europe since 2003. A former English teacher with a degree in medieval history and literature, Emma transitioned from local news reporting to writing novels set in her native Scotland. Now living in Barcelona, she divides her time between writing and leading Road Scholar programs. Emma has traveled extensively across Europe and Central America, has hiked in the Himalayas, and loves sharing her passion for storytelling, history, and culture with Road Scholar participants.

Please note: This expert may not be available for every date of this program.

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Emma Christie has been leading educational adventures throughout Europe since 2003. A former English teacher with a degree in medieval history and literature, Emma transitioned from local news reporting to writing novels set in her native Scotland. Now living in Barcelona, she divides her time between writing and leading Road Scholar programs. Emma has traveled extensively across Europe and Central America, has hiked in the Himalayas, and loves sharing her passion for storytelling, history, and culture with Road Scholar participants.
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