Day 1: Saturday
Welcome to your Spanish home! Unpack, unwind and get settled. Explore your local village to find grocery shops, restaurants and the nearest coffee shop.

Day 2: Sunday
Visit the Sunday morning Market at Palafrugell. Enjoy the atmosphere with a glass of wine and fish lunch. Continue to Bisbal d’Emporda to shop for pottery. Relax on the exclusive and sandy beach at nearby St Marti d’Empuries.

Day 3: Monday
Dali Triangle: Figueres, Portlligat-Cadaques, and Pubol.  Start in the fishing village of Cadaques and see the beautiful Church of Santa Maria, then continue to Portlligat to visit the Dali Museum- House. This must be arranged beforehand. In Figueres, don’t miss Teatre-Museu Dali, Spain’s second most visited museum.  If you have children, visit the Museu del Joguet with its collection of antique toys. Head south to Pubol to see the castle Dali bought and restored for his wife.

Day 4: Tuesday
Visit Girona …wind through the narrow medieval streets. The Cathedral has a rare 11th century tapestry of the Creation. Explore the Cloisters. Spend time in the museum. Visit the Arab baths. Explore the Jewish Quarter and Museum.

Day 5: Wednesday
Rent bikes in Banyoles, site of 1992 Olympic crew championships. Stop for lunch at Gil’s 972 57 28 52. Must book ahead of time.

Day 6: Thursday
St Pere de Rodes Monastery, spectacular views out to the sea. Founded in 8th century by Benedictines. Example of Romanesque art. Lunch La GuaGua in Platja de Canyelles (just past Roses).

Day 7: Friday
Visit vineyards: Miguel Torres, Codorniu, Freixenet or Jean Leon . Eat in a tapas bar.

Day 8 Saturday
Drive to France for lunch. Hunt for treasures in the market at Ceret. Spend afternoon in Collioure, where Matisse and other artists painted.

Day 9 Sunday
Visit the Botanical Gardens at Cap Roig. Walk amongst all kinds of exotic Mediterranean flora at where you get magnificent panoramic views of the coastline that stretches from Calella to the cliffs of Cap Roig.Have dinner and watch the famous Sardana dance down at the beachfront Sunday evening.

Day 10 Monday
In direction of Olot take an early morning balloon ride. Visit the Valley of St Aniol d’Aguja. This has spectacular gorges and waterfalls. Olot is a know as the “city of volcanoes” Have lunch at Mas Les Cols. Spend afternoon in Garrotxa Volcanic Nature Reserve.

Day 11 Tuesday
Explore the ruins of Pla de Palol, south of Palamos.. Relax on the beach in La Fosca, a fine sand beach. Walk along the coast starting in S’Agaro. On the way home stop for tapas in Corsa.

Day 12 Wednesday
Take a boat trip with Paco Boats in Tamariu. Visit the cave “Cova d’en Gispert”
Tapas on the beach.

Day 13 Thursday
Empuries has spectacular Greek and Roman ruins. Try the fresh anchovies at L’Escala, a local specialty. Climb up to the Castle of Mongri at Torroella de Mongri. Breathtaking views. Stop for tapas in old quarter of Begur- evening visit to the castle.
Or consider going to France to Ceret and Cllioure, towns where Matisse and other artists painted.

Day 14 Friday
Take a tour of Besalu, filled with Jewish history. The fortified bridge dates to 11th century. Serinya has pre-historic caves which are in amazing condition.

Day 15
Reflect on all you have done!