The Catalan Coast & Girona Flower Festival 2025

Flowers, Art and Architecture

Enjoy a wonderful week in the Catalan region of Spain combining Floral magic with some fascinating art and architecture.

Price is per person sharing a twin or double room. Single supplement of £150pp applies. Please let us know if you would like to fly from your regional airport, and we will look into this for you (supplements may apply).

Itinerary/Excursions

Day 01

Fly to Girona, and transfer to the medieval seaside resort of Tossa de Mar. Enjoy dinner at your hotel.

Day 02

After breakfast, visit Blanes and its beautiful Botanical Gardens. A special tourist train will take you up to the gardens giving us great views over the port and beaches of Blanes. After your visit to this Mediterranean highlight, enjoy a glass of cava and traditionally cured botega ham in the centre of the village.

Day 03

The Girona Flower Festival or ‘Temps de Flors’ is held during May every year in the Barri Vell neighbourhood, filling the city with plants and spectacular flower displays. The floral exhibition covers different monuments, courtyards, streets, bridges, shops, patios – basically anything, into unique ornamental gardens. Be enchanted by a combination of wonderful colours and aromas. After this feast for the eyes, enjoy a traditional Catalan lunch, with wine in the countryside.

Day 04

Today you will visit Montserrat, the symbolic heart of Catalonia. The stunning rock formation and history make it a unique visit. Visit the basilica that guards the image of the Virgin of Montserrat and an art museum, before spending some free time exploring at your leisure.

Day 05

A day at leisure - in Blanes you can relax on the beach, visit the fresh fruit market in the morning or perhaps take a boat trip to Tossa de Mar.

Day 06

Today you will be visiting the Emporda area, starting with a visit to a local winery that produces wines and oils. The visit Besalú, a medieval village and cross the Romanesque bridge, and wander its crooked streets with stone buildings, finding a tranquil terrace for a coffee.

Day 07

Today you will travel up the Costa Brava to the pretty fishing village of Calella de Palafrugell. Visit the lush Cap Roig gardens, venue to summer music festivals, before heading to the centre of Calella for your lunch at leisure. After lunch, visit the Castel de Púbol, residence of Gala Dali, Dali's Russian wife and inspirational muse. The quirky building dates back to medieval times, but has been altered by the genius, making it an interesting visit.

Day 08

Take a transfer back to the airport to return to the UK.

Your holiday includes

Return flights from London Stansted and Manchester
Transfers at destination
7 nights at the 3* Hotel & Spa Pimar, Blanes
Dinner, bed and breakfast with water and wine for dinner
Blanes Botanical Gardens ticket
Tourist train in Blanes
Cava tasting with cured ham at the oldest cafe in Blanes
Catalan dinner, including water and wine at a traditional Masia
Excursion to Montserrat
Wine tasting and olive oil in Emporda winery
Tickets to Cap Roig gardens
Entry to Dali's Castell de Pubol
Catalan tourist tax at hotel
Transport as per itinerary
English-speaking tour manager
ATOL protection

Hotel Details

Hotel & Spa Pimar, Blanes 3*

Sitting just in front of the s'Abannell beach, the longest on the Costa Brava, the Hotel & Spa Pimar is the ideal hotel for a relaxing stay. With comfortable and modern rooms, and an array of facilities, you are sure to have a wonderful stay.

https://hotelpimarblanes.com/en/