Costa Brava, Spain

We’ve chosen a little resort popular with the Spanish that offers the best of both worlds: a long sandy beach and easy access to beautiful Barcelona and other Catalan towns for sightseeing. This innovative holiday that includes great days out with a Spanish Host, balanced by the relaxation of a beach holiday, is ideal for people who yearn for some sun, but get bored after a day or two!

The Sumus Stella Hotel & Spa is a modern hotel in the centre of the resort, no more than 10 minutes’ stroll from the beach and also from the railway station, which is the starting point for two of our day trips. The hotel was refurbished in late 2017 and re-opens for Summer 2018 looking refreshed and a 4 star status. 

The well-designed rooms have two single beds set together. The public areas are spacious and the buffet restaurant also has a show-cooking station for fish and meat cooked to order. We include breakfast each morning and five dinners each week, with wine, (7 dinners on a 9 night stay). The main restaurant offers a wide selection of foods to suit all tastes. 

The outdoor pool is perfect for a cool-down after sightseeing, and the Spa has an indoor pool as well as the usual thermal experiences. Enjoy the view from the fifth-floor gym while you work off the calories gained during our gastronomic cookery workshop!

A local bi-lingual Host will be with our group every day, accompanying you on the trips and helping you make the most of your free time – whether you want to enjoy the hotel facilities or check out the watersports at the beach.

INCLUDED in this Holiday

• Welcome cocktail and get-together
• Excursion by rail to Barcelona with guided walking tour of the ‘Gothic’ Quarter
• Excursion by rail to Girona and guided tour of medieval quarter
• Excursion by coach to the medieval hill town of Hostalric
• Excursion by rail to Canet de Mar to discover ‘the other Gaudi’: Domènech i Montaner through his fantastic architecture
• A cookery workshop to discover Catalan gastronomic dishes
• Final night BBQ at beach-side restaurant

All refurbished twin bedded rooms are tastefully decorated with bright colours. All have an ensuite and private balcony or terrace.

• Return transfers from/to Barcelona airport (approx. 60 mins)
• Double/twin room for sole use
• Breakfast each day
• 5 dinners per week (with half bottle wine and bottled water), including final night BBQ at local restaurant
• Excursions & Experiences on 4 days as described under Hotel tab
• Friendship Host at your disposal throughout
• Return flights from 18 UK/Ireland airports, with CAA bonding for financial peace of mind.

Supplements may apply