Top Figueres Walking Tours

Enjoy a guided tour around the largest natural lake in Catalonia through a complete and close tour that combines the natural heritage of the lake with the cultural legacy of the old town of Banyoles. In a small group, accompanied by a local guide, you will learn about the karst origin of the lake, its legends and the historic streets of the center. In the heart of the old town, try one of Girona's most famous delicacies: xuixo, a baked dough cake filled with pastry cream. And if you come on a Wednesday morning, you will cross the lively weekly market, full of colors, aromas and local products. All at a leisurely pace that allows you to enjoy the environment, history and authentic daily life of Banyoles. What will you see during the tour? ✓ Viewpoint of the storks. ✓ Forest of Les Estunes. ✓ Spa of the Font Pudosa. ✓ Historic center and xuixo, one of the most famous sweets of Girona ✓ Weekly market (Wednesday mornings only)

Figueres is well known for its stunning architecture, which includes the 18th century Castell de Sant Ferran. Street-side cafés, a small Old Town and a range of popular restaurants make Figueres a nice break from nearby Barcelona. Our fun and entertaining guide will make this a memorable experience for you filled with offbeat sightseeing, visitng local popular hangout places and trying the local food & drinks. It is one of the best experiences to immerse yourself into the rich Spanish culture.

Do you want to walk in the crater of a volcano? Do you want to touch volcanic rocks? You can if you join me on this self guided audio tour through La Garrotxa Volcanic Zone National Park, in the centre of the Catalan city of Olot. I’ll let you in on Volcà del Montsacopa’s secrets along the way. Did you know that the wider region has 40 volcanoes and more than 20 lava flows? We’ll follow a historical trail around the cater to the two watchtowers at the top and the church inside the crater itself. You’ll be rewarded with amazing 360º views of the area as you wind your way around the crater. I’ll point out the Pyrenees mountain range and the great green valleys of Olot as you go, and tell you: • Why there are so many volcanoes at La Garrotxa Volcanic Zone National Park • What happened during the last eruption here about 100 000 years ago • Why there are so many vegetable gardens around the volcano • Why there is a church in the volcano crater