Catalonia for Body and Soul

Small Group Tours: Barcelona & the Catalan Countryside

Spring and Fall Custom Dates

An active vacation that balances energizing exercise—daily Pilates, gorgeous hikes, and scenic bike rides—with a real taste of Catalan culture.

We start with a walk through Barcelona's iconic neighborhoods and a stay in stylish city digs. Then we head to the countryside of the Empordà, to a quiet village surrounded by poppy fields, olive groves, and vineyards, where we focus on fitness.

The counterpoints: delicious local Catalan food and wine, and great explorations: historic Girona, Sant Pere de Rodes (a UNESCO world heritage site), and unforgettable Cadaqués.

All with an artfully restored villa-hotel as our home base. A place so lovely just being there makes you feel good.

Tailor-made for your group of 8 or more travelers. Scheduled on dates that work for you.

Including:

One night in a stylish small hotel in Barcelona
5 nights in a gorgeous historic villa-hotel in the Catalan countryside
Daily Pilates with accomplished NYC-based instructor Karrie Adamany
Three guided country hikes—along the Costa Brava and on farm and vineyard paths
Two guided bike rides—along an inland rail trail path and through medieval hilltowns
A city hike through Barcelona's historic neighborhoods
Stroll and shop in the old quarter of Girona (a real gem of a town)
Tickets for Sant Pere de Rodes, a UNESCO World Heritage site
All breakfasts and 4 lunches, including a tasting and picnic at an award-winning biodynamic winery
5 dinners with a focus on local and seasonal food, including a cookout with the villa owner at his private vineyard retreat
Wines paired with all included meals, and restaurant gratuities, too
Private group transfer from Barcelona to the villa (and assistance on booking your return or onward travel)
Private group minivan service on all scheduled excursions
Insider tips so you can make the most of a pre- or post-trip stay in Barcelona

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Standouts:

Pilates with roosters crowing. Walking into Mas Estela's biodynamic vineyards. The view of the Sea from Sant Pere de Rodes. The evening at Jaume's barraca. First figs of the season.

Price:

$3895, double occupancy; single supplement $795

We start with an arrival/recovery day and night in Barcelona, including a walk through the city's best neighborhoods. If you'd like more of Barcelona before or after the retreat, we're happy to advise.

On this trip, we're wellness-focused, but we're not into deprivation: good food and wine—featuring Catalan traditions and local, seasonal ingredients—are part of each day.

Everyone is welcome to join this retreat, even if you don't have Pilates experience. Karrie is skilled at adapting the Pilates movements to individual levels. You'll need to be in good shape to join the half-day walks and bike rides, but it's fine if you'd rather laze.