Costa Brava & Dalí Triangle
Head north from Tossa along the rocky coast to Cadaqués, exploring fishing villages, medieval towns, and Dalí's heritage, ending in Girona.
Stay in four locations from south to north, driving the coastal road from Tossa to Sant Feliu, walking the Palafrugell coastal paths, exploring the coves of Begur, and then visiting Figueres, Portlligat, and Cap de Creus. Pass through Besalú to return the car in Girona and head back to the city. With a moderate pace and short daily drives, it is suitable for couples and second-time visitors to Catalonia, excluding Barcelona city center.
From late June to mid-September, the Cap de Creus road is closed to private vehicles during the day; you must take a shuttle bus or walk.
Day by day
Day 1 · Botanical Garden to Tossa Old Town
Costa Brava（Marimurtra Botanical Garden, Blanes、Jardins de Santa Clotilde、Vila Vella, Tossa de Mar）
Pick up your car in Barcelona and drive via the highway to Blanes (about 1 hour), then along the coast to Tossa (about 30 minutes).
Stay: Tossa de Mar
Day 2 · Coastal Road & Palafrugell
Costa Brava（Port de Palamós & Museu de la Pesca、Calella de Palafrugell、Camí de Ronda (Calella–Llafranc–Tamariu)、Llafranc & Far de Sant Sebastià）
Drive along the winding coastal road north from Tossa to Palamós (about 1 hour), then to Calella (about 20 minutes).
The coastal path sections have steps and gravel; wear non-slip shoes.
Stay: Calella and Llafranc
Day 3 · Begur Coves & Medieval Villages
Costa Brava（Tamariu、Cala d'Aiguablava、Begur & Castell de Begur、Pals、Peratallada）
Drive from Calella via Tamariu to Begur (about 30 minutes). In the afternoon, drive to Pals and Peratallada (about 15 minutes each).
Parking spaces in the coves are tight in summer; try to arrive early in the morning.
Stay: Begur
Day 4 · Empúries to Dalí Theatre-Museum
Costa Brava（Empúries、Dalí Theatre-Museum）
Drive from Begur to Empúries (about 40 minutes), then to Figueres (about 35 minutes), and cross the mountains to Cadaqués (about 50 minutes).
The Dalí Theatre-Museum requires timed-entry tickets booked in advance.
Stay: Cadaqués
Day 5 · Portlligat & Cap de Creus
Costa Brava（Salvador Dalí House, Portlligat、Cap de Creus、Cadaqués）
Walk or drive from Cadaqués to Portlligat (about 20 minutes), then drive or take the shuttle bus to the lighthouse according to the day's regulations.
The Salvador Dalí House has limited capacity and requires reservations; entry to the reserve is prohibited during high fire risk periods.
Stay: Cadaqués
Day 6 · Monastery & Besalú Old Bridge
Costa Brava（Monastery of Sant Pere de Rodes、Besalú）
Drive from Cadaqués to Sant Pere de Rodes (about 40 minutes), then to Besalú (about 1 hour), and on to Girona (about 40 minutes).
Stay: Girona
Day 7 · Girona Old Town & Return
Costa Brava（Girona、Girona Cathedral）
Explore the Old Town on foot in the morning. After returning the car, take the high-speed train from Girona Station to Barcelona (about 40 minutes).