Group Tour Operator for Holidays to Barcelona, Catalonia
Oktoberfest on the Barcelona Coast – NEW for 2025!
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Enjoying a drink at Calella Oktoberfest ©Courtesy of www.oktoberfestcalella.com
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Lighthouse Calella - famous landmark ©Courtesy of www.oktoberfestcalella.com
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Calella seafront and beach ©Courtesy of www.oktoberfestcalella.com
Looking for something a little different this Autumn? How about combining the colourful celebrations and entertainment of Oktoberfest, not in Germany, but with the welcoming warmth of the seaside resort of Calella on the beautiful Costa de Barcelona. This unique mixture of traditions, fun and festivities under the Spanish sun is certain to provide many happy memories.
The old city of Calella with its established reputation for fine hospitality, history and cultural diversity makes a great base for our tour. For almost two weeks in October, the town plays host to more than 3,000 musicians and 50,000 people celebrating traditional Bavarian music and sampling typical Bavarian beer and cuisine. Oktoberfest Calella runs daily from 10th to 19th October 2025 and it is free to enter.
Whether you are looking for a tour to add extra spice to your 2025 programme (or think about it for 2026) or know of local private groups/Brass Band Clubs who might like some late Spanish sunshine and the chance to perform for free, this could be just the ticket. Participants can also enter a free competition which is held over 2 days on 12 and 13 October 2025 – more details on request.
There is also the opportunity to explore more of the region on the suggested excursions which are detailed in the itinerary below.
Dates
October 2025
Suggested itinerary by coach
Day 1
Depart the UK
Take a short sea crossing from Dover to Calais and travel through France for an overnight stop south of Paris.
Day 2
Travel to Spain
Depart after breakfast and continue the journey south, through France and over the border in Spain and onto to your hotel in Calella for the next 6 nights.
Day 3
Calella at leisure and Oktoberfest (driver’s rest day)
Enjoy the festival atmosphere in Calella town, in the beer hall or taking in the vibrant street parade. Oktoberfest runs daily every afternoon and evening from 10-19 October 2025 (programme to be confirmed). Entry to the festival is free.
You can also relax and enjoy the facilities of the hotel and getting to know the local surroundings of Calella. The old town offers pleasant walks through paved and cobbled alleyways under historical buildings and towering landmarks. The seafront promenade leads you to the lighthouse area which has become the symbol of the city, and stands on a promontory overlooking the whole coastline.
Day 4 - 6 optional excursions
Barcelona, the Cosmopolitan Capital
Make a panoramic coach tour of the city and see some iconic buildings including Spain’s most visited attraction, is La Sagrada Familia, Started in 1882 work is still in progress. Other attractions include Park Guell, the famous Nou Camp football stadium and Montjuic Fountain. Maybe hop on board the Montjuïc cable car for breathtaking views of the city and the option to get lost amongst the botanic gardens, castles and museums. Finish the tour with some free time, taking a stroll along the famous tree-lined Ramblas carving its way through the inner city, flanked by trees and seemingly endless shops, cafes and restaurants. Admire the unique, distinctive and often whimsical architecture of Antoni Gaudí, and explore the historic Gothic Quarter.(Optional guided tours available)
Girona and the Salvador Dali Museum
Girona is a walled medieval town with narrow streets, cobbled lanes and some remarkable architecture. Of particular note are the brightly painted façades of the houses overlooking the River Onyar, as well as the Cathedral of St. Mary, which has the widest Gothic nave in the world. Towering 86 steps above the Plaça de la Cathedral, the Cathedral de Girona (Cathedral of St. Mary) features foundations dating back as far as the 5th century. (Optional guided tours available)
After some free time, head to Figueres to visit the largest surrealist object in the world, a museum dedicated to the life and work of Salvador Dalí. It is located in the the former Municipal Theatre, a 19th century construction destroyed at the end of the Spanish Civil War. On its ruins, Dalí decided to create his museum. (Group visits can be pre-booked)
Montserrat and the Cava Houses
A drive up the winding mountain roads to the Benedictine monastery of Montserrat, home to about 80 monks. The Basilica and Monastery is Catalonia’s most important religious retreat and is home to La Moreneta (The Little Brown One or Black Virgin), one of only around 500 in Europe. The basilica also holds one of the monastery’s most noted attractions, the 50-member Escolanía, one of the oldest and most renowned boys’ choirs in Europe. (Group visits and guided tours can be pre-booked)
Return via the Freixenet Cava House for a tour and tasting experience and discover the history, production and bottling process. Produced and bottled only in the Catalonian hills, Freixenet is one of the best well known cava brands. (Group visits and tastings can be prebooked.)
Day 7
At leisure
Your last day in Spain can be spent with more exploration of Calella, relaxing at the hotel or time at the Oktoberfest.
Day 8
Depart Spain
We will depart after breakfast for the return journey, heading north into France and stopping overnight near Paris.
Day 9
Return to the UK
Depart after breakfast for the onward journey north to Calais and the ferry crossing to Dover, and home.
Greatdays can offer a wide selection of 3* and 4* hotels in Calella/Costa Maresme.
| Departure date | 9 days / 8 nights |
| October 2025 | From £755.00 per person |
Single supplement price on request
