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Coastal Day Walk
offered by supplier M18309 (view this supplier profile)
Key Information:
Tour Duration: 1
day(s)
Group Size: 6
- 30
people
Destination(s):
Spain
Specialty Categories:
Walking Tours
Season: January - December
Airfare Included: No
Tour Customizable: No
Minimum Per Person Price: 150 Euro (EUR)
Maximum Per Person Price: 150 Euro (EUR)
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* Route: La Fosca - Cala S’Alguer - Platja Castell - Cap Roig natural area - Cala Estreta - Platja El Crit - Calella de Palafrugell - Cap Roig natural area - Cap Roig lookout - La Fosca.
* Departure and Destination point
- La Fosca beach
- Distance 12km
- Walking time 4 hrs 30 min
- Approx total time 6 hrs.
There is plenty of time to stop for a swim and to soak up the natural beauty of one of the nicest stretches of coast to be found on the Mediterranean. Don’t forget to pack your swimmers and goggles to have a refreshing dip at some of the bays we stop at.
* What to bring:
- A hat
- Suncream
- Good pair of walking shoes
- Water and snacks for the day
- Swimming gear
- Camera.
Start:
* La Fosca beach.
We set off from our meeting point La Fosca beach and follow the 'Cami de Ronda' coastal walk path towards Platja Castell.
* Cala S’Alguer – 1.5 km from start.
Within 150 meters we take the marked track to the left that takes us down behind the campsite and then joins up with the dirt road that leads to the dirt car park of Cala S’Alguer. From the car park we can stroll up to the headland on our right to give us beautiful views across the water to Platja Castell and the Cap Roig headland. We return to the car park area and continue along the walking trail that is tucked in behind the fishermen’s cottages. We are greeted with glorious views of the water the whole way along here and we walk through the little bay of Cala S’Alguer and marvel at the picturesque cottages that sit right next to the shore.
* Platja Castell – 2 kms from start.
As we follow the walk trail we see Platja Castell in front of us. This beach is the last remaining beach on the Costa Brava to have no development on it. The council have now purchased the beach and the surrounding area to hopefully preserve it in this manner for generations to come.
* Iberian settlement Sa Cobertera – 2.5 km from start.
We walk across the beach towards the headland at the Northern end of the beach where an ancient Iberian settlement has been discovered. As we leave the beach we follow the signs that take us up to the Iberian settlement. From here there are fantastic views across Platja Castell, Cala S’Aguer and the bay of La Fosca in the distance. The excavations of the settlement were done between 1943 and 1949. From the excavations it has been determined that the settlement was founded around the 6th century BC and then later abandoned roughly 500 years later at the end of the 1st century BC.
* Cap Roig natural area – 2.5 km from start.
We return to the path that led us up to the Iberian settlement and make our way through the Cap Roig natural area. This area has been given protection status and is comprised of Pine, Cork and Eucalyptus trees. The track is well shaded here and affords us occasional glimpses of the sea.
* Cala Estreta – 3.5 km from start.
The track takes us back towards the cliffs overlooking the sea and is now clearly part of the Cami de Ronda – the hidden coastal paths that were used by both smugglers and the police in the attempts to bring in illegal bounty. The track winds its way around stunning headlands before descending into Cala Estreta that is comprised of two sandy bays. Cala Estreta is a pristine beach and is an excellent location to have a quick swim around the rocks to explore the undersea creatures of this coast, as well as having a rest and drink before continuing.
When we are ready we continue along the beach and discover two more beautiful sandy bays that are very similar to Cala Estreta. At the northern end of the last bay we walk up some steps towards the headland where we get a lovely view across the water to Llafranc. Also there is an information board giving us information about the Isles Formigues that we can see just off in the distance.
* Platja El Crit – 4 km from start.
We have followed the Cami de Rondi around the bays to this sandy beach with a small building on it. From here we take the wooden steps up off the beach to return back into the wooded area of Cap Roig. The walk continues up for a couple of hundred meters so we take our time to enjoy the view of the sea behind us. As we reach the top of the track we come to the crossroads of several forest trails – including the GR 92 that is one of the Gran Routes that cross Spain. We turn right and follow the main path down the hill towards Calella de Palafrugell. This is a lovely stretch of the path as the scenery starts to open up and we get sweeping views across the fields to the Les Gavarres hills in the background.
* Calella de Palafrugell – 6 km from start.
The path continues towards a ‘T’ junction where we could turn right to go to the Botanical Gardens of Cap Roig – which are well worth a visit. It is home to 1200 species of Mediterranean plants and is set around the 100 year old palace of an old Russian colonel who fled the Russian Revolution.
We continue down the road towards the beach at Calella de Palafrugell before taking a small path to link up with the Cami de Ronda again. This is a lovely way to enter the town as we get enticing glimpses of the village with its prominent church sitting above the traditional style beachside villas. Again, the stunning views of the rocky coast accompany us the whole way along the path.
Once we arrive at the beach at Calella de Palafrugell we have a well earned drink and a bite to eat as this is our turn around point for the walk. After a break, we either have a swim to cool off or stroll around the lovely village having a look at some of the artisan shops and restaurants. To return to Cap Roig we follow the same path that took us down to Calella de Palafrugell and head back towards the shaded forest tracks.
* Junction of El Crit – 8 km from start.
Instead of taking the path down to the beach at El Crit, we take the GR 92 path that is indicated by the red and white markers. This takes us higher up in Cap Roig and gives us splendid views both across the inland areas towards Les Gavarres as well as across to he sea.
* Cap Roig lookout – 9.5 km from start.
After approximately 30 minutes on the track we come to a lookout that has stunning views across Platja Castell, La Fosca and on a clear day as far as Platja D’Aro and the hills of L’Ardenya natural area in the background. We wind our way down from the lookout and enter deeper into the forest of this protected zone. The track now takes us back towards Platja Castell. We cross the beach and link up with the 'Cami de Ronda' walking path that takes us back to La Fosca beach for a well earned swim.
Notes:
Airfare is not included in the tour price.
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