CAMINOS DE RONDA

COSTA BRAVA, MEDITERRANEAN LANDSCAPE IN PURE STATE

There is a way to travel across the attractive and wild Costa Brava without leaving the sea, passing by the beaches, the towns, the natural parks, the cliffs and the most hidden coves. The Camí de Ronda, a series of footpaths that border the coast of Girona, shows the traveler the Mediterranean landscape in its purest state, in prints that intersperse the crystal clear waters and the green of the pines.

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A LITTLE HISTORY OF RONDA

The Camí de Ronda joined, in many sections of the coast, the watchtowers that served to alert the arrival of pirates and corsairs, and avoid the berthing of suspicious ships that could bring infectious diseases. The communication of the different populations, beaches and coves of the coast also allowed the fishermen and sailors to return to their ports of origin in case of shipwreck. In the 19th and 20th centuries, the term “camí de Ronda” (Ronda roads) was coined to refer to the footpath built along the Costa Brava coast to help the Guardia Civil control the coast and stop smuggling. The smugglers looked for hiding places that were easily accessible by the sea but difficult to access by land to avoid these controls. These criminal activities had their peak during the postwar period, due to the isolation of Spain and the restriction and prohibition of products.

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WHAT TO DO

The road from Sant Feliu de Guíxols to S'Agaró is wide and comfortable, and is flanked by manor houses and a varied vegetation. There is nothing better than taking a bath in Cala Pedrosa or in Sa Conca, divided by an islet.

The road from Calella de Palafrugell to Llafranc is short and allows you to contemplate the beautiful view of the Sant Sebastià mountain and its wonderful lighthouse from the highest points of Tower and d'en Blanc.

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WHAT TO SEE

Further north, another interesting footpath is the one that goes from Aiguablava to the boundary with the municipality of Pals. The rocks, pines, bushes and stairs are present throughout the journey. N'Estàsia beach and its source of fresh water stand out and the views of Cape Rubí and the coves of Begur, such as Aiguafreda, are the most exotic side of the Costa Brava. In the north of the Costa Brava, don’t hesitate to visit unique natural areas such as Aiguamolls de l'Empordà or Cap de Creus. We want to also mention the footpaths of El Port de la Selva, Cadaqués, Roses, L'Escala, L'Estartit, Palamós, Tossa de Mar an Lloret de Mar, which in addition to nature have a non-negligible bonus, like Cadaqués, the seaside town that inspired Salvador Dalí, the Iberian town of Castell in Palamós, or the medieval walled town of Tossa de Mar, the only one by the sea that is preserved in Catalonia.

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GASTRONOMY

After the walks, the cultural visits and the bathing in the coves, there’s nothing better than to try some gastronomic delights of the Costa Brava, which will not disappoint anyone. Its flavors are those of the Mediterranean, highlighting, in this area, fresh fish and seafood.

The other typical products and ingredients of the land of Girona such as meat and vegetables with olive oil are also here, but let’s highlight the rice of Pals, the prawn of Palamós, the peix de roca de Begur, the anchovies of l'Escala, or the sea urchins and the taps (cakes) of Cadaqués.

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