Camí de Ronda from Palamós to Calella de Palafrugell

The route we propose starts in the coastal city of Palamós, at Platja de la Fosca. This is a vast and sandy beach from which you can see the ruins of an old castle, Sant Esteve. From there, the wildest part of the track starts. The route unfolds along an artificial path that goes up and down the coastline. Even though it's exhausting at some points, the pay-off is the fantastic panoramic views. Soak in the landscape's beauty, with the green of the pines contrasting the blue of the Mediterranean sea. 

After some time walking, you will find a small traditional fishing village named s’Alguer. It still preserves the old white fisherman’s huts, with the doorways painted in different colours, creating a picturesque scene.

The next beach that you'll encounter is El Castell. It's one of the few areas that remains completely unspoilt. Here, we took time to swim in the crystalline waters and dive to see if we could spot any fauna. On the eastern end of this beach, there's an ancient Iberian settlement on a promontory. The first archaeological expedition took place in 1935, but there's evidence of human settlements in this place since the 6th century BC.

The walk continues through some hidden and beautiful coves that you can only discover by foot. Some of the names of the coves that the path passes through are Canyers, Corbs, Estreta, Planes and Crit. Choose the one you prefer and take some time to sunbathe, swim or just relax.

We stopped at the Estreta cove for a break, and decided to eat some food, and enjoy a beer (all brought from home) while sunbathing. We did the hike in summer, and believe us, it was really hot!

The last part of the walk, closer to Calella de Palafrugell, is the most challenging. Pay especial attention around the cove El Crit. The path is steep, and the stairs leading you down to the cove are crumbling. What’s cool is that to access this cove, you needed to pass through a keyhole opening in a rock. 

After taking in the views, keep walking to the botanical gardens of Cap Roig on a steep hillside. Soon, you'll reach the urbanization of Palafrugell. Once there, there's a refurbished path with picture-postcard views of the sea and the city. And just some kilometres later, you'll arrive at the chic seaside village Calella de Palafrugell.

Yes, you’ve made it! Now it’s time to discover this charming village made of white houses. First, find one bar and drink a refreshment or a beer; you deserve it! Then, take a walk around the city to discover the Botanical gardens of Cap Roig, the castle of Cap Roig, and the area around the harbour.

Find more info of the trail here:
https://unexpectedcatalonia.com/from-palamos-to-calella