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Cami de Ronda (Costa Brava)

The Camí de Ronda - a Costa Brava fishermen’s clifftop path between turquoise calas

Difficulty 2/5 · Easy-moderateDayPoint-to-pointDay walk (coastal)
Distance
~8-12 km point-to-point
Max elevation
~120 m
Elevation gain
~300 m
Duration
3-4 h
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The route

The line through Costa Brava, Catalonia, Spain - waypoints, elevation and the day-by-day shape of the walk.

Season & conditions

Best season

Spring and autumn (avoid summer crowds/heat)

Weather risks

Mediterranean sun; some exposed clifftop

Best spring/autumn; hot and busy in summer. Confirm.

On the trail

Terrain & surface

A clifftop coastal path linking coves and pine-backed beaches

Technical & exposure

Non-technical walking/hiking; confirm any exposed or scrambly sections locally

Navigation & waymarking

Marked/waymarked route; navigation generally straightforward - carry a map and confirm locally

Accessibility & group fit

Accessible to most walkers and families; not fully wheelchair accessible - confirm

Crowds & solitude

Confirm typical crowd levels

Variants & turnaround

Section between any two coves (Begur-Calella-Tamariu)

Getting there & staying

Trailhead access

Begur/Calella de Palafrugell (Costa Brava)

Shuttle & transport

Local buses connect the coastal towns

Huts, camping & refuges

Day route - none needed

Gear, water & connectivity

Day-hike kit, water, sun/rain protection, sturdy footwear; coverage varies

Facilities

Services in Begur; limited or none on the trail

Guide & crew

Not required; self-guided

Permits & safety

No permit; bus links between towns

Permits and operators change - confirm before booking.

Hazards

Sun, cliff edges, slippery when wet

Emergency exits & rescue

Retrace the route to exit; dial local emergency services; carry a means of calling for help where remote

This profile is desk research, compiled from public sources - not a first-hand trail report. Coordinates are approximate.

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