This three day walking (and swimming!) activity that traverses what I think is the most beutiful part of the GR-92, Camí de la Ronda Hiking trail between Palamós and Begur on the Costa Brava. The route passes via many small coves and beaches as well as the most stunning white fishing vilages such as S'Alaguer, Callella de Palafrugell, llafranc, Tamariu, Aigua Blava, Fornells, Sa Tuna and Aigiafreda before turning inland to finish at Begur.
This blog covers Day three from Aigua Blava/Fornells to Begur, a distance of 14km.
When talking about place names, I use local Catalan vocabulary:
The route leaves Platja d'Aiguablava via a stepped path in the rocks on the left side of the beach right at the end and follows a fenced walkway around the rocky headland to Port d'Esclanyà. This beach is a dead end in that it does not have a path leading out the other side. The route actually continues via a tunnel that can be found at the back of the beach. The tunnel emerges on a small road leading back down to the coastline where the route passes via Cala Malaret and weaves around the houses and rocks of Fornells passing Platja de Fornells and Port de Fornells. The GR-92 Ronda trail dips into another tunnel to go under a private property and again the route gets a little boring as it heads inland and ascends via a coastal pine forest. Once at the top of the headland the route follows a gravel path with views of Far de Begur.
The path enters a small hosing urbanisation before following a very rugged section of coastal cliff path that reaches a stone summit marker with overlooking views of the stunning Cala Sa Tuna. From here the path descends a weaving cliff top path down into this picturesque fishing village. I recommend swimming at Platja de Sa Tuna because this cove has a beautiful backdrop of coastal houses and a watchtower. Restaurant Es Furió serves great patatas bravas. The hardest part about this route is having to leave this stunning cove to continue along and once again I had to tear myself away from here to pick up the path on the north side of the beach to continue along the coast.
This time the path is a paved route parallel to the coast taking us along some scenic rock bluffs to the next wonder that is Cala Aiguafreda. This rocky cove is where you will see people launching small pleasure boats. Behind the cove is a small beach bar. At Aquafreda I take the road heading inland ascending through a forested path passing via Torre del Mas d'en Pinc, a traditional Catalan fortified farmhouse with tower that is also a small museum. The route enters the town of Begur.
Begur is 2 kilometers inland from the coast sitting on a hill 200m above sea level and has a long history. The Begur castle ruin dates from the 16th and 17th century and provides an excellent viewpoint of the coastline and over the town. The historic town comprises large houses built by returning Spanish colonialists that made their fortune in south America. Once a year a festival, Fira d Indians de Begur, in the first week of September, celebrates the towns relationship with (colonial) Cuba.
Begur is a town with about 50 restaurants and bars but I would recommend anywhere around the Plaza de la Vila area next to Begur Sant Pere church or Can Torrades restaurant nearby in a side street behind the church.
It is at Begur that the route ends and the bus takes us back to Barcelona.
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My Recomended places to swim between Aigua Blava/Fornells and Begur on day three are on Sa Tuna beach and Aiguafreda cove.
Take at least 3 litres of water and a full bottle of sun cream
In general Dogs are not permitted on beaches in the summer season between 1st June to the last Sunday in September, except in designated dog zones. Day three of this three day route involves walking along beaches, none of which are designated dog zones so complete the route with your dog outside of the summer season.
This route is a combination of sandy beaches and rocky paths through pine forests so in the spring, summer or early autumn you may see poisonous Pine Processionary Caterpillars. The route will not present any difficulties for your dog.
This route involves walking along beaches and close to the shore so I put things that I want to remain dry inside waterproof bag inside my rucksack. I keep my phone inside an IPX8 case so I can take photos from the sea.
I recommend taking 2 - 3 litres of water to complete this leg of the route.
Address: Fornells, Fornells. 17255
See the Costa Brava Camí de la Ronda I getting to section for information about bus connections in the towns along this route.
Day 3 of a three day walking route along the most beutiful section of the costa Brava via the GR-92 trail known as la Ronda. Start in Aiguablava or Fornells and end in Begur.
Distance: 10.11 Km
Difficulty: Easy
Return Travel Fare: €19:85
Transport Network: Moventis Bus
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