This is an EASY 12.7Km linear costa Brava walk via the GR-92 coastal trail starting from Sant Vicenç de Calders, passing via the picturesque fishing village of Roc de Sant Gaietà and ending at Torredembarra on the regional train network.
From Renfe Sant Vicenç de Calders train station cut through Coma-ruga town to get to the coast passing the natural thermal pond at plaça Germans Trillas. The pond feeds into a river onto Comarruga beach.
Walk sount along Playa de Comarruga beach or along passeig Maratim to El Francas and Beach. continue walking along the beach shoreline until Platja de Cal Guinovart beach where you need to cross through Port de Roda de Barà Marina. Once passed the marina continue following the road around to Playa de la Pallisseta beach.
The path behind Playa de la Pallisseta beach is a scenic tree lined path leading into the village of Roc de Sant Gaietà, one of the most beautiful villages on the Costa Dorada and I recommend spending at least half an hour exploring the narrow streets.
Within the village is a quant little museum called Museu de la Ràdio Luis del Olmo, a collection of more than 540 historic radio sets through the ages as well as prizes awarded to radio journalists. The museum also has a room dedicated to the architect and artist Joseph Maria Jujol (collaborator of Gaudi).
Roc de Sant Gaietà is also an option for getting lunch in one of the many seafront restaurants. Leave the village of Roc de Sant Gaietà crossing over the footbridge of Playa de la Punta d'en Guineu. This is a good place to swim to have scenic backdrop of the village.
The trail continues via a footpath along the coast through a pine forest passing the small secluded Platja dels Capellans and shortly arriving at the Peu de Berà viewpoint where we see the wide sandy beach of Platja Llarga in Roda de Berà. Cross This beach walking along the shore line or via the passeig Maritim into Platja de Bera and Creixell Platges.
Pass through the small village of port Roma and continue along the beaches of Platja dels Muntanyans, Platja del barri Maratim and Baix a Mar beaches to arrive at Torredembarra
Torredembarra has plenty of sea front restaurants for beers and snacks, tapas and wine or a full meal. Torredembarra train station is a couple of streets behind the beachfront.
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Allow 5-6 hours walking time plus any time you want to spend swimming and eating.
Reastaurants in Roc de Sant Gaietà: Choko, Los Pinos, Cal Sisquet.
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 such as Els Muntanyans beach near the end of the route. This route involves walking along beaches, all but one of which are not designated dog zones so complete the route with your dog outside of the summer season.
This route is a combination of sandy beaches and paved paths. Around the town of Roc de Sant Gaietà there are pine trees but these will be fumigated and have traps if theere are any signs of 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.
Take 2 - 3 Litres of water.
Address: El Roc de Sant Gaieta, El Roc de Sant Gaieta. 43883
Start at Sant Vicenç de Calders. This station is served by the Rodalies and Regional trains. Finish at Torredembarra on the Regional Train network.
Buy a return ticket to Torredembarra. It is the same price as buying a single to Sant Vicenç de Calders and a single from Torredembarra.
Additionally, by buying a return ticket both journeys will be for the regional trains which are much quicker that Rodalies. If you buy a single to Sant Vicenç de Calders then the ticket machines will automatically give you a Rodalies ticket which is not valid on the regional trains.
The last train to Barcelona departs Torredembarra around 22:00h so there is plenty of time to complete this route without stressing about time or cutting short swimming in the beautiful beaches.
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An Easy 12.7Km Coastal walk from Coma-ruga to Torredembarra via GR92 passing the picturesque fishing village of El Roc De Santa Gaieta and many natural beaches.
Distance: 12.7Km
Difficulty: Easy
Return Travel Fare: €14.00
Transport Network: Regional
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