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Old walkway to Portlligat
DISTANCE: 1,5km
DURATION: 20 min (one way)
DIFFICULTY: So easy
DESCRIPTION: Start from the Tourism Office and follow the coast road to the left until you reach Es Poal cove. Once there, climb up Miranda street until you get to the Camping Cadaqués. On the right of the campsite you will see the St. Baldiri's chapel, on the left of which there is a road that leads down to Portlligat (the fishing port of the town). Portlligat is where is situated the Dalí's House Museum.
The Portlligat Museum-House was Salvador Dalí’s only fixed abode, the place in which he usually lived and worked up till 1982 when, upon Gala’s death, he took up residence at Púbol Castle.
Salvador Dalí moved to Portlligat in 1930, into a small fisherman’s hut, attracted by the landscape, the light and the isolation of the place. Taking that initial construction as a basis, he created his house little by little over the course of forty years.
Seaside path (from El Passeig to El Racó d'en Sanés)
DISTANCE - 2,67km (one way)
DURATION - 40 min. (one way)
DIFFICULTY – Easy
DESCRIPTION: From "El Passeig" (main square of the village) we will go towards the left shore of the bay until Dr. Pérez del Pulgar Avenue. During the itinerary, we will see a plate indicating the house where Picasso was lodged, the summer of 1910. We will see, also, the Serinyana House (Casa Blaua), the Colom Castle (modernist style) and the sculptures “Lidia de Cadaqués” (Ramon Moscardó) and “Els Quatre vents del mar” (François Sthaly).
Leaving behind the Doctor Perez del Pulgar Avenue we will find the beach of El Ros, starting point of the seaside walk. We will pass the beach Pere Fet up to coming to the beach S'Aranella, where we will observe the homonymous island of private ownership and also Es Cucurucuc, one of the symbols of the village.
The walk finishes at Es Racó d'en Sanés from where one accedes to the urbanization Es Caials.
Cala Nans lighthouse
Start out in front of Rocamar Hotel, at Verge del Carme Avenue, where there is a small chapel made of mosaic. Take the path leading to Sa Conca beach. Once you get to the first bridge, take the path on the right and visit Sant Pius V baroque chapel, crowned by a dome with a Latin cross. It marks the defeat of the Turkish pirates in the Battle of Lepanto (1571). Back to the bridge, we’ll continue to Cala Nans lighthouse, which offers spectacular views over the bay. Near the lighthouse, there are some stairs leading to Nans cove. In front of the cove, there are two big rocks called Es Cucurucuc de Sa Cebolla. The view is superb, as we can see the town between the rocks with Santa Maria church rising majestically over the houses. Take the same road back. Total walking distance: 3.5km, easy trail. Total walking hours: 45m.
Josep Pla reflects the sensations of this itinerary in his book Cadaqués:
“The road takes you to the mouth of the bay – in a way it takes you out to sea. That is why sometimes when you are walking you can see a group of dolphins. It is a fascinating view. The solitary road is beautiful…”
Punta Prima cliff hiking route
DISTANCE - 5.52km
Approx. duration (one way) - 1.15h
Type of route - Surfaced road, trail and forest track
Setting out from the Tourist Office, follow the coast road to the right up to the entrance of the Hotel Rocamar, on the right of which you will see a dirt road. Follow this road up to Mas d'en Baltra (a restored farmhouse featuring a number of dry stone constructions).
* Just before arriving at the farmhouse you will come to a fork in the road, take the path to the left (which crosses the Mas d'en Baltra), the right-hand fork leads to the privately-owned Saint Sebastian chapel, which is only open to the public for the town's local festival on 20 January.
Once past Mas d'en Baltra you will come to another fork in the road. Take the left-hand path and keep going.
The route will take you past 'El Pi Solitari' (the lone pine) and some well-conserved dry stone huts. These architecturally beautiful buildings were used to store farming tools and sometimes even served as shelters for local farmers. As you head into the last stretch of the route, you will see Sa Sala on the right, thought to be one of the oldest farmhouses in Cadaqués.
The path comes to an end at the Punta Prima cliffs, which due to their height and verticality make for an exceptional, dizzyingly high and awe-inspiring viewpoint.
The shapes formed by the Punta Prima cliffs are both whimsical and wonderful. They are also home to a very rich and diverse selection of flora and fauna. Indeed, for centuries, they formed the habitat of the Mediterranean Monk Seal (Monachus monachus) that unfortunately became extinct in the 1970s.
Follow the same route to return to the town.
*From the start of the forest track at the Hotel Rocamar entrance to just after Mas d'en Baltra, the route joins up with the GR92 in the direction of Roses.
RECOMMENDATIONS: Caution is advised around the cliff area and, if walking with children, ensure you hold them by the hand at all times.
The old road or camí vell to Cap de Creus
DISTANCE - 8Km
DURATION - 2h 20´(one way)
LOW DIFFICULTY
DESCRIPTION: Start from the Tourism Office and follow the coast road to the left until you reach Es Poal cove. Once there, climb up Miranda street until you get to the Camping Cadaqués. On the right of the campsite you will see the St. Baldiri's chapel, on the left of which there is a road that leads down to Portlligat (the fishing port of the town). From Portlligat, follow the road that allows access to S'Alqueria Estate until its last house. In front of this, you will see the start of the walkway. From this point on, the way to the Cap de Creus lighthouse is signposted. All along the way you will find various accesses to some of the park coves.
GR11
GR are longer routes that connect Cadaqués with the rest of the neighbouring towns: Port de la Selva, Llançà and Roses.
GR-11 TO PORT DE LA SELVA
The GR 11 starts or finishes (depending on how you look at it) at Cap de Creus, which can be accessed by car from Cadaqués, with parking available close to the lighthouse (from Cadaqués there is only one road leading to Cap de Creus). From this point, simply follow the standard GR-route signs. Information is available at the Natural Park information point located inside the lighthouse.
Signposting: the standard marking for a GR route is two parallel white and red lines. The aforementioned path is not open to motorcycles or cars.
Distance: 16 km. Approx. duration (one way): 4 - 5 hours
GR92
GR are longer routes that connect Cadaqués with the rest of the neighbouring towns: Port de la Selva, Llançà and Roses.
All the GR footpaths are signposted and marked with a white stripe above a red stripe.
GR-92 TO PORT DE LA SELVA
Distance: 12km. Approx. duration (one way): 3 - 3.30 hours
Turn left straight after leaving the tourist office until you find yourself in front of the pharmacy. Once there, follow 'Caritat Serinyana' avenue upwards until you reach the roundabout at the entrance to the village. Looking to the north of the roundabout, between the road that runs towards Roses or Port de la Selva and the road to Cap de Creus, you will see some dry stone steps. This marks the beginning of the GR-92 route to Port de la Selva.
Signposting: the standard marking for a GR route is two parallel white and red lines.
The aforementioned path is not open to motorcycles or cars.
GR-92 TO ROSES
Distance: 22km. Approx. duration (one way): 6 - 7 hours
Setting out from the Tourist Office, follow the coast road to the right, until you reach the entrance to the Hotel Rocamar, to the right of which you will see a dirt track/road. Follow this path, which is the beginning of the coastal path and simply follow the standard GR-route signs. Joncus cove marks the municipal boundary between Cadaqués and Roses. If time permits, the GR-92 route to Roses offers spectacular views of both the town itself and of Cap de Creus.
Signposting: the standard marking for a GR route is two parallel white and red lines. The aforementioned path is not open to motorcycles or cars.
Itinerary 5: Cadaqués - Puig Ferral (Route of the Natural Park of Cap de Creus)
CIRCUIT DESCRIPTION
This route is about two hours long and presents no particular difficulties. It begins just next to the petrol station through a narrow passageway which was once a transhumance path allowing access to Cap de Creus. This can be seen clearly once we cross the lighthouse road, and as we continue to climb the mountainside up a welltrodden path, bordered by dry stone walls on both sides. These walls form part of the transhumance path. As we arrive at the mas de la Senyora, we are obliged to leave behind the walls which continue this ancient road, and the route veers left - down a dirt track which we follow until the horse riding club in Mas Duran. We walk through the middle of the farm and then take a downhill path which leads us to Portlligat. From here, naturally work our way back to the centre of Cadaqués.
THE PUIG FERRAL PATH
The Puig Ferral path -otherwise known as des Volcà- surprises; it is a good example of a transhumance path and thus lined both sides with dry stone walls which accompany us along a long stretch of the journey. The walls along this path are particulary high. The last person who made repairs to them, placing stones back on top of each other, was a shepherd. He was known by the name of "Vermell". The climb allows us to contemplate the bay of Cadaqués, Pení mountain and an olive grove which is still cultivated. Low vegetation predominates, alternating between scrub and meadows.
On nearly reaching the plain and having passed through the mas de la Senyora, we see that the transhumance path continues between the walls following a small valley; but it is not this route that we take. We will take the dirt track which will lead us to mas Duran.
Route 15: Cap de Creus - Easternmost point of Iberian Peninsula (Route of the Natural Park of Cadaqués)
THE ROUTE
The route has an average level of difficulty, the terrain is rough and jagged with cliffs and narrow paths, and we therefore recommend taking precaution with children, wearing proper footwear, and taking water, especially during the summer. The trail begins at the Cap de Creus lighthouse in the same area as the 'Espai Cap de Creus', which features
an information centre and a small museum, for those seeking further information on this unique area. Walkers need to follow the red signals and the signs which will lead you to the western point of the Cap de Creus, between rockrose, mastic and juniper bushes, and through three choices of route, which are all of average difficulty:
1. The route to the point of Cap de Creus; 50 minutes round trip.
2. The route to La Cova de S’Infern; 40 minutes round trip. Bear in mind that entry to the cave is only possible over loose, unstable ground and that access is therefore dangerous.
3. The circular route: 90 minutes, this trail links the other two walks and follows the entire cape coastline.
The path provides walkers with views over the islets of La Massa d’Oros (or Sa Rata) and S’Encalladora. In the area of S’Eixugador up to Sa Clavaguera, the route is flanked by reeds and bulrushes which grow along a riverbed, which is dry during most of the year. The routes cover an inhospitable rocky landscape formed by schist, and it is easy to see how plants have adapted to the extreme conditions on this part of the coast. There are also large blocks of pink and white pegmatite rock, which have been eroded into bizarre shapes, minerals are also easily too find here.
RECOMMENDATIONS:
You are in the Cap de Creus Integral Nature Reserve. PLEASE REMEMBER THAT:
Public access and rights of way must be exclusively confined to the points and routes signposted for this purpose. Extracting or collecting minerals, rocks, fossils, plants or animals is strictly prohibited, as are all hunting activities. Law 4/1998, of the 12th of
March for the Protection of Cap de Creus.
– Camping is not allowed.
– For reasons of safety and conservation fires are totally prohibited.
– Rubbish or litter disposal is prohibited.
– Plants, rock or mineral collecting is not allowed.
– All dogs must be on a leash.
– Fishing with a rod and spearfishing are prohibited.
MAP: http://www20.gencat.cat/docs/parcsnaturals/Home/Cap%20de%20Creus/Visitans/Equipaments%20i%20itineraris/Itineraris/15_Cap%20Creus%20.pdf
Route 17: Tudela (Route of the Natural Park of Cap de Creus)
ROUTE
This walk begins at the Tudela car park and follows a firm path which is easy going, although we recommend wearing sturdy footwear and that you watch out for any children among you, especially in the areas near the cliffs. We also recommend bringing water with you, especially in the summer. The trail takes one hour to Culip (a 2 km outward journey). You will come across numerous diversions along the path which lead off to areas of beautiful landscapes and which we recommend you to see. If you take this option, your journey to Culip will take about 30 minutes more. To begin with you can reach the first point of interest, Es Camell from the car park by taking the main path and taking the fork which leads off to the viewpoint over the Tudela plain (El Mirador del Pla de Tudela) which looks over several iron blocks which show the area occupied by the Health Centre buildings of the Club Mediterranée which once stood here. A few metres further on is the viewpoint of La Gran Sala, with a magnificent view of the area. A path to the left a little way ahead leads to the view point of the island L’Illa de Portaló. If you return to the main path you will continue along the tarmac road until you find another fork off to the left which takes you to the viewpoint of the Mirador de Pamperris, with a splendid view over the sea to the north. Back on the firm path you will now be on the way to Culip, passing by the Racó de Francarlos and the cove of La Cala Culleró.
You can go back the same way or follow the route along the Rec de Francarlos, although this latter route is a little more difficult.
MAP: www20.gencat.cat/docs/parcsnaturals/Home/Cap%20de%20Creus/Visitans/Equipaments%20i%20itineraris/Itineraris/Itinerari%2017.pdf
Dalinian Landscape (Itinerànnia Hiking Trails)
Difficulty: Medium
Time: 5h 15min
Distance: 17 km
Hide elevation maximum: 257
Hide elevation minimum: 1
Ascent: 495 m
Descent: 495 m
You start off in Cadaqués, facing the bay. Continue along the waterfront from Poal until you reach the square Plaça des Portitxol. To the right of this square, you will see the street Carrer de la Miranda. Right at the beginning of the street you will see the first yellow “Itinerànnia” marker.
From this point onwards you must look out for the yellow markers. The end of Carrer de la Miranda connects with the way to Portlligat: you will see some large earthenware pots and from here you follow the directions on the markers.
When you get onto the road, on the right you will see the Church of Sant Baldiri. Head towards it and take the downhill path, leaving the church on the right. After few meters you must turn left: and from here you can make out the beach of Portlligat.
Once you are down by the dried up stream, keep a lookout for the sign that tells you to turn left. It is just before the bridge. Go along the stream and follow the cobbled path until the end.
From here you cross the road a couple of times until you find a path heading downwards. On you right you will be able to make out Es Jonquer cove and further in the distance, the cape Punta d'en Codera. The path is lined with many mulberry trees. As the path now continues with stone walling on each side, you can see the olive trees nearby.
Next follow a small stretch of the road on the right (for about 200 meters). Turn at the signpost with the directions for Sant Lluís beach and continue straight ahead in the direction of Jugadora cove. On the right is the beach of Sant Lluís. Following this path you come to a small junction, from which point you go towards the left. This part was probably once land dedicated to vineyards.
Once you get to the top of the climb turn left, leaving the banner indicating Cap de Creus nature reserve on the right. After a few meters, we find the road once again and you will see a blue metal gate. If it is closed when you go through it, please remember to close it after you. Turn right and follow a track along the asphalted road. You should see confirmation marks on your left. After a few meters you will see a poster for the Strict Nature reserve, on the right. There is also a yellow marker that indicates that you still have to continues straight along the same road.
A few yards further on you leave the main road and turn left before a lane closed off by a chain. From here onwards the stretch coincides with the GR-11. At the bottom of the valley you will see the country houses of Mas Rabassers.
Continue on from the farmhouses following the markers. After a while, you cross over a bar gate and continue straight on. Make sure you close it properly. By now you can see that as you have gone on, the landscape has become wilder.
You will then see a wooden signpost indicating the way to Port de la Selva and you must continue in this direction. Later, another wooden signpost shows you how many kilometres to a number of villages, at which point you must turn right. You will see a shepherd's hut and shortly after the downhill path begins. The descent is very steep and followed by another climb upwards. You then go through another gate, which you close behind you. Then you turn to the right. Here, once again you have views over the sea. Turn right again, in the direction of the farmhouse. Look for the AE138-Mas Vell signpost and head in the direction of Cadaqués. This track, which you take until you get to Cadaqués corresponds to the GR-92. There is now 2h10' remaining.
This path cannot be missed: most of the time you are walking above the dry stone wall which in some sections is considerably high. The trail is very flat and zig-zags to the top of the mountain, where you have great sea views. You then come to an intersection theAE139- Sobre Mas de Bufadors: from which point you must follow the direction indicated as Cadaqués 1h45'. From here onwards the path descends and you will see in front of you the sea at Cadaqués and as you go down you will be able to make out the white houses and the belfry of this beautiful town.
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Old walkway to Portlligat
DISTANCE: 1,5km
DURATION: 20 min (one way)
DIFFICULTY: So easy
DESCRIPTION: Start from the Tourism Office and follow the coast road to the left until you reach Es Poal cove. Once there, climb up Miranda street until you get to the Camping Cadaqués. On the right of the campsite you will see the St. Baldiri's chapel, on the left of which there is a road that leads down to Portlligat (the fishing port of the town). Portlligat is where is situated the Dalí's House Museum.
The Portlligat Museum-House was Salvador Dalí’s only fixed abode, the place in which he usually lived and worked up till 1982 when, upon Gala’s death, he took up residence at Púbol Castle.
Salvador Dalí moved to Portlligat in 1930, into a small fisherman’s hut, attracted by the landscape, the light and the isolation of the place. Taking that initial construction as a basis, he created his house little by little over the course of forty years.
Seaside path (from El Passeig to El Racó d'en Sanés)
DISTANCE - 2,67km (one way)
DURATION - 40 min. (one way)
DIFFICULTY – Easy
DESCRIPTION: From "El Passeig" (main square of the village) we will go towards the left shore of the bay until Dr. Pérez del Pulgar Avenue. During the itinerary, we will see a plate indicating the house where Picasso was lodged, the summer of 1910. We will see, also, the Serinyana House (Casa Blaua), the Colom Castle (modernist style) and the sculptures “Lidia de Cadaqués” (Ramon Moscardó) and “Els Quatre vents del mar” (François Sthaly).
Leaving behind the Doctor Perez del Pulgar Avenue we will find the beach of El Ros, starting point of the seaside walk. We will pass the beach Pere Fet up to coming to the beach S'Aranella, where we will observe the homonymous island of private ownership and also Es Cucurucuc, one of the symbols of the village.
The walk finishes at Es Racó d'en Sanés from where one accedes to the urbanization Es Caials.
Cala Nans lighthouse
Start out in front of Rocamar Hotel, at Verge del Carme Avenue, where there is a small chapel made of mosaic. Take the path leading to Sa Conca beach. Once you get to the first bridge, take the path on the right and visit Sant Pius V baroque chapel, crowned by a dome with a Latin cross. It marks the defeat of the Turkish pirates in the Battle of Lepanto (1571). Back to the bridge, we’ll continue to Cala Nans lighthouse, which offers spectacular views over the bay. Near the lighthouse, there are some stairs leading to Nans cove. In front of the cove, there are two big rocks called Es Cucurucuc de Sa Cebolla. The view is superb, as we can see the town between the rocks with Santa Maria church rising majestically over the houses. Take the same road back. Total walking distance: 3.5km, easy trail. Total walking hours: 45m.
Josep Pla reflects the sensations of this itinerary in his book Cadaqués:
“The road takes you to the mouth of the bay – in a way it takes you out to sea. That is why sometimes when you are walking you can see a group of dolphins. It is a fascinating view. The solitary road is beautiful…”
Punta Prima cliff hiking route
DISTANCE - 5.52km
Approx. duration (one way) - 1.15h
Type of route - Surfaced road, trail and forest track
Setting out from the Tourist Office, follow the coast road to the right up to the entrance of the Hotel Rocamar, on the right of which you will see a dirt road. Follow this road up to Mas d'en Baltra (a restored farmhouse featuring a number of dry stone constructions).
* Just before arriving at the farmhouse you will come to a fork in the road, take the path to the left (which crosses the Mas d'en Baltra), the right-hand fork leads to the privately-owned Saint Sebastian chapel, which is only open to the public for the town's local festival on 20 January.
Once past Mas d'en Baltra you will come to another fork in the road. Take the left-hand path and keep going.
The route will take you past 'El Pi Solitari' (the lone pine) and some well-conserved dry stone huts. These architecturally beautiful buildings were used to store farming tools and sometimes even served as shelters for local farmers. As you head into the last stretch of the route, you will see Sa Sala on the right, thought to be one of the oldest farmhouses in Cadaqués.
The path comes to an end at the Punta Prima cliffs, which due to their height and verticality make for an exceptional, dizzyingly high and awe-inspiring viewpoint.
The shapes formed by the Punta Prima cliffs are both whimsical and wonderful. They are also home to a very rich and diverse selection of flora and fauna. Indeed, for centuries, they formed the habitat of the Mediterranean Monk Seal (Monachus monachus) that unfortunately became extinct in the 1970s.
Follow the same route to return to the town.
*From the start of the forest track at the Hotel Rocamar entrance to just after Mas d'en Baltra, the route joins up with the GR92 in the direction of Roses.
RECOMMENDATIONS: Caution is advised around the cliff area and, if walking with children, ensure you hold them by the hand at all times.
The old road or camí vell to Cap de Creus
DISTANCE - 8Km
DURATION - 2h 20´(one way)
LOW DIFFICULTY
DESCRIPTION: Start from the Tourism Office and follow the coast road to the left until you reach Es Poal cove. Once there, climb up Miranda street until you get to the Camping Cadaqués. On the right of the campsite you will see the St. Baldiri's chapel, on the left of which there is a road that leads down to Portlligat (the fishing port of the town). From Portlligat, follow the road that allows access to S'Alqueria Estate until its last house. In front of this, you will see the start of the walkway. From this point on, the way to the Cap de Creus lighthouse is signposted. All along the way you will find various accesses to some of the park coves.
GR11
GR are longer routes that connect Cadaqués with the rest of the neighbouring towns: Port de la Selva, Llançà and Roses.
GR-11 TO PORT DE LA SELVA
The GR 11 starts or finishes (depending on how you look at it) at Cap de Creus, which can be accessed by car from Cadaqués, with parking available close to the lighthouse (from Cadaqués there is only one road leading to Cap de Creus). From this point, simply follow the standard GR-route signs. Information is available at the Natural Park information point located inside the lighthouse.
Signposting: the standard marking for a GR route is two parallel white and red lines. The aforementioned path is not open to motorcycles or cars.
Distance: 16 km. Approx. duration (one way): 4 - 5 hours
GR92
GR are longer routes that connect Cadaqués with the rest of the neighbouring towns: Port de la Selva, Llançà and Roses.
All the GR footpaths are signposted and marked with a white stripe above a red stripe.
GR-92 TO PORT DE LA SELVA
Distance: 12km. Approx. duration (one way): 3 - 3.30 hours
Turn left straight after leaving the tourist office until you find yourself in front of the pharmacy. Once there, follow 'Caritat Serinyana' avenue upwards until you reach the roundabout at the entrance to the village. Looking to the north of the roundabout, between the road that runs towards Roses or Port de la Selva and the road to Cap de Creus, you will see some dry stone steps. This marks the beginning of the GR-92 route to Port de la Selva.
Signposting: the standard marking for a GR route is two parallel white and red lines.
The aforementioned path is not open to motorcycles or cars.
GR-92 TO ROSES
Distance: 22km. Approx. duration (one way): 6 - 7 hours
Setting out from the Tourist Office, follow the coast road to the right, until you reach the entrance to the Hotel Rocamar, to the right of which you will see a dirt track/road. Follow this path, which is the beginning of the coastal path and simply follow the standard GR-route signs. Joncus cove marks the municipal boundary between Cadaqués and Roses. If time permits, the GR-92 route to Roses offers spectacular views of both the town itself and of Cap de Creus.
Signposting: the standard marking for a GR route is two parallel white and red lines. The aforementioned path is not open to motorcycles or cars.
Itinerary 5: Cadaqués - Puig Ferral (Route of the Natural Park of Cap de Creus)
CIRCUIT DESCRIPTION
This route is about two hours long and presents no particular difficulties. It begins just next to the petrol station through a narrow passageway which was once a transhumance path allowing access to Cap de Creus. This can be seen clearly once we cross the lighthouse road, and as we continue to climb the mountainside up a welltrodden path, bordered by dry stone walls on both sides. These walls form part of the transhumance path. As we arrive at the mas de la Senyora, we are obliged to leave behind the walls which continue this ancient road, and the route veers left - down a dirt track which we follow until the horse riding club in Mas Duran. We walk through the middle of the farm and then take a downhill path which leads us to Portlligat. From here, naturally work our way back to the centre of Cadaqués.
THE PUIG FERRAL PATH
The Puig Ferral path -otherwise known as des Volcà- surprises; it is a good example of a transhumance path and thus lined both sides with dry stone walls which accompany us along a long stretch of the journey. The walls along this path are particulary high. The last person who made repairs to them, placing stones back on top of each other, was a shepherd. He was known by the name of "Vermell". The climb allows us to contemplate the bay of Cadaqués, Pení mountain and an olive grove which is still cultivated. Low vegetation predominates, alternating between scrub and meadows.
On nearly reaching the plain and having passed through the mas de la Senyora, we see that the transhumance path continues between the walls following a small valley; but it is not this route that we take. We will take the dirt track which will lead us to mas Duran.
Route 15: Cap de Creus - Easternmost point of Iberian Peninsula (Route of the Natural Park of Cadaqués)
THE ROUTE
The route has an average level of difficulty, the terrain is rough and jagged with cliffs and narrow paths, and we therefore recommend taking precaution with children, wearing proper footwear, and taking water, especially during the summer. The trail begins at the Cap de Creus lighthouse in the same area as the 'Espai Cap de Creus', which features
an information centre and a small museum, for those seeking further information on this unique area. Walkers need to follow the red signals and the signs which will lead you to the western point of the Cap de Creus, between rockrose, mastic and juniper bushes, and through three choices of route, which are all of average difficulty:
1. The route to the point of Cap de Creus; 50 minutes round trip.
2. The route to La Cova de S’Infern; 40 minutes round trip. Bear in mind that entry to the cave is only possible over loose, unstable ground and that access is therefore dangerous.
3. The circular route: 90 minutes, this trail links the other two walks and follows the entire cape coastline.
The path provides walkers with views over the islets of La Massa d’Oros (or Sa Rata) and S’Encalladora. In the area of S’Eixugador up to Sa Clavaguera, the route is flanked by reeds and bulrushes which grow along a riverbed, which is dry during most of the year. The routes cover an inhospitable rocky landscape formed by schist, and it is easy to see how plants have adapted to the extreme conditions on this part of the coast. There are also large blocks of pink and white pegmatite rock, which have been eroded into bizarre shapes, minerals are also easily too find here.
RECOMMENDATIONS:
You are in the Cap de Creus Integral Nature Reserve. PLEASE REMEMBER THAT:
Public access and rights of way must be exclusively confined to the points and routes signposted for this purpose. Extracting or collecting minerals, rocks, fossils, plants or animals is strictly prohibited, as are all hunting activities. Law 4/1998, of the 12th of
March for the Protection of Cap de Creus.
– Camping is not allowed.
– For reasons of safety and conservation fires are totally prohibited.
– Rubbish or litter disposal is prohibited.
– Plants, rock or mineral collecting is not allowed.
– All dogs must be on a leash.
– Fishing with a rod and spearfishing are prohibited.
MAP: http://www20.gencat.cat/docs/parcsnaturals/Home/Cap%20de%20Creus/Visitans/Equipaments%20i%20itineraris/Itineraris/15_Cap%20Creus%20.pdf
Route 17: Tudela (Route of the Natural Park of Cap de Creus)
ROUTE
This walk begins at the Tudela car park and follows a firm path which is easy going, although we recommend wearing sturdy footwear and that you watch out for any children among you, especially in the areas near the cliffs. We also recommend bringing water with you, especially in the summer. The trail takes one hour to Culip (a 2 km outward journey). You will come across numerous diversions along the path which lead off to areas of beautiful landscapes and which we recommend you to see. If you take this option, your journey to Culip will take about 30 minutes more. To begin with you can reach the first point of interest, Es Camell from the car park by taking the main path and taking the fork which leads off to the viewpoint over the Tudela plain (El Mirador del Pla de Tudela) which looks over several iron blocks which show the area occupied by the Health Centre buildings of the Club Mediterranée which once stood here. A few metres further on is the viewpoint of La Gran Sala, with a magnificent view of the area. A path to the left a little way ahead leads to the view point of the island L’Illa de Portaló. If you return to the main path you will continue along the tarmac road until you find another fork off to the left which takes you to the viewpoint of the Mirador de Pamperris, with a splendid view over the sea to the north. Back on the firm path you will now be on the way to Culip, passing by the Racó de Francarlos and the cove of La Cala Culleró.
You can go back the same way or follow the route along the Rec de Francarlos, although this latter route is a little more difficult.
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Dalinian Landscape (Itinerànnia Hiking Trails)
Difficulty: Medium
Time: 5h 15min
Distance: 17 km
Hide elevation maximum: 257
Hide elevation minimum: 1
Ascent: 495 m
Descent: 495 m
You start off in Cadaqués, facing the bay. Continue along the waterfront from Poal until you reach the square Plaça des Portitxol. To the right of this square, you will see the street Carrer de la Miranda. Right at the beginning of the street you will see the first yellow “Itinerànnia” marker.
From this point onwards you must look out for the yellow markers. The end of Carrer de la Miranda connects with the way to Portlligat: you will see some large earthenware pots and from here you follow the directions on the markers.
When you get onto the road, on the right you will see the Church of Sant Baldiri. Head towards it and take the downhill path, leaving the church on the right. After few meters you must turn left: and from here you can make out the beach of Portlligat.
Once you are down by the dried up stream, keep a lookout for the sign that tells you to turn left. It is just before the bridge. Go along the stream and follow the cobbled path until the end.
From here you cross the road a couple of times until you find a path heading downwards. On you right you will be able to make out Es Jonquer cove and further in the distance, the cape Punta d'en Codera. The path is lined with many mulberry trees. As the path now continues with stone walling on each side, you can see the olive trees nearby.
Next follow a small stretch of the road on the right (for about 200 meters). Turn at the signpost with the directions for Sant Lluís beach and continue straight ahead in the direction of Jugadora cove. On the right is the beach of Sant Lluís. Following this path you come to a small junction, from which point you go towards the left. This part was probably once land dedicated to vineyards.
Once you get to the top of the climb turn left, leaving the banner indicating Cap de Creus nature reserve on the right. After a few meters, we find the road once again and you will see a blue metal gate. If it is closed when you go through it, please remember to close it after you. Turn right and follow a track along the asphalted road. You should see confirmation marks on your left. After a few meters you will see a poster for the Strict Nature reserve, on the right. There is also a yellow marker that indicates that you still have to continues straight along the same road.
A few yards further on you leave the main road and turn left before a lane closed off by a chain. From here onwards the stretch coincides with the GR-11. At the bottom of the valley you will see the country houses of Mas Rabassers.
Continue on from the farmhouses following the markers. After a while, you cross over a bar gate and continue straight on. Make sure you close it properly. By now you can see that as you have gone on, the landscape has become wilder.
You will then see a wooden signpost indicating the way to Port de la Selva and you must continue in this direction. Later, another wooden signpost shows you how many kilometres to a number of villages, at which point you must turn right. You will see a shepherd's hut and shortly after the downhill path begins. The descent is very steep and followed by another climb upwards. You then go through another gate, which you close behind you. Then you turn to the right. Here, once again you have views over the sea. Turn right again, in the direction of the farmhouse. Look for the AE138-Mas Vell signpost and head in the direction of Cadaqués. This track, which you take until you get to Cadaqués corresponds to the GR-92. There is now 2h10' remaining.
This path cannot be missed: most of the time you are walking above the dry stone wall which in some sections is considerably high. The trail is very flat and zig-zags to the top of the mountain, where you have great sea views. You then come to an intersection theAE139- Sobre Mas de Bufadors: from which point you must follow the direction indicated as Cadaqués 1h45'. From here onwards the path descends and you will see in front of you the sea at Cadaqués and as you go down you will be able to make out the white houses and the belfry of this beautiful town.
