Camí de la Ronda DAY 2 in Costa Brava

About Camí de la Ronda DAY 2 in Costa Brava

This three day walking (and swimming!) activity that traverses what I think is the most beautiful 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 villages such as S'Alaguer, Callella de Palafrugell, llafranc, Tamariu, Aiguablava, Fornells, Sa Tuna and Aigiafreda before turning inland to finish at Begur.

This blog covers day two from Callella de Palafrugell to Aiguablava/Fornells, a distance of 11km. Overnight accommodation can be an apartment, hotel or camping.

Starting in Callella de Palafrugell we find the emotional strength to leave paradise and pick up the GR-92 coastal trail round a headland almost immediately arriving at another whitewashed stunning town called Llafranc with its beautiful beach. Following the town beach front around to the marina, just before the marina guard house there are steps leading up. From here the route is via the road to Sant Sebastian light house restaurant.

After the light house is a castle and poblet iberic - Iberian medieval settlement remains. Sant Sebastian castle is open to the public and visits to the roof are permitted where there are fantastic views of the coastline and inland fields and mountains. Leaving the castle the path enters a pine forest and drifts inland a bit before taking a right into a trail down a river valley to Cala Padrosa. This is a beautiful small cove with a Stoney beach. I recommend swimming here.

On the left side of the stony beach (when looking at the sea) is a path leading up the rocks into a pine forest trail along the coast to another whitewashed village called Tamariu. The trail leaves this village leading inland into pine forests to get to Aiguablava. At Aiguablava we find another stunning cove beach with restaurants behind.

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Visiting Camí de la Ronda DAY 2 in Costa Brava

My Recomended places to swim between Calella de Palafrugell and Aiguablava/Fornells on day two are on Llafranc Playa, Pedrosa cove, Playa Tamariu and Playa Aiguablava.

Take at least 3 litres of water and a full bottle of sun cream

Accessibility, mobility & Clothing for Camí de la Ronda DAY 2 in Costa Brava

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.

Small 30L Hiking Rucksack

Includes high visibility fog and rain waterproof cover in zip compartment at bottom of rucksack.

Trail shoes

Lightweight comfortable trail shoes

Summer socks

Ankle spring/summer socks

Mid layer Top

Light weight cotton quick dry T-shirt

Running shorts

Mens trail running shorts

Convertible Trousers

Lightweight convertible trousers that zip down to shorts

Phone Case for watersports

IPX8 waterproof floating and submersible case & Lanyard. Permits photos and touchscreen use.

Wet shoes

Waterproof shoes for coastal hikes and remote stoney beaches.

Waterproof bag

20 to 30L Waterproof bag for sea caving and coastal hikes where risk of getting wet or immersion in water

Lightweight Towel

Compact lightweight microfibre towel for coastal and mountain hiking

High Factor Sun Cream

factor 50 non-polluting sun-cream to protect the oceans, lakes and rivers.

Getting to Camí de la Ronda DAY 2 in Costa Brava

Address: Callela de Palafrugell, Callela de Palafrugell. 17210

The North of the Costa Brava is not served by a rail line so the best way to get to these remote fishing vilages is via bus. SarfaBus-Moventis operate route 100 which covers some of the towns along this section of the coast.

Doing this as a three day trip means that it is viable to get the bus.
• Day 1: Get bus to Palamos and walk to Callella de Palafrugell or LLafranc staying overnight.
• Day 2: Walk from Callella de Palafrugell or LLafranc to Aiguablava or Fornells staying overnight.
• Day 3: Walk from Aiguablava or Fornells to Begur getting bus back to Barcelona.

Note: The times on my bus route map in the documents section are valid on the day that I did this trip and SarfaBus-Moventis may change times depending on demand. Use the below link to consult times and prices and buy your tickets.

Outbound journey on day one is from Barcelona-Estacio Nord to Palamos-Sarfa. The return bus stop in Begur is Begur-Plaza Forgas to Barcelona-Estacio Nord.

Barcelona-Estacio Nord is the main bus terminal near Arc de Trimfo. See the Public Transport Guide Estacio Nord section for more information about the bus terminal.

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