If you have ever dreamed of walking by the sea, between cliffs, hidden coves and charming sailor villages, the roads of Ronda de la Costa Brava are waiting for you. In this article we tell you what they are, why they fall in love with so many travelers every year and how you can enjoy them staying in the middle of nature, in a rural corner like Can Puigmiquel.
Ideal for those looking for an authentic getaway between paths, sea and tranquility.
What are the Caminos de Ronda?
The Caminos de Ronda of the Costa Brava are former coastal paths that travel about 200 kilometers of coastline, since Blanes in the south until Portbou in the north. Originally they were created to monitor smuggling maritime (hence its name, due to the patrols carried out by the Civil Guard) and to connect the fishing villages, beaches, and coves along the rugged Catalan coast.
Today, far from their original function, these paths have restored and maintained in excellent condition and are accessible to everyone, turned into a tourist icon of the area.
Hiking on Ronda's paths is a fascinating experience: they offer incredible Mediterranean landscapes, panoramic views of the sea, dream coves where to take a bath, and connect with picturesque coastal villages where to enjoy Catalan cuisine. At any time of the year - especially in spring or autumn for its pleasant climate - these paths allow discovering the essence of the Costa Brava in a unique way, combining nature, history and local culture.
Routes close to Can Puigmiquel
The emblematic Ronda road from S’Agaró offers unique viewpoints about the Mediterranean at sunset.
Can Puigmiquel in Baix Empordà, is located in Sant Sadurní de l’Etura, a short distance by car from several spectacular sections of the roads of Ronda. Many of the most famous routes on the Costa Brava are less than 30-40 minutes by car of the Masía. For example, Calella de Palafrugell, one of the most emblematic sailor villages is about 30 minutes by car (approx. 25 km). From there you can travel a beautiful Camino de Ronda of ~ 7 km (about 2 hours on foot) that passes through Llafranc and go up to the Faro de Sant Sebastià, then continuing towards the cove of Tamariu.
Another example is the area of Begur (about 35 minutes by car), where a Camino de Ronda connects famous coves like Aiguablava, Sa Tuna and Aiguafreda along impressive cliffs. This route in Begur, about 6 km, is somewhat more demanding (approx. 3.5 hours of walk), but reward with spectacular viewpoints and remote beaches.
If you are looking for a shorter and more simple excursion, the section that joins the cove Sa Riera with the Platja del Racó (in PALS) is ideal for families: it is traveled in about 1 hour and a half, with little slope, and offers magnificent views of the Illa Roja and the long beaches of Pals. In all cases, you can leave the car near the start of the path, since there are usually indicated parking areas.
Beaches and essential landscapes of the Costa Brava
Each route from Can Puigmiquel will bring you unforgettable beaches and landscapes. On the stretch from Calella de Palafrugell to Tamariu, you can enjoy coves hidden among pine forests (such as Cala Pedrosa), the whitewashed houses of old fishing villages –Calella and Llafranc– and viewpoints such as the Far de Sant Sebastià, from where the entire Turkish Costa Blue is contemplated. For its part, Begur's route borders the Cap de Begur offering overview of the wild coast; In it you will discover jewels like Platja Fonda (an emerald-colored cove at the foot of a cliff) or the picturesque Cala Sa Tuna, with its colored boats on the sand.
Cala Sa Tuna, in Begur, is one of the picture-perfect coves connected by the Caminos de Ronda coastal paths.
Further north, between Sa Riera and Pals, the road passes by the iconic Illa Roja –A reddish rock islet– and reaches the wide platja of the Racó, continuing towards the dunes of the beach of Pals and the natural place of the mouth of the Ter river. They even see them on the horizon Illes Medes, a set of protected islets in front of L’Arotit, famous among divers.
Panoramic view of the Medes Islands emerging off the coast of Pals, a natural spectacle visible from several coastal viewpoints.
These paths combine perfectly nature and adventure on a small scale. Many sections do not present any technical difficulties—beyond occasional stairs or slopes—so they are suitable for family hiking or hikers of all ages. In addition, signaling is clear (they are often part of the great route path GR-92, with white-red marks), and you will almost always have some nearby beach to rest or take a dip during the tour.
It is no surprise that the Caminos de Ronda attract international visitors: they allow you to discover hidden coves and unspoiled landscapes that normally only locals would know about, all in a way that is safe and accessible.
Discover the Costa Brava from a rural environment
Stay in Can Puigmiquel It is the opportunity to live the Costa Brava in a different and authentic way. After one day exploring the coast - whether walking along a coastal path, swimming in crystalline waters or photographing a sunset from a cliff - you can return to the tranquility of Sant Sadurní de l’Heura, a rural environment full of charm.
The Baix Empordà, I know as "The little Tuscany" Catalan for its landscapes of hills, vineyards and masías, offers a peace refuge Far from the tourist bustle. From this strategic rural enclave it is possible to easily reach both the beaches and roads of the Costa Brava Like medieval peoples of the interior, enjoying the best of both worlds.
In Can Puigmiquel You will have rural apartments with a pool and garden to relax with family or friends, knowing that a few minutes you have all the coastal adventure waiting for you.
The roads of Ronda invite you to discover the Costa Brava step by step, y Can Puigmiquel It offers you the perfect accommodation to live this experience. Imagine to start the morning in a farmhouse surrounded by nature and in less than an hour to be starting a path that takes you to a hidden cove of transparent waters. At the end of the day, you can return home to make a barbecue at sunset or take a dip in the pool under the stars.
Don't wait any longer to live the Costa Brava in a different way! Reserve now in Can Puigmiquel, your rural accommodation in Baix Empordà, and prepare for an unforgettable vacation combining the rural tranquility with the adventure of the Caminos de Ronda.
We are waiting for you to travel together the magic of the Costa Brava!