Camí de Ronda, the whole Costa Brava on foot

The Costa Brava has been inhabited since ancient times, as many of the region's archaeological sites testify: it's easy to imagine that coastal paths were already linking the small ports on the coast, along routes similar to those that remain today! In the 19th century, the Camí de Ronda on the Costa Brava was a complete network of paths linking the villages for the inhabitants, but also keeping watch over a coast full of rocky inlets, ideal for pirates and smugglers. That's where this long path gets its name from, Camí de Ronda, the coastal path.

Nowadays, the Camí de Ronda is mainly used by hikers and tourists keen to get away from the seaside resorts and discover more peaceful corners of nature. The Camí de Ronda is officially a waymarked and well-maintained path, which is sometimes confused with the GR92: the latter is also of interest to us, as it runs right up to the French border and continues south along the entire Spanish coast.

The great thing about the Camí de Ronda is that you can divide it up into as many sections as you like, so that you can tailor the route to your own walking desires, from a simple 2-hour stroll to the beach and back, to a full week of walking around the Costa Brava.

A first version of the Camí de Ronda, the linear route, stretches from Sant Feliu de Guixols to Begur: 43 km in all, this itinerary remains accessible even to those with a lower level of fitness. The walk takes two days, with an overnight stay in Palamos en route. The walk is truly spectacular, passing through some of the most beautiful corners of the Costa Brava. Ideal for a weekend.

For those who find this itinerary too short, no problem: after Begur, you can continue on the GR92, whose route winds its way up the entire Costa Brava, via the cliffs of [L'Estartit], the Aiguamolls de l'Empordà Natural Park and then Roses. From here, the path continues along the coast via Cala Montjoi, [Cadaquès], then [Cap de Creus], El Port de la Selva, and all the way to Portbou for the die-hards (allow an extra 5 days on average and some long stages)!

In short, the entire Costa Brava is accessible to hikers in either direction. But another version of the Camí de Ronda also offers the chance to venture into the hinterland: this loop follows the linear coastal route, but also passes through [Girona] and the Gavarres massif. All in all, you can expect to cover 140km and climb 3,877 metres! The Camí de Ronda circular route takes 8 days to complete.

☀️ What's the best season for hiking the Camí de Ronda?

Spring, from April to June, is the most pleasant season for hiking the Camí de Ronda: clear weather, sunshine, not too many people in the resorts. The off-season is also pleasant, with a warmer sea.