Costa Brava of Mountain and Valley – a day trip around Cap de Creus
“Solamente Diez!” – This sentence is known to everyone who has already visited a Spanish market. right there, at the weekly market in Sant Pere de Pescador, our adventure day begins. Between barkers, accordion music and all sorts of stalls along the river Fluvià, we quickly get fresh fruit, vegetables and a sun hat. With this we are prepared to explore the surroundings of the Golf de Roses!
The day begins!
Aiguamolls de l’Empordà to Roses
Embedded in the nature reserve Aïguamols de l’Empordà A daily changing natural spectacle shows up here: sometimes narrow and wide, from very calm to wild and impetuous, the panorama of the estuary changes depending on the weather. A deep breath of sea air with a view of the surrounding bay on the Golf de Roses before our journey leads to the town of Roses, which is a little more north. Surrounded by cliffs, the colorful tourist town runs along the coast. Roses Seems as happy as the name (German Rosen) promises and exudes fresh holiday flair even in the previous season. Protected from the wind, the wide sandy beach of the Santa Margarita district invites you to face the cool waves and offers a great sight with the steep cliffs that dive into the water.
Roses Marina
Along the beach promenade, the path leads us to the Roses Marina. However, we cannot reach him without a stopover – are too tempting “Café con leche” and Churros In the many cafés and bistros with sea views on the left side of the road.
Greens are chirping over our heads in the palm leaves parrots to A small detour on the way to the port to the adjoining city center will get everyone at their own expense: colorful shops invite you to browse, numerous restaurants provide a cozy ambience and for a quick cool down you can enjoy an ice cream on the Placa de l’Església with a view of the local church in Romanesque style.
Ciutadella de Roses
200 meters from the beach is the 2500 year old Ciutadella de Roses. The excavation site, built by Greeks and Romans, extends over twelve hectares and is now used as a cultural museum and venue. We immediately made a few dates for July – then a series of Spanish cinema films will be shown here under open-air, certainly a unique experience with this backdrop!
Breathtaking panorama of high air
Our detour to the heights of the nature park offers a pleasant change from the tourist hustle and bustle along the coast Cap de Creus.
about the towns Palau-Saverdera and Vilajuiga we reach the old Benedictine monastery Sant Pere de Rodes. According to legend, built by Romans in the eighth century, the imposing stone building towers high above the coast of El Port de la Selva. We are banned by the breathtaking view that offers us. Deep valleys, steep gorges and rough mountain ranges, between which there are a few motorways winding, show up north and west.
In the south-east we have a perfect view over the entire coastal region to the French border in sunny weather. Who here at Reinhard May’s song “above the clouds“I think it has arrived. That’s how freedom must feel, we think at the view of the mighty nature. On the horizon above the sea, we can’t even make out the line between heaven and water.
Sant Pere de Rodes
A short path from the free parking lot to Benedictine monastery leads to the entrance of today’s ruins. Here visitors can explore the centuries-old stone passages and the nave and strengthen themselves in the adjacent restaurant with fresh fish, spicy Serrano ham and other typical Catalan specialties.
Many hikers also cross our path. From here you climb the summit to the castle ruins Castell de Sant Salvador de Verdera680 meters above sea level with a special panoramic view.
Port de la Selva
The day is slowly coming to an end and we wind our switchbacks to the traditional fishing village Port de la Selva.
The first fishermen return to the port from their working day. We stroll along the harbor and explore the narrow, steep alleys of Port de la Selva. Our view of the blue sea is broken by woody old fishing boats lying on the beach. Hungry for an eventful day, we are looking for a quiet spot for dinner on one of the colorfully decorated streets. With a backpack full of new impressions, we end the evening here with a glass of wine and fresh fish.
More: Tramuntana and the Cap de Creus, Hiking in Paradise: Cadaqués – Cap de Creus, Cap de Creus – wild rocks, rugged sea and secluded bays.
