Paradise Bays and Wild Coast
On foot to Platja de Castell
There should still be them, the quiet bays on the Costa Brava. They are not necessarily all accessible by car. We explored some on foot in June. It is best to start this excursion early in the morning on a weekday, then you have the chance to find paradisiacal solitude.
equipped with Hiking shoes, bathing suits and picnic in the backpack we set off on a hot June day. We park our car Calella de Palafrugell right in front of the Jardins de Cap Roig. In front of the entrance to the gardens, a few wooden steps lead down to a clearing on the right. We cross these and come to the edge of the forest Main hiking trail GR-92. From here we follow the Labeling Poblat Ibèric and Platja de Castell. Our goal is with about 1.5 hours estimated. The shady forest path leads past some feudal properties with sea views. Hidden behind tall fences and hedges, you live here privileged. In some places parking off-road vehicles. There, a small puncture path leads down to the sea into tiny, secretive bays.
At some point, our signposted hiking trail also branches off from the wide GR-92 in the direction of cliffs. Now climbing skills are in demand. It goes steeply uphill. We will be rewarded with one Postcard Costa Brava Look. Wind wafted pine trees risky bend down from steep rocks, deep below crystal clear water – blue mirror foam crowned sparkling in the sun. Yachts swing at anchor. Rocks lie sluggishly asleep asleep on the shore. Wild cacti show fiery flowers. On the horizon sailboats in the wind.
Canoes explore a rock tunnel. Opposite is that Poblat Iberic. The Iber settlement on Cape Sa Coberta was discovered in 1943 and excavated in the following years. The settlement was built in the 6th century B.C. and had until the 1st century B.C. existed. Even then, the sea view was appreciated. From the walls of the former settlement you have a fantastic view of the quiet, sandy nature Platja de Castell. Between Palamós and Calella de Palafrugell you will find his little paradise here. Only the small beach bar is evidence of civilization and tourism this morning. The sea and the beach are almost our own. A jump into the waves refreshes us after the steep up and down the last half hour.
For the way back we have planned the sea, which at the same time means more effort. First we walk a bit the same steep path back to the GR-92. There we turn right again after a few meters to the cliff. Signposted are now Tiny dream bays Below the rocks: Cala Senià, Cala Estreta and El Crit. Fortified steps lead to fantastic Miradors with a brilliant view. The small, somewhat rocky bays with light pebbles are popular with supporters of the nudism. There are no beach bars just sun, sand, sea and quiet wind. We have our picnic with us. So we enjoy a quiet siesta from time to time swimming in the sea. At some point we have to dare the steep climb back to the car.
Tip: If you want to shorten the hike or just want to visit the Platja de Castell,
Can also get there by car. You drive on the C-255 to the Camping Benelux junction, then turn right there and after 500 meters left. Park here. The footpath (20 min) from La Fosca is also recommended past a castle ruin, picturesque fisherman’s cottage and shady pine forest.
You can get hiking maps and information in the Tourist Office Baix Empordà in La Bisbal.
