Hiking tour along the Costa Brava South

About this tour

Step into a land where history, sea, and rugged cliffs meet. On this walking adventure from Sant Pere Pescador to Sant Feliu de Guixols, along the southern stretch of Catalonia’s Costa Brava, you’ll follow the legendary Camí de Ronda—a path once trodden by fishermen and smugglers, now one of Europe’s most scenic coastal trails.

Each step takes you deeper into the heart of Empordà: from the soft sands of Sant Pere Pescador to the cliffside trails of Begur, through pine-scented forests and past turquoise coves. Discover the ruins of ancient Empúries, gaze from hilltop castles, and rest in villages steeped in Mediterranean soul.

With charming seaside towns, untouched beaches, and the rich heritage of Catalonia surrounding you, this is more than a walk—it’s a timeless Mediterranean journey.

Highlights

Fishing villages of Sant Marti d'Empuries and Calella de Palafrugell
The Greco-Roman ruins of Empuries
The rugged coast and beautiful beaches of the Costa Brava
The unspoilt coves between Calella de Palafrugell and Palamos
The fishing village of Cala S'Alguer

Included/Excluded

Transfer from Girona or Figueres train station to Sant Pere Pescador
Welcome meeting with a local guide speaking English, Spanish, French and German
7 nights of accommodation (rural hotels, 3* and 4* hotels)
B&B or Half-board
All the tourist information, tracks and maps through an app personalized for your trip
Assistance telephone number 24/7
The transport of belongings between overnight stays

Transfer IN from any other location to the 1st accommodation
Transfer OUT
Hotels touristic tax
Flights
Travel insurance
Extra drinks
GPS and maps on paper: 35€ per pack
Any other activity not described in the present file

Itinerary

Day 1: Sant Pere Pescador

Arrival at Sant Pere Pescador, a fisher’s village where your journey starts the next day . If you arrive in the morning or early afternoon, we highly recommend a stroll along the sandy beaches of Sant Pere or a visit to the Nature Reserve of the Aiguamolls Marshlands. The observation tower is an excellent location to spot seabirds and deer, and the views over the region are stunning. We will hold a welcome meeting with our local guide, who will give you all the information, maps and GPS you need for your walking tour.

Day 2: Sant Pere Pescador - L'escala

15.0 km

Distance:15.0 km

You start the day with a pleasant walk along the beach, until the GR92-path leads you away from the coast into the countryside. Through the fields and marshlands of the Aiguamolls Nature Reserve you arrive at the Greco-Roman Ruins of Empuries, the most important city of the Iberian Peninsula in Roman times. Before you arrive at the fishing village of L'Escala, you have a smelly but interesting visit to the anchovies factory. Accommodation in L'Escala.

Day 3: L'escala - Torroella de Montgrí

21.0 km

Distance:21.0 km

You leave L'Escala via the GR92-path that crosses the small mountain range of Massís del Montgrí. The path starts beside the sea, passing some small coves until Punta Ventosa. At this point the path passes just beside the cliffs, with some of the most impressive views of the Costa Brava. You continue further inland and up towards the castle of Montgri. The views over the Emporda plains, the Pyrenees and the Mediterranean are truly astonishing. You descend to the medieval village of Torroella de Montgri, where you will spend the night.

Day 4: Torroella de Montgrí – Begur

18.0 km

Distance:18.0 km

The route of today crosses the Natural Park of Montgrí and Medes Islands. You will walk along the river Ter until the beach. Then, you will continue following the long beach of Pals, before arriving to the climb up to the beautiful village of Begur. Accommodation in Begur.

Day 5: Begur – Calella de Palafrugell

14.0 km

Distance:14.0 km

You leave Begur via a descent towards the rugges coast of the Costa Brava. The path penetrates into the Mediterranean forest, crosses small and virgin coves, goes through paths with breath-taking views of the Mediterranean Sea and passes very charming villages like Tamariu, Llafranc or Calella de Palafrugell, a typical fisher’s village. Accommodation in Calella de Palafrugell.

Day 6: Calella de Palafrugell – Palamós

12.0 km

Distance:12.0 km

Today you will be walking along one of the most spectacular parts of the route. You will pass small coves, a virgin beach of incomparable beauty and Mediterranean forests of pines, oaks and olive trees. End of the journey today is Palamós, with a big fishing port, a fish market for professionals open every weekday and a very interesting Fishing Museum (optional). Accommodation in Palamós.

Day 7: Palamós – Sant Feliu de Guíxols

14.0 km

Distance:14.0 km

The last walking day will take you from Palamós to Sant Pol beach in Sant Feliu. You continue along the coastal path of the “Camí de Ronda”. This stretch is also part of the GR92 that you have been following. You will pass several sand and stone beaches, cross small tunnels excavated in the rocks and visit some of the more touristic towns of the Costa Brava. Accommodation in Sant Feliu de Guíxols, the perfect spot for a swim!

Day 8: Sant Feliu de Guíxols

End of the route. Possibility of hiring a transfer back or staying more days to enjoy the Costa Brava, visit Gerona or Barcelona.