Route · 8 days · 7 nights
Costa Brava Route
From Cadaqués to the Medas Islands: eight stops through the villages, coves and lighthouses of the Costa Brava, with parking, difficulty level and best time to visit for each.
Route map
Highlighted stops
- 1
CADAQUÉS
- Parking
- Parking available in several areas of the village
- Who it suits
- Easy, ideal for walking through the old town
- Best time
- Year-round, especially in spring and autumn to avoid crowds
- 2
CALELLA DE PALAFRUGELL
- Parking
- Parking near the town centre
- Who it suits
- Easy, ideal for strolling through the old town
- Best time
- Summer to enjoy the beaches and coves
- 3
PALS
- Parking
- Parking on the outskirts of the old town
- Who it suits
- Easy, ideal for exploring on foot
- Best time
- Spring and autumn to avoid crowds
- 4
BEGUR
- Parking
- Parking in the town centre
- Who it suits
- Moderate difficulty, with some uphill sections
- Best time
- Summer to enjoy the nearby coves
- 5
TAMARIU
- Parking
- Parking near the beach
- Who it suits
- Easy, ideal for walking along the seafront promenade
- Best time
- Summer to enjoy the beach and water activities
- 6
ROSES
- Parking
- Parking in the town centre and near the beaches
- Who it suits
- Easy, ideal for strolling along the coast
- Best time
- Summer to enjoy the beaches and coves
- 7
MEDAS ISLANDS
- Parking
- Parking in l'Estartit, with access to boats taking you to the islands
- Who it suits
- Easy, with boat excursions
- Best time
- Summer to enjoy diving and snorkelling
Before you go
CAP DE CREUS
Parking near the lighthouse. Moderate difficulty, with several hiking routes. Spring and autumn to enjoy the scenery without summer heat.
Cadaqués is one of the most beautiful villages on the Costa Brava, known for its white houses and narrow winding streets. It is famous for Salvador Dalí's House-Museum in Portlligat and the Cap de Creus Natural Park. It is an ideal place to enjoy a unique natural and cultural setting.
Cap de Creus is a natural gem with stark and pristine landscapes. It offers stunning views and hiking routes, such as the one from Portlligat to the Cap de Creus Lighthouse. It is the easternmost point of the Iberian Peninsula, known for its rock formations and paradisiacal coves.
Calella de Palafrugell is a charming fishing village with white houses and cobbled streets. It is perfect for peaceful walks and enjoying sea views. Visit the Cap Roig Gardens and walk along the coastal path to Llafranc.
Pals is a delightful medieval village with an old town declared a Historic-Artistic Heritage Site. Its cobbled streets and stone buildings offer a unique experience. Explore the Hores Tower and wander through the medieval quarter.
Begur is known for its picturesque houses and historic ruins. Begur Castle is the most iconic symbol of the village. Visit the castle ruins and the five defence towers, and enjoy nearby coves such as Sa Tuna and Aiguablava.
Tamariu is a small fishing village with a beach of crystal-clear waters. Enjoy water sports such as diving and kayaking, walk along the Camí de Ronda and explore nearby coves.
Roses is situated between the sea and the mountains, known for its beaches and coves surrounded by cliffs. Visit the Trinitat Castle, enjoy Platja Nova and explore Roses Bay.
The Medas Islands are a paradise for diving with crystal-clear waters and coral beds. Take glass-bottom boat excursions and enjoy the marine biodiversity.
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