This is a six-day walk along one of the most spectacular stretches of coastline in Spain.
The route starts from Portbou on the French border, where the Pyrenees mountains run into the Mediterranean Sea.
The northern end of the Costa Brava lives up to its name; it’s the wild coast, where large waves can batter the shore.
However, on calmer days almost every one of the remote coves begs to be swum in.
It’s a rugged area, punctuated by a beautiful peninsula, the Cap de Creus, which is a natural park.
My route makes use of two different long-distance footpaths.
The GR-92 coast path is waymarked from the border. Days 2 and 3 are on the GR-11, the footpath which traverses the whole of the Pyrenees mountain chain, from the Bay of Biscay to the Mediterranean.
In the six days, you will cover just over 100km, from Portbou to L’Escala, which is famous for its anchovies.
It’s not an enormous distance. There are some short days; and tougher ones.
In total, there is around 3,500 metres of ascent, which is not to be sniffed at. It is the foothills of the Pyrenees after all.
Access on public transport is easy. Take the train from Barcelona to Portbou. The journey time ranges from 2hrs to 2hrs30mins, depending on the type of train.
Information and tickets from national train operator Renfe at www.renfe.com and via their app
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