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ROUTES AND ITINERARIES OFICINA DE TURISME

LOCAL TOURIST OFFICE Avinguda del Pelegrí, 25 - Edifici La Nau · 17320 Tossa de Mar · Costa Brava · Girona · Spain Tel. +34 972 340 108· email: [email protected] TOSSA DE MAR www.infotossa.com A Caldes de Malavella A St. Feliu de Guíxols Coll de LOCAL ROUTES Terra TIPS Negra 1 Es Codolar • Decide whether you are fit enough to complete your chosen route, be 4 Sant Grau Cala Pola aware of your own limitations, and use common sense in all 5 2 Puig de ses Cadiretes 5 4 Es Federal situations. Pla de ses Pinyaques 3 Ruixons • Wear appropriate walking shoes. Creu de Fusta • Mountain bikers should wear a helmet and carry a spare inner tube. Vall de Roc Serra 4 Sant Grau • Look at the weather forecast before you set out. de Montllor 3 Ruixons • Wear suitable clothing for the weather conditions. 5 Puig de ses • Bring plenty of water with you, especially in summer. 4 3 Cadiretes • Use sun block. 3 Mare de PLACES OF INTEREST • It is advisable not to walk alone. Can Garriga Déu de Gràcia • Tell somebody which route you intend to take, especially if you decide Cove/beach Cala Futadera to go alone. Pins del Bisbe • Recharge your mobile battery before you set out. Farmhouse Coll del Sastre 2 • Extreme caution is advisable on the stretches of coastal path running Sant Benet Cala Giverola Cal Rull Hermitage near the cliffs. Never leave the path. Can Samada • Fires are not permitted. Can Coure 5 Mas d’en Ferro 2 Cala Pola Natural spring Coll de sa • Please show respect for the environment, and enjoy your walk. Palomera Parc de sa Riera Cala Bona Picnic area USEFUL PHONE NUMBERS S’Arrupit Lookout/views Tossa • Police Station: (+34) 972 34 01 35 2 (+34) Mas Carbotí Oficina de turisme de Mar OTHER ROUTES • Tourist Office: 972 34 01 08 1 Platja Mar Menuda • Emergencies: (+34) 112 Platja Gran GR 92, Mediterranean trail N Xalet Vermell Terra Negra A Lloret 1 path 1 Es Codolar Punta d’es Cars Old path to Lloret 0 500 m 1000 m de Mar ROUTES AND ITINERARIES AROUND THE “BLUE PARADISE” The GR 92 trail runs down the Mediterranean coast, and crosses Tossa de Mar municipality from north to south. The GR 92 is the backbone for each of these five suggested routes, which follow it for part of the way but branch off along other marked footpaths that will enable you to discover the landscape and the natural beauty of Tossa de Mar.

Our guided routes are designed to complement and extend your knowledge of the local surroundings, with an expert local guide who will help you to understand and appreciate the most treasured features of the area. Our guided routes programme can be requested from [email protected]. 1 ES CODOLAR Departure point: Tourist Office. Difficulty: Low. Most of the itinerary is along a track in a perfect state of repair, until you reach the stretch of coastal path. This path runs close to the cliffs at some points, so extreme caution should be taken. Maximum altitude: 117 m. Duration: 1 h Distance: 3 km. Best time of year: All year round.

Description: Circular itinerary along the sea-facing side of the Ardenya Cadiretes Massif until reaching Es Codolar cove, located at the foot of the impressive walled enclosure of the Old Town (Vila Vella) in Tossa de Mar. The route runs along a stretch of coastal path, affording spectacular views of one of the most emblematic Costa Brava landscapes.

COASTAL PATH

Oficina de turisme Xalet Vermell Punta d’es Cars Es Codolar

117 m 100 m

75 m

50 m

25 m 7 m 0 m 0 m 0.5 km 1 km 1.5 km 2 km 2.5 km 3.06 km 2 CALA POLA Departure point: Tourist Office. Difficulty: Low. Part of the itinerary is along a track in a perfect state of repair, until you reach the stretch of coastal path. This path runs close to the cliffs at some points, so extreme caution should be taken. Maximum altitude: 123 m. Duration: 2 h Distance: 6.6 km. Best time of year: All year round. In the summer season, a boat runs between Platja Gran (main beach) in Tossa and Pola cove.

Description: Circular itinerary affording spectacular views of the sea-fac- ing side of the Ardenya Cadiretes Massif. The mountains sweep dramati- cally down to the sea, along a coastline of large cliffs alternating with small coves in a natural setting of exceptional landscape beauty.

COASTAL PATH

Oficina de turisme Parc de sa Riera Coll del Sastre Cala Pola Cala Bona Platja Mar Menuda

123 m 100 m

75 m

50 m

25 m 2 m 0 m 0 m 0.75 km 1.5 km 2.25 km 3 km 3.75 km 4.5 km 5.25 km 6 km 6.62 km 3 RUIXONS Departure point: Tourist Office. Difficulty: Low. The whole itinerary is along tracks in a perfect state of repair. Maximum altitude: 303 m. Duration: 3 h Distance: 11 km. Best time of year: All year round.

Description: Itinerary leading to Ruixons torrents, among the many typically Mediterranean torrents carving through the depressions of the Ardenya Cadiretes Massif. Natural sources abound in this territory, giving rise to springs of untreated natural water flowing practically throughout the year. The route also affords magnificent views of the coastline to the north of Tossa.

RUIXONS

Oficina de turisme Coll del Sastre Font de la Mina Parc de sa Riera Oficina de Parc de sa Riera Mare de Déu de Gràcia Font de Xifre Coll del Sastre turisme 303 m

225 m

150 m

75 m

4 m 0 m 0 m 2.5 km 5 km 7.5 km 10 km 11 km 4 SANT GRAU Departure point: Tourist Office. Difficulty: Low. The whole itinerary is along tracks in a perfect state of repair, although the gradient is steep. Maximum altitude: 400 m. Duration: 4 h (2 h 15 min going and 1 h 45 min. coming back). Distance: 15.2 km. Best time of year: All year round. Please bear in mind that lack of shade makes this route more arduous in the summer heat.

Description: The itinerary goes through Mediterranean-type woods with dense, compact vegetation (mainly cork oak groves but also some pines and holm oaks), passes by the ruined hermitage of Mare de Déu de Gràcia, and on to the sanctuary of Sant Grau in the heart of the Ardenya Cadiretes Massif. The sanctuary has a major historical legacy of legends and tradition.

Oficina de turisme Coll del Sastre Creu de Fusta Sant Grau Creu de Fusta Coll del Sastre Oficina de turisme

Parc de Mare de Déu Es Es Mare de Déu Parc de sa Riera de Gràcia Federal Federal de Gràcia sa Riera 397 m

300 m

200 m

100 m

3m 0 m 0 m 2.5 km 5 km 7.5 km 10 km 12.5 km 15 km PUIG DE SES 5 CADIRETES Departure point: Tourist Office. Difficulty: Low. The whole itinerary is along tracks in a perfect state of repair, except for a short stretch of path leading to the summit, including a final rocky stretch where extreme caution is advised. The gradient is considerable. Maximum altitude: 519 m. Duration: 4h 10 min Distance: 15.1 km. Best time of year: All year round. Please bear in mind that lack of shade makes this route more arduous in the summer heat.

Description: Circular itinerary going around Montllor Mountains and up to Puig de ses Cadiretes (519 m), the highest peak in the Ardenya Cadiretes Massif. From the summit there is an impressive panoramic view of the area, including the large Mediterranean-type forest.

Oficina de turisme Coll del Sastre Pla de ses Pinyaques Vall de Roc Parc de sa Riera

Parc de Mare de Déu Puig de ses Oficina de sa Riera de Gràcia Cadiretes turisme

519 m

250 m

4 m 0 m 0 m 2.5 km 5 km 7.5 km 10 km 12.5 km 15 km OTHER ROUTES

GR 92 (Mediterranean trail)

This trail runs down the Catalan coastline with its diversity of coves, beaches, Mediterranean landscapes and coastal mountain ranges. In Tossa de Mar municipal area, the GR goes through the Ardenya Cadiretes Massif, partially coinciding with the 98-km circular Ardenya route around the spaces and villages of the massif. The GR trail is indicated with its characteristic red and white markings.

TERRA NEGRA PATH This path links Tossa with Caldes de Malavella. At Tossa, it follows the course of the stream, passing through a riverside area of great beauty, until it reaches Terra Negra mountain pass. This is an easy stroll starting from Sa Riera park, and accessible to all walkers. The route crosses the riverbed at several different places, so please bear in mind that some stretches may be unfeasible after heavy rain. The route is indicated with blue and white markings.

OLD PATH TO LLORET DE MAR This route runs along the old path from Tossa to Lloret by Sa Palomera mountain pass. It starts at the turnoff for Can Samada from the Terra Negra path, and is indicated with light purple markings. NOTES