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Once in Cadaqués, take the clearly signposted road towards Port Lligat and Cap de Creus. Drive for about 2 km and park on the right, slightly downhill, in the large, unpaved car park at the departure point for the mandatory shuttle bus to the cape during the summer season.
No signposting
(S/E) Join the road, walk about 50 metres to the right, then cross carefully to take a small path opposite that runs alongside some houses before returning to the road. Continue in the same direction using the left-hand pavement and walk to the first junction at the recycling bins on the other side of the road.
(1) Turn left onto a wide, stony track suitable for vehicles and reserved for residents: a sign indicates that you are entering the Cap de Creus Integral Reserve. This track winds lazily past a few olive groves and isolated houses, leading to a junction marked by a yellow signpost.
(2) Turn right onto a narrower track lined with dry stone walls, which becomes a footpath after the last building. Cross the bed of a seasonal stream and continue along the path, which climbs steadily whilst offering beautiful views of the rugged coastline. At Puig Palau, the path veers left and heads north before opening out onto a vast, open meadow dominated by the imposing ruins of a sheepfold. The trail becomes indistinct, so head towards this building, taking care to keep your distance from the numerous beehives, which you should go round to the left. Then veer right to join a wide stony path.
GR®11 signposting: White and Red + Yellow
(3) Turn right and walk on almost flat ground to reach an open, flat area where a partially restored building stands, with, a little further on, an information board about the cape’s wetlands and a signpost.
(4) Head straight on along a path following the sign for "Cap de Creus". Then cross a track, continue straight ahead, keeping to the path which curves to the right further on and eventually leads out onto the road.
(5) Cross at the pedestrian crossing to rejoin the path opposite, which runs parallel to the road a little further on, then veers off to the right and reaches a junction marked by an information board on the conservation of the cape’s flora.
(6) Continue to the right until you reach the road again.
No signposting
Head left and follow the road to the Coll de ses Portes junction: signposted “Paratge de Tudela”.
(7) Turn right onto the concrete track, go through the gate and continue for about 200 m. Then take the path on the right, which narrows further on and leads to a change of direction that you must not miss.
(8) Head down to the right, resisting the temptation to take the path opposite, which is much more obvious. The path winds through a very wild landscape of bare rocks overlooking the Rec de Cala Bona, and begins a descent that is at times difficult before emerging onto the concrete track leading to Cala Culip.
(9) Turn right to follow the northern coast of Cap de Creus through a rugged landscape of strangely shaped rocks eroded by the sea. Pass Cala Culleró to reach Cala Culip, which marks the end of the concrete path.
Marked with wooden posts with red-painted ends
(10) Take the path, the start of which is marked by a signpost indicating the Cap de Creus lighthouse is 1.5 km away. This path descends to go round a small house by the sea, then climbs up a rugged rocky ravine and rejoins the tarmac road leading to the cape.
(11) Cross at the pedestrian crossing and rejoin the path opposite.
GR®11 red and white markings
Return to the road, follow it to the right, negotiating a left-hand bend, then another to the right. As you come out of the bend, take the path on the right which leads to a junction marked by an unsightly sign covered in stickers.
(12) Head left to stay parallel to the road above, then rejoin it. Follow it on the right-hand side using the verge, and continue to the ‘No Pedestrians’ sign.
(13) Turn right onto the magnificent stony path leading to the lighthouse. Go round the lighthouse on the right, passing in front of the bar, and cross part of the car park.
(14) Turn right, following the GR®11 markings, and carry on to the very tip of Cap de Creus to enjoy the view.
(15) Turn back and follow the route you came along until you reach the sign covered in stickers.
Red and green markings on the Cami de Ronda
(12) Go straight on, following the sign for "Port Lligat - Cadaqués".
(16) Continue straight on along the path overlooking Cala Jugadora and its small beach. Then continue for a long stretch along the beautiful path, often lined with dry stone walls, which winds through the heath, alternating between ascents and descents. You will reach a junction opposite the boundary wall of a beautiful property.
(17) Continue straight ahead to walk alongside it, then follow the wide, winding track to the junction marked by a signpost.
(18) Turn left onto the narrow path that winds its way through the olive groves before coming out onto the Cap de Creus road opposite a small car park.
(19) Turn left and walk alongside the road without crossing it, then leave it to take a path on the left at a signpost. Descend into a small, damp hollow, then climb back up to reach the first junction by the recycling bins.
(1) Cross with care and head left along the concrete pavement. Then turn right onto the path that cuts across the bend to reach the shuttle bus car park (S/E).
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