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Park in the large car parks at the beaches in L’Estartit: the public car park (free) or the harbour car park (chargeable).
(S/E) Head towards the seafront promenade (Passeig Maritim) heading east. Opposite the Tourist Office, take the Passeig Maritim which runs alongside the harbour, heading east. Follow the route marked “Camí de Ronda”.
(1) Leave the Passeig Maritim on the left, passing in front of the Hotel El Volanti, and head up Carrer del Cap de la Barra (a cul-de-sac). The houses lining the seafront briefly block the view on this climb. When you reach the end of the street, take the stone steps on the right, at the signpost indicating Cap de la Barra and Cala Calella. Continue along the path heading north-east.
(2) Take the small path on the right to walk alongside the railings of the Cap de la Barra viewpoint and enjoy the panoramic view of the beaches of L’Estartit, Roca Maura mountain and the Medes Islands. Continue along the main path, heading north.
(3) Stay on the main path without taking any of the turn-offs to the left, although you can make a short detour to see the geological feature known as the Pou de la Calella, about ten metres away. Continue along the path, heading north.
(4) Do not take the path branching off to the right; instead, carry on straight ahead, heading north, staying on the Cami de Ronda. The path begins to descend through a forest of white pines, and the gradient becomes steeper as it follows a ridge leading to the cove. Walk close to the cliffs, which offer a view of Punta dels Arquets, without straying too far and taking care. You will then reach Cala Calella, where the rocky outcrops allow you to swim in shallow, crystal-clear water.
(5) Turn back and follow the same route in the opposite direction to return to the starting car park (S/E).
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