The Camí de Ronda Tossa de Mar to Sant Feliu de Guíxols saves its most dramatic landscapes for this second stage. If the Blanes to Tossa section already revealed the wild beauty of the southern Costa Brava, this stretch takes that experience to another level entirely: cliffs plunging vertically into the Mediterranean, coves accessible only on foot, the Ardenya-Cadiretes massif rising to 280 metres, and some of the most photographed scenery on the entire Girona coast.
At 21 kilometres with a medium-high difficulty rating, this section of Costa Brava hiking is one of the most complete natural experiences you can have in the region that will host the Ryder Cup 2031 at Camiral. A perfect contrast between the immaculate greens of golf and the wildest nature the Mediterranean has to offer.
Key Facts About the Route
Before lacing up your boots, here are the essential details:
- Distance: 21 km (full Tossa–Sant Feliu route)
- Difficulty: Medium-high: the most demanding stretch on the southern Costa Brava
- Duration: 6-8 hours (full route) / 3-4 hours (to Cala Giverola)
- Elevation: climbs to 280 m in the Ardenya-Cadiretes massif
- Waymarking: white and red GR-92 markers
- Best season: spring or autumn: summer heat can be punishing
- Recommended: hiking boots, plenty of water, sun protection
Starting Point: Tossa de Mar: The Medieval City by the Sea
The route begins in one of the most iconic villages on the Costa Brava. Tossa de Mar and its Vila Vella the only medieval walled enclosure still standing on the entire Catalan coast provide the perfect backdrop for the start of the adventure.
Set off from the Platja Gran in Tossa, pass through the medieval walls and descend to Platja des Codolar, at the foot of the medieval towers. From here, the Camí de Ronda heads north and the landscape changes dramatically: civilisation falls away and the most authentic Costa Brava begins.
Section 1: Tossa to Cala Pola: The First Challenge (6 km)
Just outside Tossa, the path climbs to the Tossa de Mar Viewpoint, where one of the most photographed views on the entire Costa Brava awaits: the medieval bay below you, the Mediterranean stretching to the horizon.
From here, the trail enters the Ardenya-Cadiretes massif, alternating stretches of Mediterranean pine and oak forest with vertiginous sea views. The first coves of the route appear as your reward:
- Cala Bona: small, hidden, with a beach bar in summer and emerald-green water
- Cala Pola: wider and more family-friendly, with a campsite and resort right on the beach. A perfect spot to rest and decide whether to continue or head back to Tossa
Tip: A glass-bottomed boat service connects Tossa and Cala Pola, ideal if you want to walk one way and return by sea.
Section 2: Cala Pola to Cala Giverola: Where the Path Turns Wild (4 km)
Beyond Cala Pola, the Camí de Ronda shows its most demanding and most spectacular face. The GR-92 moves away from the shoreline and climbs deep into the Ardenya-Cadiretes massif, rising to 280 metres above sea level. The effort is rewarded with exceptional panoramic views across the entire bay of Tossa and the southern Costa Brava.
At the highest point of the route stands the Ermita de la Mare de Déu de Gràcia: though largely in ruins, its walls are still covered in offerings left by generations of walkers who have passed through. A place steeped in history and silence, a world away from the beaches below.
The descent leads to Cala Giverola, one of the largest and most spectacular coves on this stretch, surrounded by Mediterranean forest and with water of extraordinary clarity.
If you only have half a day: the Tossa–Cala Giverola section (6 km, around 2 hours) is the best option — you get the very best of the route in half the time.
Section 3: Cala Giverola to Sant Feliu de Guíxols: The Epic Finale (11 km)
The final stretch is the longest but also the most varied. From Cala Giverola the path continues north, alternating wild coastal terrain with unmissable points of interest:
Ermita de Sant Elm: one of the most spectacular viewpoints on the entire Costa Brava, perched above the sea with views that on clear days stretch as far as the Illes Medes and the Cap de Creus. An absolutely unmissable stop.
Sant Elm: the small coastal settlement before Sant Feliu offers the first signs of civilisation: restaurants, terraces, and the option to catch a bus back to Tossa if your legs have had enough.
Sant Feliu de Guíxols: arriving at this historic coastal town, with its lively seafront promenade, fresh fish restaurants and genuinely Catalan atmosphere, is the perfect ending to one of the most spectacular walks on the Costa Brava.
