Western point of Cap de Creus. Route 15 Natural park of Cap de Creus

  • Modality
    • By foot
  • Region
    • Alt Empordà
  • Towns
    • Cadaqués
  • Time
    • Less than 3 hours
  • Difficulty
    • Easy
  • Estimated duration
    • 45min
  • Distance
    • 2,2 Km
  • Hide elevation maximum
    • 71m
  • Hide elevation minimum
    • 14m
  • Ascent
    • 128m
  • Descent
    • 128m
  • Thematic
    • Walking in Cap de Creus

The  trail begins at the Cap de Creus lighthouse in the same area as the 'Espai Cap de Creus',  which   features an inform atio n centre and a small museum,  for  those seeking furthe r information on  this unique area.Walkers need to follow the red signals and  the signs which  will lead you to the western point of  the Cap deCreus,   betw een  rockrose , mastic  and  juniper bushes. The  circular route : thi s trail   links to to La Cova  de S’Infern and   to the  point of Cap de Creus  and  follows the entire cape   coastline.The  path pro vides walkers with views over the  islets of La Massa d’Oros (or Sa Rata) and S’ Encalladora. In the area  of S’Eixugador up to Sa Clavaguera,the routeis flanked by reeds and bulrushes which  grow along ariverbed,which  is dry during  most of year.

INFORMATION ON ACCESS RESTRICTIONS TO CAP DE CREUS: Access to Cap de Creus is regulated from April to the beginning of November. During the restrictions, motorized access is not allowed between 9:30 a.m. and 9:30 p.m. Yes, access is allowed on foot along the signposted paths (Cap de Creus itineraries and GR11) and by bicycle along the paved access road to the Cap de Creus lighthouse.

The departure point for the shuttle buses is the free car park at Corral d'en Morell. From 8 a.m. to 8.40 a.m. and from 8 p.m. to 11.59 p.m. they leave every 40 minutes. From 8.40am to 8pm, every 30 minutes.

There are also departures a day from the bus station (7:54 a.m.; 8:54 a.m.; 10:54 a.m.; 1:34 p.m.  15:54 p.m, 16.24pm, 19.14pm and 20.39p.m)

Tickets are sold on the bus itself. Round-trip fares are €7 for a ticket from 14 to 65 and €5 for those under 14 and over 65. The single ticket (one way or return) €4 and a combined ticket with accommodation or restaurant reservation €3.50.

You will find answers to the most frequently asked questions here

 

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