ROUTE:
The “camins de ronda”
(literally, “patrol roads”)
owe their name to the
traditional patrols
bordering the coastline to
watch out for smuggling and
coastal maritime traffic.
The route follows a section
of this seaside path from
the Roses lighthouse, which
was built during the reign
of Isabel II in 1864,
located 24 meters above sea
level and facing southwards,
to the Canyelles Grosses or
Almadrava beach.
The lighthouse, which was
electrified in 1921 with a
500-watt incandescent lamp,
is located just below
the Trinitat castle, which was
recently restored and will
be open to visitors.
Throughout the entire route,
all the way to Canyelles
Petites beach, you can enjoy
the unique outcrops
veined white marble, which
are very interesting from a
geological perspective.
Right before the Canyelles
Petites beach there is an
islet made up of various
rocks, called Els Brancs,
which is a resting spot for
birds like the cormorant,
which can be seen drying off
with its wings stretched out
and facing the sun.
Continuing along the route
past the first beach, the
seaside path continues
winding along the coast.
Between the Canyelles and
Almadrava beaches, there are
two rocky outcrops that
are frequently used by
fishermen: Punta de l’Omella
and Punta de l’Ullastrell.
Finally, you will reach the Almadrava
beach, whose name comes from
the type of fishing with
nets strategically placed to
drive the fish landward from
the end of the cove, until
they were finally caught.
You will then return to the starting
point via the same route,
but you can take advantage
of any of the beaches or
rock formations to take a
refreshing dip in the sea. |