A Walk around Vic

The city authorities have created a ruta turistica around the old town of Vic. By following this simple walk you get to see all the city’s main monuments in a short space of time

Start at the railway station (the bus station is 100m from here) Walk down Carrer de Jacint Verdaguer, directly opposite the station entrance, leading to Placa Major.

The tourist office is close to the town hall, directly ahead of you on the far side of the square. If it is open, pick up the leaflet about the town trail, with descriptions of the various buildings along the way. If not simply follow the signs marked Ruta Turistica.

Follow the route by heading down Carrer de la Ciutat behind the town hall, then turning right on to Carrer Miquel de Sants.

Continue on this route as it passes historic houses and baroque churches, as well as a Romanesque bridge, a section of the old city walls and a 2nd century Roman temple. Eventually you return to Placa Major, where you can stop for a coffee before returning to the station by a differet route.

Go down Carrer dels Argenters, the narrow lane in one corner of the square  with Forn Sant Miquel on the corner. Reaching a small square, urn left into Carrer de les Escales and go down the steps to reach Rambla del Passeig. Turn left and follow the Ramblas along the course of the old city walls. Turn right when you reach Carrer de Jacint Verdaguer to return to the station

Calella de Palafrugell to Llafranc

This 1 1/4 mile route (one-way) is one of the easiest and most representative stretch of the coastal trail.

Calella de Palafrugell
The trail begins at the northern end of Calella, at the Platja de Canadell. There is a car park nearby. look out for the signpost pointing to the Cami de Ronda (seaside path) which is marked with a small coloured code indicated that you’re on the GR-92, a massively long path that runs the length of Spain’s Mediterranean coast and forms part of the E-10 route, which runs all the way to the Baltic.

Llafranc – Mediterranean Views
The extremely east to follow path runs along the shore. In many places you’ll find a wooden rail guiding you along. Be sure to take a camera as this is one of the best areas to take photos of the coast and the town of Calella in the distance.

Placa de Marinada
In about 30 minutes you’ll reach the town of Palafrugell and its placa de Marinda. From here head to the Passeig de Cipsela, a pretty seaside promenade that follows the curve of Llafranc Bay. The promenade ends at the town’s marina.

Faro de Sant Sebastia
From the marina, take the steps to your left (marked as the GR trail) and climb slowly to the Faro de Sant Sebastia (St Sebastian’s Lighthouse). Along the way enjoy the fantastic views. In about 30 minutes you’ll reach the lighthouse and a lookout point. Nearby you can also see the ruins of an old chapel and an Iberian settlements