Camí de Ronda from Sant Feliu de Guíxols: the best coastal walks

The Camí de Ronda around Sant Feliu de Guíxols is not one uniform coastal path. Close to town it can feel rocky and stepped, Sant Pol opens into a broad beach landscape, and the route towards S’Agaró becomes much more polished with stone walls, viewpoints and carefully framed Mediterranean scenery. That variety makes it easy to choose a section rather than commit to a long hike. We would plan the walk around the temperature and the group, then let a swim or lunch decide where the outing ends. The coastline is the experience; completing a fixed number of kilometres is not.

Start near town when you want a shorter rocky section

From the harbour side of Sant Feliu, the coast quickly introduces steps, viewpoints and small rocky areas such as Cala Jonca. This is useful when you want a compact morning rather than a full hike. Cala Jonca itself is tiny and better for confident swimmers than families carrying beach gear, but it shows how quickly the town gives way to rougher coastline. Wear shoes with grip even for a short route, because the path can feel very different from the promenade only minutes behind you.

Sant Pol is the natural pause in the middle

Sant Pol changes the mood completely. After rocky sections, the broad bay feels open and easy, making it a logical place to swim, eat or stop the walk altogether. We would happily build a route around reaching Sant Pol rather than treating it as somewhere to hurry through. Families may decide that the beach is enough for the rest of the morning. Our Sant Feliu beach guide explains why Sant Pol works so well as both a destination and a starting point.

Continue towards S’Agaró for the most elegant stretch

Beyond Sant Pol towards S’Agaró, the path gradually becomes more composed. Stonework, terraces and viewpoints create a very different feeling from the rougher route close to Sant Feliu. This is one of the sections we would recommend to travellers who want beautiful coastal walking without a wilderness experience. The route is still exposed to the sun, so early or late in the day is best in midsummer. Sa Conca farther along can turn the walk into a longer beach outing if everybody still has energy.

In summer, design the route around heat and water

July and August change the character of any coastal walk. A section that feels effortless in May can become tiring at midday in August. Carry water, use proper footwear and plan a realistic turnaround point before leaving. We like to include a swim rather than save all the beach time for the end. That keeps the outing enjoyable and gives the group a reason to stop. With children, our Sant Feliu family guide helps decide whether a short stretch plus Sant Pol makes more sense than continuing much farther.

Finish with the town rather than rushing back to the car

One of the advantages of walking from Sant Feliu is the return. After the coastal scenery, the harbour and town are right there for a drink, lunch or dinner. You do not need to drive to a remote trailhead and then immediately leave again. That connection makes the Camí de Ronda feel like part of a normal holiday day. Our things to do in Sant Feliu guide has more ideas for combining a coastal walk with the centre, market and harbour.