Garraf: Coast, Culture and Trails in Parc del Garraf

Coast and Townscape in Garraf

Wooden bathing huts have been preserved on Garraf Beach, where they are associated with the bathers. Platja de Garraf is located in the centre of Garraf and is characterised by 33 fishermen’s huts and former huts used by railway workers, which stand in the sand. Garraf railway halt is 25 m from Platja de Garraf.

Nature and Trails in the Surrounding Area

In the immediate vicinity of Garraf lies La Falconera Cave in the Garraf cliffs; it extends for approximately 600 metres and includes shafts, galleries and small chambers. One route leads from Garraf railway station to Palau Novella. It passes through the wild nature of Parc del Garraf and offers views of the blue sea and distant horizons. El Castellet de Garraf is located beside the path that climbs from Garraf and offers expansive views over the surrounding massif and the coast.

History and Culture

At El Castellet de Garraf are the remains of a rock castle and probably also the remains of the vanished monastery of Sant Vicenç de Garraf. The remains at El Castellet de Garraf include sections of the defensive walls, the access path, three cisterns, the entrance arch and several interior rooms. Església de Garraf was consecrated in 1955 and is dedicated to Santa Maria Estrella del Mar. The floor plan of Església de Garraf is in the shape of a Latin cross; its porch is formed by round-arched arcades, and its bell tower is square. Celler Güell in Garraf is a work by Antoni Gaudí.

Orientation

In the immediate vicinity of Garraf, Centre d'Informació La Pleta lends adapted materials free of charge, including handcycles, wheelchair-adaptable third wheels and adapted route dossiers on flora and fauna. Centre d'Informació La Pleta also provides general information about the services and facilities of Parc del Garraf. From Garraf railway halt, the route to the La Pleta information centre follows the GR 92 Camí de les Costes; the route is approximately 3.5 km long.

Those choosing Garraf as a travel destination may consider a holiday apartment for their stay; the specific accommodation decision remains dependent on their own travel plans, preferred pace of stay and the conditions applicable in each individual case.

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Water Sports and Activities

At the foot of Parc del Garraf, Port del Garraf has a centre for sports activities. Sailing, kayaking and stand-up paddleboarding are offered or made possible in connection with Port del Garraf. Social regattas in keelboat and dinghy sailing are likewise offered or made possible in connection with Port del Garraf. Diving excursions are also offered or made possible in connection with Port del Garraf.

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