Wednesday, July 06, 2022

Begur: Sa Tuna to Illa Roja

The second day in Begur, we took a trail in the Marine Reserve of Ses Negres to the Cami de Ronda at Aiguafreda, continuing to Sa Tuna where we left off the previous day as the turnaround, then walked to Llla Roja, parts on the Cami, parts on connecting trails, before returning to Begur from Sa Riera.

We realized, amazingly, we were walking on red trails the day before and green trails today. I thought we worked rather hard stringing different trails together. It turned out there was an underlying logic all along. We are very pleased with our Begur program, so relieved that we got off the idea of a linear, multi-day walk.

The day's walk first takes us by Mas d'en Pinc, an old farmhouse now a free city museum. In front is a statue of Carmen Amaya, the fmaous Flameco dancer who lived here for a few years in the 1960's.
Statue of Carmen Amaya - Mas d'en Pinc - Begur, Emporda, Catalunya

Then, off to the Mediterranean Coast (center right), about 2kms away, on a Sendero Local.
Walking the Green Trail to Aiguafreda, Begur, Emporda, Catalunya

Walking the Green Trail to Aiguafreda, Begur, Emporda, Catalunya

Walking the Green Trail to Aiguafreda, Begur, Emporda, Catalunya

Soon we are at the somewhat busy Aiguafreda boat launch. There's no sandy beach but folks are setting up blankets and chairs on the surounding rocks and concret.
Port Aiguafreda - Walking the Cami de Ronda from Sa Tuna to Illa Roja - Begur, Emporda, Catalunya

Aiguafreda - Walking the Cami de Ronda from Sa Tuna to Illa Roja - Begur, Emporda, Catalunya

The Cami de Ronda trail at Aiguafreda is a few meters above the clear water and we see some unfamiliar-to-us jellyfish, powered pontoon boats, kayaks, and some folks on SUPs.
Jellyfish - Walking the Cami de Ronda from Sa Tuna to Illa Roja - Aiguafreda, Begur, Emporda, Catalunya

Aiguafreda - Walking the Cami de Ronda from Sa Tuna to Illa Roja - Begur, Emporda, Catalunya

Aiguafreda - Walking the Cami de Ronda from Sa Tuna to Illa Roja - Begur, Emporda, Catalunya

Aiguafreda - Walking the Cami de Ronda from Sa Tuna to Illa Roja - Begur, Emporda, Catalunya

Aiguafreda - Walking the Cami de Ronda from Sa Tuna to Illa Roja - Begur, Emporda, Catalunya

A panoramic view of Aiguafreda Bay.
Aiguafreda - Walking the Cami de Ronda from Sa Tuna to Illa Roja - Begur, Emporda, Catalunya

Here's a one-minute video of Aiguafreda Bay. Excuse my amatuer technique. ;-)
Walking the Cami de Ronda from Sa Tuna to Illa Roja - Begur, Emporda, Catalunya



It's a Saturday. Sa Tuna Beach is crowded.
Playa Sa Tuna - Walking the Cami de Ronda from Sa Tuna to Illa Roja - Begur, Emporda, Catalunya

The walk north from Aiguafreda to Llla Roja featured stunning views of the coast from the cliff-side path.
Walking the Cami de Ronda from Sa Tuna to Illa Roja - Begur, Emporda, Catalunya

Walking the Cami de Ronda from Sa Tuna to Illa Roja - Begur, Emporda, Catalunya

Walking the Cami de Ronda from Sa Tuna to Illa Roja - Begur, Emporda, Catalunya

One downhill section was little more than a goat path.
Walking the Cami de Ronda from Sa Tuna to Illa Roja - Begur, Emporda, Catalunya

Walking the Cami de Ronda from Sa Tuna to Illa Roja - Begur, Emporda, Catalunya

At last we spot Illa Roja, the large (small from this distance) reddish rocky island just off the sandy beach to the far right.
Walking the Cami de Ronda from Sa Tuna to Illa Roja - Begur, Emporda, Catalunya

Before we get to Illa Roja we cross Sa Riera Beach where I am amazed to see a grid of timber planks and metal rollers used to haul boats out of the water.
Sa Riera - Walking the Cami de Ronda from Sa Tuna to Illa Roja - Begur, Emporda, Catalunya

Sa Riera - Walking the Cami de Ronda from Sa Tuna to Illa Roja - Begur, Emporda, Catalunya

Sa Riera - Walking the Cami de Ronda from Sa Tuna to Illa Roja - Begur, Emporda, Catalunya

Sa Riera - Walking the Cami de Ronda from Sa Tuna to Illa Roja - Begur, Emporda, Catalunya

Sa Riera - Walking the Cami de Ronda from Sa Tuna to Illa Roja - Begur, Emporda, Catalunya

Sa Riera - Walking the Cami de Ronda from Sa Tuna to Illa Roja - Begur, Emporda, Catalunya

Sa Riera - Walking the Cami de Ronda from Sa Tuna to Illa Roja - Begur, Emporda, Catalunya

We make it to a point above Illa Roja (Red Island). Wow! The hotel staff told us it's a nude (nudista) beach; hard to tell from a distance.
Cala de l'Illa Roja (Playa Nudista) - Walking the Cami de Ronda from Sa Tuna to Illa Roja - Begur, Emporda, Catalunya Cala de l'Illa Roja (Playa Nudista) - Walking the Cami de Ronda from Sa Tuna to Illa Roja - Begur, Emporda, Catalunya

Again there is an amazing view towards L'Esacala, Roses, Cadaques, and Cap de Creus. Can you see Marseille on a clear day?
View North from Cala de l'Illa Roja (Playa Nudista) - Walking the Cami de Ronda from Sa Tuna to Illa Roja - Begur, Emporda, Catalunya

Walking back to Begur on the Old Road (Green Blaze)
Walking the Old Road from Sa Riera to Begur, Emporda, Catalunya

A small stream crossing.
Stepping Stones - Walking the Old Road from Sa Riera to Begur, Emporda, Catalunya

Bonus: A rose in the water.
Walking the Cami de Ronda from Sa Tuna to Illa Roja - Begur, Emporda, Catalunya

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