🌅 Route 9 — The best viewpoints of the Costa Brava

Punta Montgó

From striking cliffs to wide bays, this route brings together some of the most spectacular viewpoints on the Catalan coast, with views that have inspired painters and photographers for generations.

📋 Quick facts

🕘 Departure 09:00–09:30 from L'Escala, to make the most of the best light and less traffic.

Bring your camera fully charged — you'll find plenty of spots worth photographing.

🌊 1st stop — Punta Montgó

🚗 8 km · 15 min

⏱ 45 min

One of the best panoramic views of L'Escala and the Montgrí Natural Park.

✅ Don't miss:

the main viewpoint, Torre de Montgó, the coastal path, views of Cala Montgó.

📸 Best photo: the path towards Torre de Montgó.

Best time: 9:30–10:30.

🅿 Ample parking areas near the viewpoint.

☕ Services:

cafés, restaurants, toilets, ice cream parlours.

💡 Tip:

don't just stay at the main viewpoint — a 5-minute walk reveals vantage points with far fewer people.

[Pending: develop the stops at Castillo del Montgrí, Faro de Sant Sebastià, Puig Rom and Faro de Cap de Creus, mentioned along the route — to be added once available]