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Nature and walks
A limestone massif dropping into the sea, a wetland at the mouth of the Foix and trails among vineyards and farmhouses.
Garraf Natural Park
The massif
More than 12,000 hectares of limestone, scrub, Aleppo pine and dwarf fan palm, Europe’s only native palm. Sitges, Olivella, Sant Pere de Ribes and Vilanova share it with towns in the Baix Llobregat.
Olivella, at the centre
Olivella covers much of the park: Plana Novella, Castell Vell and trails down to the sea.
Before you go
Take water, avoid the hottest hours and check fire-risk restrictions in summer.
Sea and river
Mouth of the Foix
In Cubelles, a protected wetland with boardwalks and viewpoints to watch herons, stilts and migrating birds.
Coastal path
A coastal trail, part of the GR 92, links coves and beaches between Garraf, Sitges and Vilanova.
Vilanova’s shoreline
Seaside walks and green spaces heading west.
Inland and vineyards
Sant Pere de Ribes
Fields, vineyards and farmhouses around Ribes and les Roquetes, with waymarked routes.
Canyelles
Puig de l’Àliga (465 m) and the PR-C 143 and GR 92-3 trails, between the Garraf and the Penedès.
By bike
Tracks and rural paths for mountain biking, with big climbs in the massif.
Top walks
Castell Vell, Olivella
A short climb from the village to Puig Molí, with views over the whole massif.
Cubelles Castle to the Foix
Under eight kilometres and about two hours, almost flat. It passes Les Salines and the seafront.
Sant Pere de Ribes – Sitges
A path through vineyards and farmhouses from Ribes down to the sea.
Sant Pere de Ribes – Jafre
Into the park, to the small hamlet of Jafre in Olivella.
Coastal path
The GR 92 leaves Vilanova’s Far beach and follows the coast towards Sitges.
Puig de l’Àliga
From Canyelles, on the PR-C 143 and GR 92-3, to one of the area’s summits (465 m).
Wildlife and plants
Bonelli’s eagle
A strictly protected bird of prey and the symbol of Garraf Natural Park.
Dwarf fan palm
Europe’s only native palm grows in the massif’s scrubland.
Birds of the Foix
Grey herons, cattle egrets and black-winged stilts, plus migrants in spring and autumn.
Scrub and Aleppo pine
The dry limestone landscape that defines the massif.
Before you go
Fire risk
In summer access to the park may be restricted depending on the risk level (Pla Alfa). Check before you go.
Water
There are hardly any springs in the Garraf: carry all the water you need.
Hunting
During the hunting season there are wild boar drives. Respect signs and notices.
Maps and notices
The Diputació de Barcelona parks website has trail maps and current restrictions.
Trail information, access and restrictions for Garraf Natural Park are on the Diputació de Barcelona parks website.
Photos: sitges.si, vilanova.si, santperederibes.si and garraf.si.