Introduction
Farmland, the Ter Vell and defence towers
This flat bike route mainly runs through orchards, arable land and rice fields. The route first visits the mouth of the Ter river, and next heads to the old course of the Ter river, a special place where you can stop to watch birds from a beautiful viewpoint. It then leaves the viewpoint and heads for the beach of l’Estartit where the Medes Islands are close at hand.
Back in Torroella de Montgrí, you can admire fortified farmhouses like Torre Begura, evidence of a past where the danger of invasion was ever-present.
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TypologyAnti-clockwise circular
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DifficultyFor families
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Duration1 hour 35 minutes
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Slope12.00 meters
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Distance20.77 km
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ThemeFlora and faunaArchitecture and environment
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ActivityBy bike
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Description
Farmland, the Ter Vell and defence towers
This route starts from the car park in the old Horta d’en Quintana, following the Passeig el Ter in the shade of an avenue of banana trees, before turning to the right and continuing through the Horts del Tamarigar. Be very careful when crossing the road to Pals. The route then follows the Rec del Molí for a few metres before turning right towards the Mas de l’Horta d’en Quintana a few metres further on.
Here you are surrounded by orchards of fruit trees on both sides of the route which runs almost parallel to the course of the river Ter to it mouth, the Gola. At this point, you turn to the north heading towards the Ter Vell, a special place where you must stop to watch birds.
After this, carry on along the promenade of the beach at l’Estartit as far as the tourism office. At this point, retrace your steps as far as the les Medes campsite, where you turn off towards the Mas d’en Pi and Torre Begura. On this section of the route you can see several fortified farmhouses, such as Torre Begura close by and Torre Quintaneta and Torre Martina on the other side of the road.
You now carry on towards the Molí del Mig, an old mill converted into a rural hotel, until you re-join the route you took on the way out, all the way to the car park.
Tips
ROUTE
- Wide sandy tracks alternate with paved stretches.
- Make sure you do not leave the marked paths. Remember you are in sensitive areas of the Natural Park.
FACILITIES
- There is small picnic area in the Parc de la Pineda next to the beach of l’Estartit.
WATER
- Bring plenty of water, especially in summer.
- There is a fountain in the Parc de la Pineda at l’Estarit beach.
PRECAUTIONS
- Respect people’s properties and the surroundings in general. You are in a Natural Park.
- Avoid the middle of the day in high summer, and in any case, take precautions to protect yourself from the sun.
- Take care crossing the Pals road.
- Take care riding on the promenade.
WEATHER
- The path can be uncomfortable on days with strong wind.
TERRAIN
- The whole route is flat and follows comfortable trails.
- Some short passages with deep sand make riding a bike difficult.
EQUIPMENT
- Protection from the sun or wind if necessary.
- Camera.
- Binoculars and bird guide for birdwatching.
- On all of the mountain bike routes we recommend wearing a helmet and gloves, as well as a puncture repair kit and a basic tool kit (Allen keys and chain tool).
