Introduction
Between farmhouses and channels
An interesting and attractive family route which will help you discover some of the most emblematic fortified farmhouses in l’Escala, such as Mas de Vilanera, Can Reding and Can Jepot.
Other notable attractions on this route are the orchards of fruit trees, the irrigation channels and the riverside vegetation which accompanies them, and the Pi Gros, an impressive example of a stone pine.
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TypologyTime Circular
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DifficultyFor families
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Duration1 hour 33 minutes
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Slope6.00 meters
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Distance5.40 km
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ThemeFlora and faunaArchitecture and environment
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ActivityBy foot
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Description
Between farmhouses and channels
Set off from the Masos dels Recs carpark towards heading west, crossing the Torroella road firstly and following the Camí de Can Nicet until you cross the Rec de Cinyana further on.
You will walk through farmland, predominantly orchards of fruit trees. Having passed Mas Martí, the route changes direction turning to the north until it comes to the Rec del Molí, flanked by riverside vegetation including white willows and ash.
You now follow the GIB-6322 towards l’Escala for about a hundred metres, and then leave it to head for the fortified Mas de Vilanera, an impressive structure which dominates the scenery.
Continue along the route through farmland towards a pine grove where the star is a large stone pine known as the Pi Gros.
From here, all that remains is to follow the Camí de Cal Guanter as far as Can Jepot and Can Reding, the starting point of this enjoyable and interesting route in l’Escala.
Tips
Route
- Most of the route follows trails and paths with no difficulties.
Water
- Take water, especially in summer.
Precautions
- Respect the surroundings and the fields of crops.
- Look out for cars when crossing the Torroella road and on the stretch on the Albons road.
Equipment
- Comfortable footwear suitable for walking.
- Hat and sun cream to protect you from the sun.
- Camera
- Trekking poles.
- Binoculars for birdwatching.
Weather
- Avoid the middle of the day in the summer.
