[et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”Secci\u00f3n” _builder_version=”4.17.4″ _module_preset=”default” background_color=”RGBA(255,255,255,0)” width_last_edited=”off|desktop” max_width_last_edited=”off|desktop” custom_padding=”0px||0px||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_row custom_padding_last_edited=”on|phone” _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” width=”100%” custom_padding=”0px|||||” custom_padding_tablet=”|60px||60px|false|true” custom_padding_phone=”|40px||40px|false|true” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.17.4″ _module_preset=”default” width=”100%” custom_margin=”||||false|false” custom_padding=”||||false|false” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content” sticky_enabled=”0″]<\/p>\n
Exploring<\/span> Costa Dorada<\/span><\/b> on foot is an unbeatable way to connect with its natural wealth and ancient history. Beyond its <\/span>golden beaches<\/span><\/b>, this region offers <\/span>trails <\/span><\/b>that wind through Mediterranean forests, rugged cliffs, medieval castles and viewpoints overlooking the sea. Walking through these landscapes is not only a pleasure for the senses, but also an opportunity to discover a territory full of contrasts and surprises. <\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Along the coastline and inland, numerous towns invite you to go <\/span>hiking <\/span><\/b>with options for all levels. From coastal walks with <\/span>views of the Mediterranean <\/span><\/b>to mountain routes between<\/span> charming villages<\/span><\/b>, the range of options is wide and diverse. <\/span>Tarragona<\/span><\/b>, <\/span>Tamarit<\/span><\/b>, <\/span>Salou<\/span><\/b>,<\/span> La Pineda<\/span><\/b>, <\/span>Capafonts <\/span><\/b>and <\/span>Prades <\/span><\/b>are some of the destinations that offer some of the most recommended routes for nature and outdoor lovers. <\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n This tour of <\/span>six essential routes<\/span><\/b> will allow us to discover unique settings and corners steeped in history, while enjoying the <\/span>scenic heritage<\/span><\/b> of <\/span>Costa Dorada<\/span><\/b>. You can reach your favourite destination with the <\/span>shared transfer services<\/span><\/a> and <\/span>private transfer services<\/span><\/a> offered by <\/span>Shuttle2Sun<\/span><\/a>, which are low-cost and sustainable, from <\/span>Barcelona Airport, Barcelona Port, Reus Airport, Girona Airport and Camp de Tarragona AVE train station<\/span><\/b>. <\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_2,1_2″ make_equal=”on” custom_padding_last_edited=”on|desktop” _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” width=”100%” custom_margin=”||||false|false” custom_padding=”0px||30px||false|false” custom_padding_tablet=”0px|60px|30px|60px|false|true” custom_padding_phone=”|40px||40px|false|true” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.17.4″ _module_preset=”default” width=”100%” custom_margin=”||||false|false” custom_padding=”0px|0px|0px|0px|false|false” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content” sticky_enabled=”0″]<\/p>\n This coastal route, known as the <\/span>Route of Enigmas<\/span><\/b>, connects the historic centre of <\/span>Tarragona <\/span><\/b>with the medieval town of <\/span>Tamarit<\/span><\/b>, offering beautiful scenery and a very special cultural and symbolic component. <\/span><\/p>\n The trail runs largely along the old <\/span>coastal path<\/span><\/b>, skirting quiet coves and wooded areas, and enters little-travelled corners that still retain the spirit of times gone by. <\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Along the way, walkers will encounter points of interest that go far beyond the landscape: the <\/span>Fort\u00ed de la Reina<\/span><\/b>, at Punta del Miracle; the <\/span>Bosc de la Marquesa<\/span><\/a>;<\/span> Cala Fonda<\/span><\/b> (also known as <\/span>Waikiki<\/span><\/b>); <\/span>Cala Jovera<\/span><\/b>; and, finally, <\/span>Tamarit Castle<\/span><\/b>, an imposing fortress by the sea that marks the end of the route.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n The name <\/span>\u2018Route of Enigmas\u2019<\/span><\/b> is no coincidence: along the itinerary, various cultural and tourist initiatives have proposed small challenges, historical clues and symbolic elements for walkers to discover details of the region’s past. <\/span><\/p>\n You will find, for example, the <\/span>Preventori de la Sabinosa<\/span><\/b>, whose abandoned facilities were used as a hospital for tuberculosis patients and, later, as an orphanage during the 20th century. <\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/www.shuttle2sun.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Rutas-senderismo-Costa-Dorada-Shuttle2Sun-1.png” alt=”6 hiking trails to discover Costa Dorada” title_text=”6 hiking trails to discover Costa Dorada” force_fullwidth=”on” align_tablet=”center” align_phone=”center” align_last_edited=”on|desktop” _builder_version=”4.17.4″ _module_preset=”default” custom_margin=”0px||0px||false|false” custom_padding=”0px||0px||false|false” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content” sticky_enabled=”0″][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row custom_padding_last_edited=”on|phone” _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” width=”100%” custom_padding=”0px|||||” custom_padding_tablet=”|60px||60px|false|true” custom_padding_phone=”|40px||40px|false|true” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.17.4″ _module_preset=”default” width=”100%” custom_margin=”||||false|false” custom_padding=”||||false|false” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content” sticky_enabled=”0″]<\/p>\n This route links two of the most impressive emblems of <\/span>Tarragona<\/span><\/b>‘s Roman past: the majestic <\/span>Pont del Diable<\/span><\/b> (Les Ferreres aqueduct) <\/span><\/b>and the ancient <\/span>walls <\/span><\/b>that surrounded the old Tarraco. The itinerary starts at the <\/span>Parc Ecohist\u00f2ric del Pont del Diable<\/span><\/b>, a natural area surrounding the aqueduct where you can observe this jewel of Roman engineering in a well-preserved environment of great ecological value. From there, the trail heads towards the city centre until it reaches the <\/span>Passeig Arqueol\u00f2gic<\/span><\/a>, where the best-preserved walls in Hispania stand. Along the way, travellers can stop at key points such as the <\/span>Camp de Mart gardens <\/span><\/b>and the<\/span> defensive towers<\/span><\/b> integrated into the walled layout. <\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n To help you get the most out of these hiking trails, <\/span>Shuttle2Sun<\/span><\/a> offers low-cost\u00a0and sustainable\u00a0<\/span>shared transfer services<\/span><\/a>\u00a0and <\/span>private transfer services<\/span><\/a> from <\/span>Barcelona Airport, Barcelona Port, Reus Airport, Girona Airport and Camp de Tarragona AVE train station<\/span><\/b>. <\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n The <\/span>S\u00e9quia Major <\/span><\/b>route, in the vicinity of <\/span>La Pineda (Vila-seca)<\/span><\/b>, is one of the most unique on the <\/span>Costa Dorada<\/span><\/b> coastline, allowing visitors to enter a protected natural area of great ecological value. This <\/span>wetland<\/span><\/b>, declared a <\/span>Nature Reserve of National Interest,<\/span><\/b> is one of the few remaining on the Tarragona coast and is an essential refuge for water birds and other species typical of Mediterranean wetlands. <\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_2,1_2″ custom_padding_last_edited=”on|phone” _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” width=”100%” custom_padding=”0px|||||” custom_padding_tablet=”|60px||60px|false|true” custom_padding_phone=”|40px||40px|false|true” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/www.shuttle2sun.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Rutas-senderismo-Costa-Dorada-Shuttle2Sun-2.png” alt=”Transfer from Barcelona Airport to Costa Dorada Shuttle2Sun” title_text=”Transfer from Barcelona Airport to Costa Dorada Shuttle2Sun” force_fullwidth=”on” align_tablet=”center” align_phone=”center” align_last_edited=”on|desktop” _builder_version=”4.17.4″ _module_preset=”default” custom_margin=”0px||0px||false|false” custom_padding=”0px||0px||false|false” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content” sticky_enabled=”0″][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.17.4″ _module_preset=”default” width=”100%” custom_margin=”||||false|false” custom_padding=”||||false|false” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content” sticky_enabled=”0″]<\/p>\n The <\/span>route<\/span><\/a> is easy and is especially designed to be <\/span>enjoyed with the family<\/span><\/b> or at a leisurely pace. The path runs parallel to the canal that gives the area its name \u2013 the old main irrigation channel that carried water to the marshes \u2013 among <\/span>native vegetation<\/span><\/b> and observation points from which it is possible to see many species, such as the <\/span>fartet <\/span><\/b>(aphanius iberus) and the <\/span>European pond turtle<\/span><\/b>. <\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n The <\/span>Coastal Path of Salou<\/span><\/b> is an iconic route that runs for more than 6 km from <\/span>Pilons <\/span><\/b>to the <\/span>Salou lighthouse<\/span><\/b>. This recently remodelled route offers a gentle walk suitable for families, couples or sports enthusiasts, combining footbridges, sections over rocks and paths between cliffs. <\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Along the way, you will pass through areas of great scenic and historical interest. From the remains of the old <\/span>llatzeret <\/span><\/i><\/b>on <\/span>Capellans beach (used in the 19th century to inspect boats) to <\/span>Civil War bunkers <\/span><\/b>in Cala Llenguadets. <\/span><\/p>\n In addition, the experience has recently been complemented by the <\/span>Viewpoint Route<\/span><\/b>: a succession of 25 panoramic platforms along the trail, such as the<\/span> Mar i Pins Viewpoint<\/span><\/b>, the <\/span>Punta Prima Viewpoint<\/span><\/b> and the <\/span>Les \u00c0nimes Viewpoint<\/span><\/b>, which offer spectacular views of the Mediterranean and the Salou coastline. <\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row custom_padding_last_edited=”on|phone” _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” width=”100%” custom_padding=”0px|||||” custom_padding_tablet=”|60px||60px|false|true” custom_padding_phone=”|40px||40px|false|true” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.17.4″ _module_preset=”default” width=”100%” min_height=”181.8px” custom_margin=”||||false|false” custom_padding=”3px||||false|false” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content” sticky_enabled=”0″]<\/p>\n Beyond the coastline, the interior of <\/span>Costa Dorada<\/span><\/b> offers landscapes of great natural beauty, ideal for those seeking tranquillity, fresh air and a connection with the mountains. One of the best-known routes in the <\/span>Prades Mountains<\/span><\/a> starts in <\/span>Capafonts <\/span><\/b>and leads to <\/span>La Foradada<\/span><\/b>, an impressive natural cavity carved into the rock. <\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Prades <\/span><\/b>is also the starting point for several <\/span>circular routes <\/span><\/b>that explore the heart of the mountain range. Highlights include the trails that connect with sites such as the <\/span>Mare de D\u00e9u de l’Abellera chapel<\/span><\/b>, the <\/span>Route of Enigmas: from Tarragona to Tamarit, between history and mystery \u00a0<\/h2>\n
Route of the Pont del Diable and the walls of Tarragona \u00a0<\/h2>\n
S\u00e9quia Major de La Pineda: nature among wetlands \u00a0<\/h2>\n
Coastal Path of Salou: nature, history and panoramic sea views \u00a0<\/h2>\n
Inland routes: Capafonts and Prades \u00a0<\/h2>\n