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You are walking along a food path that cradles the picturesque Costa Brava on a spain's

north-eastern coast, just north of Barcelona. The warm earth crunches beneath your shoes

as you step onto the Camino de Ronda. This Camino or walk lures in sand chasers, hikers,

and lovers of the Mediterranean Sea. It's one of the best trails in Spain,

extending all the way up to southern France. Costa Brava, or the rough coast, lives up to its name.

Though it's only a short train ride from the bustling city of Barcelona, it feels like you've

been transported to an entirely new and different kind of place. You enjoyed that scenic journey

just this morning, admiring the stunning views along the way. On one side, the train's large windows

showcased the sparkling Mediterranean Sea, reaching out to the horizon. It almost felt like you were

floating above the water. The windows on the other side were filled with striking mountains and

charming little towns. The train thadded rhythmically along until you arrived at a lovely beach

town on the coast, where you got off and began your adventure through Costa Brava.

You're only here for a couple of days, so you were eager to get out into nature and

stretch your legs as soon as possible. After getting off the train, you made your way to the

beginning of the trail, which will lead you to an inviting bed and breakfast by the water,

where you'll spend the night. You felt a bit of magic from the moment your feet touched

the reach earth of this scenic walking trail. Now the sun is shining down upon you,

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