Garraf Train Stop (R2 Sud)

Garraf is a small coastal settlement in Sitges with its own stop on the R2 Sud line of Rodalies, the one that runs from Barcelona to Sitges and Vilanova i la Geltrú along the coast. For the Garraf Park it is the station that matters: the Diputació de Barcelona, which manages the park, says to get off here and not at Castelldefels or Sitges, because from the platform you can walk to the beach and to the path that climbs to the park office.

The beach, at the platform

As you step off the train you have in front of you les Casetes beach, the crescent of sand with the white-and-green bathing huts that is the best-known image of the village. It is a good half-day plan without a car. From the same beach leaves the kayak crossing beneath the cliffs to Sitges, with booking.

From the stop to La Pleta by the GR 92

If you come to walk, the park explains the route: from Garraf you have to go back along the road towards Barcelona until you find, on the mountain side, the starting marker of the GR 92, the Camí de les Costes. Following that path, about 3.5 km lead to La Pleta, where the information centre and park office are. It is a climb with sea views and almost no shade: bring water and a cap, and avoid the middle hours in summer. It is described step by step in from Garraf stop to La Pleta, and if you want to continue, the climb to La Morella goes on from La Pleta to the highest summit of the massif.

The park warns that no public transport enters the Garraf Park, so, once up there, the return is on foot along the same path or to another village with a connection.

Timetables and tickets

The park's website refers to Renfe for timetables and tickets. The line has had works and closures on the Garraf stretch in recent years, so always check the day's timetable and the notices on the Rodalies de Catalunya website or app before setting out. Renfe customer service: 900 410 041.

How to combine it

Garraf works very well as the start of a linear outing: you climb to La Pleta along the GR 92 and visit the Buddhist monastery at Palau Novella, which has guided visits and is closed Monday and Tuesday. If you prefer not to walk, you can spend the morning on the beach and continue by train to Sitges, the next station to the south.