The Cache of the Table of the "Fiancés" Traditional Cache
The Cache of the Table of the "Fiancés"
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The cache is situated next to the house settlement of La Gaviota-La Bornia, on the international trail track GR-42 Emporda, Spain. This part of the GR-42 Track is also called the “Cami de Ronda” (between Sa Tuna and the Cape of Begur).
In the middle-ages it was an escaping route for fishermen, sailors, coral gatherers and pirates, after shipwrecking. If you want to marry next year, this is an excellent place to ask her/his hand. Don’t forget the bottle of champagne. It shows a splendid panoramic view of the wildest and most virgin coast in Catalunya. However the bushes near the waypoint burned down in the spring of 2009, it still gives a most attractive view on the ruff cliffs of Sa Tuna. A hot point for experts in trail expeditions. There are two variations for the trip. Route #1 (coming from the south) The shortest end easier way, with some climbing and downhill – not for motorcars, bicycles, nor mountainbikes. Walking shoes, sun protection in summertime. Not for children under 6 years. Older kids under supervision. There are dangerous cliffs on the road. Please do not leave the trail path; hold the children by hand near the cliffs. There are no protection walls. Duration time for adults: about 5 minutes one way. Free parking for motorcars on the street “Carrer Rech del Aïgua” (House Estate La Borna), near to the departure point. Departure point – downstairs the building, named La Gaviota: N 41°57.277’ E 003°13.710’ 79 m above sea level. After founding the cache: You can return the same way or you can walk further on the GR-42 trail to the Cove of Sa Tuna (see departure point route #1). There you have to leave the GR-track and follow the road upstairs direction La Borna. Then you go down to the departure point of La Gaviota. Duration 50 minutes. Route #2 (coming from the north) The longest way with very rough climbing – not for motorcar, bicycles, nor mountainbikes. Walking shoes, sun protection in summertime. Not for children under 6 years. Older kids under supervision. There are dangerous cliffs on the road. Please do not leave the trail path. Duration time for adults: about 30 minutes one way. Parking Ajuntament de Begur - Sa Tuna: for motorcars (paying in the summer 2011: 2 euro/day). N 41°57.626’ E 003°13.644’ 400 meters back on the road, there is a free parking zone (in summertime always very busy). Departure point is “Restaurant Es Furio”: N 41°57.625’ E 003°13.762’ Sea level. After founding the cache: You can return the same way or you can walk further on the GR-42 trail to the house settlement of La Gaviota. There are dangerous cliffs on the road. Please do not leave the trail path; hold the children by hand near the cliffs. There are no protection walls. In La Gaviota (see departure point route #2) you have to leave the GR-track and follow the road upstairs direction La Borna. Then you go down to the departure point in Sa Tuna. Duration 40 minutes. Remarks: 1. The cache is hidden on 2011 August the 4th. 2. The cache will be inspected three times a year. 3. Do not light open fires. 4. The GR-42 is a wonderfull trail (indicated by red/white signs) with lots of interesting view places the long the Costa Brava (“Wild Coast”). More information and maps at the local Tourist Information Offices or on world wide internet. 5. Great thanks to Mr. and Mrs. Declercq, living in La Gaviota. They explore the tracks in this area since 30 years. 6. If you found the cache and sent me more information about the contents (koenmaes_j2@hotmail.com), I will sent you some photos of the trail. Other remarkable points of interest in this region: 1. Alt de Sant Pau 2. The Pirates of Sa Tuna 3. The Castle of Begur 4. The Castle of Toroella de Montgri 5. Mirador del Semafor (Cap de Begur) 6. Mirador de la Font de la Salut 7. Mirador d’Aiguablava 8. Far de San Sebastian
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