Two possible starting points
Walkers, before you set off (we can see you’re already very motivated), some practical information: there are two walking routes to the Ermita de la Trinitat (Trinitat Chapel). One from the La Llevantina development, with its ‘starting point’ at the so-called Sitges viewpoint at the highest part of the area, following the GR92 (‘Camí de les Costes’). And another, the one we’re detailing today, starting at the Mas Alba industrial estate in Sitges, from where a track sets off that you can walk along or (if going with young children) drive part of the way to the entrance of the Parc del Garraf (Garraf Park), or a little further on, to the area known as ‘Els caçadors’ (The Hunters), where you can also park the car. This second route, which also connects with the GR92, is flatter, and although we lose sea views in the first stretch, it is perfectly suitable for children of all ages. Estimated duration: 3 hours round trip (around 7 kilometres). And remember: water, a hat (especially in spring and summer) and good cheer (after all, we’re in Sitges). And if you bring food (recommended, of course), please don’t feed the animals and take back any rubbish you may generate along the way.
A mountain route… with sea views
Off we go then. The route is signposted, although at the start of the section there are two forks where we must keep straight (the first) and head up to the left (the second). After that, you can’t get lost and there are also signposts.
The path is green in its first section, with a well-preserved pedestrian track with pines and holm oaks on either side that guarantee shade and dotted with ‘margallons’ (dwarf fan palms), the emblematic plant of the Parc del Garraf (Garraf Park) and also known as the dwarf palm (although you will see that sometimes it is not so small). Little by little, as we gain height, the blue of the sea begins to peek through on our right through the green and brown web formed by the branches along the path. In the final section, on the left, a cement works adds grey to the infinite palette of greens of the Parc del Garraf (Garraf Park). Luckily, the sea can do anything, so we recommend widening your angle towards the Mediterranean and taking in a panoramic view of the Platja de Vallcarca (Vallcarca Beach), the Port Nàutic de Garraf (Garraf Marina) and Port Ginesta, in the Les Botigues area.
The Ermita de la Trinitat (Trinitat Chapel), the great reward
We look straight ahead because, an hour and a quarter after starting the route, we arrive at Punta de la Ferrosa (Ferrosa Point), where, crowning it, we find the Ermita de la Trinitat (Trinitat Chapel). It is an ancient chapel, with documentary records dating back to 1375. Of traditional architecture and protected as a Bien de Interés Local (Local Cultural Asset), the surroundings make it unique. In fact, it is how children (and many adults) would draw a church: at the top of a mountain, small, white and with sea views. And to complete the spectacle, the entrance façade is covered in stone and arches, very organic and very Modernist. Very much so.
