Gavarres

Les Gavarres is a mountain range in mid Costa Brava, Catalonia, Spain.

The mountains run broadly north-west, South-East. The mountains meet the sea between Castell-Platja d'Aro and Palamós. The Sierra runs as far as Girona. The highest peak is Puig d'Arques at 535m. There are a number of villages in the mountains including Romanya de la Selva and Santa Pellaia. The mountains also include the hermitage of Mare de Deu dels Angels. There are views of both the Sea and Pyrennes. The mountains are generally formed from granite rock, an extension from the volcanic area arount Olot. The mountains are covered in a dense forest of cork oaks and other vegetation.