Costa Brava Guide

Beaches in Costa Brava - Banish your perception of the Costa Brava's beaches as package tour hell and enjoy some beautiful beaches surrounded by Mediterranean vegetation, and little coves tucked away among green pine trees. On a coast characterised by rocky coves, Pals beach is a stretch of fine golden sand more than two ...

Calella Bay, L'Estartit, Costa Brava - A small rock bay which is 30 min. on foot from L’Estartit port. Before arriving we pass an extraordinary viewing point, with the Medes Islands in the background: Els Arquets. Also along the way we come across a geological well called Pou de la Calella, a vertical opening which is said to ...

Calella Beaches, Calella de Palafrugell, Costa Brava - The best beach for us is El Golfet. It isn't in the same town, you must go on foot 15 minutes on the coastline. Impressive sights walking over the sea!.   Another great beach is Port-Bo, where wvery first week of July Catalonian fisherman singers song about sea (Havaneres Festival of Calella ...

Calella de Palafrugell - Calella de Palafrugell is well known for the traditional architecture of its Voltes (archways) and for its traditional sings-songs at which Havaneres (sea shanties) are accompanied by cremat (coffee flamed with rum). A festival of havaneres is held in ...

Calella de Palafrugell Beaches, Calella de Palafrugell, Costa Brava - The coastline of the municipality is made up of endless rocks, cliffs, beaches and remote, extremely beautiful beaches. We recommend a trip by boat or kayak along our coastline to discover all its charm. The beaches of El Canadell, Port Bo and El Golfet have the blue flag distinctive, which is ...

Cap Roig Botanical Garden, Calella de Palafrugell, Costa Brava - A project started by the Woevodski family in 1928 and continued by the Caixa Foundation of Girona. Located to the south of Calella de Palafrugell, in the area called El Golfet, it is a spacious site with huge terraces where you can admire all kinds of brightly coloured amelanchier ovalis ...

Coast of Montgri, L'Estartit, Costa Brava - This is one of the most abrupt and unspoiled stretches of coastline on the Costa Brava. From Montgó to L’Estartit there are the cliffs of the Montgrí mountains with their bays (Ferriol, El Falaguer, La Pedrosa, La Calella), caves and headlands (Milà head, Castell head and ...

Havaneres Festival, Calella de Palafrugell, Costa Brava - Calella de Palafrugell is known for its traditional Havaneres, sea shanties brought back from Cuba by sailors in the 19th Century, which tell of lost loves and faraway ancestors. These lovely sing-songs are usually accompanied by guitar and accordion, and sometimes bass. Havaneres concerts are ...

Holiday Rentals - We offer an extensive choice of holiday villas and apartments in and around historic Begur, including the coastal resorts of Tamariu, Llafranc, Aiguablava, Calella de Palafrugell, Aiguafreida, Sa Riera and Sa Tuna. Their aim is to add value to your holiday and create an unforgettable experience by ...

Hotel Alga, Calella de Palafrugell, Costa Brava - We booked a Double Garden Room at Hotel Alga with one telephone call and email confirmation. Early June 2005. Rate was 95 euro per night, b&b. Separately booked flights via Ryanair (Luton/Girona) and car hire . All very simple and good value. Reasonably straightforward journey from Girona ...

Hotel Garbi, Calella de Palafrugell, Costa Brava - Just 200 metres from Calella de Palafrugell and 30 minutes from five golf courses, the Serra family run a welcoming hotel, the Garbí. A hotel where guests can swim in the heated swimming pool in the garden or relax in the jacuzzi in their room. And where they can enjoy refined Mediterranean ...

Hotel Sant Roc, Calella de Palafrugell, Costa Brava - A peaceful, 3 star family hotel, built in 1954, set directly on a cliff top overlooking the sea in the authentic heart of the Costa Brava. Its position is unbeatable and is only 300 metres from the centre of the village. The hotel boasts a magnificent terrace and a wooded garden set right on a ...

Hotels in Costa Brava - Costa Brava hotel guide is a selection of the best charming Costa Brava Hotels. We offer you a selection of friendly and warm small quality Costa Brava Accommodation throughout the Costa Brava. The hotels are chosen not only for their location but also charm and good food. Most are independent, ...

Les Voltes, Calella de Palafrugell, Costa Brava - Built in the 19th century, Les Voltes is situated in front of the Port Bo and Calau beaches. Previously was used by the fishermen for sheltering from the rain. In about the 1950s, the modern vaults of carrer de Miramar were ...

Passeig del Canadell, Calella de Palafrugell, Costa Brava - In the mid 19th century, the first summer-houses with basements started to be built in Canadell. The current promenade, previously called Terrassa dates from the same period. In the Passeig del Canadell you will find the summer residence of the Catalan writer Josep ...