Costa Brava Guide

Activities, Sports & Walking - The geographic configuration of the Costa Brava and Pirineu de Girona brands and their scenic variety make our area the perfect place to practise sport and walking. Walking tours taking advantage of these spaces which in the past were vital for good communications and relations between our towns, ...

Aiguablava Nautical Club - Platja Fornells, s/n 17255 Begur (Baix Empordà) Telephone: (+34) 972 622 449 Fax: (+34) 972 623 ...

Aiguafreda, Begur - Aiguafreda beach can be reached directly by car or on foot from Sa Tuna. This small beach nestling beneath Puig Rodó mountain has a boat jetty and a pleasant picnic zone with stone tables and benches in the shelter of the pines. The tranquillity of this area and its spring make it a perfect ...

Along the Coast Paths (Cami de Ronda) - Of all the footpaths that line the coast, we have chosen as an example one of the simplest and most typical ones, the one that runs from Calella de Palafrugell to Llafranc and rises up to the St. Sebastià lighthouse. The St. Sebastià lighthouse looms 178 metres above the sea. The area ...

Androl Restaurant, Figueres - Cozy, friendly and good food. Sole served with Spinach and wildrice. The Androl Restaurant offers specialities of fish and meat. Mediterranean and International ...

Antoni Pitxot Work, Dali Museum, Figueres - Antoni Pixtot is the director of the Museum and was a friend and collaborator of Salvador Dali. The four monsters in the interior courtyard were a collaboration of theirs. I loved this Artist's work! In the museum on one of the upper floors, is a large area where his work is hung. He did a series ...

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Aravell Andorra Golf Course, Costa Brava - Aravell Golf Andorra was founded in 1997 and designed by Jose Maria Olazabal. Although it is not actually in Andorra, it was financed from there and so bears the name. The course is in a beautiful location overlooking the Pyrenees and is a good challenge for all especially when water comes into ...

Arbucies Tourist Office - Major, 6 17401 Arbucies (Selva) Telephone: (+34) 972 162 477 Fax: (+34) 972 860 ...

Archaeological Museum - Archaeological Museum of Banyoles is housed in a Gothic palace, the centre features palaeontology and archaeology collections from different sites in the area. Archaeological Museum is distributed between two buildings. Most defining, the Archaeological and Paleontological Collection -the remains ...

Archaeological Museum, Banyoles - Archaeological Museum of Banyoles is housed in a Gothic palace, the centre features palaeontology and archaeology collections from different sites in the area. Archaeological Museum is distributed between two buildings. Most defining, the Archaeological and Paleontological Collection -the remains ...

Archaeology Museum - The Thalassa Foundation is promoting the creation of an interpretation centre for matters related with underwater archaeology, with headquarters in L’Estartit, in order to disseminate and research into the historical heritage to be found beneath the sea, the history of seafaring and the ...

Ateneus, casinos, social clubs and cafés - These types of establishments were built in Catalonia in the late 19th and early 20th centuries in response to the requirements of the numerous associative, political and cultural movements that arose in our country at that time. Often in modernist style, they were originally created as ...

Attractions - Anyone can find theit perfect retreat in the Costa Brava, a range that encompasses a diversity of landscapes rarely equalled in Europe. Between the balmy beaches of the Mediterranean lie regions of lush meadowland, sun-beaten canyons of sinuously sculpted rock, swathes of dense broadleaf forest, ...

Augustinian Monastery - Founded in 1396, it was home to the Augustinian monks down to the year 1835, when their estates were expropriated and they had to flee the monastery. The community was made up of seven or eight monks. Their belongings were auctioned and the building was donated to the municipality. The monastery ...

Ava Gardner and Tossa de Mar - Tossa – unfortunate name – de Mar is more shabby-genteel than shoddy. Here, they remember that a 1950 British film precipitated the flood of visitors. Due homage is paid. Walking up to a picturesque, sun-drenched promontory, I find myself next to a bronze sculpture of a ...

Ava Gardner Statue - Hollywood arrived Tossa de Mar in the 50s, shortly before mass tourism started, putting Tossa de Mar on the map with the shooting of Pandora and the Flying Dutchman, starring screen stars Ava Gardner and James Mason. A statue of the actress was erected in Tossa de Mar old town ...

Banyoles Shopping Area - Opening times: from Monday to Saturday from 9:30 to 13h and from 16:30 to 21h (aprox.). Type of establishment: food, café, cash point, appliance, ice-cream shop, toys, jewellery, photographic und audio-visual material, shoesho, optician, perfumery, cloth, restaurant and ...

Banyoles Sunday Market - Open air market with fresh products of the ...

Banyoles Tourist Office - Pg. Darder - Pesquera, 10 17820 Banyoles (Pla de l’Estany) Telephone: (+34) 972 575 573 Fax: (+34) 972 574 ...

Bars & Pubs - There are bars at regular intervals along the coast for a refreshing wine, cold beers or an excellent local rum. ...

Beaches - 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 ...

Beggers - A few beggers have copied papers in English that tell you about the begger's life and why you should feel sorry for him... After a while, after giving out other papers to other tourist he will come back, and if you don't give the paper back you have to give him money, if you don't want to, give the ...

Begur Tourist Office - Av. Onze de Setembre, 5 17255 Begur (Baix Empordà) Telephone: (+34) 972 624 520 Fax: (+34) 972 624 ...

Benedictine Monastery - Sant Feliu de Guíxols is notable for its Benedictine monastery, once one of the most important and powerful, of which there remains an interesting group of Romanesque buildings, formed by two towers and the Porta Ferrada (10th Century), one of the most distinctive constructions of the town, ...

Blanes Shopping Area - Opening times: from Monday to Saturday from 9:30 to 13h and from 17:00 to 20h (aprox.). Type of establishment: food, café, cash point, cinema, appliance, sport, ice-cream shop, toys, jewellery, photographic und audio-visual material, shoeshop, optician, perfumery, cloth, ...

Blanes Tourist Office - Pg. Catalunya, 2 17300 Blanes (Selva) Telephone: (+34) 972 330 348 Fax: (+34) 972 334 ...

Boat cruises, Costa Brava - All types of boats are available for sailing alone or with the services of a skipper. In this way you can travel along our coastline, stopping in the bays and coves you like best, or enter the ports to get to know the coastal towns. You can also join one of the many organised cruises. Many of the ...

Boto de Roda Art Gallery - Boto de Roda Art Gallery Primitiu Artigues, 22 17257 Torroella de Montgri Tel. 972 761 ...

Bunyols (sweet fritters) - In the Costa Brava is traditional to make and eat bunyols (sweet fritters) for Easter. If you visit us at this time of year, you’ll see them everywhere. Their name in Catalan is also a scornful term for a formless mass, but they’re delicious just the same. Normally, on Wednesday or ...

Business Hours - Almost everything in Spain - shops, museums, churches, tourist offices - closes for a siesta of at least two hours in the hottest part of the day. There's a lot of variation (and the siesta tends to be longer in the south) blue basic summer working hours are 9.30am-1.30pm and 4.30-8pm. -certain ...

Butifarra and Morcilla - Butifarra, from Catalonia, and morcilla are both blood sausages seasoned with nutmeg, pepper or paprika, and morcon, from Extremadura is made from coarsely chopped pork marinated with paprika and ...

By Air - To fly is the easiest and cheapest way to reach the Costa Brava. The Girona-Costa Brava Airport is an important airport for both tourism and commercial aviation as it is situated close to the Costa Brava, the Pyrenees mountains, and the cities of Girona and Barcelona, which lie 10 and 85 kms ...

By Bus - Buses, operated by Sagales (www.sagales.com), link the airport to Girona bus station. The bus journey takes approximately 20-25 minutes and costs  Eur 2.50 one way. The bus stop is located outside arrivals. Timetable from Girona: from 5:00 to 22:00 (every hour) | From the airport: from 5:30 to ...

By Car - The car hire companies at Girona airport are open from 8:00 until 23:45 from Monday to Sunday. ...

By Train - From Britain, rail travel is relatively quick (12 hours), although not ...

Cadaques Tourist Office - Cotxe, 2A 17488 Cadaques (Alt Empordà) Telephone: (+34) 972 258 315 Fax: (+34) 972 159 ...

Cadaques Walks - The small streets characterize Cadaques. There is a certain charm about them. I thought they were really cute. At one point, you will arrive in a spot where you can see the town from above. Beautiful view on the sea and the ...

Cafe de la Habana, Cadaques - Place to seat and drink a good beer or cocktail with excellent music. El Cafe de la Habana (Punta d’en Pampa) expects his name to act as an homage to the cultural phenomenum of an important migrating flew that took many locals from this village to Cuba and the American continent. Therefore we ...

Cala Canyelles Nautical Club - Cala Canyelles 17310 Lloret de Mar (Selva) Telephone: (+34) 972 368 818 Fax: (+34) 972 373 ...

Cala Montjoi, Roses - Seven kilometres from Roses, between Calitjàs and Calís coves. It is a broad, much-visited cove, running 270 metres in length, ideal for underwater diving (with a specialised centre). It has coarse sand and pebbles, and the seabed shelves steeply. There is a holiday village here and ...

Cala Rostella, Cala Murtra, Roses - Two small coves, running for 100 and 120 metres respectively, and difficult to get to by land. They are highly secluded, unspoiled and with a cliffy backdrop. The easiest way to get to them is thus by boat, which makes them into little paradises less than seven kilometres from the town. In order ...

Calcotada - Another dish held in great esteem in Catalonia is the calçotada. This calçotada, which originates in Tarragona is made by cooking spring calocats (a local variety of spring onions) over an open flame. When cooked, the spring onions char on the outside but inside are tender. They are ...

Caldes de Malavella - Caldes de Malavella invites you to visit our region. Located on the La Selva plains, halfway between the Costa Brava and the Les Guilleries mountain range, it is rich in contrasts, heritage and tradition. Its thermal water is its most important, distinct and unique attribute, having exerted a ...

Caldes de Malavella Tourist Office - Av. Onze de Setembre, s/n 17455 Caldes de Malavella (Selva) Telephone: (+34) 972 480 103 Fax: (+34) 972 470 ...

Calella Bay, L'Estartit - 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 run ...

Calella Beaches - 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 ...

Calis, Roses - Between Montjoi cove and Rostella cove, this is a short (50-metre) beach with medium-grain sand. Some consider it to be a small prolongation of Montjoi cove, for all that separates them are some rocks that jut out of the sea. Services: Coastal surveillance, buoy-marked bathing zone, containers ...

Calonge Castle - The municipality of Calonge-Sant Antoni is interesting for its dual nature: Calonge, situated inland, has a notable medieval castle. Sant Antoni stands on the coast and offers excellent walks along its extensive seafront promenade and visits to a variety of ...

Calonge Tourist Office - Pl. Major, 2 17251 Calonge, (Baix Empordà) Telephone: (+34) 972 660 481 Fax: (+34) 972 661 ...

Camprodon Golf Club, Costa Brava - The Camprodon Golf Club consists of a 9 hole course located in the beautiful natural surroundings of the Campodron Valley. The course has made the most of the natural course of the River Tortell which cuts across many of the holes, and this means that skill and strategy are vital. The tall trees ...

Can Capella, Viladrau, Costa Brava - Sleeps 12.  A magnificent residence set in private grounds with a swimming pool and awe inspiring views of the surrounding mountain ranges.  Easy walk to the centre of the village, 30 minutes drive from Gerona airport and 1.5hrs to the coastal villages surrounding Begur. Can Capella is ...

Can Navata, Siurana d'Emporda, Costa Brava - Set in a 19th century Catalan farmhouse, restored and converted into a traditional country house, Can Navata is located in the heart of the Emporda Region, only 10 kms away from Figueres (Dali Museum), 15 kms from some of the best beaches in ...

Can Quintana - Can Quintana house, one of the town’s notable historical buildings, has various parts which have been refurbished and are open to schools, cultural tourists, students, specialists and so forth. It will house a documentation centre with library and reference room; a large temporary exhibition ...

Canadell, Roses - This is a wild, secluded beach, formed of pebbles and situated between the Jòncols and Pelosa coves. It is only 60 metres long. It is approximately 10 kilometres from Roses and has no services other than the essential cleaning and coastal surveillance ...

Canalones a la Catalana - At the other end of the price spectrum we find cannelloni, the popularity of which can no doubt be traced back to the arrival of Italian cooks to Catalonia. The cannelloni are similar to their Italian counterparts the are found especially around Barcelona. Canalones a la Catalana is made from ...

Canals Santa Margarida - Av. Santa Margarida, 74 - Apartat 58 17480 Roses (Alt Empordà) Telephone: (+34) 972 257 700 Fax: (+34) 972 151 ...

Candle Shop - A great small shop filled with various shapes of handmade candles. Its fun and you will be amazed about the many beautiful colors and designs they ...

Cap de Creus - The last resort on the Costa Brava before the French border, Cadaques is reached by a small winding road, twisting over the mountains from Roses, the nearest major center. Scenically, Cadaques is a knockout: crystal-blue water, fishing boats on the sandy beaches, old whitewashed houses, narrow ...

Cap de Creus Natural Park - The law that protects this area converts the Cap de Creus Natural Park, in the north of the Costa Brava, into one of the unique places on the Iberian Peninsula. The Plan determines as protected areas the municipalities of El Port de la Selva, la Selva de Mar, Llançà, ...

Capella de Sant Antoni Art Gallery - Temporary Exhibition Gallery Plaça de la Vila, 3 17257 Torroella de Montgrí Tel. Informació: 972 757 ...

Carpes de Begur - I think is the best option for dancing at night in the area, specially for people between 18-30. There are three different ambients: Salsa/Latin, House and Variety. It's closed in winter because it's on the open air. No special dress code required, jeans and t-shirt would be apropiate. Address: ...

Carrer de l'Esglesia - The 16th Century Satreganer house stands at the corner of the square; at nº 9, the colonial-style Galibern house from the 19th Century. Opposite is the Palau Solterra mansion, with a façade in Gothic and Renaissance style, the Bataller house at nº 19 and the Seguer house at nº ...

Carrer Major - There are four successive houses from the 16th-17th Centuries: at nº 22, the Mir i Sanan house; at nº 24, the Tor-Begur house; at nº 26-28, the Metge house, and at nº 30, the Tor house. To the left, at nº 31, the Pastors house (now the home of the Museum of the ...

Casa Alfora, Begur, Costa Brava - Sleeps 10.  Fully refurbished specious holiday villa on one level with direct sea views and large pool with diving board.  In a peaceful location equidistant from historic Begur and the beautiful golden sand beach resort of Sa Riera with waterfront restaurants. Aircon. A fabulous villa ...

Casa Anita, Cadaques - For forty years, only the freshest fish of the finest quality has been served on the big tables of the Casa Anita. And, as they did forty years ago, the sardines or prawns are served directly on the "plancha". The few tables of the Casa Anita have served a procession of worldly important ...

Casa Bianca, Begur, Costa Brava - Sleeps 14. Built and furnished to a high specification with private pool and direct sea views. Three of the 5 bedrooms lead directly to the poolside terrace and the carefully designed garden offers many terraces with eating and sunbathing areas.  You can walk to the beach at Sa Riera (15mins) ...

Casa dels Peixos, Tamariu, Costa Brava - Sleeps 12.  Large villa with fabulous sea views and private pool set in large grounds and 1.5km from the pretty resort of Tamariu with the sea just a few steps from the villa.  A traditional villa, well equipped with large covered terrace area leading from the living area. A Detached 5 ...

Casa Erica, Begur, Costa Brava - Sleeps 6.  Villa with large private pool and sea views.  Undergoing extensive refurbishment with the addition of a third bedroom. For 2010 there will be super accommodation with 3 bedrooms and 4 bathrooms (one at poolside).  1.5km from Begur and 2km from Sa Riera beach.  ...

Casa Magica - Permanent exhibitions featuring prehistoric and ancient civilisations; ceramics, crystal and art; rescues at sea and the cork room. Plus temporary exhibitions. The Museum began with the display of the archaeological finds of Eduardo González Hurtebiese at Punta dels Guíxols in the ...

Casa Magica, Santa Cristina d'Aro - Permanent exhibitions featuring prehistoric and ancient civilisations; ceramics, crystal and art; rescues at sea and the cork room. Plus temporary exhibitions. The Museum began with the display of the archaeological finds of Eduardo González Hurtebiese at Punta dels Guíxols in the ...

Casa Romero, Begur, Costa Brava - Sleeps 4.  Refurbished in 2008.  A charming villa with private pool and sea view, walking distance to Begur (20mins) and 2km from Sa Riera beach.  In a peaceful location with off road parking. A lovely hideaway! A delightful and beautifully presented villa set within its own ...

Casa Sa Riera, Sa Riera, Costa Brava - Sleeps 8.  Spacious comfortable villa on one level. Superb sea views and just 500m from the golden sand beach of Sa Riera. The beach has several waterfront restaurants, supermarket and beach shop. Additional poolside kitchen and eating area with bbq.  Villa Sa Riera is a traditional ...

Castell-Platja d'Aro Tourist Office - C/ Mn. Cinto Verdaguer, 4 Castell-Platja d'Aro (Baix Empordà) Telephone: (+34) 972 817 179 Fax: (+34) 972 825 ...

Castellfollit de la Roca - Castellfollit de la Roca is a town of approximately 1,000 inhabitants in an area of less than a square kilometre, making it one of the smallest towns in Catalonia. This small urban area is bordered by the confluence of the Fluvià and Toronell rivers, between which the town's spectacular ...

Castello d'Empuries Tourist Office - Jaume I, s/n 17486 Castello d'Empuries (Alt Empordà) Telephone: (+34) 972 156 233 Fax: (+34) 972 158 ...

Castello d'Empuries Tourist Office - Pompeu Fabra, s/n (Centre Cívic) Empuriabrava - Castello d'Empuries (Alt Empordà) Telephone: (+34) 972 450 802 Fax: (+34) 972 450 ...

Catalan Bakeries - Catalan bakeries are well regarded in Spain. Traditionally many cakes were baked to celebrate religious festivals. During lent, bunyols, deep fried doughnuts, are baked, while Easter Monday is traditionally celebrated with a mona de pasqua, made from dough and the eggs that have been accumulating ...

Catalan Traditions - Amongst the most striking of the Catalan festive events are the correfocs, in which "devils" play with fire and with the people. These devils are not the incarnation of evil; they are sprightly and festive, dancing to the sound of drums and the traditional gralla, while they set off their ...

Catmoll - Edifici Club Nàutic, s/n 17486 Castello d'Empuries (Alt Empordà) Telephone: (+34) 972 451 239 Fax: (+34) 972 456 ...

Caves and Aixarts - Some fifty caves are known to exist throughout the mountain range, notable among them being the Cau dels Ossos, where archaeological remains from the Neolithic period were found, the Avenc de l’Hostench, the La Carnisseria system, and so forth. We also come across dry-stone walls and huts ...

Cecina - Cecina, from Leon in northern Spain is generally generally made from beef, but in some cases horse, goat or even donkey meat is used. The production process is similar to that employed to cure hams. The cured cecina, which has a deep red colour is served in thin slices and drizzled with oil. The ...

Centre Comercial Espai Girones - The commercial and leisure center Espai Gironès is a space to live. With more than 40.000 sq.m of fashion, shops, bars, restaurants, cinema, sport and leisure. A place to enjoy. With more than 120 shops, Bowling with 12 tracks, Children Adventure & Leisure Park, Supermarket, Multicinema ...

Cheese - The varied topography and climate in Spain makes for a huge range of cheese varieties. From the lush pastureland of the north, cow milk is used to produce rich soft textured cheeses like Tetilla and piquant blue veined varieties like Cabrales. Goats thrive all over Spain, especially along the ...

Chicken with crayfish - Ingredients: 1 free-range chicken, 3 crayfish per person, 2 onions, 2 or 3 small ripe tomatoes, 3 or 4 cloves of garlic, 1 handful of almonds, garlic and pepper, water and stock. Put some oil in a pan, fry the chicken cut into pieces, the garlic and the pepper. When they are all golden-brown, ...

Chistorra - Chistorra is a long hard sausage made from pork with small quantities of beef from ...

Chorizo - What is left after the hams are removed is used to produce a range of charcuterie. Most products can be created using the Iberian pig, which commands a price premium, or the white pig. Chorizo is a bright red sausage made from chopped port meat seasoned with paprika, garlic, herbs and salt. The ...

Church of Sant Antoni - In Plaça de la Vila, this church was built in the 12th century and is Romanesque in style. The façade dates from the 18th century and the belltower was added later, when the public clock which used to be sounded by a bell ringer was replaced by a mechanical one, which is still ...

Church of Santa Maria del Palau - Romanesque in style (13th century). In ruins. On the Gran mountain overlooking ...

Churucca, Llafranc, Costa Brava - Sleeps 12. Duplex apartment in an exclusive development of just 6 similar apartments with outstanding sea views and shared pool.  1.5km from the chic resort of Llafranc with its crescent beach, promenade and small marina. Internet. 5 bedroom duplex with shared swimming pool and sea views in ...

Clancys Bar, L'Estartit - English food dont get much better than at Clancys bar, Fresh good quality food with generous portions and reasonable prices make this place a must for an English breakfast or one of the many other well made dishes made at Clancys. Visiting on a sunday offers the oppertunity to sample their ...

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Club Vela Blanes - Esplanada del Port, s/n 17300 Blanes (Selva) Telephone: (+34) 972 330 552 Fax: (+34) 972 331 ...

Coast of Montgri, L'Estartit - 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 ...

Colera Tourist Office - C/ Labrun, 34 17496 Colera (Alt Empordà) Telephone: (+34) 972 389 050 Fax: (+34) 972 389 ...

Colonia Vidal, Puig-reig - Colonia Vidal was founded by Ignasi Vidal in 1898 in Puig-reig, a town in the Llobregat valley which was considerably affected by the opening of many water-powered textile mills. The first workers' housing in this one dates from 1900. The spectacular main shed, built parallel to the Llobregat, ...

Cork Museum, Palafrugell - In 1991, the Cork Museum of Palafrugell, cork section of the National Museum of Science and Technology of Catalonia, was inaugurated, the only one dedicated to this theme in the whole of Spain. It consists of a permanent exhibition, an area destined to temporary exhibitions and an auditorium, an ...

Corral de Sant Quirze, Rabos d'Emporda - The cloister Sant Quirze de Colera is always a special place of excursions. The village of Llançà annually celebrates a local Fiesta that regularly involves the majority of the population. Hikers and cyclists find their way here and discover that such a combination of landscape ...

Cort Art Gallery - The Galeria Cort is la local art gallery located in the Plaça de la Vila. Lovely small garden ...

Costa Brava Castles - We will be visiting picturesque castles of great historical interest, many now in ruins. The road then leads on to visit fortresses and ramparts that have withstood the ravages of time, and is thus ideal complement to the Medieval Towns and Villages Route. Start: The Hostalric castle has a long ...

Costa Brava Cuisine - A good way to discover the delights of the Costa Brava and gastronomy is to try the wide variety of tasty dishes typical of Empurdanesa ...

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Costa Brava Golf - Pyrenees Golf Courses: Club de Golf Camprodon Camprodon- Tel. And fax 972130125 Golf Fontanals de Cerdanya Fontanals de Cerdanya Tel. 972144374 – fax 972890856 E-mail :golfontanals@ctv.es Reial Club de Golf de Cerdanya Puigcerda- Tel. 972141408- 972141040 Fax 972141040 E-mail ...

Costa Brava Holidays - Unique, traditional, cutting edge, refreshing, imaginative – the Costa Brava has it all and more. Whether you're  looking for inspiration, action, relaxation or want to discover its hidden treasures, explore the Costa Brava your own ...

Costa Brava Hotels - 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, ...

Costa Brava Medieval Villages - The medieval period was of enormous importance in the Girona area, with history forged by the great monasteries and the small independent earldoms, castles, Romanesque and Gothic churches... Starting out Leave Girona from the north exit, and take the C-66 towards La Bisbal d'Empordà. At ...

Costa Brava Nautical Club - Cra. Club Nàutic s/n 17230 Palamos (Baix Empordà) Telephone: (+34) 972 314 324 Fax: (+34) 972 314 ...

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Costa Brava Spas, Spa Guide - Costa Brava & Catalonia Pyrenees Spas Figueras Hotel Torremirona Fitness & Spa Ctra. N-260, km 46 Tel: 972 553 573 Fax: 972 553 738 17.744 Navata - Figueres (Girona) Peralada Hotel Peralada & Wine Spa C/. Rocaberti, s/n Tel: 972 538 830 Fax: 972 538 807 17.491 Peralada ...

Costa Brava Walking Holiday - Come and explore the little medieval villages and the towns of the Emporda (as this part of the Costa Brava is known locally), set in a network of idyllic landscapes to lose oneself in all year round. Enjoy a long walk without having to worry about your luggage, we will transport it for ...

Costs, Money & Banks - Spain is one of Europe's more affordable countries. If you are particularly frugal it's just about possible to scrape by for around US$20 a day. This would involve staying in the cheapest possible accommodation, avoiding eating in restaurants or going to museums or bars, and not moving around too ...

Crema Catalana - If the sight of crema catalana looks familiar, it is because of its similarity to the French creme brulee. In fact, there are those that opinion that it was in Catalonia that the dessert originated, but then the French always had the better marketing men. Crema catalana is made from egg yolk, ...

Culture & Traditions - The Costa Brava still has numerous remains that over its history have been preserved in the form of architectural heritage. In the same way, its people uphold many legends and traditions, organise diverse popular events and participate in numerous trade fairs and markets. We should also point out ...

Customs - With the Single European Market you can carry most things between EU countries, as long as you have paid tax on them in an EU country and you intend them for personal consumption. Customs will only start asking questions if your car is groaning under the weight of goods and they think you are going ...

Cuttlefish with peas - Ingredients (10 people): 3 cuttlefish weighing about 400 g each, 600 g fresh peas, 2 kg potatoes, 4 cloves of garlic, 2 medium onions, 1 glass of white wine, 4 ripe tomatoes. For the “picada” (very finely chopped ingredients): parsley, a pinch of black pepper, 1 digestive-style ...

Cycletouring - The Costa Brava has an extensive network of rural paths far from the main roads and suitable for travel by bicycle. Taking advantage of these paths and local roads, the District Council has created a cycletouring network whose perfect signposting means that the district’s landscapes can be ...

Cycling - The Costa Brava is cycling country: push your pedals through spectacular landscapes, villages and towns - for the most part on surfaced roads with little traffic. Swing into your saddle - Pyrenees cycling country is well worth a ...

Dali House, Portlligat - Salvador Dali owned a house in Cadaques. This is where he lived for most of the times. It was a pity that I didn't have time to visit it. I heard that he used to add something new to his house, whenever he felt that he has changed. So I guess the house must be full of interesting ...

Dali Museum, Figueres - The Salvador Dalí Museum is the permanent home of the world's most comprehensive collection of the renowned Spanish artist's work. The Dalí Theatre-Museum contains a wide variety of works which portray the artistic trajectory of the Empordanese painter, from his first artistic ...

Dali's Costa Brava - Salvador Dali, the great master of surrealism holds a great appeal for visitors to the Catalan Pyrenees and the Costa Brava. Figueres, Cadaques-Portlligat and Pubol form the three corners of Salvador Dali's Triangle. Figueres, the capital of the Alt Emporda, is located 37 km north of Girona and ...

Disco Menfis, Calella - Many Dj's a week , foam partys, etc... That night we went out, we were pleased to see and hear the famous dutch Hardstyle DJ Lady ...

Dissent and Decline - Catalonia remained a state within the Habsburg Empire, which stretched across Europe and elsewhere in the world. A phase of economic growth began in Catalonia, though the struggle between the Hispanic monarchy and France led to constant border conflicts. The sea also became a border with other ...

Diving and Snorkelling - Imagine a coastline designed just for you: a series of cliffs that plunge into the sea, with rocky corners teeming with life, nature reserves inhabited by grouper fish over 25 years old, and large, luminous caves where you can play with the natural lighting. Submerged hills, shipwrecks, ...

Economic Recovery and Renaixenca - During the course of the 18th century, the foundations of the Industrial Revolution and of present-day Catalonia were laid. Specialisation in farming, particularly in wine and spirits in coastal areas, the construction of cotton and printed calico mills and the opening up of the American market ...

El Alternatiu, Banyoles - Locals call it "The alternative restaurant" (el alternatiu, in catalan). All food is bio and home made. Curious drinks: beers from the Caribbean, sidra, mosto, batut kefir, chai, gengiber (Africa). Nothing in this place is common: children coner with games. Home made decoration, all ...

El Casino, Cadaques - The bast place to have breakfast, ask for the command at the desk , don't wait at the chair because the waiter won't come. Very typical in the town, all local people goes ...

El Gitano de Llafranc - During the 1960’s, Salvador Dalí was a close friend of ‘El Gitano de Llafranc,’ ‘The Gypsy of Llafranc,’ the popular nickname of Manel Bisbe, one of the owners of the Hotel Llafranc. This hotel was one of the Costa Brava’s most important centres of ...

El Hostel Nightclub, Cadaques - If you do nothing else during your entire trip to Cadaques, go to El Hostel around 1am for a really fun experience. From the outside, this discoteca looks like nothing special. On the inside, it looks like a house that has been transformed into a rather rundown museum celebrating both Gaudi and ...

El Moli de Siurana, Siruana d'Emporda, Costa Brava - El Moli de Siurana is a farm situated in Siurana d'Emporda, a little agricultural village surrounded by crops, farmhouses and small brooks. It is 8km from Figueres and the Dali Museum, 9km from the beach of Sant Pere Pescador (Costa Brava) and 18km from the Greek and Roman ruins of Empuries. El ...

El Port de la Selva Tourist Office - Mar, 1 17489 El Port de la Selva (Alt Empordà) Telephone: (+34) 972 387 025 Fax: (+34) 972 387 ...

Electricity - Current in most of Spain is 220 or 225 volts AC (just occasionally it's still 110 or 125V); most European appliances should work as long as you have an adaptor for European - style two-pin plugs. North Americans will need this plus a ...

Els Forns Cultural and Tourist Centre - C/ Sant Iscle 17400 Breda (Selva) Telephone: (+34) 972 871 530 Fax: (+34) 972 871 ...

Els Griells beach, L'Estartit - Els Griells beach is situated between the Ter Vell Nature Reserve and the residential estate which lends it its name, Els Griells. It is not used as much as the main beach. Here are to be found the main water-sports operators. The Ter Vell Nature Reserve, backing onto the beach, makes its ...

Email & Internet - The internet has made great inroads into Spanish life and access is widely available at internet cafes (more commonly referred to as cibercafes in Spanish), some computer shops and many locutorios. Prices vary; in cities hourly rates can be as little as €1.80, rising to around €6 in some ...

Embassies & Consulates - Entry into Spain and Catalonia is done by presenting your valid passport or identity card, on which the holder's nationality is given. European Union citizens have the right to enter, leave and circulate freely throughout the territory. The British Consulate-General in Barcelona is open to the ...

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Emporda Golf Course, Costa Brava - The Emporda Golf Course is a superb 27-hole design from noted Texan architect Robert von Haage. Opened in 1991, the Emporda Golf Club is fully-established among Europe’s finest top 50 courses. Composed of three nine-hole loops, the Green, Blue and Gold Courses give the possibility of three ...

Emporda Marshes Natural Park - In the north of the Costa Brava, between Castelló d'Empúries, Empuriabrava and Sant Pere Pescador, this natural park is the second largest in Catalonia of these characteristics, as it brings together a large number of native species of flora and fauna. The Natural Park of the ...

Es Niu, Aiguafreda, Begur, Costa Brava - Sleeps 4.  In a wonderful location for an ‘away from it all’ holiday this villa enjoys superb sea views and is just 1.4km from the smooth rock bay at Aiguafreda and 4km from historic Begur. Accommodation is on one level, well spaced and offering space and comfort. A south-west ...

Escalivada - Ingredients (10 people): 3 green peppers, 2 red peppers, 3 aubergines, 3 tomatoes, 2 medium onions, olive oil, salt and white pepper. "Escalivar" means to bake in embers; if you do not have embers available, you can also prepare it in the oven. Before cooking the vegetables, ...

Esclanya - Esclanya forms part of the municipality of Begur and lies in the northwestern sector of the municipal district. Down to the end of the Middle Ages it was owned by the lords of Cruïlles. The town of Esclanya is laid out around Sant Esteve d’Esclanya church, mentioned in documents ...

Estartit Nautical Club - Pg. Marítim, s/n L'·Estartit - Torroella de Montgri (Baix Empordà) Telephone: (+34) 972 751 402 Fax: (+34) 972 751 ...

Events & Festivals - If you really want to understand the personality of the local people, you have to join in the town festivals, when everybody in the locality comes out to enjoy the ...

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Ferran Adria, head chef of El Bulli - Ferran Adrià Acosta is a chef born on May 14, 1962 in L'Hospitalet de Llobregat, Catalonia, Spain. He is the famed head chef of El Bulli restaurant in Roses on the Costa Brava. Today he is considered one of the best chefs in the world and tops the European Restaurant Ranking. Ferran ...

Ferriol Bay, L'Estartit, Costa Brava - After Montgo bay, this is the second-largest bay on the Montgrí coast. The path to take you to and back from Ferriol bay, on foot from the main trail, takes approximately an hour and a half. Length: 150 m Width: 30 to 70 m Sand: pebbles Depth: average Services: none. An ideal spot ...

Figueres Restaurants and Cafeterias - Avoid restaurants at Placa Gala-Salvador Dali. Take a walk and you will find some good and cheap restaurants and ...

Figueres Shopping Area - Figueres has been and is a city with a commercial vocation. It was the first city in Girona province to have a pedestrian shopping zone in the city centre. The historical centre is today a great open-air shopping zone which can offer a notable and varied range of shops. This ...

Figueres Tourist Office - Pça. del Sol, s/n 17600 Figueres (Alt Empordà) Telephone: (+34) 972 503 155 Fax: (+34) 972 673 ...

Fish suquet - Ingredients: 180 g per person of scorpion fish or gurnard, 4 garlics, 4 small ripe tomatoes, 1½ potatoes per person, curdled alioli (garlic and olive oil sauce), water or fish fumet. Put some oil in a pan and fry the garlics until they are golden-brown. Add the tomato and when it ...

Fishing Port - Palamos is the most important fishing port in the province of Girona, with centuries of history, and the harbour makes a very interesting ...

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Fontanals Golf Course, Costa Brava - Designed by Ramon Espinosa, Golf Fontanals de Cerdanya was opened in 1994. The 18 hole course, set in the wide Cerdanya valley surrounded by high Pyrenean peaks, is characterized by its perfect integration in this beautiful natural environment. The Peugeot Golf guide listed this course amongst the ...

Food & Drinks - The Costa Brava has an excellent cuisine based on fresh fish and seafood, grilled or baked in salt or cooked as a stew in the traditional dish suquet. Each area has its own peculiarities: along the coast, you will find a myriad of specialities from the sea: seafood, fish, etc., with such ...

Former Jewish Quarter - Visit Magre street and Placa de la Llana. This is one of the oldest parts of the city and is the former Jewish quarter. The Jews arrived in the city in the second half of the 13th century, following a call for them to do so from Crown Prince Peter, in accordance with which any Jews setting up in ...

Fornells, Begur - The favourable conditions enjoyed by the town of Fornells have made it a pre-eminent summer-holiday and residential location. It is indeed a zone with a special charm, to which are added a pleasant temperature and abundant fishing. This explains how it has over the course of time gone from being a ...

From Girona to Sant Feliu de Guixols - Following the old narrow-gauge railway line from Girona to Sant Feliu, you can get to know two of Girona’s regions – the Gironès and the Baix Empordà – from the Ter River basin, crossing the Selva depression and ending in the Ridaura valley. The most salient feature ...

From Olot to Girona - The Narrow-Gauge Railway Route descends smoothly from Olot (440 m) to Girona (70 m). Its highest point is at Coll d'en Bas, which is a pass situated 558 metres above sea level. The trail, which is suitable for hikers and cyclists alike, is in very good condition, and has been fitted with new ...

From Prehistory to the Visigoths - Humans have been present in Catalan lands ever since the Lower Palaeolithic period, the most remote era in prehistory. The oldest remains of homo erectus, some 450,000 years old, have been found in Tautavel (Roussillon). The spread of arable agriculture and husbandry, beginning in the Neolithic ...

Gala, inspiration for Salvador Dali - "I name my wife: Gala, Galushka, Gradiva; Oliva, for the oval shape of her face and the colour of her skin; Oliveta, diminutive for Olive; and its delirious derivatives Oliueta, Oriueta, Buribeta, Buriueteta, Suliueta, Solibubuleta, Oliburibuleta, Ciueta, Liueta. I also call her Lionette, ...

Gambas al Ajillo - A popular tapa in bars is gambas al ajillo, made by frying shrimp in oil and garlic. As in Valencia many of the seafood dishes are served with alioli sauce made from garlic and oil with the consistency of ...

Garrotxa Volcanic Area - The Natural Volcanic Park of the Garrotxa region is, without a doubt, one of the most important protected natural open areas in the Girona regions. In 1997, the number of visitors exceeded half a million. The most protected areas in this natural space are in the volcanic area, and are the ...

Girona Girocentre - One of the city’s great attractions is, without a doubt, its shops. Girona offers a variety of competitively priced shops which are able to satisfy all tastes and wishes. Opening times: from Monday to Saturday from 10 to 22h. Address: Barcelona, 106-110. Type of establishement: ...

Girona Golf Course, Costa Brava - Golf Girona was inaugurated in 1992. The course was designed by the prestigious architect F.G Hawtre, who described it as one of his finest creations. It has a privileged position in a splendid climate, where you can enjoy playing golf all year round. Situated up in the Girona Mountains only 5 ...

Girona Punt de Benvinguda - Berenguer Carnisser, 5 17004 Girona (Gironès) Telephone: (+34) 972 211 678 Fax: (+34) 972 221 ...

Girona Shopping Area El Centre - El Barri Vell (the old quarter) is one of the city’s most symbolic areas. Many of its streets are now pedestrian areas which allow one to have a pleasant and peaceful shopping trip. In this area the more traditional shops stand along side the more cosmopolitan ones: shops of the well-known ...

Girona Shopping Area L'Eixample - One of the city’s great attractions is, without a doubt, its shops. Girona offers a variety of competitively priced shops which are able to satisfy all tastes and wishes.   Opening times: from Monday to Saturday from 9.30/10h to 13h/13.30 and from 16.30/17h to 20h/20.30 (aprox.) Type ...

Girona Tourist Office - Rambla de la Llibertat, 1 17004 Girona (Gironès) Telephone: (+34) 972 226 575 Fax: (+34) 972 226 ...

Girona Trip - About 30 minuts from Figuera on the way back to Barcelona there is Girona a really pretty small town worth a visist even longer than the short one we had. Infact there is a really nice cathedral and lot of interesting and food ...

Girona-Costa Brava Airport Tourist Office - Aeroport de Girona-Costa Brava 17185 Vilobi d'Onyar (Selva) Telephone: (+34) 972 186 708 Fax: (+34) 972 473 ...

Golf Course Guide - Are you a golf lover? Do you like challenges? You pack your golf clubs and we will do the rest: 10 golf courses in the Costa Brava to test your skills, a great climate, first class accommodation and a superb local cuisine to suit all tastes and budgets. The Costa Brava region offers nine top-class ...

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Havaneras concerts Calendar - Havaneras concerts JUNE: Havanera Concerts Peratallada Forallac Last Saturday JULY: Havanera Concerts Cala Sa Riera Begur 2nd week Havanera Concerts Cala Sa Tuna Begur 3rd week Havanera Concerts Calella de Palafrugell Palafrugell 1st Saturday Havanera Concerts L’Estartit ...

Havaneres Festivals - The songs known as havaneres take their name from the city of Havana, Cuba. They were brought back to the coastal towns of Girona by sailors, soldiers and expatriates returning from Spain’s Caribbean colonies, and were quickly adopted into the Spanish operetta, the zarzuela, partly due to the ...

Health - As an EU country, Spain has free reciprocal health agreements with other member states (you should carry form E111, available from main post offices). Even so, some form of travel insurance is still all but essential; with it, you should be able to claim back the cost of any drugs prescribed by ...

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Hipocrates Spa, Costa Brava - With more than 20 years of experience, the 4 star Hotel Hipocrates offers the most advanced treatments in health and beauty. More than 2.500 m2 of modern installations designed and equipped to provide health, beauty and well-being, always adapting to your special needs. An extensive team of ...

History - The Costa Brava and Catalonia have known a troubled history. The unique identity of the Catalans began to emerge, with a distinct language and a national flag (the old Crown of Aragon flag, four red bars on a yellow background ). During the 13th century Catalan influence spread through military ...

History Museum - Permanent exhibitions featuring prehistoric and ancient civilisations; ceramics, crystal and art; rescues at sea and the cork room. Plus temporary exhibitions. The Museum began with the display of the archaeological finds of Eduardo González Hurtebiese at Punta dels Guíxols in the ...

Horse Riding - Enjoy the unique pleasure of horse riding in the Costa Brava-Pirineu de Girona and discover the hidden nooks and crannies of the area on ...

Hostal de la Font, Peralada, Costa Brava - The 3 star Hostal de la Font is situated in a restored old convent, in the very centre of the town of Peralada. In the hostal restaurant you will be able to enjoy the excellent local specialties. The 12 Hostal de la Font rooms have air conditioning, mini bar and television. Its monumental setting ...

Hostal Sa Tuna, Begur, Costa Brava - Hostal Sa Tuna is located in an old fisherman’s house opposite Sa Tuna beach. A small sheltered cove in the Begur municipal area surrounded by pine trees and rampart walks which lead to the Sa Riera and Pals beaches. Hosta Sa Tuna is famous for its excellent seafood restaurant. Its five ...

Hostalric Tourist Office - Raval, 45 17450 Hostalric (Selva) Telephone: (+34) 902 196 446 Fax: (+34) 902 196 ...

Hotel Aiguablava, Begur, Costa Brava - The 4 star Hotel Aigua Blava is located next to the welcoming coves of Fornells and Aiguablava. It has 85 fully furnished bedrooms, distributed in small bungalows, surrounded by beautiful gardens overlooking the Mediterranean ...

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 Almadraba Park, Roses, Costa Brava - The 4 star Hotel Almadraba Park is a quiet resort perched on the rocks overlooking the sea. Hotel Almadraba Park welcomes quests to its 66 comfortable rooms. Carefully looked after installations, terraces and a special charm. Hotel Almadraba Park offers you a great Catalan gastronomic ...

Hotel Ancora, Palamos, Costa Brava - The 3 star Hotel Ancora is located a few metres from the peaceful beach of La Fosca. With 46 rooms, modern facilities, local and international excellent cuisine, Hotel Ancora can offer you an unforgettable stay anytime of the ...

Hotel Bonaigua, Begur, Costa Brava - The 3 star Hotel Bonaigua is located in Begur, next to the coves of Aiguablava and Fornells, the most beautiful coves of the Costa Brava, where the nature preserves its original charm. Begur historic quarter has the remains of the medieval castle, the 16th Century defensive towers against the ...

Hotel Cal Tet, L'Estartit, Costa Brava - Cal Tet, with exclusive installations and right in the middle of L’Estartit, opened to the public in March 2005. With its own modern style, its eleven rooms have a terrace with a private Jacuzzi and an innovative technology, with LCD satellite television or Internet ...

Hotel Can Ceret, Sant Pere Pescador, Costa Brava - The 3 star Hotel Can Ceret is settled in a totally restored 18th Century manor house. Can Ceret offers nine spacious, well-equipped rooms, ensuring a very personal service. The excellent restaurant opens out on to the patio, where you savour excellent dishes that use the local rice as a main ...

Hotel Carlemany, Girona City, Costa Brava - The 4 star Hotel Carlemany is the most charismatic hotels in Girona, located in the heart of this beautiful city, which is a historical, cultural, entertaiment and business centre par excellence. Hotel Carlemany has 90 spacious rooms available, all of them have excellent views and are decorated in ...

Hotel Casamar, Llafranc, Costa Brava - The 2 star Hotel Casamar is located in one of the most beautiful coves of the Costa Brava and in the town of Llafranc. Hotel Casamar offers 20 rooms and an large sun terrace which give the visitor the opportunity to enjoy a quiet and homely atmosphere. Hotel Casamar has been awarded with the ...

Hotel Castell d'Emporda, La Bisbal d'Emporda, Costa Brava - This lovely hotel provides a unique base for enjoying rich Catalan culture and having a restful and luxurious stay in an 800 year old castle. Located on top of a massif, the Puig dEn Marenys, between the Pyrenees and the Mediterranean, the castle once belonged to Pere Margarit, a captain who served ...

Hotel Costa Brava, Playa d'Aro, Costa Brava - I have been going to this hotel for ten years and sometimes twice a year. The staff are so friendly and treat you well. Food is good with plenty of choice. Themed nights also make a treat. Reception and hotel cleaning staff great. Sometimes I think about the price and blush great value for money ...

Hotel del Teatre, Regencos, Costa Brava - Situated in Regencos village square. This house was once the old village theatre. It has been superbly restored with all the comforts one needs for a restful break. Within easy reach of Palafrugell, Begur and the Empordà Golf ...

Hotel Delfin, Tossa de Mar, Costa Brava - The 4 star Hotel Delfin was fully refurbished in 2002. Located in Tossa de Mar in the heart of the Costa Brava, Hotel Delfin offers 53 standard rooms and 5 suites, all with balconies and equipped with telephone, satellite television, internet, security box, air conditioning, heating, disabled ...

Hotel El Cau de Palau, Palau Saverdera, Costa Brava - Catalan house of 18th century, located in the middle of Palau Saverdera village, surrounded by a wall made of natural stone, the church tower, the clock tower and the castle. Correctly restored and decorated in the traditional catalan style to be used as a comfortable and friendly ...

Hotel El Cau del Papibou, Peratallada, Costa Brava - The 2 star Hotel El Cau del Papibou occupies an ancestral home dating from the 18th Century within the walls of Peratallada, restored to welcome those who love the peace that old stones bring and for those who wish to partake in the village gastronomic offer and the views of the Emporda plain. The ...

Hotel El Moli, Pont de Molins, Costa Brava - El Moli hotel and restaurant is situated within a beautiful landscape in the middle of forests and fields opening onto the banks of the River Muga. The natural stone building originates from the 17th century and was in full operation as a mill until 1960. It was restored and converted into a ...

Hotel El Pati, Peratallada, Costa Brava - Catalan house of 18th century, located in the middle of Peratallada village, surrounded by a wall made of natural stone, the church tower, the clock tower and the castle. Correctly restored and decorated in the traditional catalan style to be used as a comfortable and friendly ...

Hotel Els Pins, Platja d'Aro, Costa Brava - The 3 star Hotel Els Pins is built in Catalonia typical style and is run by the owner’s family. It is located 20 metres from the beach and 100 metres from the commercial centre. Hotel Els Pins has 68 comfortable rooms, each with private bathroom, air conditioning, telephone, television, ...

Hotel Emporda, Figueres, Costa Brava - The 3 star Hotel Emporda is located at the northern entrance of the city of Figueres, next to the Dali's museum. Hotel Emporda was founded by Josep Mercader, one of the most prestigous figures in the Catalan gastronomy, making it an obligatory stop for all lovers of good cuisine. Hotel Emporda ...

Hotel Es Furio, Tamariu, Costa Brava - Within a stone's throw from the enchanting Tamariu beach, it still maintains the seaboard facade of a small fishing village. A peaceful, relaxing spot which becomes very busy at weekends in summer and all through the month of August. Ideal for a restful break and for short excursions by the ...

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 Hipocrates, Sant Feliu de Guixols, Costa Brava - The 4 star Hotel Hipocrates is ideally located in Sant Feliu de Guixols, in the heart of the Costa Brava. It is a prestigious resort which combines holiday and health. Hipocrates is a comfortable hotel with a friendly, family environment, offereing every possible service and facility. The hotel has ...

Hotel Hostalillo, Tamariu, Costa Brava - The 3 star Hotel Hostalillo is located in one of the most beautiful spot on the Costa Brava. Surrounded by pine trees, on the coast. 70 rooms with en suite bathroom and television, garden overlooking the sea, wide patios, meeting room, bar and ...

Hotel La Costa, Pals, Costa Brava - The 4 star Hotel La Costa is located in the heart of the Costa Brava, less than 100 metres from a long, sandy beach, bordered by the Platja de Pals Golf Club and close to the Serres de Pals Golf Club, its own golf courses. The hotel is less than 2 km away from the Basses d’en Coll Nature ...

Hotel La Padrosa, Tamariu, Costa Brava - The 4 star Hotel La Padrosa is surrounded by 40,000 square metres of woodland and panoramic sea views. It is a hotel in symbiosis with nature, set in a protected area of the Gavarres massif. Its 6 rooms have splendid views, are comfortably equipped and elegantly decorated. Hotel also has a relaxing ...

Hotel La Placa, Madremanya, Costa Brava - Hotel La Placa is located in an old 15th Century farmstead, in the centre of the medieval village of Madremanya. Stones, tiles, original barrel and Bohemian arches have survived and have been combined with present day decoration. Rooms are equipped with fireplaces, creating an enchanting ...

Hotel Les Illes, L'Estartit, Costa Brava - L’Estartit is one of the most important tourist centres of the Costa Brava. Therefore you should choose the kindness and the very personal service of the Hotel Les Illes. It is located in front of the port and at 2 minutes distance from the boats. This hotel is specially conceived for ...

Hotel Llafranch, Llafranc, Costa Brava - The 3 star Hotel Llafranch is a family run resort situated on the promenade facing the sea, with 26 fully equipped rooms. Hotel Llafranch offers a wide range of top quality traditional and gourmet cuisine. It is open all ...

Hotel Llevant, Llafranc, Costa Brava - The 3 star Hotel Llevant is situated right on the sea front promenade of the typical fisherman’s village of Llafranc. Hotel Llevant is a small, family run hotel offering guests elegant facilities in its 24 rooms and excellent ...

Hotel Mas de Torrent, Torrent, Costa Brava - The 5 star Hotel Mas de Torrent is situated in the beutiful village of Torrent, very near the nicest beaches and coves of the Costa Brava (Begur, Llafranc, Calella, Aiguablava, Palamos…), the Roman remains at Empuries and the medieval cities of Pals and Peratallada. Mas de Torrent is set in ...

Hotel Mas Falgarona, Avinyonet, Costa Brava - The 4 star Mas Falgarona is located where the plain meets the eastern Pyrenees near Figueres, in a traditional 15th Century manor house, now converted into a privileged Hotel. In these times of incessant change, Mas Falgarona, the people who lives there, the scenery, the quiet, the cooking and the ...

Hotel Mas Pau, Avinyonet, Costa Brava - Surrounded by splendid gardens and situated in a country setting, the Hotel Mas Pau and its prestigious restaurant occupies a 16th Century farmhouse which has been perfectly restored and carefully decorated with valuable antiques. All of this creates a sumptuous atmosphere which is the ideal ...

Hotel Mas Roig, Pals, Costa Brava - The 4 star Hotel Mas Roig is settled in a totally restored 17th Century mansion which maintains building elements in Gothic Renaissance style. Located in a privileged site in the middle of the Girona region, between the old medieval village of Pals and the Costa Brava beaches, surrounded of a ...

Hotel Mas Salvi, Pals, Costa Brava - This newly-opened hotel is in a 17th century Catalan country house surrounded by meadows of alfafa and corn. In the original building, there is a large upper attic floor with fireplace and six lovely suites with garden or private terrace, and in a garden annex building, there are another 16 ...

Hotel Mas Ses Vinyes, Begur, Costa Brava - Off the road, in a landscape of old vinyards and Mediterranean woods, you will find the 3 star Hotel Mas Ses Vinyes. It is settled in a typical Catalan farmstead located 4 kilometres from Begur. The Hotel large is surrounded by Mediterranean woodlands and hills. The garden, with its swimming pool ...

Hotel Melia Golf Vichy Catalan, Caldes De Malavella - The Melia Golf Vichy Catalan is located in the heart of the PGA Golf de Catalunya, alongside Caldes de Malavella, a spa resort on the Costa Brava in notheast Spain. Although modern in design, decorated in warm and welcoming colours and employing superior quality materials, the hotel is superbly ...

Hotel Mirallac, Banyoles - Hotel Mirallac ia a four star resort located next to Banyoles lake and only 20 kilometers from the city of Girona. Hotel Mirallac offers 27 rooms with bathrooms, television and meeting rooms. Hotel Mirallac excellent location makes it an ideal place to relax, walk or practice adventure sports like ...

Hotel Miralluna, Peratallada, Costa Brava - This absolutely charming small inn in the heart of the ancient village of Peratallada (12th century) is a haven of tranquillity. The village has been declared one of the most important sites in Emporda with a fortified castle and a palace . The name comes from Pedra Tallada - Carved Rock. ...

Hotel Moli del Mig, Torroella de Montgri, Costa Brava - The Moli del Mig is a 4 star hotel converted from a 15th Century water mill, near Torroella de Montgri and only 7 km from the sea. Located in the Baix Empordan, where the Medes Isles and the estuary of the River Ter create an ideal plain for enjoying limitless cultural, sporting and free time ...

Hotel Nieves Mar, L'Escala, Costa Brava - On the seafront, with wonderful views of the Gulf of Roses, the 3 star Hotel Nieves Mar offers its 65 rooms and 10 suites, all completely renovated, extremely comfortable and with sea views. Managed by the owner with a homely and cordial atmosphere. You can also taste the fish and seafood dishes ...

Hotel Peninsular, Girona City, Costa Brava - Hotel Peninsular is a gem located in the historical and commercial centre of Girona, at only 5 minutes on foot from the Girona cathedral. Hotel Peninsular experience welcoming guest for over 150 years is a guarantee of quality and good service. Hotel Peninsular offers completely refurbished ...

Hotel Peralada Golf & Spa, Peralada, Costa Brava - The 5 star Hotel Golf Peralada is a 14th Century Castle located in the heart of a 18 hole golf course. Its 55 rooms have splendid views and are comfortably equipped and elegantly decorated. In the restaurant you can choose from a wide selection of the finest Mediterranean cuisine. With its 6,000-m2 ...

Hotel Picasso, Torroella de Montgri, Costa Brava - The 3 star Hotel Picasso is situated in the most peaceful area of the Costa Brava. The quality and variety of its services together with its fine cuisine make it a very pleasant family hotel. Hotel is 400 metres from the spacious and solitary beach of La Gola, situaded in front of the Medes Isles ...

Hotel Planamar, Platja d'Aro, Costa Brava - The 2 star Hotel Planamar is located on the beach itself in the privileged area of Platja d’Aro. All rooms have been recently renovated offering television and equipped bathroom. Hotel Planamar facilities include swimming pool, jacuzzi, top floor fitness centre and restaurant ...

Hotel Playa Sol, Cadaques - Hotel Playa Sol staff is very nice and extremely hospitable. Breakfast is included, and you can go downstairs in the breakfast parlor between 8am and 11am. This may be different in the summer. The food is great, and the views from both the dining room and the parlor are unbelievable. You will be ...

Hotel Playa Sol, Cadaques, Costa Brava - The 3 star Hotel Playa Sol is located in the bay of Cadaques. It has one of the most beautiful and charecteristic view to be found in Cadaques. The amenities are modern an comfortable. There is a large garden with a swimming pool and restaurant, which is open in summer, private garage, rooms with ...

Hotel Raco de la Madremanya, Madremanya, Costa Brava - The 4 star Hotel Raco de Madremanya is a magnificent stone farmhouse dating from the 18th century, completely restored, with 8 large rooms with balconies, fireplaces, several lounges with comfortable spaces, a wonderful garden and a beautiful swimming pool for the hottest days. The Raco de ...

Hotel Rec de Palau, Cadaques, Costa Brava - The 3 star Hotel Playa Sol is located in the bay of Cadaques. It has one of the most beautiful and charecteristic view to be found in Cadaques. The amenities are modern an comfortable. There is a large garden with a swimming pool and restaurant, which is open in summer, private garage, rooms with ...

Hotel Rosa, Begur, Costa Brava - The 3 star Hotel Rosa is a small, family run hotel located in the centre of the lovely old city of Begur, in the very heart of the Costa Brava. Hotel Rosa is also located only few minutes from its coves, some of the most beautiful coves of the Mediterranean coastline. Hotel Rosa is a comfortable ...

Hotel Rosamar, Sant Antoni de Calonge, Costa Brava - The 3 star Hotel Rosamar is a friendly resort well located only few metres from a beautiful sandy beach, with splendid views over Palamos bay from the terraces of its comfortable and spacious rooms. Hotel Rosamar high standards of service and welcoming family atmosphere make it the ideal ...

Hotel S'Agaro, S'Agaro, Costa Brava - Light, airy and refreshingly modern in design, the S’Agaro Hotel puts you in a peaceful frame of mind the moment you cross the threshold. And with its hillside location, where only the birds in the pine-tops disturb the serenity, you are assured of a restful time here, whatever you do. If ...

Hotel Sa Punta, Pals, Costa Brava - Hotel Sa Punta is quality resort located in a quiet area, just a fifteen minute walk to the main Pals beach and surrounded by spacious gardens, terraces and two swimming pools (one with salt water). The large, air-conditioned rooms are all beautifully decorated and have private bathroom, ...

Hotel Sala de Camos, Camos, Costa Brava - The 3 star Hotel Sala de Camos is settled in a restored Historical building situated at the bottom of a valley, next to the Sant Vicenç de Camós Church. Its Gothical hall is fitted out as a restaurant for its guests, its wacthtower has a fireplace and library, and a hall made ready ...

Hotel San Jorge, Platja d'Aro, Costa Brava - Looking out to the sea on a lovely stretch of the Costa Brava, overlooking two coves and surrounded by pine-trees that frame the immense blue of the Mediterranean sea, is the 4 star Hotel San Jorge. Its 119 rooms are fully equipped with air conditioning, en suite facilities, direct telephone, ...

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 ...

Hotel Terramar, Llafranc, Costa Brava - The 3 star Hotel Terramar is located on the sea front of the magnificent beach of Llafranc. Discover this warm and friendly hotel, set in beautiful surroundings opposite the sea. Its history goes back to the year 1934, when Llafranc was nothing but a little cove of fishermen. Slowly, holiday-makers ...

Hotel Terraza, Roses, Costa Brava - The 4 star Hotel Terraza is located on the beach of Roses. It is a homely and comfortable hotel with all modern amenities. Hotel Terraza has also lounges facing the sea, bar, restaurant serving international cuisine, indoor swimming pool, suna, hydromassage, mini golf, tennis court, games room, ...

Hotel Torre Laurentii, Sant Llorenc de La Muga, Costa Brava - Torre Laurentii is a small luxury hotel located in the center of the charming and picturesque town of Sant Llorenc de la Muga, only 15 kilometres away from Figueres (Dali Museum) and 20 kilometres from the beaches of the Costa Brava. This place is excellent for those who long for ...

Illa Roja, Sa Riera, Costa Brava - Sleeps 10-11.  A high spec. villa in an enviable location, just 500m from the golden sand beaches of Pals, Illa Roja and Sa Riera.  You can hear the sea from the terrace!  Begur is just 3.5km away.  Magnificent views, space and comfort. Fantastic sea views and private pool. ...

Institut d'Estudis Nahmanides - Centre for documentation and research into the Jewish world. Services include library with specialist ...

Institut d'Estudis Nahmanides, Girona - Centre for documentation and research into the Jewish world. Services include library with specialist ...

Jet ski - For lovers of excitement, the principal beaches of the district offer the possibility of hiring jet-skis with a total guarantee of safety and following the circuits prepared for this ...

Jewish History Museum - Jewish History Museum wants the rehabilitation of Girona's old Jewish Quarter, as well as housing temporary exhibitions on themes related to Jewish culture. Jewish History Museum services also include a specialised documentation centre and library. Activities related to Jewish culture throughout ...

Josep Pla Foundation, Palafrugell - The Josep Pla Foundation is located in the author's birth house and the neighbouring house. There, you can consult the Josep Pla library and the Documentation Centre, which contains the collection of manuscripts, the collection of images and the newspaper library. In his birth house, there is a ...

Josep Pla, Catalan journalist and a popular author - Josep Pla i Casadevall (March 8, 1897, Palafrugell, Girona - April 23, 1981, Llofriu, Girona) was a Spanish Catalan journalist and a popular author. As a journalist he worked in France, Italy, England, Germany and Russia, from where he wrote political and cultural chronicles in Catalan. The use of ...

Kayaks in Costa Brava - Paddling a kayak is an excellent way of getting to know the most secluded corners of the coast, allowing you to enter concealed caves or follow the foot of the cliffs. The companies of the Baix Empordà organise a great diversity of outings, in some cases with the possibility of seeing the ...

L'Escala Nautical Club - Port La Clota, s/n 17130 L'Escala (Alt Empordà) Telephone: (+34) 972 770 016 Fax: (+34) 972 770 ...

L'Escala Tourist Office - Pl. de les Escoles, 1 17130 L'Escala (Alt Empordà) Telephone: (+34) 972 770 603 Fax: (+34) 972 773 ...

L'Estartit Old Quarter - The attraction of L'Estartit lies not so much in its historical or artistic value as in the beauty of its very interesting natural environment. Its principal focal points are the picturesque harbour and bay area and the Medes Islands. In the Tourism Office you will find information about excursions ...

L'Estartit Shopping Area - Opening times in Summer: from 10 to 22h. Type of establishement: food, Café, cash point, sports, ice-cream shop, toys, jewellery, photographic and audio-visual material, shoeshop, perfumery, per la llar, cloth, restaurant, children's area, chemist, ...

L'Estartit Tourist Office - Pg. Marítim, 47-50 L'Estartit - Torroella de Montgri (Baix Empordà) Telephone: (+34) 972 751 910 Fax: (+34) 972 751 ...

La Bisbal d'Emporda Tourist Office - Pl. del Castell, s/n 17100 La Bisbal d'Emporda (Baix Empordà) Telephone: (+34) 972 645 166 Fax: (+34) 972 643 ...

La Casa Nostra, L'Escala - Although this restaurant is a pizzeria it also cooks many other nice dishes too (fish, steaks, pasta and more). It is in close proximity to the beach so this area is always really lively in the evenings. The restaurant owner, David, is a really nice and friendly guy, as my fiancee's parents know ...

La Colina, Begur, Costa Brava - Sleeps 10.  Finished to a high standard with outstanding panoramic views of sea and countryside.  Private pool, terraces and ‘away from it all’ lawned garden with built in bbq.  South facing with three bedrooms leading to poolside.  Begur is 1km and the pretty beach ...

La Jonquera Tourist Office - AP-7 Àrea de Servei Porta Catalana 17700 La Jonquera (Alt Empordà) Telephone: (+34) 972 554 642 Fax: (+34) 972 554 ...

La Julivia, Begur, Costa Brava - Sleeps 8. Outstanding south facing villa with well proportioned accommodation on one level with an extra poolside kitchen with built in bbq.  Also at poolside is a shower room and wc.  The sea and country views are truly panoramic and you will find peace and comfort in this delightful ...

La Pelosa, Roses - This is one of the most popular coves in Roses. It lies in the shelter of Cape Norfeu peninsula, 9 kilometres from Roses, and runs for some 90 metres. Here there is a fishermen’s hut (a former sailors’ refuge) and a small bar-restaurant where visitors can sample all the specialities ...

La Pletera beach, L'Estartit - La Pletera beach is the least-used section, with practically no houses in the vicinity. Along with the Ter Vell Nature Reserve, this beach is included in a programme for restoration of the coastal dunes and Baix Empordà marshes. Its surroundings and its limited accessibility make it a ...

La Rambla - There isn't a lot going on, just a big "boulevard", with benches on both sides, for people enjoying the sun and chatting. I find this very relaxing and great to have a rest! Long live the ...

La Sala, Calella - La Sala was very close to our hotel and was downstairs from a bar called Papa's, which was a quiet good for starters bar.. La Sala was so much fun, they played a lot of latino music which I just simply looove and that's why I probably liked it so much. the service was fast and the drinks nice. A ...

La Vall d'en Bas Tourist Offices - Local S. de les Olletes. El Mallol 17176 La Vall d'en Bas (Garrotxa) Telephone: (+34) 972 692 177 Fax: (+34) 972 690 ...

Languages Spoken - Catalan is the language of Catalonia. It has the category of official language along with Spanish, which is official all over the Spanish State. Catalan is also the language of an extensive area covering the eastern part of the Spanish State (the Balearic Islands, Valencia, and a part of Aragon ...

Les Dunes - Sandy dune on the path to the summit of the Gran mountain, with grasses and pine groves planted at the beginning of the 20th century to secure the sands which used to be carried away by the north wind from the Gulf of ...

Les Inseparables de la Paloma, Roses - How does a restaurant become one of our favourites? And how does a restaurant remain on our personal favourites list? There are some criteria that must come together, in addition to our love for the food. One wants to feel comfortable in the restaurant and confident with the kitchen. And, the ...

Les Planes d'Hostoles Tourist Office - Pg. de l'Estació, 2 17172 Les Planes d'Hostoles (Garrotxa) Telephone: (+34) 972 448 026 Fax: (+34) 972 448 ...

Les Preses Tourist Offices - Antiga Estació, s/n 17178 Les Preses (Garrotxa) Telephone: (+34) 972 692 023 Fax: (+34) 972 692 ...

Llafranc Nautical Club - Zona Port, s/n 17200 Palafrugell (Baix Empordà) Telephone: (+34) 972 300 754 Fax: (+34) 972 300 ...

Llanca Nautical Club - Port de Llançà. Moll Jordi Canal 17490 Llanca (Alt Empordà) Telephone: (+34) 972 380 710 Fax: (+34) 972 380 ...

Llanca Tourist Offices - Camprodon, 16-18 17490 Llanca (Alt Empordà) Telephone: (+34) 972 380 855 Fax: (+34) 972 121 ...

Lloret de Mar Tourist Office - Av. Les Alegries, 3 17310 Lloret de Mar (Selva) Telephone: (+34) 972 365 788 Fax: (+34) 972 367 ...

Local Customs - Catalonia is very rich in customs and traditions. The squares and streets are full of animation all the year round due to the liturgical calendar or local celebrations. Sardana is considered to be the Catalan national dance. It is danced in circles to the strains of typical wind instruments of ...

Lomo Embuchado - Another delicacy derived from the pig, and second in price only to the cured ham, is lomo embuchado. The lomo is cut from the lion of pork, the fat removed, and marinated in seasoning. The solid strip of meat is then stuffed into skins to be air ...

Long-distance Cycling - The Ruta del Carrilet is perfect for long-distance cycling lovers. This 57 km route crosses three regions and twelve towns, following the valleys of Fluvia, Brugent and Ter rivers. The Ruta del Carrilet, or Narrow-Gauge Railway Route, descends smoothly from Olot to Girona. Its highest point is at ...

Longaniza - Longaniza is a cured sausage, originally from Italy, and introduced into Spain by the ...

Macanet de la Selva Tourist Office - Tourist office 17412 Macanet de la Selva (Selva) Telephone: (+34) 972 858 005 Fax: (+34) 972 858 ...

Madremanya - Madremanya is a beautifully preserved example of a medieval village. Madremanya is located between Girona and La Bisbal ...

Mae West Room, Dali Museum, Figueres - The Mae West Room is located in the Dali Theater-Museum. Couch shaped like a woman's red lips sat before a nose-shaped fireplace below two abstract paintings. If you climb a staircase and look through a lens the paintings become eyes, sofa lips fireplace nose frames by a giant curtain of hair which ...

Main Festivals - JANUARY: Main Festivals St Sebastian Colomers 20th Main Festivals St Burget Monells 25th Main Festivals St Vincent Les Olives 22nd Main Festivals Baix Empordà Rupià 22nd Main Festivals St Vincent Regencós 22nd Main Festivals St Julian Verges 5th and 6th APRIL: ...

Mar i Muntanya Cuisine - One of the idiosyncrasies of Costa brava cooking is mar i muntanya cuisine. Meaning literally "sea and mountain" this is an appetizing way of combining seafood with land produce. Such combinations include pork and muscles, tuna soup with snails, rabbit with crayfish and chicken and ...

Marinas and sailings clubs - Our coastline also has a considerable network of marinas and sailing clubs. All of these infrastructures offer you various services, such as sailing courses in different categories, guided cruises, etc. You can also enjoy the numerous regattas and competitions held in our waters all year ...

Marshlands and Dunes in Pals - Starting out: Drive towards Platges de Pals (Pals Beaches), following the green signs to Basses d’en Coll. Take the road leading to Platja del Grau and on the left hand side of the road you will see the Basses d’en Coll Information Hut and a small car park, where you can leave your ...

Mas Pinell beach, L'Estartit - This beach is 5 km from L’Estartit as the crow flies and 13 km away by road; it can be reached by car. Length: 1.3 km Average width: 80 m Sand: fine Depth: medium Services: Showers, wastepaper baskets, beach bar. Lounger/sunshade hire. Paddleboats, surfing. Car ...

Maui Bar, Calella - Not really a nightclub but a really nice bar! The drinks were from 5€ up to 40€ coz you could get a share-drink for up to 8 persons. The bar used a cardsystem so you didn't pay in the bar, they just marked your drinks, and you payed on your way out. The drinks were mad! alot of tequila ...

Meats - Barbecued meats are also popular, especially when cooked over a fire of vine prunings which generates an intense heat. Towards the Pyrenees game dishes are found, like arros amb conill (rice with rabbit) or perdices con coles (partridge with cabbage). To wash it all down what better than the local ...

Medes Islands, L'Estartit - The special ecological value of the seabed of the Medes is the result of two factors: the proximity to the mouth of the River Ter, whose organic sediment feeds the marine fauna, and the influence of the tides and north winds which are characteristic of the Gulf of Lions. Consequently, we can find ...

Mediterranean Cultural Centre - The Mediterranean Museum, located in one of the town’s notable historical buildings, has various parts which have been refurbished and are open to schools, cultural tourists, students, specialists and so forth. It will house a documentation centre with library and reference room; a large ...

Meto - The meto, a local unsalted soft goat cheese, is served accompanied with ...

Michael Dunev Art Projects - Michael Dunev Art Projects Contemporary Art Exhibitions C. Major, 28 17257 Torroella de Montgri Tel. 972 759 ...

Modern Catalonia - General Franco's dictatorship (1939–1975) was characterised by repression of pro-democracy and left-wing organisations. In the early decades, the regime's policy of self-sufficiency and the consequences of the war led the country to economic collapse, rationing and poverty. The opening up of ...

Modern Music Festivals - MARCH: Young People’s Music Tarima Rock Torroella de Montgrí Easter Week SEPTEMBER: Young People’s Music SONAJOVE La Bisbal d’Empordà Biennial From September to December Young People’s Music Young Music Cycl La Bisbal d’Empordà Beginning ...

Mont-ras Tourist Office - Pl. de l’Ajuntament, 1 17253 Montras (Baix Empordà) Telephone: (+34) 972 301 974 Fax: (+34) 972 301 ...

Montgo Bay, L'Estartit - This is the major geographical feature of the entire Montgrí sealine. Its rounded shape has given rise to the hypothesis that it could be a former doline that sank, filled with water and enlarged by the action of the sea. In Roman times it was used as a point of disembarkation, as shown by ...

Montgri Castle - Symbol of the municipality. Started in 1294 at the orders of King James II, due to a confrontation with the earldom of Empúries, the works were interrupted in 1301 and the building left unfinished. The walls were raised, forming a square with the four towers built onto each of the corners. ...

Montgri Mountain Range - Three mountains form the Montgrí range, which lends character to the town of Torroella de Montgrí and can be considered to lie at the epicentre of the two Empordà counties: the Ullà mountain (or Puig Anill), with an altitude of 309 metres, the Montgrí mountain, ...

Montseny Natural Park - Set in the inland area of the southern part of the Costa Brava, Montseny is the largest and highest massif of the Catalan pre-littoral mountain range, a stone's throw from Barcelona and Girona. One of the main values of the massif is the extreme variability of the environments it has, as a ...

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Mosquitos - During summer bring some spray or lotions to protect you from mosquitos. Natural oils are very good for your skin and avoid from getting ...

Mountain Biking - The district’s various mountainous zones have great mountain biking potential. Aware of this, Baix Empordà District Council has created a Mountain Bike Centre which has been officially approved by the Catalan Cycling Federation (FCC) and Turisme de Catalunya. The Baix Empordà ...

Municipal Museum - Apart from displaying the pictorial work of Marc Chagall and other contemporany artists, this museum exhibits a well-endowed collection of Roman archeological remains from ...

Museu de la Pesca - A reflection of the history, and of the past and current life of the seamen and women. The aim is to protect, promote and research the maritime fishing heritage of the Catalan coast. The only one of its kind in the Mediterranean. Services offered: guided tours, workshops, itineraries, sea trips and ...

Museu Mossèn Pau - A collection of priceless artistic pieces that some of our ancestors gave as a present to the church, and that are now part of this museum of religious work done in precious metals, dating from the 15th to 19th centuries. c/ de l’Església, s/n 17230 PALAMÓS telf: +34 972 ...

Museum Art-2000 - This museum has the painting collection of the Vila Casas Private Foundation on exhibition. The building which houses the permanent exhibition is one of Torroella’s most notable civil buildings. We do not know precisely the year it was built in, but it belonged to various noble families ...

Museums & Galleries - The great artistic heritage of the Costa Brava region is housed in the whole designated museums and galleries where visitors can admire diverse artistic tendencies of every style and ...

Music Festivals - In our district you can also enjoy extensive seasons of music of very varied types. These seasons and festivals have emerged in response to the evident public interest in hearing classical and chamber music, jazz and other genres, and in discovering the music made in the rest of the world and by ...

Music Festivals - JANUARY: Music Festivals Jazz cycle Torroella de Montgrí January-April FEBRUARY: Music Festivals Steinway Meet Calonge February-June Music Festivals Jazz cycle Torroella de Montgrí January-April MARCH: Music Festivals Steinway Meet Calonge February-June Music ...

Natural Parks - We are aware of the privilege of living in this beauty spot and of the need to conserve our environmental heritage. We hope you will enjoy visiting the five fully equipped nature parks in the Costa Brava. Did you know that over 30% of the Costa Brava is a special protected natural area? ...

Nautic Palamos - Salvador Albert i Pey, s/n 17230 Palamos (Baix Empordà) Telephone: (+34) 972 601 000 Fax: (+34) 972 602 ...

Newspapers & Magazines - Of the Spanish newspapers the best are the centre-left El Pais and the centre-right El Mundo, both of which have good arts and foreign news coverage, including comprehensive regional "what's on" listings and supplements every weekend. Other national papers include the solidly elitist ABC ...

Olive Oil - The dry climate of the Mediterranean lends itself to the cultivation of olives, with over ninety percent of the world's crop located in the area. The hardy olive tree, which is thought to have been introduced into Spain by the Greeks, can survive months without rain. The trees themselves can be ...

Olot Shopping Area - The old town centre of Olot is the focal point for business, tourism, culture and the everyday life of the townspeople and everyone else in the Garrotxa county. It is home to an open-air shopping centre that blends all the traditional craftwork and other local products with the dynamism of a ...

Palafrugell Tourist Office - Pl. de l'Església-Can Rosés 17200 Palafrugell (Baix Empordà) Telephone: (+34) 972 300 228 Fax: (+34) 972 611 ...

Palamos Tourist Office - Pg. del Mar, s/n 17230 Palamos (Baix Empordà) Telephone: (+34) 972 600 550 Fax: (+34) 972 600 ...

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Pals Golf Course, Costa Brava - Established in 1966 and designed by FW Hawtree, Club de Golf Pals is one of Spain's finest courses and has held numerous national and European events including the Spanish Open, Catalan Open, Spanish amateur and other professional championships. It runs parallel with the beautiful white sands of ...

Pals Tourist Offices - Pl. Major, 7 17256 Pals (Baix Empordà) Telephone: (+34) 972 637 380 Fax: (+34) 972 637 ...

Pan a la Catalana - Enter any bar in Catalonia and you will be hard pressed not to find the 'national dish' pan a la Catalana (Catalan bread) on the menu. This rather grand sounding name comprises at its most basic bread, usually a firm rustic loaf, on to which ripe tomatoes are squeezed, and is finished off by ...

Papi Caralgo, Calella de Palafrugell - After almost a week of terrible food I almost passed out on Papi Caralgos! I have eaten alot of luxurious food in my 18 years of life and I have never tasted a better steak than there! I eat a 250g filét with duckliver and the best red wine sauce ever tasted! The food wasn't even that ...

Parking - Parking place may be a serious problem, indeed. So, here's an innovative approach (I've seen something similar in Parati, RJ - Brazil, where parks might be left in a low-tide area, provided you know when the sea rises!) in the heart of ...

Passeig de l'Esglesia - From its left side we see the Palau Lo Mirador mansion, from the 9th-14th centuries, restored in 1930, the place of residence of feudal lords and of the Catalan monarchs. Further up, a square where we can admire a section of the old town wall, recently restored, and the Gothic Church of Sant ...

Pastisseria La Mallorquina, Cadaques - Excellent pastry shop in the middle of Cadaques. Its exactly what you need in the morning is you are unable yo sit down for Esmorzar-Breakfast. Cafe con leche amb coca con pinyols (espresso with milk and pine nut sweet ...

Pedrosa Bay, L'Estartit - A small bay snuggled in a heavenly setting among pine trees and rocks, so that the visitor cannot resist a swim in the summer and gazing at the scene in winter. Out facing the bay is Pedrosa island, just to put the finishing touch on the scene. The path to and back from Pedrosa bay on foot, from ...

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Peralada Golf Course, Costa Brava - The Golf Club Peralada, spread over 140 hectares, is in the heart of Alt Emporda, in a privileged location, just ten minutes from the Costa Brava and from the Pyrenees and an hour from Barcelona. 18 holes Golf Course (Par 71), 5.990m. 9 holes Pitch & Put, putting green and approach area, ...

Peralada Tourist Offices - Pl. Peixateria, 6 17491 Peralada (Alt Empordà) Telephone: (+34) 972 538 840 Fax: (+34) 972 538 ...

Peratallada (Forallac) Tourist Office - C/ Unió, 3 17111 Forallac (Baix Empordà) Telephone: (+34) 972 645 522 Fax: (+34) 972 645 ...

Peratallada Castle - The village was documented as early as 1065. You can make out two clearly different sectors: the fortified centre and the palace. The fortified or defensive centre, in other words, the castle itself, are built on an enormous base of sandy rock. It has two homage towers. The palace is made up of ...

Personalities - The Costa Brava has long been a home for personalities in various fields, whether born here or arriving from outside, who have felt the powerful attraction of the region and made it their place of residence and, in many cases, a theme of their artistic creations. There have been many such ...

PGA Catalunya Golf Course, Costa Brava - One of the best courses in Spain, the PGA Golf de Catalunya has hosted European PGA Tour events including the Spanish Peugeot Open in May 2000. The Sarazen World Open Championship was played there in October 1999 and that year, the course was host to the European Seniors Qualifying School. Already ...

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Plaça de la Vila - The Plaça de la Vila is one of the most interesting places in Banyoles. Sit at a cafe at the main square and relax. The architecture of the buildings is very interesting, in Catalan it is called plaça porticada. The old facades have archs were the merchants had their places since the ...

Plaça de la Vila - The porticoed archways of the Plaça de la Vila, although a bit irregularly distributed, are very well-proportioned in design. On the western side, house nｺ 6 displays a window in Gothic-Renaissance style; to the east stands the chapel of Sant Antoni, from the 12th century with a facade ...

Platja d'Aro Shopping Area - One of the main tourist attractions of the town is its shopping offer, recognised around the country. An addition to this unlimited offer, the visitor also enjoys an extensive network of public parking areas that simplify access on foot to the hundreds of shops located on wide sidewalks and a ...

Platja de Santa Margarida, Roses - This runs from Salatar beach up to the outlet of Santa Margarida residential marina. It is a long (some 650 metres) and broad beach with fine-grain, golden sand and clean and shallow waters. It is a beach used by a goodly number of foreigners, many of whom have second homes in the area. The Santa ...

Platja del Bonifaci, Roses - This is a small cove between L’Almadrava and Canyelles. It is only 100 metres long, but it has all the charm of a sheltered cove with clean, crystalline waters. Services: Coastal surveillance, sand and water cleaning, floating platform, floating mooring for boats, waste-paper bins, drink ...

Platja Fonda, Begur - From Fornells, by passing along a coastal path, one reaches Platja Fonda, a highly singular bay both in its location and access and its physical features. The beach is quite literally sunken down to a remarkable depth in relation to the path along which one gets to it, the last section being formed ...

Playing Domino - Like in France you can see older men play domino in the Costa Brava ...

Pont de Molins - Pont de Molins is situated within a beautiful landscape in the middle of forests and fields opening onto the banks of the River Muga. Pont de Molins has a great place to stay, the comfortable Hotel El Moli. The Costa Brava beaches are only 18 km away, the French border 20km and Figueres 8 ...

Populars Walks - JANUARY: Popular Walks Januarius La Bisbal d’Emp. Beginning of January Popular Walks Bicycle outings and routes Torroella de Montgrí Every Sunday all the year round FEBRUARY: Popular Walks Bicycle outings and routes Torroella de Montgrí Every Sunday all the year round ...

Port de La Selva - Nice and small town with a big beach in the other side of the mountain of Cadaques, also in Cap de ...

Port de la Selva Nautical Club - Lloia, s/n 17489 El Port de la Selva (Alt Empordà) Telephone: (+34) 972 387 000 Fax: (+34) 972 387 ...

Port de Portbou - Pg. de la Sardana, 11, 2n 17497 Portbou (Alt Empordà) Telephone: (+34) 972 390 712 Fax: (+34) 972 125 ...

Port de Roses - Pescadors, 21 1r 1a 17480 Roses (Alt Empordà) Telephone: (+34) 972 154 412 Fax: (+34) 972 153 ...

Portbou Tourist Office - Pg. Lluís Companys 17497 Portbou (Alt Empordà) Telephone: (+34) 972 125 161 Fax: (+34) 972 125 123 Winter: closed on weekends. Summer: from Monday to Friday from 10:00 to 14:00 and from 16:00 to 18:00. Saturday and Sunday from 10:00 to ...

Postal Service - You can send letters from almost anywhere in Spain. To do so you should buy stamps, available at the licensed tobacco shops known as "Estancos". To send the letter or postcard you need to put it in a post box, to be found in the streets, at railway stations and at airports. You can ...

Postre de Music - Another popular way to round off a meal is postre de music (musical desert), an assortment of dried fruits and ...

Practical Information - The Costa Brava is part of the province of Girona, Catalonia, it covers an area of 5,885 square kilometres and is situated in the extreme northeast part of the Iberian Peninsula, between 41º40' and 42º30' latitude and 5º27' and 7º longitude East. The Pyrenees are its ...

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Prestige Victoria Spa & Hotel, Costa Brava - The Prestige Victoria Spa & Hotel is a superior three star establishment located only a few meters from the Santa Margarita Beach and within two kilometers of the city center of Roses. Roses, set on Spain's beautiful Costa Brava, is a delightful mix of modern-day resort and timeless fishing ...

Public Holidays - Fiestas are an absolutely crucial part of Spanish life. Even the smallest Costa village gives at least a couple of days a year over to partying, and happening across a local event can be huge fun, propelling you right into the heart of its culture. Following is a very basic calendar of fiesta ...

Public Meals - JANUARY: Public Meals Public breakfast and meal Sant Feliu de G. Beginning of January FEBRUARY: Public Meals Rice meal Sunday in Carnival Calonge Public Meals Botifarra meal Castell-Platja d’Aro Last Thursday before Lent Public Meals Rice meal Castell-Platja d’Aro Last ...

Quads - If you like riding a quad, in our district you can enjoy this adventure sport accompanied by guides who will help you to discover hidden paths and villages while enjoying the contact with ...

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Real Cerdanya Golf Course, Costa Brava - The Real Club de Golf de Cerdanya with its magnificent 18 hole course was inagurated by the king Alfonso XIII in 1929. The golf course is located just outside Puigcerda at Bolvir. Set amid typical Pyrenees forests and encircled by spectacular mountain peaks, it has been the site of many ...

Relax, Unwind & Indulge - Imagine gourmet meals and unforgettable memories in a sophisticated, intimate hotel, in a relaxing country location with gardens, swimming pool and a friendly and helpful staff... The standard of our accommodation is high, and you savour some outstanding cuisine in this most gastronomic of ...

Religious Festivals - MARCH: Religious Festivals Procession and Dance of Death Verges Easter Thursday Religious Festivals Town Devotion Palafrugell Monday after Easter Sunday APRIL: Religious Festivals Pedralta Gathering Sant Feliu de Guíxols April-May MAY: Religious Festivals Pedralta Gathering ...

Restaurant Can Roura, L'Escala - The restaurant Can Roura began as such in the year 1958 combining a food store with four tables where the first tourists could stop and eat. Can Roura desire is to offer quality from a reasonable kitchen without pretensions. Can Roura is proud of its own personality in a sea of tourist ...

Restaurant les Voltes, Calella de Palafrugell - One of the best restaurant in Calella is Les Voltes in the same Port-Bo beach you can have lunch or dinner outdoor but always enjoying watching the sea and beach. An advice...Its a little bit ...

Restaurant Wok, L'Estartit - We are a family of 5 and we all agreed that this restaurant was a good all-rounder. There was something for everyone, it was healthy, good value for money and clean. If you aren't used to buffet you may have a problem understanding the staff but, quite simply, it's eat as much as you like. Starters ...

Restaurants - Over 2,500 restaurants throughout the Costa Brava welcome diners with a cuisine based on a combination of quality seafood and the best produce of the ...

Rice casserole - Ingredients (10 people): 800 g rice, 10 prawns, 10 crayfish, ½ kilo pork sparerib, 2 medium cuttlefish, 3 artichokes, 1 red pepper, 50 g fresh peas, ½ kilo rock mussels, ½ kg clams, olive oil and salt. For the sauce: 3 medium onions, 1 cup of dry white wine, 5 cloves of ...

River Ter - The largest river in the counties of Girona province. It rises in the Pyrenees and flows into the sea some three kilometres from L’Estartit, between the Cap de la Barra and Cap de Begur promontories. Today we see it channelled between hillocks and running directly, almost in a straight line, ...

Romanya - The nucleus of Romanya is one of the principal attractions of the municipality of Santa Cristina d’Aro, and was the home of the writer Mercè Rodoreda. Its lovely pre-Romanesque church of Sant Martí is interesting for its structure and the sum of elements that compose ...

Roses Tourist Office - Av. Rhode, 77-79 17480 Roses (Alt Empordà) Telephone: (+34) 972 257 331 Fax: (+34) 972 151 ...

S'Agaro - The residential area of S'Agaro stands on a rocky headland between Platja d'Aro and Sant Feliu. Development began in 1924 on private initiative and the original plans, by Rafael Maso, were extended in 1940 by Francesc Folguera in the same refined, classical noucentista ...

Sa Riera - Sa Riera is Begur’s largest beach and the one closest to the town. It is very easy to get to from the town, simply by taking the ring road and going down to the bay. It can also be reached from Sa Tuna or Aiguafreda along the road that connects the various towns. Sa Riera, whose name comes ...

Sa Riera Beach, Begur - Sa Riera is Begur’s largest beach and the one closest to the town. It is very easy to get to from the town, simply by taking the ring road and going down to the bay. It can also be reached from Sa Tuna or Aiguafreda along the road that connects the various towns. Sa Riera, whose name comes ...

Sailing - Lovers of sailing can choose from a wide variety of services, from courses organised by the sailing clubs to hiring sailing boats with or without a skipper, or organised cruises for small groups. Sailing allows you to contemplate the coastline from a privileged position and reach places only ...

Sailing Clubs - The Costa Brava is much more than sun and sand. There is an immense sea of emotions and sensations waiting for you. Come and try our sailing ...

Salchichon - Salchichon is a hard sausage, similar to salami, made from chopped pork, coarsely ground pepper and seasoning. Some of the best white pig salchichon is found in Vic, in the foothills of the Catalan Pyrenees. For the truly extravagant salchichon stuffed with black truffles may be ...

Salvador Dali and Walt Disney on the Costa Brava - It makes sense - surrealist sense anyway - that Salvador Dalí was a fan of Harpo Marx, and it is not really surprising that Alfred Hitchcock, whose own nightmares ran to birds picking peoples' eyes out and hoteliers who keep Mother's corpse in the cellar, found common ground with the manic ...

Salvador Dali, surrealist painter born in Figueres - Salvador Dali i Domenech, 1st Marquis of Pubol (May 11, 1904 – January 23, 1989), was a Spanish Catalan surrealist painter born in Figueres. Dalí was a skilled draftsman, best known for the striking and bizarre images in his surrealist work. His painterly skills are often attributed to ...

Sant Antoni de Calonge Tourist Office - Av. Catalunya, s/n Sant Antoni de Calonge-Calonge (Baix Empordà) Telephone: (+34) 972 661 714 Fax: (+34) 972 661 080 Closed at the weekends, except July and August. July and August they have 2 tourist offices in Calonge and 1 in Torre ...

Sant Feliu de Guixols Nautical Club - Zona Esportiva del Port, s/n 17220 Sant Feliu de Guixols (Baix Empordà) Telephone: (+34) 972 321 700 Fax: (+34) 972 321 ...

Sant Feliu de Guixols Tourist Office - Pl. del Mercat, 28 - Casa Gareta 17220 Sant Feliu de Guixols (Baix Empordà) Telephone: (+34) 972 820 051 Fax: (+34) 972 820 ...

Sant Genis Church - Parish church from the 14th and 15th centuries. Very spacious and akin to a small cathedral, this is a gem of Gothic art. The facade and bell tower date from the 18th century. The church has a single aisle, side chapels, polygonal chevet (five-sided apse) and windows and rose windows, notable among ...

Sant Genis Church - Parish church from the 14th and 15th centuries. Very spacious and akin to a small cathedral, this is a gem of Gothic art. The façade and bell tower date from the 18th century. The church has a single aisle, side chapels, polygonal chevet (five-sided apse) and windows and rose windows, ...

Sant Hilari Sacalm Tourist Office - Pl. Dr. Robert, s/n 17403 Sant Hilari Sacalm (Selva) Telephone: (+34) 972 869 686 Fax: (+34) 972 869 ...

Sant Jordi - Strange that a third century Armenian saint would have such popular appeal in western Europe. Saint George (Sant Jordi in Catalan, San Jorge in Spanish) is revered as the patron saint of Catalonia and Aragon, as well as England, Greece, Portugal and Russia. While little is known of the life of the ...

Sant Llorenc de la Muga Tourist Office - Barri, 28 (Dispensari municipal) 17732 Sant Llorenc de la Muga (Alt Empordà) Telephone: (+34) 972 569 167 Fax: (+34) 972 569 ...

Sant Miquel de Colera Nautical Club - Pg. del Port, s/n 17496 Colera (Alt Empordà) Telephone: (+34) 972 389 095 Fax: (+34) 972 387 ...

Sant Pere de Rodes - Sant Pere de Rodes Intersting romanic church placed on the top of the mountain over Llanca and Port de la Selva. To arrive there you must arrive before to a small town named La Vall de Sta ...

Sant Pere Pescador Tourist Office - Verge del Portalet, 10 17470 Sant Pere Pescador (Alt Empordà) Telephone: (+34) 972 520 535 Fax: (+34) 972 550 ...

Santa Caterina Church - Founded in the 18th century by three friars from Montserrat Abbey, it is situated in Santa Caterina valley, in the heart of the Montgrí mountains. On the ground floor we find the chapel, on the upper floor the rooms formerly occupied by the friar’s family and the basement in which ...

Santa Cristina d'Aro Tourist Office - Estació, 4 17246 Santa Cristina d'Aro (Baix Empordà) Telephone: (+34) 972 835 293 Fax: (+34) 972 837 ...

Santa Pau - Santa Pau is a truly delightful 13 century village which lies in the Garrotxa Natural Park - a mountainous region of great geological interest and a favourite haunt for conservationists due to the lush and varied plant and animal life to be found in its forests of beech and evergreen oaks. There ...

Santa Rosa de Lima church - Santa Rosa de Lima church was built at the end of the 19th Century, and it has later reforms in 1948 and 1958. The paintings in the presbytery are by Guillem ...

Sardana dancing Calendar - JANUARY: Sardana Dancing and Cobla Bands Sunrise Palafrugell 1 January MARCH: Sardana Dancing and Cobla Bands Calonge Gathering Calonge End of March MAY: Sardana Dancing and Cobla Bands Gathering Sant Feliu de Guíxols 2nd fortnight in May JUNE: Sardana Dancing and Cobla Bands ...

Sardanes - “The music of Pep Ventura, heard in a small village of the Empordà, in a square hung with corncobs on a timeless summer evening, watching the sun sink over the cypresses of the cemetery, was something that would cause a true shock.” Josep Pla, My Country The sardana is the ...

Scooters - If you are not used to a scooterable city, it can be fascinating and ...

Serrano Ham - Charcuterie, or fiambre as it is known in Spanish, has an central place in Spanish cuisine, and is an ever present in Spanish households. Almost all fiambre is derived from the pig. It is speculated that the prominence of pork in Spanish cuisine may be associated with the reconquista, as part of an ...

Serres de Pals Golf Course, Costa Brava - Located between the villages of Pals and Torroella de Montgri and just at 2 kilometres of the Costa Brava, this newly-built championship course opened in October 2000, completing what the locals call the Golden Triangle of golf courses: Emporda, Pals and Serres de Pals. The course offers lovely ...

Shopping - If you just love wandering around shops, you have come to the right place!. Relax in the knowledge that we are here to help you find whatever you are looking ...

Sierra de Mias - Av. Vergara i Terol, s/n Castell - Platja d'Aro (Baix Empordà) Telephone: (+34) 972 818 929 Fax: (+34) 972 825 ...

Siesta - Like most of Spain the locals do like their siesta. Banks close around 2pm as do most shops. The latter reopening around 4pm or 5pm until about 8pm. Banks stay firmly closed in the afternoon and changing money if you run out of cash late in the day can be a ...

Siurana - Siurana is a small farming village of some 140 inhabitants. From its highest point there is a view down over the sea — the nearest beaches being in Sant Pere Pescador and Sant Marti d’Empuries — as well as of the Canigó mountain to the northeast. The nearest town is ...

Sobrasada - In Mallorca there is a long tradition of sobrasada, a soft loose textured sausage traditionally made from the indigenous black Balearic ...

Sol Ixent Restaurant, Cadaques - The dream of many tourists is to find an especially attractive place and to search there then for a special spot, a small corner where it is not so touristy. "Wanderer, if you come to Cadaqués" ... Even before Costa Brava was available to the knowledgeable tourist trade, ...

Spa Guide - The the Costa Brava-Catalonia Pyrenees area has many health resorts which do not only offer peaceful rest and comfortable accommodation, but also their medicinal waters which are especially appropiate for many ailments. At the same time, they are important tourist centrs in lovely surroundings ...

Suarri, Cadaques - The bar tender made the best Mojito....ever! He used dark rum and a splash of seltzer. The music was so good, even though it was just the house stereo. The atmosphere was north african in style but with the laid back lounge vibe of most bars in Europe. Mostly locals or people working there for the ...

Tamariu Tourist Office - Riera, s/n  Tamariu-Palafrugell (Baix Empordà) Telephone: (+34) 972 620 193 Fax: (+34) 972 611 ...

Telephone - Spanish public phones work well and have instructions in English. If you can't find one, many bars also have pay phones you can use. Cabins and other phones are adapted to take the euro currency but you're best off buying a phone card (from a kiosko or tabac) which avoids hassles finding the right ...

Ter Vell and La Pletera Marshes - Ter Vell is a coastal lagoon with major inputs of fresh water situated close to the mouth of the river, and forming part of the marches of the Baix Empordà, together with the wet zones of La Pletera, Basses d’en Coll and La Gola del Ter. At the beginning of the 1990s work started on a ...

The Birth of Catalonia - In 711, the Muslim army began its conquest of the Visigothic Kingdom and a new country - al-Andalus - came into being. For four centuries, the lands of Balaguer, Lleida, Tarragona and Tortosa were part of the Islamic world, an economic and religious community that stretched all the way to ...

The card game of botifarra - The most popular card game among the Costa Brava people, and unquestionably the one that has caused most conflicts between them, is botifarra (not to be confused with the sausage!) The game uses the Spanish pack of 48 cards and is played by all, men and women, young and old. It is played by two ...

The Chapels - Founded in the 18th century by three friars from Montserrat Abbey, it is situated in Santa Caterina valley, in the heart of the Montgrí mountains. On the ground floor we find the chapel, on the upper floor the rooms formerly occupied by the friar’s family and the basement in which ...

The Golden Age - In the 13th century, Jaume I's conquest of Majorca and Valencia led to a period of military and trading expansion throughout the Mediterranean that continued until the 15th century. The growth of the cities, the dramatic rise in trade and the consolidation of merchants and craftsmen are just some ...

The Lake of Banyoles - The Lake of Banyoles, of karstic origin, is an exceptional feature in Catalonia, as it is one of the largest lakes in the Iberian Peninsula and one of the most important natural phenomena in southern Europe. This, along with the fact that it is set in idyllic countryside, has converted it into one ...

The Pig Slaughter - The custom of killing one or more pigs to provide the family with meat and sausages during the whole year is a very old tradition which has now been restricted to the rural world, since health and hygiene regulations have prohibited fattening livestock in houses situated in urban nuclei. But the ...

The Salamina Route - When the Republican soldiers marched towards exile, someone issued the order to execute some pro-Franco prisoners who were in their custody. These included Rafael Sánchez Masas, one of the founders of the Falangist Movement. Imprisoned in the Collell shrine, they were marched out one day to ...

Time - Time in Costa brava is one hour ahead of the UK, six hours ahead of Eastern Standard Time, nine hours ahead of Pacific Standard Time, except for brief periods during the changeovers to and from daylight saving. In Spain the cloks go forward in the last week in March and Back again in the last week ...

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Torremirona Golf Club, Costa Brava - Torremirona Golf Club set in 122 hectares of park land four miles west of Figueres, near the village of Navata, 20 km south from the border with France, in the middle of the wonderful countryside of the Catalonia Pyrenees, with views over the Costa Brava. Situated 120 km to the north of ...

Torrent - The medieval village of Torrent, 6km west of Begur, has managed to preserve its rustic feel while still injecting a vitality into its labyrinth of narrow streets and ...

Torroella de Montgri - Torroella de Montgri and l'Estartit are two centres of population of the same town with the most variety on the Costa Brava. On the coast you can enjoy the endless sandy beach, and miles and miles of totally unspoilt rocky coastline, with beautiful little corners and coves, with pine groves that ...

Torroella de Montgri Shopping Area - "Montgrí Comerç" offers a range of shops and services known for their quality and customer care. Enjoy a truly authentic shopping experience as you walk around the centre of this historic and culturally important village.   Opening times: from Monday to Saturday from ...

Tossa de Mar Shopping Area - Opening times: from 10h to 22h every day.   Type of establishement: food, Café, cash point, cinema, appliance, sports, ice-cream shop, toys, jewellery, photographic and audio-visual material, shoeshop,optician, perfumery, cloth, restaurant, children's ...

Tossa de Mar Tourist Office - Av. del Pelegrí, 25 (Edifici La Nau) 17320 Tossa de Mar (Selva) Telephone: (+34) 972 340 108 Fax: (+34) 972 340 712 From October to Mai closed on Sundays and Public Holidays.   They have another tourist office in Av. de la Palma s/n: April, May and October: closed on ...

Tourist Offices - The Spanish National Tourist Office (SNTO) has information on general matters such as accommodation and climate, but virtually nothing of practical help on Girona and the Costa Brava. far better information is available from the Patronat de Turisme Costa Brava Girona. Local tourist offices ...

Toy History Museum - The Museum has more than 2.500 toys, dated from between 1870 and 1970, most of them made in Spain (private collection belonging to Tomàs Pla). You can follow the development of toys from tin to plastic. Rambla Antoni Vidal, 48-50 17220 Sant Feliu de Guíxols telf: +34 972 82 22 ...

Trac d'Art Gallerie - Trac d'Art Art Gallerie Santa Anna, 70 17258 L’Estartit Tel. 972 750 ...

Traditional Fairs & Markets - JANUARY: Fairs and Markets Furniture and Antiques market Palafrugell 3rd Sunday FEBRUARY: Fairs and Markets Furniture and Antiques market Palafrugell 3rd Sunday MARCH: Fairs and Markets Furniture and Antiques market Palafrugell 3rd Sunday APRIL: Fairs and Markets Craft cheese of ...

Traditional Festivals - JANUARY: Popular Festivals First ray of sunshine Palafrugell 1 January Popular Festivals Festival of St Anthony the Abbot Sant Feliu de G. Middle of January Popular Festivals Tree Festival La Bisbal d’Emp. Beginning of the year Popular Festivals Horse Festival La Bisbal d’Emp. ...

Traditions - Costa Brava's festivals and traditions unify Catalan society and help to give it its particular ...

Tragamar Restaurant, Calella de Palafrugell - Friendly, reasonably priced and characterful, Tragamar is the kind of place you wish existed in every seaside resort in Spain, but of course this is not an ideal world. I suppose the great con trick is that good local places make it all look so easy you wonder why everywhere isn't like this, until ...

Transportation - The Costa Brava transportation system turns any journey into an comfortable experience. Whether you're travelling by plane, train, boat or bus, a glance at the surrounding countryside is enough to capture the cultural wealth and geographical variety of the Costa Brava. The Costa Brava is within ...

Truffles - Catalonia is one of the few areas in Spain where the climatic conditions favour the growth of truffles. The black fungus, more expensive than gold, grows from December to March in oak forests and is found in loose soil just below the surface. Truffle hunters traditionally used pigs to sniff out the ...

Truman Capote and Palamos - Truman Capote wrote most of his book In Cold Blood in a villa in Palamos, Costa Brava. The book details the 1959 slaying of Herbert Clutter, a wealthy farmer from Holcomb, Kansas; his wife, and two children. was published in 1966, and is based on events that happened almost fifty years ...

Turisme 35, Calella - I loved the people working there, they were so happy and were fooling around alot in the bar with magic tricks and dancenumbers.. You could enjoy yourself by just sitting next to the bar! After 6 drinks you get a free t-shirt. The entrance fee is 0, 5 or 6 euros. With the 5 or six euros ticket you ...

TV & Radio - You'll inadvertently catch more TV than you expect sitting in bars and restaurants where the set often blares away on a shelf in one corner. Spaniards are Europe's greatest TV watchers after the British. Most TVs receive between five and seven channels. Two come from the state-run Television ...

Viladrau - Viladrau is located in a beautiful area in the county of Osona, on the northern face of the Montseny mountain range. Guided walking routes and other environmental, literary, historical activities are on offer together with a school of ...

Villa Borna, Sa Tuna, Begur, Costa Brava - Sleeps 10.  An outstanding villa with ample space, magnificent sea views and infinity pool.  Recent refurbishment includes new kitchen and bathrooms. Close to the charming bay at Sa Tuna with waterfront restaurants. Begur is 2.5km. Internet Large detached villa with stunning sea views ...

Villa Dasa, Begur, Costa Brava - Sleeps 10.  In a wonderfully sunny position with spacious accommodation on 2 floors.  Comfortably furnished with sea views and pool with decked terrace. 2km from Begur and Sa Riera Beach. Wifi.  Modern spacious villa with sea views and private pool in a very good location, ...

Villa Eleanor, Llafranc, Costa Brava - Sleeps 8.  Style and comfort with good sea views, private pool and walking distance to the chic coastal resort of Llafranc. Aircon. A south-west facing detached villa with private pool and magnificent sea views. Just 1.4km from Aiguafreda with waterfront restaurants and diving school and ...

Villa Rocas, Sa Riera, Begur, Costa Brava - Sleeps 10.  Beautifully presented villa with sea views from all rooms and pool with lawn surround.  Next door to Casa Alfora. Perfect if you are a large group of several families wanting to be close but with your own space. Aircon. Fabulous spacious villa with private pool and sea ...

Visas and Documentation - Visitors from the U.S., Australia, Canada, New Zealand, and the U.K. need a valid passport to enter Spain. Australians who wish to stay longer than a month also need a visa, available from the Spanish Embassy in Canberra. Make two photocopies of your passport's data page -- one for someone at ...

Walking on the Costa Brava - Hear the sound of your own footsteps as you walk, listen to the lapping of the water against the rocks, feel the force of the waves crashing against the cliffs … as you hike along any of the Costa Brava routes in the ...

War and Repression - The political map began to be dominated by the Regionalist League and republican parties in 1901. The Mancomunitat de Catalunya (1914-1925), with Enric Prat de la Riba as its president, was a federation of the provincial councils. The declaration of the Second Republic in 1931 paved the way for the ...

Water parks in Costa Brava - Platja d’Aro has the only water park in the district, with up-to-the-minute facilities that ensure fun for all the family: slides, wave pools and an endless string of surprises for spending an unforgettable ...

Water-skiing in Costa Brava - This sport can be practised from the principal beaches, either by hiring a boat with or without a skipper, or by taking a beginner’s or advanced course. In recent years other modalities of this sport have been introduced, such as parasailing or the bus-bob, where the excitement is shared by ...

Watersports - Discover the secret of Costa Brava where every corner hides an emotion to be experienced. Large bays with waves and wind for windsurf and yachting. Miles and miles of coastlines with coves, cliffs, long beaches and fully equipped harbours for enjoying all the pleasure of sailing. Marine reserves ...

Weather - The Costa Brava has a sub-humid Mediterranean climate, with annual mean rainfall of some 600 mm (l/m2). On average, there are 84 days of appreciable rainfall a year, of which 17 have more than 10 mm of rainfall. The wettest seasons are the autumn and spring, while summer is the driest season. The ...

Windsurfing in Costa Brava - If what you like is windsurfing, in the Costa Brava you’ll find all kinds of services related with this sport: courses for all levels, equipment hire, facilities for storing equipment... The diversity of the winds that blow in the Baix Empordà gives windsurfers the chance to experience ...

Wine - The Emporda wine region is situated in the Costa Brava area and covers 2,000 hectares. The Emporda/Costa Brava wine region consists of 41 vineyards (Bodegas), which produce 6.2 millon liter of wine annually. The Costa Brava is just full of wine houses, where one can taste different sorts of wine ...

Wine Houses in Figueres - This was the most pleasant part of visiting Figueres.... was just several kilometers away from the city... Spain is just full of such wine houses, where one can taste different sorts of wine and then buy those you liked, however, as a rule, after excessive tasting tourists can hardly recollect ...

Zarzuela de Marisco - Zarzuela de marisco is a term used to describe a seafood stew containing both fish and shellfish. Often it will contain hake or monkfish, cuttlefish, shrimp and muscles. Adding saffron gives the broth a beautiful yellow ...