Costa Brava Guide

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 ...

Cau del Duc, L'Estartit - A cave on the southern face of the mountain range, 200 metres above sea level. It was formed by filtration of water, which dissolved the limestone. It takes its name from a bird of prey, the duc (eagle owl), which some years ago used to nest in the Montgrí. Due to its strategic location, ...

Church of Santa Anna, L'Estartit - 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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 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 ...

L' Estartit restaurants - Restaurant Felix Paseo Maritimo, 28 17258 - L' Estartit Tel. 972 75 06.19 Restaurant Tucan C/ Salines nº21 17258 - L' Estartit Tel.: 972 ...

L'Estartit - L'Estartit is most outstanding for its interesting landscapes and stunning natural beauty, with views over the bay, the Medes Islands and the surrounding protected countryside. Within the village, special mention should be made of the fishing harbour and the Passeig del Molinet seafront promenade. ...

L'Estartit Beaches - ...

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 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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Platja de l'Estartit - Length: 925m Type of sand: Coarse Level of occupancy: High Lifeguard service: Yes Type: Semi urbana Services: bar/cafeteria, drinks & ice-creams, tourist cruisers, showers, sailing school, windsurfing school, first aid/help, hammocks/sunshades, skates, piraguas, restaurant, telephone, ...

Platja Gran of L'Estartit - This is a long beach divided into three sectors: the main beach (1 km x 100 m), Els Griells beach (0.5 km x 50 m) and La Pletera beach (1.8 km x 70 m). The zones for swimming and the zones for water sports are clearly marked by buoys. Situated facing the town residential centre, where most of the ...

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 ...

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, ...

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 ...