The village of Peralada is just 8 km northeast of Figueres, the main city in Alt Empordà county. Among the many attractions, like the medieval center, the summer music festival or the municipal museum, stands the Castle, with historical references of its existence from the IXth century. Denomination of Origin Peralada wines and the enormous [...]
Santa Creu Valley
This is a small village located in a deep valley of Cap de Creus, on the southern slope of Verdera Mountains, isolated and nearly stuck in the medieval period when it was created. The views from this village from the hillside are impressive. Today we have been in the Vall de la Santa Creu, in [...]
Cala Canyet
This cove is between Tossa de Mar and Sant Feliu de Guixols, and is part of the wonderful and successive coves between these two villages (you’ll find also Cala Vallpresona, Cala del Senyor Raimon, Cala Salionç, etc.).
Cova d’en Daina
The Ampurdan region is the main area in Catalonia with megalithic monuments. Usually located on top of a ridge with good views, these ancient burial remains are preserved virtually intact and are a testimony of a past even before the romanization. Today we visit the most famous one on the Costa Brava, the Cova d’en [...]
Cala el Golfet
Located almost at the foot of Cap Roig Gardens, Cala del Golfet is the southernmost beach in Calella de Palafrugell, just before reaching the coastal area of Mont-ras village.
Cala Boadella
Calm, protected by an extensive trees wood and surrounded by cliffs, Cala Sa Boadella still keeps the typical virgin cove ammbiance just 1 kilometer of the busiest beaches of Lloret de Mar and just under one of the most beautiful gardens on the Costa Brava : Santa Clotilde Gardens.
Cova d’en Gispert
Today we begin a series of articles devoted to various sea caves (not underwater ones) we can find in the Costa Brava rocky coast. And we could not start without visiting the longest and most spectacular of all: Cova d’en Gispert, in Begur.
Cala Llevadó
Cala Llevadó is another of the beautiful coves to be found in the magnificent stretch of the Costa Brava between Lloret and Tossa de Mar. Located after passing the core neighborhood of Santa Maria de Llorell, about 3 km from Tossa, Cala Llevadó is a sandy cove, quite busy in summer.
Aiguamolls de l’Empordà
These are the second most important wetlands in Catalonia by extension, following the Ebro delta, with an area greater than 5.000 hectares. It is currently owned by the municipalities of Castelló d’Empúries and Sant Pere Pescador and it is protected by law. This ecosystem was declared as National Natural Park in 1986.
Begur Castle
Main symbol of the town and its most famous viewpoint, Begur Castle contains, even in its current state, centuries of ancient and eventful history. Its visit is highly recommended for those wishing to enjoy a pleasant walk ended with an unforgettable scenic view of the center of the Empordà.
- Cadaqués (3)
- Roses (6)
- El Port de la Selva (2)
- Peralada (1)
- Palau-Saverdera (1)
- Empuriabrava (1)
- Portbou (2)
- Castelló d'Empúries (2)
- L'Escala (4)
