There’s three main hospitals in the Costa Brava area, one in Girona, one in Figueres and the other in Palamos. Then each large town has a CAP which are usually open 24 hours for emergencies. Then smaller towns have what is called “Consultorari local” which is like a smaller version of a CAP and have limited opening hours.
Josep Trueta Hospital Girona
Download Apps to your phone
The emergency number is 112 and there is also an App which you can download to your phone. If you have an emergency you call 112 through the App and the operator knows your exact address so saves time and avoids language misunderstanding.
112 is the emergency number for all emergencies, Police, fire and medical.
061 is the emergency number purely for medical emergencies and there is also an App for your phone
I have never used this App but it seems that you can upload medical history so that when you make a call the operator has your medical details on file.
Hospital and CAP addresses
Here is a list of the hospitals and main CAP Medical centers giving address, telephone number, opening hours and GPS coordinates;
Hospital de Palamos Carrer Hospital, 36 Palamós 17230 Tel. 972 600 160 Open 24hr Coordinates: 41.852581, 3.131450
Hospital de Girona Josep Trueta Avenida França, S/N Girona 17007 Tel. 972 940 200 Open 24hr Coordinates: 41.997542, 2.819743
CAP La Bisbal Carrer Marcel Ralló, 10 La Bisbal d’Empordà (17100) Tel. 972 643 808 Open 24hrs Coordinates: 41.962792, 3.035273
CAP Palafrugell CR ÀNGEL GUIMERÀ, 6 Palafrugell (17200) Tel. 972 610 607 Open Monday – Friday 08.00am – 8.00pm and 24hr for emergencies. Coordinates: 41.912563, 3.165446
CAP Torroella de Montgrí Carrer Dr. Molinas, 1 Torroella de Montgrí (17257) Tel. 972 761 101 Open 24hrs. Coordinates: 42.037844, 3.126720
CAP L’Escala CR MOSSÈN SALVADOR JUÉ I PUJOLAR, 1 L’Escala (17130) Tel. 972 772 089 Open 24hrs. Coordinates: 42.121865, 3.136989
CAP Cadaques CR NOU, 6-10 Cadaques 17488 Tel. 972 258 807 Open every day 08.00am to 8.00pm. Coordinates: 42.287478, 3.275181
Cap Roses CT DE MAS OLIVA, 23 Roses 17480 Tel. 972 153 759 Open 24hrs. Coordinates: 42.267486, 3.178824
Consultori local Begur CR FORGAS I ELIAS, 3, Begur (17255) Tel. 972 622 025 Open Monday, Tuesday and Friday 08.00am – 1.00pm Wednesday and Thursday 4.00pm – 8.00pm Coordinates: 41.954416, 3.206750
The aim of this blog post is to list a selection of Costa Brava and Girona vineyards that offer to the public activities such as wine tasting, tours, meals and picnics.
The history of wine in Catalonia
In around the 6th century BC the Greeks founded their first trading post on the Costa Brava coastline, Empòrion (market place, and origin of the modern day name Emporda). A few centuries later the Romans would take over and call it Emporiae. Now it is known as Empuries. Since the Greeks first introduced and cultivated vines here 2500 years ago Catalonia now has no less than 10 distinct wine growing regions of which DO Emporda is one.
Costa Brava vineyards (photo credit Perelada.com)
Costa Brava vineyards map
Below is a map showing the locations of DO Emporda vineyards who offer wine tourism packages. More information can be found at the official DO Emporda website.
DO Emporda wine producers
Celler La Vinyeta La Vinyeta is one of the youngest and most dynamic DO Empordà projects. Its owners, Josep and Marta, are two young entrepreneurs who set up the business in 2002 with just 4 hectares of old vines. In 2006 they built the Cellar and began to produce their first bottles. In the space of just a few years, La Vinyeta has received numerous plaudits and has earned the appreciation of many visitors. La Vinyeta offers wine tours of the vineyards with tastings.They also offer picnics among the vines. La Vinyeta
Celler Espelt Espelt has been founded by members of a long line of winemakers. Their mantra is that the culture of wine lies in agriculture, quality, creativity and passion. The wine making tradition of Empordà and the love for the earth led those behind the project to plant vines in the Cap de Creus Natural Park. Espelt has a shop which is open to the public and offer wine tastings. Espelt
Celler Hugas de Batlle
The “Celler Hugas de Batlle” is a small family ran winery based in the center of Colera. It has a patio which serves as a production area and a shop inside with a place for tasting. The Celler offers various wine tasting options including a breakfast option and tours of the vineyards. One of the few Cellers right on the water. Celler Hugas de Batlle
Celler Arché-Pagès is a family-owned winery located in the town of Capmany. Five generations of winegrowers have cultivated the estate’s 14 hectares of vineyards. Mainly indigenous varieties of grapes are planted such as Garnacha and Cariñena. The company exercises absolute control over the entire process, from pruning the vines to selling the wine. This modern and dynamic winery offers visitors the chance to visit its facilities. To stroll through the vineyards and to taste wines with a distinctive personality. Arche Pages
Mas Lunes Mas Llunes is a modern winery that specializes in the production of wine from the estate’s own vineyards. It is owned by the Roig de Garriguella family, which has been closely involved in wine growing in Empordà for several generations. They offer wine tastings and tours of the vineyards in their own 4×4 vehicles. Mas Llunes
Mas Oller Mas Oller currently has 12 hectares of wine-producing vines and 4 hectares of newly planted vines. The approach of Mas Oller is based on reviving the winegrowing tradition of Empordà, with a modern interpretation of the concept of wine. Both the winery and vineyards can be visited at Mas Oller. The enoteca offers visitors the chance to purchase and taste the wines that it produces in an idyllic setting. They offer tastings and visits of the vineyards. Also check their website for information on special cheese and wine tastings. Mas Oller
Celler Can Sais
This small family-owned winery with a long wine growing tradition is located in the old part of the town of Vall-llobrega, in the Gavarres Massif. Can Sais attempt to produce wines with concentration and personality, wines that say something about the area and its way of life. They offer guided visits of the vineyards and instalations, wine tastings and other activities such as wine therapy massages. Celler Can Sais
Celler Bell-Lloc This Empordà farmstead is imbued with a philosophy rooted in the land, which takes advantage of recent advances to provide quality, without losing spirit and authenticity. They offer celler visits and a gastronomic experience of a meal paired with their own wines. Finca Bell Lloc
Cellers d’en Guilla New wines produced with grapes from old vines: this is the approach adopted by Cellers d’en Guilla, a new winery with limited production located in the Delfià district of Rabós d’Empordà. Offering visits and wine tastings with local food products. Celler Guilla
Terra Remota Terra Remota is a winery that is highly sensitive to its surroundings and, consequently, is strongly committed to becoming integrated within its environment. The result is a top quality wine and an enchanting landscape. They do winery visits, tastings and picnics amongst the vines. Terra Remota
Most Costa Brava vineyards require pre-booking of tastings and it is recommended to make contact at least 24 hours in advance. Contact details are listed on the websites of each Celler.
The Costa Brava has many great beaches from the isolated, hard to get to bays and coves on the Cap de Creus to the popular sandy beaches of Begur and Palafrugell. With over 200kms of coastline from Portbou in the north to Blanes on the southern tip there is a beach for everyone. Here is a selection of our personal favourites.
Our favourite beaches on the northern Costa Brava
Cala Taballera, Port de la Selva
The largest beach in the Cap de Creus peninsula. It is a good two hour hike from Port de la Selva and well worth the effort.
Cala Taballera, Port de la Selva
Platja del Ros, Cadaques
The beaches of Cadaques are not huge but this is one of the best and has great views of the Cadaques seafront in the background.
Platja del Ros, Cadaques
Sa Sabolla, Cadaques
A pleasant 45 minute walk from Cadaques in the direction of Cala Nans and the lighthouse this is a firm favorite of ours. Pebbles rather than sandy and a great place for a swim.
Sa Sabolla, Cadaques
Cala Joncols, Roses
Roughly half way between Roses and Cadaques Cala Joncols makes a great stop off for a swim if you are walking the coastal “Cami de Ronda” between the two towns.
Cala Joncols, Roses
Our favourite beaches on the mid-section of the Costa Brava
Aiguablava beach, Begur.
The beautiful turquoise waters of Aiguablava make this one of the most beautiful beaches of the Costa Brava. This beach has a few restaurants, toilets and showers and a large car park nearby.
Aiguablava beach, Begur
Platja Castell, Palamos
With over 300m of fine sand, this is one of the largest and less busy beaches in the Palamos/Palafrugell area.
Platja Castell, Palamos
Tamariu beach, Palafrugell
One of the most popular beaches of the whole Costa Brava, Tamariu beach has beautiful clear waters and fine sand. There’s also a choice of restaurants to choose from on the beach front.
Tamariu beach, Palafrugell
Portixol beach, L’Escala
Portixol beach is a great sandy beach sitting half way between the charming coastal village of Sant Marti d’Empuries and the larger town of L’Escala. There are a number of similar lovely sandy beaches each side of Portixol and a selection of restaurants within walking distance.
Platja de Portixol, L’Escala
Cala Montgo, L’Escala
Just on the southern edge of L’Escala Cala Montgo is a lovely sandy bay with great views of the Montgri national park. There’s also a couple of nearby restaurants to choose from.
Cala Montgo, L’Escala
Sa Riera, Begur
Another of our favourites, Sa Riera in our opinion, is the best beach of Begur. A large area of sand and a handful of restaurants to choose from the beach offers space yet at the same time a sense of intimacy.
Sa Riera, Begur
Llafranc beach, Palafrugell
Similar to the nearby Tamariu beach, Llafranc has a lovely sandy beach and a number of beach side restaurants to choose from.
Llafranc beach, Palafrugell
Cala Estreta
On the Cami de Ronda coastal path one finds Cala Estreta and El Crit beaches and are a nice walk from either Platja Castell or from Calella de Palafrugell to the north. Isolated and with no bars or shops these are a great beaches to escape the crowds.
Cala Estreta, Palamos
Sa Conca, S’Agaro
With numerous facilities, you can access it both by car and on foot, via a pleasant stroll along the coastal path. It has a blue flag and a few metres away from here is also the Port d’Aro marina.
One of the most popular requests from our clients is Costa Brava boat hire. Here is information on the different ports from where it is possible to charter boats. The second part of this post is a list of Costa Brava boat charter companies.
The Costa Brava coastline is well known for its crystal clear waters together with its numerous hidden bays and coves. Many of these elusive coves are only accessible by sea making boat charter a popular pursuit on the Costa Brava.
Ports on the Costa Brava
The main ports for boat rental on the Costa Brava are Roses in the Alt Emporda and Palamos in the Baix Emporda although it is also possible to hire boats in Cadaques.
Roses is located on the edge of the Cap de Creus peninsula and makes a great base from where to spend a day exploring the bays and coves of the Cap de Creus with perhaps going ashore at Cadaques for lunch.
The restless Spirit on the Cap de Creus
The coastline from Palamos to the beaches of Begur is also very interesting with plenty of hidden coves and sandy beaches where to anchor and swim. A little further north from Begur at L’Estartit is where one finds the Medes Islands which are protected from fishing and are rich in local flora and fauna and are popular with divers.
If you do not have a Skipper’s licence this restricts the type of boat you can hire to smaller, less powerful boats. The vast majority of boats available for hire on the Costa Brava come with skipper included in the price.
The Costa Brava and the province of Girona has a great selection of Tennis clubs of which probably the most well know is the club at Llafranc. Llafranc tennis club has a total of 17 clay courts and two hard courts. There’s also five Padel courts and a 25m swimming pool.
Llafranc tennis club (photo credit Llafranc tennis club)
Where to play tennis on the Costa Brava
Here is a list of some of the better known clubs on the Costa Brava and region of Girona:
Many of the tennis clubs in the Girona province offer a summer campus for children of all ages. There’s different tennis camps for different ages and levels of ability. A summer tennis campus for children on the Costa Brava is a great idea for so many reasons. Kids get to exercise, learn a sport, make new friends and parents get a bit of time off 😎
During the villa selection process Charming Villas Catalonia can offer suggestions of vacation rentals based on proximity to tennis clubs. Get in touch and let us help you select the perfect holiday villa on the Costa Brava for your needs.
Here is a map listing all the Costa Brava tennis clubs in the area:
At Charming Villas Catalonia we can book tennis courts for our clients at most of the clubs listed in the above map. Just let us know your preferences for a clay court or hard court and we will do the rest. As well as tennis check out more activities and extra services we can help plan for our clients.
From Port Bou at the north, all the way down to Blanes, the Costa Brava coastline is connected by a series of coastal paths. This network of paths, “Cami de Ronda” in Catalan, covers over 200 km of coastline linking all the major towns and villages along the way. It can take a total of nine or ten days walking at an average of 20/22 kms/day.
Cala Guillola, Cap de Creus, Cadaques
In October 2013 I spent four days walking between Port Bou and Sant Marti d’Empuries. In October 2014 i picked up again from Sant Marti and spent another four days walking to Sant Feliu de Guixolls. Traveling light with just a medium sized rucksack i booked hotels in advance. Usually arriving at my destination by mid afternoon after setting off in the mornings after breakfast at around 09.00am.
We live in the Girona province and i had already visited most of the main towns and villages along the Costa Brava. However i was really keen to explore some of the less well known areas and discover little hidden bays and coves. I chose October as this is a relatively quiet time for us at Charming Villas. The weather is generally warm and sunny but not the intense heat of the summer. Great tee shirt weather for us Northern Europeans!
I drove to the small station at Camallera, left my car and boarded the train to the frontier town, Portbou.
Walking the Cami de Ronda
costa brava cami de ronda Day 1. Port Bou – El Port de la Selva.
This stretch of the Northern section of the Costa Brava cami de ronda was relatively new to me. I had visited Llanca and Port de la Selva on various occasions but the rest of the coastline was a mystery. The train station at Portbou was huge and pretty quiet. This frontier town used to be an important hub between Catalonia and France. Now its glory days of commerce and movement are a distant memory. I didn’t hang around in the town long and quickly caught up with the red and white stripped markings showing me the way to follow.
The beach at the town of Port Bou, Costa Brava
Leaving the beach at Portbou behind me i followed the route which took me up and over a headland. I didn’t hit water again until reaching Colera. Similar to Portbou, Colera was a small coastal town which looked totally shut down on a week day in mid October. On I walked through fields and pine forests catching glimpses of blue to my left until I come to Port de Joan, a little bay just before Platja Garbet.
Port de Joan, Garbet
I got a bit stuck here as the red and white markings I had been following suddenly disappeared. I back tracked but could not find the way. Eventually i realized that the route took me around the base of the cliffs to the long sandy “Platja Garbet” beach. From here i passed through the town of Llanca and followed the well marked path to Port de la Selva.
costa brava cami de ronda Day 2, Port de la Selva – Cadaques.
I was really looking forward to this stretch through the Cap de Creus headland. Wild and wind beaten, this is where Dali spent a lot of his time gaining inspiration from the terrain. From the moment i left Port de la Selva behind me i didn’t see another soul until i reached Cadaques a few hours later. I took a little detour down to Cala Tavallera which is about a third of the way into the day’s walk.
Cala Tavallera
The rest of the day was somewhat foggy and i couldn’t see very much but nevertheless i enjoyed the walk into Cadaques.
Costa brava cami de ronda Day 3, Cadaques – Roses
Another enjoyable day walking the Cap de Creus in relative solitude. Before arriving in Roses one passes a series of beautiful little bays, the first being Cala Joncols.
Cala Joncols, Cap de Creus
After crossing the headland of Cap de Norfeu I encountered a few more bays of which Cala Montjoi is the biggest and most well known. This is where the world famous chef Ferran Adria and his ground breaking restaurant, El Bulli. The walk into Roses was quite pleasant passing some nice little beaches on the outskirts of the town.
Costa Brava cami de ronda Day 4, Roses – Sant Marti d’Empuries.
The walk out of Roses was probably my least favorite stretch of the whole walk. There was some nice bits but i didn’t really start to enjoy it until i reached the natural reserve of the Aiguamolls De L’Emporda. The Aiguamolls is a famed wildlife reserve with many rare wild birds and wildlife. The route then takes you along the Fluvia river, crossing at Sant Pere Pescador and through farmland until reaching the charming coastal village of Sant Marti d’Empuries.
The beach at Sant Marti d’Empuries
From Sant Marti i took a taxi back to the train station at Camallera and picked up my car and headed home to Besalu.
Continuing from where i had left off
Costa Brava cami de Ronda Day 5, Sant Marti – L’Estartit.
In October 2014 I was ready to go back and continue from where i left off the previous year. This time i drove directly to Sant Marti and left the car parked up.
Cala Portixol, Sant Marti d’Empuries
Once you arrive at Cala Montgo you leave the the hustle and bustle of L’Escala behind you until L’Estartit.
Cala Montgo, L’Escala
The terrain is pretty stony underfoot most of the day. There’s two little bays to stop off at before arriving at L’Estartit, Cala Ferriol and Cala Pedrosa.
Cala Ferriol, L’Estartit
Day 6, L’Estartit – Begur
Day six starts off with a pleasant barefoot stroll along the sandy beach until reaching the river Ter which flows into the sea. The book i was reading stated that you could wade through this but upon reaching the river found that this was impossible. So the only option was to walk along the side of the river to the first crossing point at Torroella de Montgri then head back towards the beach and along to Begur. There is another option which takes you through the Emporda countryside and villages of Palau Sator and Pals before reaching Begur but i preferred to take the coastal route.
Sa Riera beach, Begur
Day 7, Begur – Palamos
This is quite a long stretch of the Costa Brava cami de ronda but worth it for the breathtaking scenery along the way. First up is the view down to Platja Fonda and Aiguablava.
The view of Platja Fonda and Aiguablava
Aigua Blava, Begur
From Aiguablava the route takes you inland and brings you out at the lovely little bay of Tamariu.
The beach at Tamariu
After Tamariu the path takes you past the small cove of Cala Pedrosa, up to the lighthouse of El Far de Sant Sebastia then down again to Llafranc. For lunch you could either stop here in Llafranc or the next little coastal bay of Calella de Palafrugell.
The route now takes you through the Cap Roig headland where you will find the off the beaten track Cala Estreta.
Cala Estreta
As you approach Palamos the first beach you will come across is the great Platja Castell.
Platja Castell, Palamos
The coastal path takes you past a few more small bays before arriving on the main seafront of Palamos.
Day 8, Palamos – Sant Feliu de Guixols.
A pleasant, quite flat day of walking passing many lovely little bays.
Cala del Forn, Costa Brava
Cap Roig, Costa Brava
Platja Sa Conca, Costa Brava
I mean to get back and finish the last stretch down to Blanes so watch this space.
This post is aimed at helping those who wish to travel to the Costa Brava by public transport from Barcelona and Girona.
Trains on the Costa Brava
AVE is a high speed train line connecting Barcelona and France. Girona and Figueres are stops on the AVE line. It is a fast and easy way to travel between Barcelona and the Girona province. Timetables can be found here; RENFE Timetables However if your final destination is the Costa Brava coast then either bus or a combination of train and bus are your only options.
As well as the fast AVE train linking Barcelona, Girona and Figueres there is the secondary, slower Regional route. Regional trains from Barcelona also pass through Girona and Figueres to the frontier town of Portbou stopping at many smaller stations along the way. Barcelona to Girona on the AVE takes around 35 minutes and around 1 hour 30 minutes on the Regional. Barcelona Regional train timetable
Buses on the Costa Brava
Teisa bus Besalu (image credit teisa-bus.com )
The bus company Sarfa offer routes directly from Barcelona and Girona airports to most of the main coastal towns on the Costa Brava Sarfa Bus timetable
Alternatively there is the option of taking the train to Girona and then a bus on to your final destination. As well as Sarfa other local bus companies include: Sagales bus timetable and Teisa bus timetable
Teisa also have a direct route between Barcelona and Olot stopping at Banyoles and Besalu. Barcelona Besalu bus timetable The journey time between Barcelona and Besalu is around 1 hour 40 minutes.
Costa Brava public transport
Here is a quick recap of public transport on the Costa Brava. The Girona province has two main train stations, Girona and Figueres. Both of these stations are stops on the high-speed AVE line connecting Barcelona with France. The slower Regional route from Girona to Portbou stops at Llanca and Colera.
With the exception of Portbou, Colera and Llanca at the very northern tip of the Costa Brava no other coastal towns are reachable by train.
Connecting buses can be taken from Girona and Figueres train stations to the coast. Main bus terminals are to be found at Roses, L’Escala, Palafrugell, Palamos and Sant Feliu de Guixols.
Here is a list of the main supermarkets in Palafrugell. Including usual chains of Carrefour, Esclat/Bon Preu, Aldi and Mercadona. These are the biggest supermarkets close to Tamariu, Llafranc and Calella de Palafrugell.
Mercadona avda. Espanya, 236-240 17200 Palafrugell. Opening times 09.15 – 21.15 Monday – Saturday. Tel 972 657 646
Aldi Avinguda Espanya 141 17200 Palafrugell. Opening times 09.00 – 22.00 Monday – Saturday, 09.15 – 15.15 Sunday.
Carrefour Avda. del Mar, 1 17200 Palafrugell. Opening times 09.00 – 22.00 Monday – Saturday.
Esclat/Bon Preu Costa Brava Boulevard (La Fanga) 17200 – Palafrugell.Opening times 09.00 – 21.30 Monday – Friday and 09.00 – 14.30 Sundays.
Vegetarian, Vegan and organic Palafrugell supermarkets
For vegetarians, vegans and people looking for high quality organic produce we recommend the Veritas supermarket. This is located at Avinguda de Josep Vergés i Mata, 28 in Palafrugell. There’s also a charging point for Electric cars outside.
Palafrugell weekly market
There is also a weekly market in Palafrugell on Sunday mornings from 08.00 around the Street Pi Margall where you can buy fruit, vegetables, meat, fish as well as clothing and shoes etc. More information can be found at the Palafrugell town hall website.
A daily market (Tuesday to Sunday) at the same location of Pi Margall sells fruit and vegetables with a covered indoor section that sells fresh fish and meat.
Sunday market in Palafrugell (image credit: visitpalafrugell.cat)
Tamariu supermarket
Tamariu also has a medium sized Spar supermarket in the center of town which opens during the summer months. This is okay for getting the odd bits and pieces but would recommend our clients to do their main shopping at one of the larger stores in Palafrugell.
Pickpockets and scams to look out for in Barcelona. Unfortunately most large European cities in recent years have been blighted by an increase in pickpockets and bag snatching and sadly Barcelona is no exception. So we urge all of our clients to be vigilant and keep all valuables close and safe. Especially so in crowded areas such as the airport, metro and busy streets such as the Ramblas.
Barcelona hire car scams
Flying in to Barcelona airport and collecting a hire car before heading up to the Costa Brava? Please be vigilant. We know at least two people who have been robbed on the roadside and the police say that it happens daily. If you hear a loud noise coming from somewhere to the rear of your hire car while driving don’t stop. This scam works in the following way. Three people in another car; the driver, a woman passenger and someone hiding in the back. They target hire cars (they can spot them a mile off). They approach from behind and the person in the back fires a catapult at your car. This person then hides on the back seat.
The car then draws level and the woman passenger points to the rear of your car indicating something amiss. You pull over and the other car also stops in front of you. The driver stays in the car with the engine running. The woman gets out and takes you to the back of your car to investigate the problem. While you are looking under the car either she or the third person grabs valuables from the car and then they speed off.
Costa Brava luxury car hire – photo credit https://costabravaluxurycars.com/
Motorway service station scams
If you stop at a motorway service station between the airport and your destination it is advisable that one person stay with the car. We have also heard stories of people losing all their belongings while using the services. The thieves can easily spot hire cars and know that travelers will have valuable possessions with them in the car.
At the same time while we urge our clients to be vigilant we also don’t want you to be over careful or paranoid and as a consequence not get the most out of the beautiful city during your time here. Just try not to carry too much cash around with you and keep wallets and purses well out of reach and you will be fine. Being vigilant means you are prepared for Barcelona pickpockets and scams.
Crime on the Costa Brava is much lower than pickpockets and scams in Barcelona. We had one client once who had all his luggage stolen from his car while parked in a restaurant car park. Luckily this is a rare occurrence.
Before you travel
It is a good idea to prepare photo copies of Passports and other important documents before you travel. You should also keep a list of important phone numbers such as Banks or credit card companies that you can call to cancel cards in case of theft. Keep two duplicate lists in separate bags just in case!
If you are unlucky enough to be a victim of crime while in Spain the first thing you will need to do after cancelling your cards is to make a report at a Police station. In Catalonia there are various types of police; Guardia Civil, Guardia Militar and Mossos d’Esquadra. To make a police report it is necessary to speak to the Mossos d’Esquadra. This report will be necessary for insurance claims.
If your Passport is stolen you will need to make an appointment to visit your Consulate. Here is a list of all the Consulates in Barcelona
Getting to your vacation rental in one piece
An alternative to picking up a hire car at the airport is to arrange a transfer directly from the airport to your villa. We can also supply reasonable quote from local hire companies to deliver your hire cars directly to the villa. This eliminates the often lengthy queues at the airport waiting for your car. We are happy to arrange these services for our clients – just ask us.
The Catalan city of Barcelona is without doubt one of the most loved and visited cities within Europe. Over seven million visitors are welcomed to the capitol of Catalonia each year, many taking guided tours in Barcelona. Sagrada Familia, The Ramblas, Park Güell, Casa Battlo are some of the better know attractions of the city. Although they are a “must do” there’s so much more that the city has to offer the seasoned traveler.
Parc Guell Barcelona – image credit https://parkguell.barcelona/
Tour guides in Barcelona
There’s countless guide books you can read about the city which will give you some great pointers. But to find those off the beaten track gems you really need an insider’s help to get the most out of your time in the city. Again, there’s lots of guides out there to choose from but we highly recommend getting in touch with the official Visit Barcelona website.
The website lists many ideas of places to visit and things to see and do. There’s the option of joining an arranged tour with other people. Another possibility is to arrange a bespoke itinerary best suited to your interests and schedule.
Guided tours in Barcelona
Let your tour guide create your own unique itinerary to cover your own interests. You may wish to have a Foodie related tour with Tapas in La Boqueria market perhaps? If architecture is your thing maybe a tour of Gaudi’s most iconic buildings should be on the list? History lovers? There’s loads of history for you to uncover in Barcelona! The remarkable restored former market of El Born with it’s excavated city ruins from 1700s on display should be on your list.
