Pretty places of interest to visit:
LA BISBALL - is best knows as the centre of the Catalan ceramics industry. Its most abiding image and the only one that many visitors see, is the dozens of pottery shops lining Carrer de l'Aigueta on the Girona road. There are good bargains to be had if you shop around, from simple glazed terracotta pots to innovative local designs
LLAFRANC - A picturesque fishing village, popular with discerning British since the 1960's, yet still retaining its charm. Pine trees shade a beachfront promenade and yachts flutter in the small marina beside a perfect bay. A coastal path leads to Calella de Palafrugell or you can walk or drive up to the lighthouse at Cap de Sant Sebastian for views back down over Llafranc.
CALELLA DE PALAFRUGELL - This pleasant resort consists of a series of sandy beaches strung out beneath an old fishing village. The village now includes a few whitewashed holiday villas, but it has lost none of its original charm. You can still see working fishermen here.
Fabulous, cultural centres of catalunia:
GIRONA - This ancient city is bisected by the river Onyar, which separates the modern city, (museums, shops etc) from the narrow cobbled streets and steep stairways of the old town. Built right on the banks of the Onyar are ochre colored houses, forming a colorful parade. The river is spanned by several bridges, including one by Gustav Eiffel, responsible for the Eiffel Tower in Paris and the design of New York's Statue of Liberty.
BARCELONA - A fascinating city, the capital of Catalunya. See the Olympic village, the Ramblas, the fountains, the Cathedral then visit Port Vell or Port Olympic for a choice of over 100 seafront restaurants.
Don't forget to visit Gaudi's Segrada Familia, the unfinished church and his many other architectural wonders throughout the city.
At 50 kilometers from Barcelona to the northwest is the massif of Serra del Montserrat. This mountain is also called 'La muntanya dels cent cims' (The 100 Peak Mountain).
On foot around the hillsides and coastlines:
A vast network of hillside paths and trails exist in the immediate locality. The itinerary follow signposted tracks which often gives distances and details the approximate time required. You may pass beautiful valleys and vineyards, fountains and ancient monuments of architectural interest.
Coastal paths wind along most of the rugged coastline offering visitors the opportunity of enjoying the spectacular scenery which has given the Costa Brava it's name. Don't forget to stop for local refreshments!
The tourist offices, in most local towns, have additional information and are happy to assist the willing walker.
Golf:
The area boasts several quality golf courses within a short drive.
There is everything from pitch and put to challenging championship courses set in spectacular surroundings. More detailed information is available in the villa.
Other Activities:
Numerous rambling and hiking paths and trails with direct access from villa
marks the location of the property in Costa Brava - Girona
