Make a self catering villa in La Bisbal d’Emporda, Spain your home away from home

The pleasant town of La Bisbal d’Emporda is situated about 20km inland from the Costa Brava coastline and beaches. It is a charming rural market town, famous for its ceramics. Explore the pretty region with its medieval villages, churches and museums. The beaches, shopping and restaurants in the area ensure that you are never bored. Girona is close by and even Barcelona is only a 90 minute journey by car or train.

Your self catering villa in La Bisbal d’Emporda is ideally located for taking long walks in the surrounding national park just outside your door. Enjoy the wildlife and see unusual birds including bee eaters and hoopoes.

Things to do in La Bisbal d’Emporda, Spain

The Hostell Castell d’Emporda was built over 800 years ago and is a wonderful architectural treasure and focal point of the town. It once belonged to Pere Margarit who sailed with Columbus and himself discovered Margarita Island. This medieval castle has been transformed into a beautiful hotel surrounded by an ancient forest and orchard. Even though you are not a guest, you can enjoy a meal or refreshments in the restaurant and experience this wonderful building for yourself.

The Baroque Church of Santa Maria de Bisbal was built in 901. There is also the Church of the Pieta, the Church of Dolori and the old 17th century Vell Bridge which are all worth a visit.

Head to the coast and enjoy some of the best white sand beaches in Spain. Aigua Blava, Calella de Palafrugell and Llfranc beaches are reputedly the most beautiful in the area, with rocky headlands leading down to small sandy coves. Safe for bathing and swimming, they also lend themselves to sailing, diving and other watersports.

Spain is known for its festivals which mainly celebrate religious holidays. The Fiesta Major at La Bisbal d’Emporda is held on the 17th August each year. There is also a ceramics trade fair which showcases the beautiful local pottery.

Places to visit near La Bisbal d’Emporda, Spain

The Salvador Dali Trail begins just 10 minutes from your villa in La Bisbal d’Emporda with the castle of Dali’s wife, at Pubol. The Portlligat house museum near Cadaques was where Dali lived and worked from 1930 to 1982. Travel on to Figueres to see the Dali Theatre and Museum which has a large collection of his artwork. Dali is buried in a crypt in the museum basement.

Gerona - This important town is just a short drive from your villa at La Bisbal d’Emporda. As well as having plenty of interesting shops it is full of Roman and Arabic history in the old quarter. It has an important and beautiful Cathedral and also a significant Jewish quarter.

Weather in La Bisbal d’Emporda, Spain

The weather in La Bisbal d’Emporda is pleasant and warm all year round, making it a popular winter holiday destination, not just a summer resort. Winter temperatures average 17C(62F) during the day. During the hot, dry summer months, temperatures average 31C (87F).

Flights to La Bisbal d’Emporda, Spain

Cheap flights are available to Girona airport, Spain, from all over Europe. Your self catering villa in La Bisbal d’Emporda is 35km from Girona airport.