For the Golfers: :
There are 8 excellent championship courses and 2 par 3 courses within 40 mins drive of the property.The famous Mas Nou golf course ,with its incredible views, lies at the top of a mountain not far removed from the villa. Don't assume that a low handicap ensures you wont loose a few balls!!! For the less adventurous there are 7 other golf courses at normal altitude! A visit to the ever improving and expanding Empordar golf courses is essential.
Sea food and walking and Wine Tasting: :
There is a fish museum in Palamos and it is next to the fish market. You can witnesses the fishing boats returning from their catch at around 4pm and unloading their ware onto the quay side. You are invited to buy their catch at the local fishmarket. It really makes a great BBQ! The property is within walking distance of several well marked long and short distance footpaths through wooded hills and along the coast. Local vineyards on some of these footpaths offer wine tasting and purchasing from their cellars.
General information::
The villa is situated in the hills of the Gavarres and overlooking a wooded green belt valley with its own swimming pool. The nearest beach is in St Antoni it just 5 minutes drive away from the house. There are many watersports on offer locally. Many nice restaurants, bars and cafes for you to enjoy during your stay. Tennis courts, a fantastic water (Aqua)Park, together with Go-Carts, and Quad-Biking just 2 minutes drive from the house. Outside dining area and a fantastic swimming pool for summer use, make for a perfect relaxing holiday. Rio d'Oro is close to good road and rail links to Barcelona (1¼ hours), Girona (25 min) and Perpignan (1¼ hours) or just 5 minutes from excellent beaches and coves at St Antoni de Calonge, Palamos, and Playa d’Aro. Daily markets are held at local towns and there are excellent shops and year round restaurants open in Playa d’Aro and Palamos. The pool and gardens are very private and there are tranquil views across the green valleys
Other Activities:
Paint-balling, Quad Biking
