Surroundings & activities

Activities near our apartments

In Castelló d'Empúries is the Aiguamolls de l'Empordà Natural Park, giving us the opportunity to enjoy wonderful landscapes, get to know the flora and vegetation of the area and observe truly exceptional fauna.

It is a privileged location to get to know the Alt Empordà region, which has a wide cultural offer and Castelló d'Empúries, which had its greatest splendor during the Middle Ages. In the 11th century the Counts of Empúries set up residence and it became the capital of the county. The buildings in the historic center date from this period, preserving their traditional appearance (narrow streets, porticoed squares...).

 

Museums and monuments

  • Mediaeval History Museum

  • Eco-Museum-Flour Mill

  • Parish Museum of the Basilica of Santa María

  • Basilica of Santa María 12th – 18th centuries

  • The City Wall and Gate of La Gallarda 11th – 14th centuries

  • The Large House 15th century

  • Public Washing Place 14th century

  • Old Bridge 13th century...

Naturals Parks

  • Aiguamolls de l’Empordà Natural Park.

  • Cap de Creus Natural Park.
  • L’Albera de l’Empordà Natural Park.
  • Medes Islands Natural Park.

Beaches and coves

The Alt Empordà beaches and coves can be found all along the coast from Portbou to l'Escala, all different (rock, fine sand, stone, small, long...), unique places to relax and enjoy, postcard corners

Events

  • September:Tierra de Trovadores. Mediaeval Festival.
  • October:The Art Tour.
  • July and August:Castillo de Peralada Music Festival, Sounds of the World Concerts.Sons del Món.

Sports

  • Routes:Hiking, Cycle Tourism, Mountain Biking, etc.
  • Golf course:Club de Golf Peralada Golf Club and Pitch&Putt in Castelló d’Empúries.
  • Watersports:Sailing, rowing, surfing, kite-flying, diving, etc.
  • Skydiving:Skydive Empuriabrava and Empuriabrava Wind Tunnel.

Places of interest

  • Monastery of Sant Pere de Rodes 10th – 12th centuries.
  • Dalí Triangle Dalí Theatre-Museum (Figueres), House of Salvador Dalí (Portlligat) and the Gala Dalí Castle (Púbol).
  • Ruins of Ampurias / Archaeological Museum.
  • Girona and the 15th-century Jewish Quarter.
  • Peralada Castle.
  • Mediaeval Site of Besalú 11th – 15th centuries.
  • Cadaqués.
  • Port de la Selva