Excursions and Hiking

Barcelona

The attractive city of Barcelona is a two-hour drive from the campsite. In one day, you can visit many attractions, such as the Sagrada Familia, Park Güell, and the Picasso Museum. It’s worth strolling through Barcelona’s Old Town to soak up the vibrant atmosphere in the picturesque squares of the Gothic Quarter. Classics included on a day tour are Casa Batlló and Casa Milà, designed by the famous architect Gaudí.

While soccer fans check out Camp Nou, adventurers can enjoy the view over the harbor from the cable car or visit the charming Tibidabo amusement park. The Moco Museum showcases modern art by international artists, while the Museu de l’Art Prohibited is still a secret tip that surprises art lovers.

Figueres

A trip to the nearby provincial town is not only worthwhile for the striking museum of the surrealist Salvador Dalí. In the theatre-museum, you can admire numerous works by him, from sculptures to paintings and installations. The master’s tomb is located on the ground floor. With a completely different approach, the Dalí House Museum explains the artist’s fascinating life. Here, doors open, images appear and voices recount scenes from Salvador Dalí’s childhood until his death.

A stroll through the narrow streets of the old town and the works of art in the Museu de l’Empordà are not to be missed. At the highest point of the city is the fortress of Figueres, a visit to which includes the discovery of hidden corners and an exciting walk through the underground water reservoir, the cathedral of water.

Girona

Girona enchants with its narrow streets and old palaces in the historic center. The medieval atmosphere and the cathedral, well known to fans of the Game of Thrones series, are some of the city’s most popular attractions. In the Arab Baths, you can admire the remains of a medieval Roman-style bathhouse.

Walking along the ancient walls, you can enjoy a magnificent view over the rooftops of Girona, and the best place to admire the colorful houses on the banks of the Onyar is from one of the many bridges, such as the impressive iron bridge, Pont de les Peixateries Velles, designed by the architect Eiffel. A visit to Girona’s historical museums is highly recommended.

Ruinas d’Empúries

More than 2,000 years ago, Greek settlers landed on the Costa Brava, where the ruins of Empúries are today. They established their first settlement and traded with the native Iberians. When the Romans began to expand their empire to the Iberian Peninsula, the Iberians disappeared, and the Greek colony became a Roman colony.

The museum, located in the middle of the archaeological site, tells the story of this charming place. During a walk overlooking the sea, you can discover where the theater, temples, and Roman houses once stood. In addition to the archaeological finds, the museum presents a short video explaining the evolution of the settlement.

L’Escala

L’Escala is a charming fishing village that has maintained its authentic character to this day. While sailboats and diving boats bob on the waves, fishing boats still go out to sea day after day to sell fresh fish at the fish market.

L’Escala’s culinary specialty is anchovies in oil, which can be sampled in every restaurant. Numerous beautiful coves, such as Cala Montgó, invite you to take a stroll overlooking the sea or enjoy a relaxing day at the beach.

Natural Park of Montgrí, Medes Islands and Baix Ter

A few kilometres to the south is the natural park that encompasses the Montgrí massif and the protected marine area of the Medes Islands, a particularly popular destination for divers, as during a dive near the islands you can admire the great beauty and richness of the marine fauna and flora.

Nature lovers can observe birds and discover the flora on various hiking trails through the natural landscape of the Montgrí massif, or from the top of Castell de Montgrí, clearly visible from afar, enjoy the views over the Empordà and Torroella de Montgrí.

Cap de Creus Natural Park

The dramatic landscape of the rugged coastline of the Cap de Creus Natural Park attracts visitors with its rugged cliffs and steep rocks. Apart from the incredible geological formations that inspired Salvador Dalí, there are some endemic plants, lizards, toads, different kinds of birds, and you can even spot an eagle.

Underwater, the natural park offers a protected habitat for groupers, sea bream and white seabream. At Cap de Creus, the easternmost point of the Iberian Peninsula, stands a mighty lighthouse from which you can enjoy a spectacular view.

Cadaqués

To reach Cadaqués, a single road winds its way through numerous curves, offering spectacular views of the sea until the picturesque village finally comes into view. Located in the heart of the Cap de Creus Natural Park, Cadaqués is situated on the easternmost part of the peninsula. Its small white houses nestled in steep streets, the beauty of the surroundings and an atmosphere that combines culture and wild nature make up the magic of this village.

Surrounded by incredible landscapes, it became famous in the 1970s thanks to the surrealist painter Salvador Dalí, who lived in the bay of Portlligat, where his house-museum is located today. The eccentric artist’s extravagance attracted many international celebrities and artists who were seduced by the bohemian atmosphere of Cadaqués. These fantastic landscapes inspired Dalí, who captured them in his paintings.