Empuriabrava

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Discover Your Holiday Home in Empuriabrava

You will be forgiven if you have not heard of Empuriabrava on the Costa Brava in Spain. This is in fact a purposed built holiday community, which is one of the reasons why self-catering rentals in Empuriabrava, are becoming popular with both Europeans and Brits alike. Unlike so many other holiday resorts in Europe, a holiday in Empuriabrava can be enjoyed without feeling you are being overcrowded. As far as best things to see or do in Empuriabrava, you will be pleasantly surprised. The local area has something for everybody, and a self-catering holiday in Empuriabrava, will have something for everybody.

A Holiday Villa or Apartment in Empuriabrava

European visitors are likely to arrive by road, but if you are traveling from the UK, you are much more likely to arrive by air. The nearest airport is Girona, and the drive to your holiday accommodation takes less than an hour. Once there, you will find the resort is ideally located on the Gulf of Roses which has many sandy beaches and small towns to visit during your stay. Empuriabrava is one of the few locations in Spain where you can arrive by boat . The resort has over 5, 000 berths for boats of all sizes, and they can be rented for an agreed period of time. A holiday home in Empuriabrava can range from apartments to luxury villas. Todate, the resort has so far been relatively undiscovered by many Brits, this is one of the reasons it makes such an ideal place to escape to. But don't think for one moment there is nothing to see and do during a holiday letting in Empuriabrava. Northern Spain has a range of exciting places to visit, and the food is slightly different from the rest of Spain. Just a stay in another holiday letting in Spain, you will find various theme and water parks. But, there are also other more unusual activities to enjoy. You may even want to have a go at sky diving during your holiday in Empuriabrava! That is only one of the exciting activities you can take part in.

Best Things to Do or See in Empuriabrava

This is the largest residential marina in Europe, and boosts 24 km of navigational waterways. It would be a shame to not explore such a unique holiday resort, and you can easily do so buy renting a small boat in marina for a couple of hours. This gives you the chance to navigate the wonderful waterways of Empuriabrava, and find your bearings if not your sea legs. Maybe you will even spot some luxury villas in Empuriabrava. Playa de la Rubina is one of the most unspoiled beaches in Spain. You will be forgiven to think it looks almost deserted on some days, and this is certainly one beach that does not suffer from overcrowding. It could be worth pointing out the large expanse of the La Rubina beach, is a dog friendly area and you may run into one or two pooches enjoying the water. You should also take the chance to visit Butterfly park. Not only do you get a chance to see some wonderful butterflies, but there are also many species of birds. Small children love it as the birds are used to humans, and you can feed the parrots which are flying around the natural habitat.

Activities in Empuriabrava

Renting an apartment in Empuriabrava is the perfect way to take a break if you would like to be really active. The resort offers a range of activities which include windsurfing, kayaking, fishing and many other structured activities for the entire family. The availability of special summer courses in scuba diving, may also interest you. On top of that, should you fancy a break from your villa or apartment, you can visit the local Aerodrome. This is the main sky diving and parachute center for the Costa Brava, and entrance for children is free. You will get the chance to experience a wind tunnel, and if you like, you can even arrange for a tandem jump with an experienced parachutist. Golf is a popular holiday activity for many while on holiday, and the local area has six golf courses. The best one of the six, is Peralada golf. This golf course offers various packages if you want to play. It is not the cheapest course to play at, and looking out for special offers, is a good idea.

Top Tips When Renting Villas in Empuriabrava

When you are on holiday in Empuriabravia, you should explore the local area a bit more. Visiting the Dali Theatre and Museum in Figueres is a must. You may think the younger members of the family will not enjoy it much, but they often get a kick out of checking out the strange paintings and objects of art which can be found in the museum. There is a Mercadona supermarket next to the Emuriabrava resort, and this is your best choice for grocery shopping. The Monserrat and Spar supermarkets in the resort itself, are both very expensive but the quality of groceries are good. It should not come as surprise many of the products have a French flavour. After all, in this part of Spain, you are close to the French border and popping over to France is easy. When it comes to eating out, there is a generous choice of restaurants available in Empuriabrava. You will also find a pizzeria, but the restaurant La Farigola deserves a mention. Not only is it the setting down by the sea which makes the restaurant special, but it serves up beautiful seafood dishes. La Tagliatella is the Italian restaurant in the resort, and it tends to get busy, so booking a table is a good idea. A visit to Empuriabrava and this part of Spain, can be a real eye opener. Once you have discovered holidays in northern Spain, you are likely to want to come back and enjoy another holiday.

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