Discover the surroundings

The large golden-sand beach at the foot of the accommodation: shallow water, a family atmosphere and views of the ruins of Sant Esteve castle.

Paddle along a rugged coastline, explore caves and coves reachable only by sea, or watch the seabed with your mask on: adventure right on your doorstep.

The pebble cove lined with colourful fishermen's huts that the Dalí apartment overlooks directly — the sea and the Camí de Ronda right at your doorstep.

Umbrella pines descending to the shore, shade, scents of resin and garrigue: Mediterranean nature in all its gentleness.

The legendary coastal path winds along the cliffs and links the coves together, among the pines. From La Fosca, the adventure begins right on your doorstep.

On the Palamós side, two lovely family beaches with a marina, watersports clubs and a long promenade — perfect for a lazy day with every amenity.

A listed gem of the Costa Brava: a pebble cove lined with colourful fishermen's huts, frozen in time. One of the most iconic images of the Catalan coast.

A former railway line transformed into a flat, car-free cycle path: hop on a bike from the pine forest and pedal to Palafrugell, or branch off towards the beaches of Castell and La Fosca. Perfect for families.

A market more than seven centuries old, over a hundred stalls every Tuesday, and nearby the unique ritual of the fish auction — where the famous gamba of Palamós is sold.

One of the last wild beaches on the Costa Brava — sand, pines down to the shore and zero concrete, saved from development by a citizens' referendum.

The lively heart of the bay: a working fishing port, an old town full of narrow lanes and sun-drenched terraces, a bustling market, and the undisputed star of the plate — the red gamba.

The town's main beach, right by the fishing port: golden sand, a long seafront promenade, terraces and tapas — and the to-and-fro of the boats coming in with the day's gamba.

On Palamós harbour, the only museum in Catalonia devoted to Mediterranean fishing: historic boats, a live fish auction and the story of the famous gamba.

The local star: the red prawn of Palamós, caught offshore and sold every afternoon at the fish auction. An exceptional product, renowned throughout Catalonia.

The coves nobody knows: tiny rocky inlets hidden beneath the pines (Senià, Canyers, Corbs), crystal-clear water — the snorkelling spot the regulars keep to themselves.

A wild, unspoilt cove reachable only on foot via the Camí de Ronda: crystal-clear water, granite rocks and not a single building.

At the far end of the Camí de Ronda, where the coast turns wild: a string of little sandy coves tucked between the rocks, turquoise water and pines, far from everything — often all to yourself.

Some of the richest seabeds on the coast, around the Formigues islets: groupers, gorgonians and drop-offs for first-timers and experienced divers alike.

The most charming fishing village on the Costa Brava: whitewashed houses, arches at the water's edge, boats and havaneres at sunset.

A picture-postcard cove: a crescent of golden sand beneath a headland bristling with pines, water of a dazzling turquoise — one of the most photographed on the coast.

One of the most authentic markets on the Costa Brava: every Sunday morning, the centre of Palafrugell fills with stalls — local produce, cured meats, fruit — with the feel of a real Catalan village.

In Palafrugell, the story of the Empordà's gold: cork. Set in a former factory, a museum that tells the tale of the industry that shaped the whole region.

In a former cork-stopper factory topped by a splendid Modernista water tower, over 200 sculptures by Catalan artists: the most photogenic museum in Palafrugell.

The Costa Brava's capital of shopping and partying: a long commercial avenue, a sandy beach stretching for several kilometres and summer nights that never end.

A day of slides and splashes: 24 water attractions in Platja d'Aro — a wave pool, giant slides and big thrills for young and old alike.

An elegant seaside town: a lively marina, the Passeig del Mar lined with terraces and shops, a thousand-year-old monastery and the oldest summer festival in Catalonia.

The Catalan capital of ceramics: every Friday its market spills out across the old town — handmade pottery, local produce and craft shops all around.

A medieval city of colourful houses draped along the Onyar: a soaring cathedral, one of Europe's best-preserved Jewish quarters, and ancient stone lanes — a cinematic backdrop less than an hour away.

Facing the sea, the only city in Spain where a Greek town and a Roman town stand side by side — the gateway through which Greece and Rome entered the peninsula, 2,500 years ago.

Dalí's home town, an hour inland: its surrealist theatre-museum, a colossal fortress and one of the finest toy museums around — the perfect day trip.