Holidays in Peratallada (Girona - Costa Brava - Catalonia

The farmhouse "Ca l'Anguila" is situated in the middle of the Costa Brava. Thanks to this strategic location, you will be able to visit the most interesting places in the area. We are pleased to show you a wide selection of the most attractive places and villages whose visit is a must.

The village of Peratallada is situated where the hills called "Gavarres" and the land of the plain meet, on the left of the "Riera Grossa" (a stream). Peratallada, which has been declared a historic area, is one of the most important places in Catalonia with regard to medieval architecture. It is extraordinarily attractive, keeping its ancient feudal appearance with narrow, winding streets. The castle is remarkable for its keep and palace (11th - 14th centuries). It is also worth visiting the Wall (12th - 13th centuries), the church of Sant Esteve (beginning of 13th century) and the defensive ditch that surrounds the village and was dug out of the rock. The whole village lies on this rock.

The Iberian settlement in Puig de Sant Andreu in Ullastret, is one of the biggest in Catalonia. It dates from the 6th century BC to the beginning of the 2nd century BC. It is placed on the land that was assigned to the Iberian tribe called "indiketes". The Iberian culture was born thanks to the cultural influence of Greek and Phoenician settlers on the native people from the Late Bronze Age or the first Iron Age living on the Iberian Mediterranean coast. It is considered Catalonia's first historical culture, with own writing system.

The Medes Islands are regarded as one of the most important marine flora and fauna reserves in the west Mediterranean. The little archipelago is formed by seven small islands and a reef. The total area is 21,5 ha. It is at about one mile out to sea in front of the beach at l'Estartit, one of the main touristic centres in the Costa Brava. The flora and fauna living on the island is very important, but it is marine life, with thousands of animal and vegetable species living in a beautiful, spectacular scenery that give the area a great value. This has captivated scuba divers and scientists from all over the world.

Sobrestany is a nature reserve on the northern hillside of the massif of Montgrí. It is a little settlement from the 15th century, placed on the heart of the Costa Brava, between l'Escala and l'Estartit. At present there are 35 families of different animal species living free; 500 animals altogether. Its area is about 40 ha. with Mediterranean vegetation... a unique enjoyment in Catalonia.

Without doubt Calella, Llafranc and Tamariu are one of the most beautiful landscapes in Catalonia. Calella has got special charm. Llafranc has always been the most noble and cosmopolitan of the three. In Tamariu there is a hidden natural beach. Recreation and amusement are connected with the sea and the beach. You can walk along one of the many paths following the line of the cost.

The city of Girona is full of contrasts, with a history of more than one thousand years. This little, delightful city has kept respectfully the legacy from different times: the old town, with its beautiful medieval buildings; the Jewish quarter; an impressing Gothic cathedral and a wall that surrounds all these wonderful works of art...