If you fancy a holiday on the Costa Brava but away from the razzmatazz then this casa is perfectly situated in a quiet area. Our 3 night stay in mid September was not enough really as there are lots of places around to visit. The house could be a bit warm in the height of the Summer as there is no air conditioning but September was okay. There is one portable fan but you might want to bring along your own for the bedrooms. The house is spacious for four to five people and well equipped. It’s useful to have two toilets, one in the bathroom and one in a separate room. Also the sink in the family bedroom is handy for brushing teeth etc.
It’s a 20 minute walk to our favourite beach, Montgo and we would recommend La Garota restaurant. There is also some crazy but fabulous bloke who sells coconuts on the beach. Cracks them open and cuts them up ready for eating and also loves posing for photos! You can hire sea kayaks and paddle boards from the beach too. You can, of course, use the available bikes to cycle there but a bit of a cycle uphill on the way home. There is also a land train which stops at all the popular places and was still running in September.
If you have a rare dull day then make sure you visit the Roman and Greek ruined settlements. Les Ruines d’Empuries. Start with the Roman town first complete with amphitheatre - it makes more sense that way round.
And finally if you like a boat excursion we would recommend a trip from the port with a company called Creuers Mare Nostrum. Just follow the signs from La Clota restaurant and you can park next to the boat and buy a ticket on the boat. But better to buy in advance in the high season from the kiosk on the front. We paid 22 euros for two hours and it was fun especially if you like Johnny Cash! ( You’ll see!)
Would definitely recommend this casa for a stay on the Costa Brava.
Gillian and Richard