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Food Scene
Rakú
3 Plaça del FiralSantino
5 Carrer MajorLa Bòbila
1 Avinguda de Can CaramanyRestaurant la Vil·la de Corçà
33 Avinguda Costa BravaEl Teatret
5 Passeig Marimon AsprerMas Pi
20 Carrer del Baix EmpordàTwo Michelin stars
We are passionate about what we do
Albert Sastregener and Cristina Torrent, chef and sommelier respectively, have since 2007 offered a gastronomic proposal of author and creative commitment to the essence of traditional Catalan cuisine.
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Bo.TiC
6 Avinguda Costa BravaTwo Michelin stars
We are passionate about what we do
Albert Sastregener and Cristina Torrent, chef and sommelier respectively, have since 2007 offered a gastronomic proposal of author and creative commitment to the essence of traditional Catalan cuisine.
Next to the Castle-Palace in La Bisbal d’Empordà is La Cantonada, a small family restaurant with imaginative cuisine that merges traditional dishes with the personal touches of Xavier and Halima, with an excellent presentation. A good musical atmosphere and the friendly service from Susana, Clàudia and Roger help to create a pleasant, warm atmosphere in the dining room. Book your table in advance!
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Restaurant La Cantonada
6 Carrer del BisbeNext to the Castle-Palace in La Bisbal d’Empordà is La Cantonada, a small family restaurant with imaginative cuisine that merges traditional dishes with the personal touches of Xavier and Halima, with an excellent presentation. A good musical atmosphere and the friendly service from Susana, Clàudia and Roger help to create a pleasant, warm atmosphere in the dining room. Book your table in advance!
És! Carxofa
s/n Plaça MajorLocal cuisine. Authentic rice dishes. Unique setting.
New space at MAS POU open from 10am to 11pm every weekend, and all summer. Bar service, vermouths, sandwiches, tapas, lunch and dinner… all with MAS POU quality.
El Bar del Museu
1 Carrer ExtramursNew space at MAS POU open from 10am to 11pm every weekend, and all summer. Bar service, vermouths, sandwiches, tapas, lunch and dinner… all with MAS POU quality.
Come and enjoy quality food on the beach at ‘xiringuito’ Sivana in Platja del Grau. Idyllic surroundings, fine sand and crystal clear waters. With views of the Medes Islands and to the cape of Begur, Sivana is the perfect place to have lunch in the shade, enjoy an afternoon drink, live concerts, stunning sunsets and dinner under the stars. Specializing in fresh fish, they also have a wide range of top quality produce. An experience you’ll surely want to repea
SIVANA beach club (abrimos del 1 de junio al 15 de septiembre)
368 Avinguda dels Arenals de MarCome and enjoy quality food on the beach at ‘xiringuito’ Sivana in Platja del Grau. Idyllic surroundings, fine sand and crystal clear waters. With views of the Medes Islands and to the cape of Begur, Sivana is the perfect place to have lunch in the shade, enjoy an afternoon drink, live concerts, stunning sunsets and dinner under the stars. Specializing in fresh fish, they also have a wide range of top quality produce. An experience you’ll surely want to repea
Restaurant and hotel with a terrace overlooking the sea at Cala Montgó. Seasonal cuisine, local produce and wines. Rice, grilled meats. Breakfast from 8.30am. Private parking available.
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Restaurant Can Miquel en L' Escala | Cala Montgó
s/n Passeig PlatjaRestaurant and hotel with a terrace overlooking the sea at Cala Montgó. Seasonal cuisine, local produce and wines. Rice, grilled meats. Breakfast from 8.30am. Private parking available.
Over one of the most stunning views of the Costa Brava, their terraces are a perfect place for an aperitif, with vermouths and tapas along with live music. An unforgettable experience!
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RESTAURANTE CAP DE CREUS SL
S/N PARATGE CAP DE CREUSOver one of the most stunning views of the Costa Brava, their terraces are a perfect place for an aperitif, with vermouths and tapas along with live music. An unforgettable experience!
Arts & Culture
The Miquel Alzueta Gallery in the Empordà is located in this fully restored 14th century building. Its more than one thousand square meters are the ideal setting to show different exponents of contemporary art. The gallery is specialized in contemporary art, antiques and interior design. It shows the usual artists of the Barcelona gallery, from young emerging artists to artists of long standing and renowned prestige. The visit to this gallery is always a pleasure for art lovers.
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Palau de Casavells Galeria Miquel Alzueta
1 Cr. Santa Llúcia
The Miquel Alzueta Gallery in the Empordà is located in this fully restored 14th century building. Its more than one thousand square meters are the ideal setting to show different exponents of contemporary art. The gallery is specialized in contemporary art, antiques and interior design. It shows the usual artists of the Barcelona gallery, from young emerging artists to artists of long standing and renowned prestige. The visit to this gallery is always a pleasure for art lovers.
The mission of the museum is, on the one hand, to promote the understanding and knowledge of the history of La Bisbal ceramics and its manufacturing process through the acquisition, conservation, research, interpretation and permanent exhibition of the material and immaterial cultural heritage, and the natural heritage linked to this productive sector, as well as through the organization of activities and the offering of services that allow interaction with visitors and users of the museum. On the other, taking into account that ceramics is still a very active economic activity in the city, that of becoming an agent that promotes it, and the best showcase to disseminate it and thus contribute to social, cultural and cultural development. economic development of the community.
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The Terracotta Ceramics Museum
99 Sis d’octubreThe mission of the museum is, on the one hand, to promote the understanding and knowledge of the history of La Bisbal ceramics and its manufacturing process through the acquisition, conservation, research, interpretation and permanent exhibition of the material and immaterial cultural heritage, and the natural heritage linked to this productive sector, as well as through the organization of activities and the offering of services that allow interaction with visitors and users of the museum. On the other, taking into account that ceramics is still a very active economic activity in the city, that of becoming an agent that promotes it, and the best showcase to disseminate it and thus contribute to social, cultural and cultural development. economic development of the community.
The Museum of Contemporary Sculpture of the Vila Casas Foundation holds around 300 sculptures belonging to artists born or living in Catalonia. It also organises temporary exhibitions.
Museu Can Mario
7 Plaça de Can MàrioThe Museum of Contemporary Sculpture of the Vila Casas Foundation holds around 300 sculptures belonging to artists born or living in Catalonia. It also organises temporary exhibitions.
City/town information
Since much of the old quarter of this ancient city has been preserved, Girona is a popular destination for tourists, and film productions have used it as a filming location (Game of Thrones). The city is located 99 km (62 mi) northeast of Barcelona City.
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Girona
Since much of the old quarter of this ancient city has been preserved, Girona is a popular destination for tourists, and film productions have used it as a filming location (Game of Thrones). The city is located 99 km (62 mi) northeast of Barcelona City.
Turisme
Monells is a mediaeval village built around the former castle of which only the outer walls are still preserved.
Take a gentle stroll through its streets contemplating the beauty of its houses until you reach the magnificent porticoed Plaça Jaume I square, where a very important market was held during the mediaeval period.
The charm and the excellent restoration of this square and of the streets of Monells have attracted the filming of advertising spots of all kinds and of a large part of the Spanish film “Ocho apellidos catalanes”.
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Monells
Monells is a mediaeval village built around the former castle of which only the outer walls are still preserved.
Take a gentle stroll through its streets contemplating the beauty of its houses until you reach the magnificent porticoed Plaça Jaume I square, where a very important market was held during the mediaeval period.
The charm and the excellent restoration of this square and of the streets of Monells have attracted the filming of advertising spots of all kinds and of a large part of the Spanish film “Ocho apellidos catalanes”.
Canapost, is a small village made up of a small group of farmhouses built beside the parish church of Sant Esteve, one of the most significant archaeological monuments in the region.
An archaeological excavation carried out by Forallac Town Council in the church cemetery of Sant Esteve de Canapost revealed 85 anthropomorphic (human-shaped) tombs made from slabs and 8 sarcophagi sculpted in sandstone, very typical of this area.
Pottery casseroles and Saint James shells were also found, brought from Santiago de Compostela by a pilgrim more than 600 years ago.
Canapost
Canapost, is a small village made up of a small group of farmhouses built beside the parish church of Sant Esteve, one of the most significant archaeological monuments in the region.
An archaeological excavation carried out by Forallac Town Council in the church cemetery of Sant Esteve de Canapost revealed 85 anthropomorphic (human-shaped) tombs made from slabs and 8 sarcophagi sculpted in sandstone, very typical of this area.
Pottery casseroles and Saint James shells were also found, brought from Santiago de Compostela by a pilgrim more than 600 years ago.
he Iberian city of Ullastret is considered to be the largest town discovered to date on the Iberian Peninsula. Located on a small hill, the Iberian city of Ullastret overlooks the gentle and peaceful countryside of the Empordanet. Between VIth and IInd centuries BC it was one of the largest concentrations of population in the pr-Roman Iberian Peninsula, and the capital town of the indiketes. Strolling among its streets, houses and stately buildings, exploring its magnificient city walls and visiting the museum, will take you back more than 2.500 years ago, at eh heart of the Iberian culture.
The Archaeological Museum of Catalonia in Ullastret organises guided trips to help you interpret this heritage.
Make the most of the chance to see the virtual 3D reconstruction of this city in the Museum.
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Ullastret
he Iberian city of Ullastret is considered to be the largest town discovered to date on the Iberian Peninsula. Located on a small hill, the Iberian city of Ullastret overlooks the gentle and peaceful countryside of the Empordanet. Between VIth and IInd centuries BC it was one of the largest concentrations of population in the pr-Roman Iberian Peninsula, and the capital town of the indiketes. Strolling among its streets, houses and stately buildings, exploring its magnificient city walls and visiting the museum, will take you back more than 2.500 years ago, at eh heart of the Iberian culture.
The Archaeological Museum of Catalonia in Ullastret organises guided trips to help you interpret this heritage.
Make the most of the chance to see the virtual 3D reconstruction of this city in the Museum.
Peratallada is one of the most beautiful mediaeval villages in Catalonia thanks to its cobbled streets, squares, moat, towers and walls.
By strolling through the village, you will be walking back in time, to the period of nobles and knights, but also of farmers and stonemasons.
In this village, in which the first president of the Generalitat of Catalonia, Berenguer de Cruïlles, was born in 1310, any corner is worthy of being photographed.
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Peratallada
Peratallada is one of the most beautiful mediaeval villages in Catalonia thanks to its cobbled streets, squares, moat, towers and walls.
By strolling through the village, you will be walking back in time, to the period of nobles and knights, but also of farmers and stonemasons.
In this village, in which the first president of the Generalitat of Catalonia, Berenguer de Cruïlles, was born in 1310, any corner is worthy of being photographed.
Els Clots de Sant Julià is a stone quarry in the middle of a forest, on the former Empúries Road, between Canapost and Vulpellac, and has a very ancient origin.
Strolling through it in silence, among the holes made by the hand of men thousands of years ago and being able to touch the walls where there are still the markers of the last stone makers who worked there is an un-describable, almost mystical sensation.
Clots de Sant Julià
Els Clots de Sant Julià is a stone quarry in the middle of a forest, on the former Empúries Road, between Canapost and Vulpellac, and has a very ancient origin.
Strolling through it in silence, among the holes made by the hand of men thousands of years ago and being able to touch the walls where there are still the markers of the last stone makers who worked there is an un-describable, almost mystical sensation.
The painter Salvador Dalí was one of the "discoverers" of the area. From his refuge in Portlligat he had visited it several times and was inspired by its geology for some of his surrealist works.
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Paratge de Tudela
The painter Salvador Dalí was one of the "discoverers" of the area. From his refuge in Portlligat he had visited it several times and was inspired by its geology for some of his surrealist works.
Appetizers
Paradís cerveser! Under new management and with a huge selection of artisan and imported beers, bottled and on tap. A paradise for beer lovers!
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El Birrot
5 Carrer la CreuParadís cerveser! Under new management and with a huge selection of artisan and imported beers, bottled and on tap. A paradise for beer lovers!
Work on evolutionary cocktail techniques, based on flavor extractions and Premium liqueurs.
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Ultramar
1 Carrer de la TorreWork on evolutionary cocktail techniques, based on flavor extractions and Premium liqueurs.
Can Pepitu
20 Carrer del MarA beautiful terrace for aperitifs and tapas with a view of the sea.
Active leisure
Switch off while sailing on the river Ter in a kayak, Canadian canoe or paddle surf. A quiet, interesting and beautiful tour. For all ages. Equipment and transport which takes you back to the starting point. Colomers, Girona, Costa Brava.
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Kayak del Ter
Switch off while sailing on the river Ter in a kayak, Canadian canoe or paddle surf. A quiet, interesting and beautiful tour. For all ages. Equipment and transport which takes you back to the starting point. Colomers, Girona, Costa Brava.
Enjoy the relaxing experience of ballooning and rediscover the geography of the Empordà throughout the year.
Discover the incomparable and varied landscapes of the Empordà bird's-eye view, experience the magical feeling of a balloon flight. Enjoy at 1,000 m altitude the charms of the Costa Brava ... Dare!
Globus Empordá
Enjoy the relaxing experience of ballooning and rediscover the geography of the Empordà throughout the year.
Discover the incomparable and varied landscapes of the Empordà bird's-eye view, experience the magical feeling of a balloon flight. Enjoy at 1,000 m altitude the charms of the Costa Brava ... Dare!
Nice beaches
Cala Estreta
Playa Fonda
Platja de Garvet
Platja de La Fonollera
Cala Marquesa Aigua Xelida
Sa Riera