water sports

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Water Sports

Discover the secret of the Costa Brava, where every corner hides an emotion to be experienced.Large bays with waves and wind for windsurfing and yachting. Miles and miles of coastline, with coves, cliffs, long beaches and fully-equipped harbours for enjoying all the pleasure of sailing. Marine reserves where you can immerse yourself in the blue, mirrors of water to glide over, and a wild, rugged coastline to discover from your kayak.The Costa Brava is all this and much more. Two hundred kilometres of coastline, with 17 marinas, more than 30 diving centres, sailing and windsurfing schools, two nature parks and a marine reserve for the ideal stage for you to be the protagonist.Whether you are a demanding expert or you simply want to begin learning a water sport, on the Costa Brava you are sure to find the place and the service to meet all of your expectations.Come and immerse yourself in the Costa Brava. We provide the sea, the services and the scenery. You provide the action.

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Thanks to their special combination of relief, vegetation, sea and mountains, the Costa Brava and the Pirineu de Girona make up an exceptional natural setting whose uniqueness lies in the plurality of micro-environments it embraces.Our coastline, for example, offers a magical combination of itineraries, flora, fauna and seascapes that is difficult to find anywhere else.30% of the total surface area of the Girona region is protected due to its special natural interest. Within this framework, work has been done particularly on preserving the nature parks, marine reserves and protected areas as the finest examples of the virtues of the area.During your stay, don’t miss the Aiguamolls de l’Empordà Marshes and Cap de Creus Nature Parks, the Medes Islands Marine Reserve or the Albera Hills National Interest Nature Area.Among the protected areas, in addition, we can single out Ses Negres, the Formigues islands, Illa del Ter and the massifs of the Montgrí, Gavarres, Cadiretes and Guilleries.

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Blue is the colour of the distinctions awarded by the European Foundation for Environmental Education for the quality of waters and services of the beaches and harbours of the Mediterranean. The Costa Brava has 35 blue flags which certify the environmental management carried out to care for our main attraction, the sea, and the attention we pay to providing the best services, even in the smallest details, to ensure you a comfortable stay.

BEACHES AWARDED THE BLUE FLAG IN 2009

Beaches of the highest quality 2009European Union award in recognition of the quality of water and services that beaches offer their users.

EMAS Eco-Management & Audit SchemeCalonge: Sant Antoni, Torre Valentina, Es Monestri and Cala Cristus beaches Roses: Roses, Cala Montjoi, L’Almadrava, Canyelles Petites, Palangrers, La Punta and Santa Margarida beachesSant Feliu de Guíxols: Sant Feliu, Sant Pol, Canyerets, Cala del Vigatà, Cala Maset, Cala Jonca, Cala de l’Ametller and La Caleta beachesTorroella de Montgrí: Platja Gran at L’Estartit

ICTE «Q» certificate of tourism quality Lloret de Mar: Lloret and Fenals beachesPlatja d’Aro: Platja GranPalafrugell: Llafranc and Tamariu Sant Antoni de Calonge: Torre Valentina and Sant Antoni beaches

BEACHES WITH SEAL OF QUALITY

Llançà: Port de LlançàEl Port de la Selva: Club Nàutic Port de la SelvaRoses: Port de Roses Castelló d’Empúries: Marina d’EmpuriabravaL’Escala: Club Nàutic l’EscalaTorroella de Montgrí: Club Nàutic EstartitPalamós: Port Esportiu Marina PalamósBlanes: Club Vela Blanes

Take a break! There’s also time to relax and enjoy our beaches of fine, clean sand and the towns and villages that surround them.If you wish to explore and enjoy the beaches between Portbou and Blanes, there is a string of well-equipped small yachting harbours and sailing clubs along the Costa Brava with over 12,200 moorings, inviting you to relax after a fantastic day out at sea.

HARBOURS AWARDED THE BLUE FLAG IN 2009

Blue Flag harbour

EMAS Eco-Management & Audit SchemeRoses: Port de RosesPalamós: Port Esportiu Marina PalamósL’Estartit: Club Nàutic EstartitL’Escala: Club Nàutic l’EscalaEl Port de la Selva: Club Nàutic Port de la Selva

PORTS WITH SEAL OF QUALITY

Club Vela Blanes

Club Nàuticl’Escala

Port de Llançà

Club NàuticEstartit

Port EsportiuMarinaPalamós

Marinad’Empuriabrava

Club Nàutic Port de la Selva

Port de Roses

BlanesLloret de Mar

Tossa de MarSant Feliu de Guíxols

Castell-Platja d’Aro

CalongePalamós

Begur

Llançà

Roses

Portbou

Torroella de Montgrí

Castellód’Empúries

L’Escala

El Port de la Selva

Palafrugell

Portbou: Platja GranLlançà: Grifeu, Platja del PortEl Port de la Selva: Platja del Port de la SelvaCastelló d’Empúries: EmpuriabravaTorroella de Montgrí: Platja Gran at L’EstartitBegur: Sa RieraPalafrugell: Canadell, TamariuPalamós: La FoscaCalonge: Sant Antoni, Cala Cristus-Ses Torretes, Torre Valentina, Es MonestriCastell-Platja d’Aro: Cala Rovira, Platja d’Aro, Sa ConcaSant Feliu de Guíxols: Sant Feliu de Guíxols, Sant PolTossa de Mar: La Mar Menuda, Platja GranLloret de Mar: Lloret de Mar, Fenals, Sa BoadellaBlanes: Blanes, S’Abanell, Sant Francesc

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Hidden caves, small coves, secret corners. Pines that shade the water, powerful cliffs, the smell of the sea… the Costa Brava. Stroke by stroke, at your own rhythm, without noise or hurry, doing sport and enjoying the sea. Come with your own kayak or hire everything you need at one of the specialised centres; you can also join in a guided excursion to be sure of discovering the best of the Costa Brava.Short excursions for beginners, longer journeys for experts, courses in Eskimo rolling and basic navigation: the kayak instructors and guides of the Costa Brava place all of their professional expertise at your service.

100% sport, 100% fun, that’s water-skiing. Skill, speed, balance. Never tried it? Now you have the chance, guided by the teachers of our centres. With three or four sessions you’ll be carving your own wakes. You’re a skier but you don’t have a boat or skis? Don’t worry, we have everything you need, including expert water-skiing skippers.Try your skill with wakeboarding, too. These boards have revolutionised traditional water-skiing, offering more spins, jumps and soakings! What more can you ask for?

WATER-SKIING / WAKEBOARDING

KAYAKING

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Wind, speed, hanging between the sea and the sky, total blue, adrenaline, excitement… Soar with your sail to breathtaking heights, then splash down onto the sparkling water; gliding, almost flying, your board driven along by the wind, further, faster… On the Costa Brava, especially in the bay of Roses and the gulf of Pals, you’ll find the large spaces you need to best enjoy your sport, and professionals to teach you and hire equipment. And, what’s more, a PWA World Windsurf Championship event has been held for over ten years at Sant Pere Pescador, in the bay of Roses. The sea, the wind and you, don’t miss it.

WINDSURFING / KITESURFING

Sailing is a combination of tradition and innovation, relaxation and speed. It’s enjoying the sea, carried along by the cleanest and quietest of energies, applying the finest technique, making the most of the boat. If you’re stimulated by the independence of sailing and terms like ‘luff’, ‘gybe’, ‘close-haul’ and ‘list’ mean nothing to you, the schools of the Costa Brava are waiting for you. If you’re already the skipper of your own yacht, come and sail among the blue and green of our shoreline.

‘Thrilling’ is the word that best describes sailing a catamaran. These craft are spectacularly fast and easy to handle: in just two days you can learn the basics, but watch out! - the simplicity and speed of sailing a catamaran, even with light wind, can be truly addictive.

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If you want to cruise from one town to another, visit coves that are hard to reach by land and enjoy the sea with all of the family, from the youngest to the oldest, choose one of our cruise trips. The choice of itineraries is as extensive as our coastline, and allows you not only to discover its beauty but even to immerse yourself in the underwater world by taking a cruise on a glass-bottom boat.You can choose from excursions to discover the scenery, others with time to take a swim or disembark in another town, and glass-bottom boats for watching the fishes in freedom. The sound of the water, the wind and the sun are all yours, too.

TOURIST CRUISESGlass-bottom boats

ACAM (Catalan Association of Maritime Activities)www.maritimesacam.com

Experience the sea for real: instead of being merely a spectator, become part of the blue. See the profile of the coast from out at sea and enjoy the golden light of winter. Disembark wherever you like. Move around in freedom. Do exercise and work in a team. Run long reaches before the wind. Forming part of the crew means all of these things. Don’t worry if you don’t know how to sail. You can hire a boat with or without a skipper, for one day or by weeks: whatever you want, whenever you want.

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MULTI-ACTIVITY

Experience the sea and enjoy it in a thousand different ways! On the Costa Brava you can do every imaginable type of water sport: ski bus, semi-rigid motor boats, sailing and motor boat hire, paddle boat hire, night snorkelling, kayaking excursions combined with other sports, stag and hen parties, and activities for schools... it is all right here at your fingertips.

And if you prefer, we can organise a longer tailor-made programme with different activities of your choice. We live here on the Costa Brava all year round, so we quite understand that you will not have enough with just one day...

Enter the incredible adventure of underwater life. Bream, wrasse, sponges, starfish and fan mussels - a whole world waiting for you to discover. If you know how to swim, all you need is a tube, goggles, fins and a neoprene suit to stay in the water as long as you like. On the Costa Brava you can practise snorkelling accompanied by professional guides, with first-class equipment and boats that will take you to the richest and most fascinating corners of our coastline.If you’re already an experienced snorkeller, make the most of one of the most attractive areas of the Mediterranean. You choose: sheltered coves, islands and islets, undersea meadows and the nature reserves of the Cap de Creus and the Medes Islands. The sea as you’ve never seen it before, within your reach.

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Imagine a coastline designed just for you: a series of cliffs that plunge into the sea, with rocky corners teeming with life, nature reserves inhabited by grouper fish over 25 years old, and large, luminous caves where you can play with the natural lighting, submerged hills, shipwrecks, multicoloured gorgonians and colonies of red coral. Now open your eyes - you’re on the Costa Brava.Add to this setting the long tradition and dedication of the Costa Brava in this sector: more than 30 diving centres located in 16 towns all along the coast offer you all the necessary services, from equipment hire to courses for all levels.EVERYONE talks about diving on the Costa Brava - now you know why.

DIVING

The Costa Brava yachting harbours are located in a privileged geographical setting, on a shoreline of great natural beauty and diversity bathed by the benign Mediterranean climate. The harbours in the area offer a wide range of high-quality services and amenities, as well as a shared concern for environmental conservation. Sailing enthusiasts can practise all sorts of water sports and activities here, and use the harbour amenities as a base for their boats.

The Costa Brava boasts over 12,200 moorings of different lengths in its 17 yachting harbours, with amenities specially designed to meet all requirements. All the harbours in the area belong to the Catalan Association of Yachting and Tourist Harbours, which aims to unify criteria in order to guarantee that all the amenities provide first-class European standard services and infrastructures.

ACPETCATALAN ASSOCIATION OF YACHTING AND TOURIST HARBOURS COSTA BRAVA

Club Vela BlanesClub Nàutic Cala Canyelles

Club Nàutic Sant Feliu de Guíxols

Club Nàuticl’Escala

Club Nàutic Llançà

Port de Portbou Club Nàutic Sant Miquel de Colera

Club NàuticEstartit

Port Esportiu Marina PalamósClub Nàutic Costa Brava

Marina d’Empuriabrava

Club Nàutic AiguablavaClub Nàutic Llafranc

Club Nàutic Port d’Aro

Club Nàutic Port de la Selva

Port de Santa MargaridaPort de Roses

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CATALAN ASSOCIATION OF YACHTING AND TOURIST HARBOURS - COSTA BRAVA

PORTBOU

Consorci Port de PortbouPg. de la Sardana, 11, 2n17497 PortbouTel. +34 972 390 712Fax +34 972 390 [email protected]

SANTA MARGARIDA

Port de Santa MargaridaAv. de Santa Margarida, 74Apt. de correus 3817480 RosesTel. +34 972 257 700Fax +34 972 151 178

COLERA

Club Nàutic Sant Miquel de ColeraPort, s/n17496 ColeraTel. +34 972 389 230Fax +34 972 226 [email protected]

ROSES

Ajuntament de RosesPort de Roses, SAAv. de Rhode, s/n17480 RosesTel. +34 972 154 412Fax +34 972 153 [email protected]

LLANÇÀ

Club Nàutic LlançàPort de LlançàMoll de Jordi Canal, s/n17490 LlançàTel. +34 972 380 710Fax +34 972 380 [email protected]

EMPURIABRAVA

Port d’Empuriabrava, SAEdifici del Club Nàutic, s/n17487 EmpuriabravaTel. +34 972 451 239Fax +34 972 456 [email protected]

EL PORT DE LA SELVA

Club Nàutic Port de la SelvaC. de la Lloia, s/n17489 El Port de la SelvaTel. +34 972 387 000Fax +34 972 387 [email protected]

L’ESCALA

Club Nàutic l’EscalaC. del Port de la Clota, s/n17130 L’EscalaTel. +34 972 770 016Fax +34 972 770 [email protected]

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CATALAN ASSOCIATION OF YACHTING AND TOURIST HARBOURS - COSTA BRAVA

L’ESTARTIT

Club Nàutic EstartitPg. Marítim17258 L’EstartitTel. +34 972 751 402Fax +34 972 751 [email protected]

AIGUABLAVA

Club Nàutic Aiguablava Platja de Fornells, s/n17255 BegurTel. +34 972 623 161Fax +34 972 622 [email protected]

LLAFRANC

Club Nàutic LlafrancZona del Port, s/n17211 LlafrancTel. +34 972 300 754Fax +34 972 300 [email protected]

MARINA PALAMÓS

Nàutic Palamós, SAC. de Salvador Albert i Pey, s/n17230 PalamósTel. +34 972 601 000Fax +34 972 602 [email protected]

PALAMÓS

Club Nàutic Costa BravaCtra. del Club Nàutic, s/n17230 PalamósTel. +34 972 314 324Fax +34 972 315 [email protected]

PORT D’ARO

Club Nàutic Port d’AroC. del Nàutic, 817250 Platja d’AroTel. +34 972 818 929Fax +34 972 825 [email protected]

SANT FELIU DE GUÍXOLS

C. N. Sant Feliu de GuíxolsZona Esportiva del Port, s/n17220 Sant Feliu de GuíxolsTel. +34 972 321 700Fax +34 972 321 [email protected]

BLANES

Club Vela BlanesEsplanada del Port, s/n17300 BlanesTel. +34 972 330 552Fax +34 972 331 [email protected]

CALA CANYELLES

Club Nàutic Cala CanyellesApt. de correus 75Platja de Canyelles17130 Lloret de MarTel. +34 972 368 818Fax +34 972 361 [email protected]

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Tel. +34 972 751 [email protected]

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COSTA BRAVA SUB - ASSOCIATION OF TOURIST DIVING CENTRES


The Costa Brava Sub - Association of Tourist Diving Centres groups together about thirty diving centres along the 220 km of coastline between Portbou and Blanes. The centres described on the following pages are legally constituted, and provide clients with a guaranteed high-quality service for full enjoyment of the rich diversity and uniqueness of the Costa Brava sea bed.All you have to do is decide where you wish to dive, and then Costa Brava Sub diving centres will provide everything else: boat, equipment, guides and information.

Boat

Zodiac

Compressors

School

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Repairs

Sale

Opening dates

Diving centres

Blanes

Tossa de Mar

Palamós

Calella de Palafrugell

Begur

L’Estartit

Cadaqués

LlafrancTamariu

L’Escala

Roses

Llançà

Illes Medes

Sant Feliu de Guíxols

Lloret de Mar

Empuriabrava

El Port de la Selva

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01-03 / 30-11

All year

01-03 / 31-10

All year

1 for 16 pax

1 of 8 m / 12 pax

1 of 10 m / 25 pax

1 of 14 m / 30 pax

1 of 11 m / 24 pax

1 of 10 m / 30 pax with elevator · 1 of 8 m / 12 pax

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2 semi-rigid for 8 pax

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14 m3/hr

60 m3/hr

16 m3/hr

Air

60 m3/hr

100 m3/hr · 300 atm + nitrox

CMAS · PADI · ACUC

CMAS · PADI · ACUC

PADI · ACUC · SSI

PADI · ACUC · SSI · FEDAS · FEMAS · CMAS

CMAS · PADI · BARRAKUDA

FEDAS · CMAS · PADI · ACUC · SSI · FFESSM · IADS · DAN

110 cylinders

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Yes

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BLANES SUB

WATER SPORTS CENTER CALA LLEVADÓ

DIVE CENTER PALAMÓS

H2O DIVING CENTER

POSEIDON NEMROD CLUB

SNORKEL DIVING CENTER

Esplanada del Port, s/n17300 BlanesTel. and fax +34 972 350 968Mobile +34 646 962 [email protected]

Cala Llevadó, Apt. de correus 27017320 Tossa de MarTel. +34 972 341 866Fax +34 972 342 [email protected]

C. de Salvador Albert i Pey, 7517230 PalamósTel. +34 972 600 345Fax +34 972 602 [email protected]

C. de Salvador Albert i Pey, s/nPort Marina, local 117230 PalamósMobile +34 671 632 555Fax +34 937 589 [email protected]

Platja del Port Pelegrí, s/n17210 Calella de PalafrugellTel. and fax +34 972 615 [email protected]@hotmail.comwww.divecalella.de

Av. del Mar, s/n17211 LlafrancTel. +34 972 302 716Fax +34 972 611 [email protected]

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1 of 10 m / 26 pax

1 Zodiac for 6 pax

60 m3/hr

CMAS · PADI · NOB

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TRITON DIVING

Pl. dels Pins, 317211 LlafrancTel. +34 972 302 426Fax +34 972 303 [email protected]

Easter to October

1 for 18 pax

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60 m3/hr

CMAS · VDST

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STOLLI’S CENTRO DE BUCEO

Pg. del Mar, 2617212 TamariuTel. +34 972 620 035 Fax +34 972 620 [email protected]

01-04 / 30-10

1 for 18 pax

1 semi-rigid

Air + nitrox

CMAS · PADI · ACUC · FEDAS · FEMAS · TDI · IAHD

80 cylinders

Yes

Yes

GYM SUB AIGUABLAVA

Ctra. de Begur a Aiguablava, km 3,517255 Begur Mobile +34 607 599 336Fax +34 972 622 [email protected]

All year

1 of 10 m /15 pax

Yes

Air + nitrox

PADI · CMAS · FEDAS

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AQUÀTICA

Càmping RifortApt. de correus 1517258 L’EstartitTel. and fax +34 972 750 [email protected]

All year

All year

1 of 14 m / 40 pax

2 of 15 m / 40 pax

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100 m3/hr

80 m3/hr

PADI · CMAS · TDI · NITROX · REBREATHER

PADI · SSI

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CALYPSO DIVING INTERNATIONAL

EL REI DEL MAR

C. de la Cala Pedrosa, 1Apt. de correus 14817258 L’EstartitTel. and fax +34 972 751 [email protected]/calypso

Av. de Grècia, 517258 L’EstartitTel. and fax +34 972 751 [email protected]

All year

1 of 19 m / 50 pax

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120 m3/hr

PADI

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LA SIRENA

Càmping La SirenaApt. de correus 617258 L’EstartitTel. +34 972 750 954Fax +34 972 752 [email protected]

All year

2 of 12 m / 35 pax

Yes

105 m3/hr

CMAS · PADI

Yes

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LES ILLES

C. de les Illes, 5517258 L’EstartitTel. +34 972 751 239Fax +34 973 750 [email protected]

All year

1 of 10 m

2 Zodiacs

Air + nitrox

PADI

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Yes

MEDAQUA

Pg. Marítim, 1317258 L’EstartitTel. +34 972 752 043Fax +34 972 751 [email protected]

01-03 / 30-11

1 of 12 m / 40 pax

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100 m3/hr

PADI

Yes

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MEDES POSEIDON

Càmping La Sirena17258 L’EstartitTel. +34 972 750 954Fax +34 972 752 [email protected]

01-03 / 30-11

1 of 9 m / 28 pax

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50 m3/hr

CMAS · PADI

40 cylinders

Yes

Yes

NEPTUNO

Hotel FlamingoAv. de Grècia, 117258 L’EstartitTel. +34 972 750 954 Fax +34 972 752 [email protected]

All year

1 of 7.5 m / 12 pax · 1 of 8.5 m / 15 pax

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OCEANSUB - ESTARTIT

C. de les Salines, 2317258 L’EstartitTel. +34 607 436 077Fax +34 972 750 [email protected]

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QUIM’S DIVING CENTER L’ESTARTIT

UNISUB

XALOC DIVING CENTER

DIVE PARADÍS

INTERNATIONAL DIVING CENTER

CALA MONTJOI

Ctra. de Torroella, km 4,517258 L’EstartitTel. and fax +34 972 750 163 [email protected]

Pg. Marítim, 1017258 L’EstartitTel. +34 972 751 768Fax +34 972 750 [email protected]

C. d’Eivissa, 1Apt. de correus 28617258 L’EstartitTel. +34 972 752 071Fax +34 972 751 [email protected]

C. del Port de la Clota, s/n17130 L’EscalaTel. and fax +34 972 773 187 [email protected]

C. del Port de la Clota, s/nApt. de correus 17817130 L’EscalaTel. and fax +34 972 770 [email protected]

Cala MontjoiApt. de correus 617480 RosesTel. +34 972 256 212Fax +34 972 256 [email protected]

All year

1 of 7 m / 13 pax · 1 of 11 m / 25 pax

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Yes

CMAS · PADI

Yes

Yes

All year

1 of 11 m / 28 pax · 1 of 16 m /50 pax

Yes

Air + nitrox

CMAS · PADI · SSI

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Yes

All year

1 of 8 m / 12 pax · 1 of 10 m / 27 pax

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Air + nitrox

PADI · 5*idc · DSAT · TEC

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Yes + on line

All year

1 of 10 m / 40 pax · 1 of 7 m / 12 pax

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Yes

PADI · CMAS

Yes

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All year

1 of 9 m / 16 pax · 1 of 15 m / 44 pax

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80 m3/hr

PADI · CMAS · FEDAS · ACUC

Yes

Yes

01-04 / 30-09

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1 Zodiac for 20 pax

72 m3/hr

PADI · CMAS · FEDAS · FFESSM

Yes

Yes

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1 of 17 m

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72 m3/hr

CMAS · PADI · SSI

Yes

Yes

CENTRE D’IMMERSIÓ ROSES

C. de Josep Pla, 1517480 RosesTel. +34 972 154 548Fax +34 972 257 [email protected]

All year

1 of 12 m / 35 pax · 1 of 9 m / 12 pax

Yes

2 Bauer = 900 l/min

PADI · CMAS · BARRAKUDA · FEDAS · VDST · VDTL · CEDIP

Yes + reserve equipment

Yes

CENTRO DE BUCEO POSEIDON

Pg. Marítim de Santa MargaridaApt. de correus 62217480 RosesTel. +34 972 255 772Fax +34 972 254 [email protected]

All year

1 of 15 m / 40 pax · 1 of 24 m / 150 pax

1 Zodiac for 12 pax

2 compressors · 100 m3/hr

PADI · CMAS · FEDAS · FFESSM· IDA

60 cylinders

Yes

Yes

ROSES SUB DIVING CENTER

C. d’Eugeni d’Ors, 15, baixos 17480 RosesTel. +34 972 152 426Fax +34 972 151 [email protected]

All year

1 of 9 m / 20 pax · 1 of 5 m / 6 pax

1 aux. Zodiac

50 m3/hr

PADI · SSI · ACUC · DAN

Yes

Yes

SOTAMAR

Av. de Caritat Serinyana, 1717488 CadaquésTel. and fax +34 972 258 [email protected]

All year

1 of 14 m / 45 pax

1 aux. Zodiac

72 m3/hr

PADI · CMAS · FEDAS · FFESSM

50 cylinders

Yes

Yes

CENTRE D’IMMERSIÓ CAP DE CREUS

C. del Pintor Martínez Lozano, 9 17490 LlançàTel. +34 972 120 000Fax +34 972 121 [email protected]

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ES On the following pages you will find descriptions of the main water sports companies on the Costa Brava.The companies included in this guide offer top-quality service and are characterised by their high level of specialisation. Enjoying the sea and water sports with any of these companies guarantees the best professionals and the best equipment, as well as the privilege of discovering the most secret places along the Costa Brava.

BlanesLloret de Mar

Tossa de MarSant Feliu de Guíxols

L’Escala

Pals

Llançà

Roses

L’Estartit

Begur

LlafrancTamariu

Calella de Palafrugell

S’AgaróPlatja d’Aro

PalamósCalonge i Sant Antoni

EmpuriabravaSant Pere Pescador

El Port de la Selva

Cadaqués

L’Estartit-Medes Islands Water Sports Resort, located in the heart of Empordà County and the Costa Brava, has a wide range of activities suitable for all ages and levels, with special programmes for children and schools, as well as daring proposals for the more courageous. All this comes to you with the finest cuisine and accommodation, traditional festivities, music and street festivals, and much more.

The entire destination is now at your fingertips in just one contact: we provide the bridge for your next holidays. At L’Estartit-Medes Islands Water Sports Resort we care about you!

L’ESTARTIT-MEDES ISLANDS WATER SPORTS RESORT

ACTIVITIES

DIVING · SNORKELLING · KAYAKING · SAILING · SEA CRUISES · WATER-SKIING and WAKEBOARDING · WINDSURFING · MOTOR BOAT and SAILING BOAT HIREGOLF · CYCLE TOURISM and HIKING · QUADS · SEGWAY

C. de la Platja, 10-1217258 L’EstartitTel. +34 972 750 699Fax +34 972 750 [email protected]

Further information:

The Gulf of Roses is a paradise for all kinds of water sports: windsurfing, sailing, water-skiing and wakeboarding, catamaran sailing, diving, etc. In L’Escala, at the southern end of the Gulf of Roses, Funtastic! offers you:

Courses in all the above water sports · multi-activity tailor-made programmes for adults · incentive trips · weekends · stag and hen parties · school and family programmes...

FUNTASTIC! EMPORDÀ

ACTIVITIES

WINDSURFING · SAILING · WAKEBOARDING and WATER-SKIING · CATAMARAN SAILING · SKI-BUS, DONUT RIDES, ETC.


ACTIVITY COMPANIES

C. de la Platja de Riells, s/n17130 L’EscalaTel. +34 972 774 184 Fax +34 972 776 [email protected] www.funtastic-emporda.com

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www.medaqua.com

www.skkayak.com

www.telamarinera.es

www.ailanautic.com

ACTIVITY COMPANIES

Sea and adventure sports. Discover the seabed of the Medes Islands, the richest in the Mediterranean, through snorkelling; glide along the coast in a kayak or feel the pleasure of swimming like a fish with an introduction to diving.

And if you really want to immerse yourself to the sea, you can take a diving course with us. We are open all year round and hold courses from beginners’ level to Divemaster.

MEDAQUA

ACTIVITIES

SNORKELLING · KAYAKING · SAILING · CYCLING · SEA BATHING · Charming activities · Nature activities · Activities for schools


Kayaking is a natural, enjoyable way of exploring Cap de Creus Nature Park. SK KAYAK offers you a wide range of options for discovering the nature park’s marine flora and fauna… whether you come with your partner, family or friends, or if you are in charge of a group. Come and visit coves with crystal-clear water, and magical corners in the most unspoiled part of the Costa Brava.

SK KAYAK offers land and sea activities in Cap de Creus Nature Park for all types of visitor. Previous experience is not required. Bases in Llançà, Cadaqués and Roses.

SK KAYAK

ACTIVITIES

KAYAKING + SNORKELLING · 2-hour family excursion · Half-day sea-kayaking excursion · Equipment rental · Canoeing courses · Stag and hen parties · Company incentive trips · Multi-activity for school groups · Youth hostel for group accommodation · Online specialist shop


Pg. Marítim, 1317258 L’EstartitTel. +34 972 752 043 Fax +34 972 751 [email protected] www.medaqua.com

C. de la Farella, 2517490 LlançàTel. and fax +34 972 121 112M. +34 627 433 [email protected]

Tela Marinera provides a voyage into our seafaring past in the days of lateen sails.

On board the Rafael, a boat built in 1915, crew members will be immersed in the past and will find out how seafarers worked in former times, when coastal navigation with lateen sails constituted the main transport system along the Costa Brava.

Tela Marinera proposes an active sailing experience, with crew members participating and becoming involved in the voyage, taking part in manoeuvres, hoisting the sails, taking the helm and generally enjoying life on board in the sailing style of days gone by.

Tela Marinera is based in Palamós harbour and uses antique boats such as the Rafael and the classic Baronesa speed-boat for activities related to the sea and the discovery of our coastline: tourist routes and excursions for the whole family, as well as sports, gastronomy, educational and cultural activities...

TELA MARINERA

Apt. de correus 395 17230 PalamósMobile +34 609 307 623 [email protected]

ACTIVITIES

Boat hire · Excursions and cultural routes · Company, incentive and team building trips · Educational activities · Sailing and fishing workshops · Gastronomy and fishermen’s dishes · Discovery of the coastal landscape · Family activities


AILA NAUTIC

Harbour L’Estartit17258 L’EstartitMobile +34 639 425 [email protected]

Sail with the feel of the wind and the sea. Relax with the movement of the waves. Dive into the clear waters of a peaceful bay. Enjoy unexpected sightings of whales and dolphins... You can do all this on board our boats, in the incomparable setting of the Costa Brava, where Montgrí Nature Park, the Medes Islands, the Baix Ter Plain and Cap de Creus promontory are sure to impress you when seen from the sea.

The Aila, a 15-metre sailing boat with a crew, offers an unforgettable holiday for up to 8 persons (or up to 10 persons on half-day and full-day excursions). Enjoy a unique experience with your partner, family, friends or other people seeking a new, relaxing way of spending time.

ACTIVITIES

Sailing and motor boat charters with or without skipper · Half-day and full-day boat trips along the Costa Brava · Weekend and whole-week routes · Incentive trips · Events · Watching and taking part in regattas · Cetaceans watching - marine life observation


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www.dofijetboats.com

L'Escala

www.creuers-marenostrum.com

NAUTILUS

www.nautilus.es www.marinapalamos.com

ACTIVITY COMPANIES

Discover the most beautiful and characteristic spots of the Costa Brava - Cap de Creus, Cadaqués, Foradada Rock, Medes Islands, L’Estartit, Palamós, and many more - with Mare Nostrum Cruises. We offer you cruises, boat hire, glass-bottom boats and a wide range of complementary activities during the cruise, such as an initiation to diving, snorkelling, kayaking, fishing… In a word, all the pleasure of the sea.

If you want to enjoy our latest activity, come and discover the Old Coastal Trading Route linking L’Escala with Port-Vendres on the other side of the French border, as used by the ancient Roman merchant ships. A new way of experiencing history, from the sea.

MARE NOSTRUM CRUISES

C. de Maranges, 317130 L’EscalaTel. +34 972 773 797Fax +34 972 770 [email protected]


The adventure of the Nautilus, a window onto the seabed.

A cruise along the seabed, bringing you the mystery and beauty of the undersea life of the Medes Islands Nature Reserve.

Thanks to their submerged cabins, our Nautilus boats offer you the exceptional vision of waters teeming with life. This cruise skirts the Montgrí coast with its impressive coves and includes a passage through the Foradada Rock.

With SUBAQUATIC VISION, S.A. you can view the seabed of the Medes Islands from the submerged cabin of our cruise boats. Pg. Marítim, 23

17258 L’EstartitTel. +34 972 751 489 Fax +34 972 751 [email protected]


With the Blue Flying line you’ll admire the rugged outlines of the coast, discover historical spots once inhabited by the Iberians, Greeks and Romans, stroll around the botanical gardens of Blanes, along the beaches of Lloret and through the medieval town of Tossa… And all in total comfort, with a solarium, lavatories, air-conditioning, music and bar.

With the glass-bottom boats of the Blue Eye line you’ll thrill to the most beautiful hidden undersea scenes of the Costa Brava, passing by caves, coves, islets, headlands and perforated rocks from Lloret to Tossa.

This is the only way visitors can peacefully admire the startling flora and fauna of the shoreline.

DOFI JET BOATS

C. de Sant Antoni, 3, 1r 1a 17300 BlanesTel. 972 352 021Mobile +34 609 356 301Fax +34 972 351 [email protected]


The Marina Palamós sports harbour is located just a few minutes from the centre of Palamós, a town that still conserves unspoilt natural and historical spots of great interest, in addition to offering excellent gastronomy due to being one of the main fishing ports on the Catalan coast.

With almost 20,000 inhabitants, the town offers its marina users all of the services of an urban nucleus, such as a hospital, hotels, market, restaurants, shops, communications, and so on.

Marina Palamós has 870 moorings for boats from 7 to 37 m length, filling station, dry dock for boats of up to 7 metres and shipyard. In addition, inside the harbour service zone there is a car park, a children’s playground, a diving centre, a sports boats sale agency, chandler’s shops, two restaurants, a cafeteria, a cruise sailing school, a boat hire centre and jet-ski hire centre.

We look forward to seeing you at Marina Palamós.

PORT ESPORTIU MARINA PALAMÓS

C. de Salvador Albert i Pey, 7517230 PalamósTel. +34 972 601 000Fax +34 972 602 [email protected]


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www.cnestartit.es

www.nauticescala.com

www.cnps.cat

ACTIVITY COMPANIES

Estartit Sailing Club was founded in 1961, and is located in the centre of the Costa Brava, to the north of Pals beach and a mere 0.9 km from the Medes Islands Protected Area.

The harbour has a capacity of 690 moorings for boats from 4 to 25 metres in length, and provides a full range of harbour services. There is also a restaurant-bar (Restaurant telephone: +34 972 750 401).

The Sailing School is affiliated to the Catalan Federation of Sailing and organises initiation and improvement courses in dinghy sailing, cruising and windsurfing both for individuals and for company groups (Sailing School telephone: +34 972 751 742).

The club’s Torre Gran Sports Area, 4 km from the harbour, offers a wide range of activities and amenities: swimming pool; tennis, paddle tennis and pelota courts; multi-sports grass pitch; and multi-purpose room with gymnasium (Torre Gran telephone: +34 972 750 650).

CLUB NÀUTIC ESTARTIT

ACTIVITIES

SAILING · WINDSURFING · Company incentive trips · Activities for schools

Pg. Marítim, s/n17258 L’EstartitTel. +34 972 751 402Fax +34 972 751 [email protected]


L’Escala Sailing Club was set up to promote sports and recreational sailing, and has been managing the sports basin of L’Escala harbour since 1968. It now boasts about 1000 moorings as well as all the amenities required for boats. The club is located in the town of L’Escala in the heart of the Costa Brava, 6 miles from the Medes Islands, 16 miles from Cap de Creus, 30 miles from Banyuls harbour (France), 148 miles from Maó harbour (Balearic Islands) and very close to the Greek and Roman ruins at Empúries and the marshes of the Aiguamolls de l’Empordà. The wide range of sports options includes a sailing school (officially recognised by the Catalan Federation of Sailing) and many different activities run by associated companies (kayaking, snorkelling, diving, water scooter, motorboat hire, water skiing and wakeboarding). L’Escala Sailing Club is an association complying with UNE-EN ISO 9001-2000 and UNE-EN ISO 14001-2004 standards, and was awarded the EMAS II certificate in 2009. Rates and further information are available on our website.

CLUB NÀUTIC L’ESCALA

ACTIVITIES

Harbour mooring service for boats from 5 to 25 metres in length · Fuel station with waiting quay · Bar, restaurant, car park, toilets, security service and bike hire · Boat hire (dinghy sailing boats and cruisers) · Sailing courses from 7 years of age · Accessible sailing for persons with reduced mobility · Water sports activities with associated companies · Cultural routes in the area surrounding the harbour

C. del Port de la Clota, s/n17130 L’EscalaTel. +34 972 770 016Fax +34 972 770 [email protected]


The Port de la Selva Sailing Club, situated to the north of the Cap de Creus Nature Park, is a sheltered modern sports harbour where you can enjoy the services and activities you need to make the most of your holidays or your leisure time in general, and where you have excellent conditions for doing sports like sailing, diving, kayaking, water-skiing, windsurfing, angling and so on.

The Club has 328 moorings for boats of 6 to 15 m length, with water and electricity connections, sanitary blocks with showers, bar-restaurant, swimming pool, crane for boats up to 12 tons, ramp for dinghy sailing boats, fuel, dry dock, club building, sailing school recognised by the Catalan Federation of Sailing and swimming school.

The prices vary according to the season and the length of stay.

The Club has held the European Blue Flag Harbour Award since 1998 and the ISO 9001:2008, 14001:2004 and EMAS certificates since 2009.

CLUB NÀUTIC PORT DE LA SELVA

C. de la Lloia, s/n17489 El Port de la SelvaTel. +34 972 387 000Fax +34 972 387 [email protected]


Come and learn or perfect your skills, and enjoy the best wind area on the Costa Brava!

Courses in windsurfing and kitesurfing, equipment hire.

The school also has specialised monitors and equipment for children.

Possibility of accommodation in bungalows or campsite.

Consult our special low and mid season offers.

LA BALLENA ALEGRE CAMPSITE

Càmping La Ballena Alegre17470 Sant Pere PescadorTel. +34 902 510 520Fax +34 902 510 521(from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. from May through September)[email protected]


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www.reservashoteles.net

ACTIVITY COMPANIES

More than fifty hotels located on the Empordà coast offer you the chance to enjoy all kinds of nautical activities.

Enjoy our hotels of various categories (from 1 to 5 stars), along with diving, kayaking, boat charters, snorkelling, undersea photography, jet-skiing, sailing and deep-sea fishing.

Our booking office will take charge of organising all of the necessary services to offer you a programme tailor-made to your wishes.

COSTA BRAVA VERD HOTELS - PETITS GRANS HOTELS

Booking officewww.reservashoteles.net [email protected]. +34 972 600 034Fax +34 972 600 112


After an active day, what better than to relax in comfortable accommodation? Choose what suits you best: the freedom of camping, the comfort of a hotel, the independence of an apartment or the peace of a rural house.You also have a wide and varied choice of restaurants for restoring energy, and a very lively nightlife for finishing the day as well as you started it.Whatever your choice, on the Costa Brava you know you’ll enjoy the best service and high-quality personal attention from the professionals of the various fields, to ensure that your holidays give you the reward you deserve.

BESIDES THE ACTIVITIES...Accommodation

On-line bookings: www.costabrava.org

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BESIDES THE ACTIVITIES...Culture

‘Vitality’ is the word that best describes the cultural variety offered by the Costa Brava. Tradition and modernity are expressed in the festivals, museums, festivities, exhibitions and markets, in a territory where human settlement dates back over 3,000 years and has left its mark in many places.The range of cultural visits is so wide that it can be divided into thematic routes to suit everyone’s interests. Of special interest is the Dalí Triangle, formed by the Dalí Museum in Figueres, the Castle of Púbol and the House-Museum in Portlligat. In religious architecture, essential visits are the Carmelite convent in Peralada or the monasteries of Sant Feliu de Guíxols and Sant Pere de Rodes.The routes through medieval towns like Pals, Peratallada and the old town of Tossa de Mar, the botanical gardens of La Selva coast and the visits to the Iberian settlement of Ullastret and the Greco-Roman remains

of Sant Martí d’Empúries tell us the story of the land and also invite you to explore further inland.Music is one of the principal protagonists, with a vast range of performances including the long-standing, prestigious festivals of Torroella de Montgrí, Peralada and Sant Feliu de Guíxols, or more recent ones such as those of Pals, Cap Roig and Blanes, or the Festival of Religious Musics of Girona.Music and tradition combine in the region’s contests and festivals of sailors’ or tavern songs, sardana gatherings and annual festival dances, along with meetings of ‘giants’, fire festivals, maritime processions and popular festivities, in a living, participatory mosaic which extends all along the coast throughout the year.

The cooking of the Costa Brava shares with other Mediterranean cuisines the basic elements that have made them famous all around the world: fish, vegetables, olive oil, poultry, fruit and so on. A cuisine of taste, often based on simple, healthy dishes.It is essential to taste one or more fish dishes, whether char-grilled, fried or cooked in a typical ‘sea and mountain’ casserole, not forgetting the rice dishes for which Catalan cuisine is justly renowned. The wines of the local Denomination of Origin Empordà-Costa Brava ensure a fitting accompaniment.

BESIDES THE ACTIVITIES...Gastronomy

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The Costa Brava is not just a coastline. There is also a whole inland area full of pleasant surprises, with paths and trails for exploring charming places, as well as many land and air activities for you to enjoy.

Hiking is becoming more and more popular nowadays, and the area offers optimum conditions for enjoying this sport. Walk along the coastal paths, taking in the exceptional panoramic views as you wind in and out along the shoreline; discover the large number of signposted trails, mostly organised in networks which allow you to tailor your route to your own requirements. All this is here for you to discover on the Costa Brava, and also in Pirineu de Girona, where you can climb

in the eight counties of the province will be delighted to help you to discover paths where the thrill of the descent and the strain of the ascent will make you feel alive. And if you prefer to go off for several days, don’t miss the circular routes, e.g. Raids al Vent (Alt Empordà County), Bi6000 (Ripollès County) and Trinxat BTT (Cerdanya County).

In this area, we have mastered the air and the heady thrills of heights, with one of the major sky-diving centres in the world located at Empuriabrava. If that sounds a bit too fast for you, why not opt for a balloon flight, and fill your senses with colours, aromas and new sensations while you float gently through the blue Girona skies.

peaks of about 3000 metres.

If cycle tourism is more your thing, we have just what you want. The greenway will speed you down from Pirineu de Girona to the Costa Brava along a disused narrow-gauge railway line, now an ideal space to enjoy cycling with all the family. And if the greenway is not challenging enough for you, there are hundreds of well-signposted level paths for you to explore beautiful nature spaces, discover small medieval towns, or simply cycle from village to village amidst spectacular natural surroundings.

If you want bigger thrills, then it’s mountain-biking for you. The six ATB centres located

If white is your colour, don’t forget about skiing! Four alpine ski stations and one cross-country ski station await your visit in Pirineu de Girona, a little over one hour from the best beaches of the Costa Brava. The Ski Girona brand groups together Vallter 2000, Vall de Núria, Masella, La Molina and Guils Fontanera, which together provide all the snow sports options in the area. And if you prefer to enjoy the mountains in warmer weather, remember that the ski stations become leisure and adventure centres during the summer months.

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SEAWATER TEMPERATURE

2009 Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Year

-0,5 m 13.2 12.5 13.4 16.5 16.5 20.5 22.1 23.4 21.9 19.5 17.0 14.7 17.6

-20 m 13.2 12.6 13.2 13.2 15.7 18.9 20.7 22.0 21.4 19.4 17.0 14.7 16.8

-50 m 13.1 12.6 13.0 13.1 14.9 14.8 15.1 15.3 16.7 19.2 16.9 14.7 14.9

Source: Josep Pascual

AIR TEMPERATURE

Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Year

Ave. T 9.95 9.9 12.35 13.65 17.75 20.95 24 24.05 21.3 17.05 11.65 9.75 16.03

Max. T 13.85 14.2 16.2 17.9 21.15 24.5 27.5 27.5 25.05 21.05 15.85 13.85 19.88

Min. T 6.1 5.55 8.5 9.45 14.3 17.4 20.5 20.55 17.5 13.15 7.5 5.7 12.18

ppt. 33.45 41.75 27 41.55 62.7 33.1 23 16.7 90.45 43.65 28.85 27.8 470

Ave. T = Monthly/annual average temperature in degrees Centigrade (ºC).Max. T = Monthly/annual average of maximum daily temperatures in ºC.Min. T = Monthly/annual average of minimum daily temperatures in ºC.ppt = Monthly/annual rainfall in millimetres (mm), unit equivalent to litres per square metre.

The table below shows you that the air and water temperatures are ideal for enjoying the sun and sea all year round.

CLIMATE

PREVAILING WINDS

The geographical and topographical characteristics of the Costa Brava mean that, according to the period of the year, there are prevailing winds which affect the various sections of the coast in different ways. Summer sea breezes are common to all of the coast and particularly notable in the bay of Roses. The famous tramuntana (north wind) mainly affects the north, where it can blow hard offshore, although the rugged profile of the coast always offers sheltered corners. The gregal is another northerly wind that can blow with very variable intensities in closely adjoining sectors. The west winds off the land, which are common at night after a sea breeze, are gentle, making anchorages in the finest coves very pleasant.

TOURIST INFORMATION OFFICES

ArbúciesC. Major, 6 Tel. +34 972 162 477 · Fax +34 972 860 983www.arbucies.cat/turisme E-mail: [email protected]

Banyoles Pg. Darder - Pesquera núm. 10Tel. +34 972 583 470www.banyoles.cat/turismeE-mail: [email protected]

Cal Moliner · Pl. Major, 38Tel. and fax +34 972 575 573www.banyoles.cat/turismeE-mail: [email protected]

BegurAv. de l’Onze de Setembre, 5Tel. +34 972 624 520 · Fax +34 972 624 578www.visitbegur.cat · E-mail: [email protected]

BlanesPg. de Catalunya, 2Tel. +34 972 330 348 · Fax +34 972 334 686www.visitblanes.net · E-mail: [email protected]

Breda C. de Sant Iscle, 27-29Tel. +34 972 871 530 · Fax +34 972 160 333www.breda.cat · E-mail: [email protected]

Cadaqués C. des Cotxe, 2ATel. +34 972 258 315 · Fax +34 972 159 442www.cadaques.cat · E-mail: [email protected]

Caldes de MalavellaAv. de l’Onze de Setembre, s/nTel. +34 972 480 103 · Fax +34 972 470 525www.caldesdemalavella.catE-mail: [email protected]

Calella de PalafrugellC. de les Voltes, 6Tel. +34 972 614 475 · Fax +34 972 611 261www.visitpalafrugell.catE-mail: [email protected]

Calonge Pl. Major, s/nTel. +34 972 609 445 · Fax +34 972 661 080www.calonge.cat · E-mail: [email protected]

Castelló d’Empúries Pl. de Jaume I, s/n · Tel. +34 972 156 233www.castello.cat · E-mail: [email protected]

EmpuriabravaAv. de Pompeu Fabra, s/n (Civic Centre)Tel. +34 972 450 802 · Fax +34 972 450 600www.empuriabrava.catE-mail: [email protected]

Colera C. de Labrun, 34Tel. +34 972 389 050 · Fax +34 972 389 283www.ajcolera.org · E-mail: [email protected]

El Port de la Selva C. del Mar, 1 Tel. +34 972 387 073 · Fax +34 972 387 413www.portdelaselva.net E-mail: [email protected]

FigueresPl. del Sol, s/nTel. +34 972 503 155 · Fax +34 972 673 166www.figueres.catE-mail: [email protected]

TOURIST OFFICES

Garrigàs Catalonia Tourist Office in the Empordà County AP-7 motorway, km 35 - Empordà Service AreaTel. +34 972 554 642 · Fax +34 972 554 580 www.catalunyaturisme.comE-mail: [email protected]

Girona C. de Joan Maragall, 2Tel. +34 872 975 975 · Fax +34 872 975 999www.girona.cat/turismeE-mail: [email protected]

Welcome PointC. de Berenguer Carnicer, 3-5Tel. +34 972 211 678 · Fax +34 972 221 135www.puntdebenvinguda.com E-mail: [email protected]

Hostalric C. del Raval, 45 (Town Hall)Tel. +34 972 864 565 · Fax. +34 902 196 446www.hostalric.catE-mail: [email protected]

L’EscalaPl. de les Escoles, 1Tel. +34 972 770 603 · Fax +34 972 773 385www.lescala.cat · E-mail: [email protected]

Ctra. d’Orriols a ViladamatTel. +34 972 770 603 · Fax +34 972 773 385www.lescala.cat · E-mail: [email protected]

L’Estartit Pg. Marítim, s/n Tel. +34 972 751 910 · Fax +34 972 751 749www.visitestartit.orgE-mail: [email protected]

La Bisbal d’EmpordàPl. del Castell, s/nTel. +34 972 645 166 · Fax +34 972 645 575www.visitemporda.comE-mail: [email protected]

Edifici Torre Maria - C. de l’Aigüeta, 17Tel. +34 972 645 500 · Fax +34 972 645 499www.visitlabisbal.cat E-mail: [email protected]

Llafranc Pg. de Cípsela, s/nTel. +34 972 305 008 · Fax +34 972 611 261www.visitpalafrugell.catE-mail: [email protected]

Llagostera Pg. de Romeu, s/n (Estació del Carrilet)Tel. +34 972 832 322 · Fax +34 972 805 468www.llagostera.catE-mail: [email protected]

LlançàC. de Camprodon, 16-18Tel. +34 972 380 855 · Fax +34 972 121 931www.llanca.cat · E-mail: [email protected]

Aparcament del Port, s/nTel. +34 972 120 944 · Fax +34 972 121 931www.llanca.cat · E-mail: [email protected]

Lloret de Mar Pg. de Camprodon i Arrieta, 1-2Tel. +34 972 364 735 · Fax +34 972 360 540www.lloretdemar.orgE-mail: [email protected]

Av. de les Alegries, 3Tel. +34 972 365 788 · Fax +34 972 367 750www.lloretdemar.orgE-mail: [email protected]

Maçanet de CabrenysAparcament del Pont, s/nTel. +34 972 544 108 · Fax +34 972 544 297www.massanet.orgE-mail: [email protected]

Mont-ras Pl. de l’Ajuntament, 1 Tel. +34 972 301 974 · Fax +34 972 301 956www.mont-ras.catE-mail: [email protected]

Palafrugell C. del Carrilet, 2Tel. +34 972 300 228 · Fax +34 972 611 261www.visitpalafrugell.catE-mail: [email protected]

TMP · C. de Santa Margarida, 1Tel. +34 972 300 228 · Fax +34 972 611 261www.visitpalafrugell.catE-mail: [email protected]

Palamós Pg. del Mar, s/nTel. and fax +34 972 600 550www.palamos.cat/turismeE-mail: [email protected]

C. de Pere Joan, 44Tel. +34 972 600 500 · Fax +34 972 600 137www.palamos.cat/turismeE-mail: [email protected]

Pals Pl. Major, 7Tel. +34 972 637 380 · Fax +34 972 637 326www.pals.es · E-mail: [email protected]

C. d’Aniceta Figueres, 6Tel. +34 972 667 857 · Fax +34 972 667 818www.pals.es · E-mail: [email protected]

Peralada Pl. de la Peixateria, 6Tel. +34 972 538 840 · Fax +34 972 538 327www.peralada.orgE-mail: [email protected]

Peratallada (Forallac) C. de la Unió, 3Tel. +34 972 645 522 · Fax +34 972 645 524www.forallac.catE-mail: [email protected]

Platja d’Aro C. de Mn. J. Verdaguer, 4Tel. +34 972 817 179 · Fax +34 972 825 657www.platjadaro.comE-mail: [email protected]

Portbou Pg. de Lluís CompanysTel. +34 972 125 161 · Fax +34 972 125 123www.portbou.catE-mail: [email protected]

Roses Av. de Rhode, 77-79Tel. +34 972 257 331 · +34 902 103 636Fax +34 972 151 150www.roses.cat · E-mail: [email protected]

Sant Antoni de Calonge Av. de Catalunya, 26Tel. +34 972 661 714 · Fax +34 972 661 080www.calonge.catE-mail: [email protected]

Sant Feliu de Guíxols Pg. del Mar, 8-12Tel. +34 972 820 051 · Fax +34 972 820 119www.guixols.cat · E-mail: [email protected]

Sant Hilari Sacalm Pl. del Doctor Robert, s/nTel. +34 972 869 686 · Fax +34 972 869 677www.turisme.santhilari.netE-mail: [email protected]

Sant Llorenç de la Muga C. de l’Església, 2Tel. and fax +34 972 569 140www.webspobles.ddgi.catE-mail: [email protected]

Sant Pere Pescador Ctra. de la Platja, s/nTel. +34 972 520 535 · Fax +34 972 550 323www.santpere.catE-mail: [email protected]

Santa Cristina d’Aro C. de l’Estació, 4Tel. +34 972 835 293 · Fax +34 972 837 964www.santacristina.net E-mail: [email protected]

Tamariu C. de la Riera, s/nTel. +34 972 620 193 · Fax +34 972 611 261www.visitpalafrugell.catE-mail: [email protected]

Torroella de Montgrí Museum of the Mediterranean C. d’Ullà, 31Tel. +34 972 755 180 · Fax +34 972 755 182www.museudelamediterrania.org E-mail: [email protected]

Tossa de Mar Av. del Pelegrí, 25, Ed. La NauTel. +34 972 340 108 · Fax +34 972 340 712www.infotossa.com · E-mail: [email protected]

Vilobí d’Onyar Girona-Costa Brava AirportTel. +34 972 942 955E-mail: [email protected]

COUNTY INFORMATION OFFICES

Alt Empordà County Council C. Nou, 48 · 17600 Figueres Tel. +34 972 503 088 · Fax +34 972 505 681www.altemporda.orgE-mail: [email protected]

Baix Empordà County CouncilC. dels Tarongers, 1217100 La Bisbal d’EmpordàTel. +34 972 642 310 · Fax +34 972 654 575www.visitemporda.comE-mail: [email protected]

Pla de l’Estany County CouncilPg. de la Indústria, 78 · 17820 Banyoles Tel. +34 972 583 258 · Fax +34 972 570 161www.plaestany.cat/turismeE-mail: [email protected]

La Selva County CouncilPg. de Sant Salvador, 25-2717430 Santa Coloma de FarnersTel. +34 972 842 161 · Fax +34 972 842 161 www.laselvaturisme.comE-mail: [email protected]

Gironès County CouncilC. de la Riera de Mus, 1 · 17003 Girona Tel. +34 972 213 262 · Fax +34 972 213 573www.girones.cat/turisme E-mail: [email protected]

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GARROTXA VOLCANIC AREA NATURAL PARK

Protected Areaof the Medes Islands

Girona-Costa Brava Airport

AIGUAMOLLS DE L’EMPORDÀNATURAL PARK

CAP DE CREUSNATURAL PARK

IRON AND COAL ROUTE

HISTORIC HIGHWAY AND CATTLE TRACK

RIPOLL - ST. JOAN DE LES ABADESSES

CAMPDEVÀNOL - SANT LLORENÇ DE CAMPDEVÀNOL

NARROW-GAUGE RAILWAY ROUTE

OLOT - GIRONA

NARROW-GAUGE RAILWAY ROUTE

“LITTLE TRAIN” ROUTE

GIRONA - ST. FELIU DE GUÍXOLS

PALAMÓS - VALL-LLOBREGA - MONT-RAS - PALAFRUGELL

Published by Costa Brava Girona Tourism Board

Design and productionCentre d’Imatge i Comunicació

TextsJoan GruartJaume MarínAlbert Duch

Translated and revised byLINK

Printed byAgpograf

Legal depositB-23034-2006

PhotographersÀlex GostelliPep IglesiasToni LeónSalvador CollJosep PadillaToni MurrayFrancesc TurMaria GeliSanti BoschAlbert DuchBruno Brokken

Photos by courtesy ofACTLloret TurismeL’Escala Town CouncilItinerànniaCosta Brava Centre HotelsP.W.ASkydive Costa Brava Girona Tourism Board image archive

Main attractions

EMAS Eco-Management & Audit SchemeCalonge: Sant Antoni, Torre Valentina, Es Monestri and Cala Cristus beaches Roses: Roses, Cala Montjoi, L’Almadrava, Canyelles Petites, Palangrers, La Punta and Santa Margarida beaches, and Roses HarbourSant Feliu de Guíxols: Sant Feliu, Sant Pol, Canyerets, Cala del Vigatà, Cala Maset, Cala Jonca, Cala de l’Ametller and La Caleta beachesTorroella de Montgrí: Platja Gran at L’EstartitPalamós: Port Esportiu Marina Palamós

ICTE “Q” certificate of tourism quality Lloret de Mar: Lloret and Fenals beachesPlatja d’Aro: Platja GranPalafrugell: Llafranc and Tamariu Sant Antoni de Calonge: Torre Valentina and Sant Antoni beachesCerdanya County: La Molina ski resortRipollès County: Vall de Núria ski resort Garrotxa County: Garrotxa Volcanic Area Nature Park

Beaches of the highest quality 2009European Union award in recognition of the water quality and the services offered by beaches.

Blue Flag harbour

Cruise ship

Toll motorway

National main road

Dual carriageway

Major road

County road

Local road

Under construction

Other roads

River

Rack railway

Motorway symbol

Motorway exit

National main road symbol

County road symbol

Major county road symbol

New code system

County boundary

Railway

Greenway

Tunnel

1- Music Festivals of Torroella de Montgrí and Peralada

2- Coves of Begur and Palafrugell and Sant Sebastià Lighthouse

3- La Molina-Masella

4- Lake of Banyoles

5- Medieval Towns of Pals and Peratallada

6- Iberian Settlement of Ullastret

7- Camprodon Valley

8- Valley and Sanctuary of Núria

9- Vila Vella or Old Town of Tossa de Mar

10- Botanical Gardens of La Selva Coast (Santa Clotilde,

Pinya de Rosa and Marimurtra)

11- Old Town of Girona

12- Pottery of La Bisbal

13- Alta Garrotxa (Oix and Beget)

14- Garrotxa Volcanic Area Nature Park

15- Cap de Creus Nature Park

16- Sant Pere de Rodes

17- Santa Pau

18- Besalú

19- Ruins of Empúries

20- Cadaqués

21- Protected Area of the Medes Islands

22- Marshes of the Aiguamolls de l’Empordà Nature Park

23- Dalí Triangle (Museums of Figueres, Portlligat and Púbol)

24- Romanesque (throughout the region)

25- Cuisine «Surf and Turf» (throughout the region)

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