COSTA BRAVA & GIRONA PYRENEES
Wonderful, remarkable, fantastic, amazing, exciting... It is impossible to choose a single adjective that encompasses the appeal of the Costa Brava and Girona Pyrenees: it is a small region that generates massive emotions.
The landscape changes from snow-capped mountains that tower three thousand metres above sea level to the Mediterranean’s stunning coves in a question of kilometres.
In this short journey from land to sea you can visit eight spectacular natural parks; enjoy exquisite Michelin-starred cuisine that pairs tradition and innovation; discover the region’s rich cultural heritage through its Greco-Roman ruins, medieval villages, the work of Salvador Dalí and other artists; enjoy an extensive range of memory-making activities that include hot air balloon rides, skiing, golf, water sports, and simply unwinding at one of the region’s many spas.
It is an extraordinary place that invites you to experience all its charm and character to the fullest with first-rate premium experiences and the most exclusive services.
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CONNECTIONS
AIRPORTS
Girona-Costa Brava Barcelona El Prat
HIGH-SPEED TRAIN
Barcelona - Girona: 38 minutes Madrid - Girona: 3.5 hours Paris - Girona: 5 hours
PORTS Roses Palamós Barcelona
CITIES
To Barcelona: 95 km
To Paris: 767 km
To Moscow: 2,929 km
To New York: 6,192 km
To Shanghai: 9,750 km
TIME ZONE
UTC/GMT +1 hour Central European Summer Time
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RESTAURANTS AND WINERIES
The province of Girona is living proof that good things come in small packages. The blend of traditional and creative cuisine found in this corner of the Mediterranean has earned worldwide recognition, and an incredible selection of restaurants –many of which boast Michelin stars– and DO Empordà wineries are guaranteed to delight true foodies.
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GIRONA’S MICHELIN-STARRED RESTAURANTS gastronomy.costabrava.org
The province of Girona’s blend of traditional cuisine and innovative spirit has led to a veritable constellation of extraordinary restaurants.
UNIQUE PROPOSALS AND SPECIALISED AGENCIES
Welcome to a place that has become the epicentre of infinite emotions. A romantic balloon flight, a magnificent day at a prestigious golf course, an exclusive local produce tasting, a picnic in the vineyards: all these and an entire range of experiences await. Much more than just unique activities, these are unique moments - experiences you can design and personalise to remember for a lifetime.
Let your imagination run free
PREMIUM TRAVELER BARCELONA
www.premiumtravelerbarcelona.com
Run by local experts, this boutique travel agency designs one-of-a-kind bespoke travel experiences and highend trips for their clients to discover Catalonia in an absolutely unique, exclusive and authentic way.
SPECIAL ACTIVITIES AND EXCLUSIVE SERVICES
Perfection down to the tiniest detail. A place that provides unparalleled beauty with every amenity imaginable, where you’ll be surrounded by select services, superb style and excellent taste. You’ll have time for yourself, for shopping at high-end boutiques and for doing what you truly enjoy doing. There are no limits: the trip of your dreams starts here.
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CADAQUÉS BLUEXPERIENCE
wwwcadaquesbluexperience.com
Our outings are private, with good treatment and empathy. With local gastronomic contributions and language skills. The immersive experience that we offer is based on the knowledge of the territory and the passion acquired by our long tradition and family roots in Cadaqués.
COSTA BRAVA YACHT PORTS
www.costabravacruiseports.com Special and luxurious services for mega yacht charter companies, port facilities and berths on the Costa Brava.
GLA EMPORDÀ
www.glaemporda.com
Gla gives value to local artisans and producers. Contemporary craftwork and corporate gifts inspired by the Empordà and Costa Brava landscape. Tailor-made experiences to feel the Empordà spirit.
LA GASTRONÒMICA
www.lagastronomica.cat
La Gastronòmica is about wine, cooking, health and activating the senses. We offer active tourism from the Empordà region to the world. Bold suggestions with a high humanistic value in exciting places. We share our knowledge and explain wine culture while moving souls. We talk about the region in a friendly, educational and fun way.
QUERA
www.quera.es
Founded in 1887, this family-run jeweller and watchmaker is one of the most famous shops in the province today, with boutiques that carry top brands and its own jewellery making and design workshop.
RESTLESS SPIRIT
www.restlessspirit.cat
Discover the Costa Brava from the sea on board the Restless Spirit , an exclusive sailing yacht, with an expert crew & chef, fully equipped for your comfort and pleasure. Prepare to be surprised and discover landscapes that will captivate you, many of them only accessible by boat.
SA CALMA www.amantecollection.com/sacalma
A space located in a 17th century house where things happen. You will enjoy different activities and experiences linked to art and gastronomy. You will also find a boutique with a selection of gourmet products typical of the area.
VIU EMPORDÀ
www.viuemporda.com
Viu Empordà offers a collection of unique houses that can be rented for days or weeks as well as different experiences to discover and live the region in a different way.
CHARMING ACCOMMODATION AND UNIQUE VENUES
The Costa Brava and Girona Pyrenees are home to destinations rich in nature, history and culture.
Discover them first-hand with the region’s extraordinary accommodation and its spectacular venues for holding events: an extensive range of hotels, villas, country houses, luxury apartments and other superb facilities to fit any personality and every need.
ALÀBRIGA HOTEL & HOME SUITES
www.hotelalabriga.com
Alàbriga Hotel & Home Suites 5*GL was born from our dream to provide ideal family holidays. The design of our spaces, with cosy rooms, sophisticated details and exquisite materials, combines with fine dining, a wellbeing area and endless activities to enhance the service expected of a luxury hotel.
CAN MASCORT ECO HOTEL
www.canmascortecohotel.com
Can Mascort Eco Hotel is a house with more than 300 years of history, located in the center of Palafrugell and restored following bioconstruction principles. We offer a sustainable eco-experience of comprehensive well-being.
CASA ANAMARIA HOTEL & VILLAS
www.hotelcasaanamaria.com
Casa Anamaria, hotel & villas is housed in a magnificent Patrician villa near a rural village. The ancient manor house and its outbuildings are surrounded by majestic gardens, woodland and fields, far from the prying eyes of any neighbor. The estate offers incredible views in every direction, with the snow-capped Pyrenees in the background during winter.
CORREDOR MATÓ
www.corredormato.com
A real estate agency with over 60 years’ experience working with houses with sea views, country homes and apartments in the most beautiful areas of the Costa Brava.
HOTEL NORD 1901
www.nord1901.com
An extremely comfortable and elegant hotel in Girona’s historic and commercial centre, a true urban oasis that puts all the charms of this fascinating city at guests’ fingertips.
HOTEL VISTABELLA
www.hotelvistabella.com
Romantic boutique hotel located atop a small cliff overlooking the Bay of Roses with views over the Mediterranean Sea. On site there are 4 different restaurants and it has direct access to a small beach. It is within easy reach of numerous natural parks, museums, and historical and cultural sites.
HOSTAL DE LA GAVINA
www.lagavina.com
Hostal de La Gavina is located in S’Agaró, an exclusive residential enclave with a unique history and beauty, in pure Mediterranean style. The family owned resort combines elegant and refined luxury with generous natural spaces; each of the 74 rooms & Suites are individually decorated with beautiful artwork and antiques. Hostal de La Gavina is the expression of 90 years of hospitality excellence.
LA FARINERA SANT LLUÍS
www.lafarinerasantlluis.com
This former art modernist flour mill has been converted into an exclusive venue with exceptionally unique indoor and outdoor spaces for hosting an entire range of events and special moments. A private estate of 130ha of gardens, two natural lakes and luxurious rooms that preserves all its artistic value in the Empordà.
MAS DE TORRENT HOTEL & SPA
www.hotelmastorrent.com
An 18th-century Catalan farmhouse converted into an exclusive five-star Boutique Hotel & Spa as part of Relais Chateaux, set in an environment of elegance, calm and exclusivity. With 39 suites—and a number of them enjoying their own private pool—this is an enchanting place to stay in the Costa Brava.
MAS FALGARONA HOTEL BOUTIQUE & SPA
www.masfalgarona.com
A seventeenth-century farmhouse, a restaurant serving local produce, an organic garden and a new, ultra modern spa all go to make this boutique hotel an unforgettable place under the Empordà sky.
MAS ROSSET
www.masrosset.com
Mas Rosset is an eighteenth-century farmhouse located in a unique and privileged area of the region of Pla de l’Estany surrounded by peaceful natural countryside. Its three spacious storeys have been lovingly restored, retaining much of their original character to enable you to enjoy a truly memorable experience.
PERALADA RESORT
www.peraladaresort.com
Extensive fine-dining options, a Michelin star restaurant, celebrate events, play golf, stay at the 5* Hotel Peralada Wine Spa & Golf, tour a fourteenth-century castle, try your luck at the Casino, visit the museum, enjoy the concerts during the Castell Peralada Festival and discover our wine cellar.
PGA CATALUNYA RESORT
www.pgacatalunya.com
PGA Catalunya Resort is an award-winning, next generation resort, considered one of the best golf resorts in Europe. It offers two championship golf courses, the luxury 5-star Hotel Camiral, designed by Lázaro Rosa-Violán, a low-density real estate development and outdoor leisure activities that include the Forest Park ZipWire.
SA PERAFITA – CELLER MARTÍN FAIXÓ
www.martinfaixo.com
A fourteenth-century farmhouse in Cadaqués, where wine, wine tourism and the farmhouse as a setting for events all contribute to emotional, delicious, unforgettable results. A property set in the heart of Cap de Creus.
SALLÉS HOTEL & SPA CALA DEL PI
www.hotelcaladelpi.com
Only adults. With exclusive access to the idyllic Cala del Pi, this hotel is a perfect combination of spa and wellness amenities and services with a Mediterranean landscape and Empordà creative cuisine.
SALLÉS HOTEL & SPA MAS TAPIOLAS
www.hotelmastapiolas.com
An old Catalan farmhouse converted into a hotel in the heart of nature with luxury suites, vast gardens, a spa and endless opportunities for enjoying the surrounding region.
SANTA MARTA HOTEL & SPA
www.hotelsantamarta.com
Set in an area of incomparable natural beauty, overlooking the stunning Santa Cristina beach and surrounded by six hectares of woodland, the hotel boasts superb installations just a few steps from the sand. A magnificent spa completes the facilities for a luxurious stay.
VILLA PYRENEES GOLF & SPA
www.sarm.es
Embraced by nature and the impressive Pyrenees mountains, truly one of a kind, Villa Pyrenees Golf & Spa is an invitation to admire magnificent scenery, to soak up exquisite comfort, to relish personalised, highly exclusive services, to indulge in superb fine dining and to engage in an endless variety of activities.
Keep the feeling of comfort, distinction and elegance with you anywhere you go in the Costa Brava & Girona Pyrenees. Looking to hire a high-end vehicle with a driver? Need a luxury boat to sail the Mediterranean? Or perhaps you fancy flying to your destination by helicopter or plane?
By land, sea or air: a host of luxury options for getting around the region are always available.
LUXURY TRANSPORTCOSTA BRAVA LUXURY CARS
www.costabravaluxurycars.com
“Get carried away”...
Let us take care of your transfer to a destination with charming places to discover. Dream. Remember. Luxury car rental seating up to 19 with experienced, multilingual drivers.
PREMIUM MEMBERS
GOURMET EXPERIENCES
GIRONA MICHELIN STAR RESTAURANTS (page 10)
Anna Cuadrat · Gastronomy Product Manager Phone +34 972 208 401 acuadrat@costabrava.org www.gastronomy.costabrava.org
LEISURE EXPERIENCES
PREMIUM TRAVELER BARCELONA (page 14)
Óscar Badosa · Managing Partner Phone +34 630 928 884 oscar@premiumtravelerbarcelona.com www.premiumtravelerbarcelona.com
LIFESTYLE EXPERIENCES
CADAQUÉS BLUEXPERIENCE (page 18)
Erik Tarrés / Piluca Claret · Propietors Phone +34 682 072 576 info@cadaquesbluexperience.com www.cadaquesbluexperience.com
COSTA BRAVA YACHT PORTS (page 19)
Anna Barceló/ Maria Cano · Sales Managers Phone +34 972 208 401 abarcelo@costabrava.org maria.canoo@gencat.cat www.costabravacruiseports.com
GLA EMPORDÀ (page 20)
Marta Xuclà i Piluca Paulí · Propietors Phone +34 872 210 322 info@glaemporda.com www.glaemporda.com
LA GASTRONÒMICA (page 21)
Clara Antúnez · Proprietor Phone +34 649 765 697 clara@lagastronomica.cat www.lagastronomica.cat
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CHARMING HOTELS
QUERA (page 22)
Joan Quera · Proprietor Phone +34 972 204 690 girona@perequera.com www.quera.es
RESTLESS SPIRIT (page 23)
Aitor Ormaechea · Skipper Eva Plans · Sales & Marketing Phone + 34 649 423 297 / + 34 607 504 721 evaplans@restlessspirit.cat www.restlessspirit.cat
SA CALMA (page 24)
Xavi Férriz · Propietor Phone +34 680 246 139 sacalma@amantecollection.com https://www.amantecollection.com/sacalma
VIU EMPORDÀ (page 25)
Pablo Rovira · Propietor Phone +34 650 755 973 hola@viuemporda.com www.viuemporda.com
ALÀBRIGA HOTEL & HOME SUITES (page 28)
Xavier Dausà · Sales & Marketing Manager Phone +34 872 200 600 xavier.dausa@hotelalabriga.com www.hotelalabriga.com
CAN MASCORT ECO HOTEL (page 29)
Lourdes Gaude · Proprietor Phone +34 609 653 049 info@canmascortecohotel.com www.canmascortecohotel.com
CASA ANAMARIA HOTEL & VILLAS (page 30)
Xavier Dausà · Sales Manager Phone +34 626 951 239 comercial@hotelcasaanamaria.com www.hotelcasaanamaria.com
CORREDOR MATÓ (page 31)
Sebastià Morató · Sales Manager Phone +34 972 620 016 sebas@corredormato.com www.corredormato.com
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HOTEL NORD 1901 (page 32)
Lluís Hortet · Proprietor Phone +34 972 411 522 info@nord1901.com www.nord1901.com
HOTEL VISTABELLA (page 33)
Anna Orta · Sales Manager Phone +34 972 256 200 ao@hotelvistabella.com www.hotelvistabella.com
HOSTAL DE LA GAVINA (page 34)
Christian Kirschner · Sales & Marketing Director Phone +34 608 749 823 c.kirschner@lagavina.com www.lagavina.com
LA FARINERA SANT LLUIS (page 35)
Marina Costa · Director Phone +34 672 142 651 info@lafarinerasantlluis.com www.lafarinerasantlluis.com
MAS DE TORRENT HOTEL & SPA (page 36)
Pau González · Sales Development Phone +34 699 383 863 sales@mastorrent.com www.unicohotels.com
MAS FALGARONA
HOTEL BOUTIQUE & SPA (page 37)
Alma López · Director Phone +34 972 546 628 alopez@masfalgarona.com www.masfalgarona.com
MAS ROSSET (page 38)
Joan Rosset & Marc Rosset · Proprietors Phone +34 972 595 049 info@masrosset.com www.masrosset.com
PERALADA RESORT (page 39)
Federico Alvargonzález · Sales Director Phone +34 972 538 125 federico.alvargonzalez@peraladaresort.com www.peraladaresort.com
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PGA CATALUNYA RESORT (page 40)
Gerard Arazo · Commercial Director Phone +34 972 472 577 g.arazo@pgacatalunya.com www.pgacatalunya.com
SA PERAFITA – CELLER MARTÍN FAIXÓ (page 41)
Ester Martin Faixó · Proprietor Phone +34 972 258 954 esdeveniments@saperafita.com www.martinfaixo.com
SALLÉS HOTEL & SPA CALA DEL PI (page 42)
Míriam Homs · Sales Manager Phone +34 972 828 429 miriam@salleshotels.com www.hotelcaladelpi.com
SALLÉS HOTEL & SPA MAS TAPIOLAS (page 43)
Míriam Homs · Sales Manager Phone +34 972 828 429 miriam@salleshotels.com www.hotelmastapiolas.com
SANTA MARTA HOTEL & SPA (page 44)
Xavier Dausà · Sales Manager Phone +34 972 364 904 comercial@hotelsantamarta.com www.hotelsantamarta.com
VILLA PYRENEES GOLF & SPA (page 45) Ieva Sliziute · Sales Manager Phone +34 682 481 258 ieva@sarm.es www.sarm.es
LEISURE EXPERIENCES
COSTA BRAVA LUXURY CARS (page 48)
Adrià Garcia · Sales Manager Phone +34 872 220 202 info@costabravaluxurycars.com www.costabravaluxurycars.com
PREMIUM COSTA BRAVA GIRONA PYRENEES
Sandra Perich · Product Manager Phone +34 972 208 401 sperich@costabrava.org premium.costabrava.org
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