Experiencies
HEALTH AND WELLBEING Costa Brava and Girona Pyrenees
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A place where you can connect with your inner self
Costa Brava and Girona Pyrenees Stop for a moment and imagine a place surrounded by beaches, coastal paths and idyllic coves and at the same time century-old forests and dormant volcanoes. A place where you can enjoy nature while pampering your body. This place exists, just where the mountain embraces the sea: this is where you’ll find the Costa Brava and the Girona Pyrenees.
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This spring, relax
HOTEL BALNEARI VICHY CATALAN Promo code: Benestar2019
Av. del Dr. Furest, 32, 17455 Caldes de Malavella Tel. +34 972 470 000 · reserves@vichycatalan.es · www.balneari.cat From Sun to Fri, months of October, November and December 2019
€ 89 per person
The getaway includes accommodation and breakfast in a double room, 60 minutes on the thermal circuit, a glass of cava and a 10% discount on all treatments.
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Bathing in history
AQVA BANYS ROMANS
Promo code: Benestar2019 C. Galligants, 5, 17007 Girona Tel. +34 972 664 824 · info@aquagerunda.com · www.aquagerunda.com From Tues to Sun Welcome to the Aqva Gerunda Roman Baths, a unique space that offers visitors the opportunity of experiencing a purifying voyage through the senses, surrounded by 21 centuries of undiscovered history of the city of Girona and the ancestral wellness traditions that has endured through the ages: mens sana in corpore sano. *€ 34 90-minute thermal circuit. € 49 thermal circuit plus 15-min massage (90 min). € 65 thermal circuit plus 30-min massage (90 min). € 76 thermal circuit plus 40-min massage (100 min). Rituals: € 88 thermal circuit plus 40-min massage with bamboo rods, herbal compresses or hot stones (100 min). Price includes: slippers, a towel, a bathing robe, shampoo, dryer and make-up remover.
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Whisper of love
HOTEL SPA TERRAZA
Promo code: Benestar2019 Av. de Rhodes 34, 17180 Roses Tel. +34 972 256 154 · info@hotelterraza.com · www.hotelterraza.com From April to November (subject to availability)
From € 147.50 for two
50-minute massage for couples, ideal to get rid of muscular pains and energy over-load to achieve an optimum feeling of wellness, followed by a cocktail on our White Terrace. Experience an unforgettable getaway on the seafront. Fall in love with the unique view of the Bay of Roses from the water area of our scenic spa and surrender to the sensations of our “Whispers of Love” treatment for couples, ideal to get rid of muscular pain and energy over-load and to achieve an optimum feeling of wellness. Finish off the treatment with a cocktail served on our White Terrace. A relaxing, pleasurable getaway at the foot of one of the most beautiful bays in the world.
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Natural wellness in the Garrotxa
TURISME GARROTXA
Promo code: Benestar2019 Nit i Vol, incoming travel agency Tel. +34 972 680 255 · comercial@voldecoloms.com · www.trade.turismegarrotxa.com All year round
From € 310 per person
The Garrotxa, land of volcanoes, is a privileged natural setting where the clean air is ideal for a getaway of health and relaxation. A stay aimed at wellness during which you can enjoy a restful experience which will help you find the harmony of body and senses. A break where you can find personal balance through activities and consciousness techniques like yoga or Nordic walking, combined with gastronomic, cultural and nature experiences and healthy cuisine. It includes: 2 nights half-board at a country cottage, 1 picnic, 1 gastronomic menu, a healthy cooking workshop, a yoga class, a guided Nordic walk and a therapeutic massage.
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Special for couples
GEM WELLNESS & SPA
Promo code: Benestar2019 C. de Josep Maria Sert, 16, 17310 Lloret de Mar Tel. +34 972 347 004 · spagem@guitarthotels.com · www.guitarthotels.com From 18 April to 22 June and from 12 Sep to 31 Oct *
€ 99 per person**
The stay includes one night half-board in an apartment, a duo-massage (45 min) with chromotherapy, 1-hour access per day to the fitness room, heated pool and sauna, a spa kit (bath robe, slippers and towel) and a ticket for the Gran Casino Costa Brava which includes a drink. * Except: 04/06, 10/09, 12/10 and 13/10. ** Extra fee for full board: € 10. Extra fee single: € 20. Drinks are not included. Non-refundable; payment on reservation.
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Aspects of Empordà
SALLÉS HOTEL & SPA CALA DEL PI Promo code: Benestar2019 Av. del Cavall Bernat, 160, 17310 Platja d’Aro Tel. +34 972 828 429 · hotelcpi@salleshotels.com · www.hotelcaladelpi.com Sunday to Friday from September to November 2019 Enjoy a luxurious experience of comfort at the Hotel Cala del Pi in an idyllic corner of the Empordà, on the seafront, with access to the pretty, tranquil Cala del Pi cove. A break made to disconnect and relax, including bed and breakfast in a double room, access to the spa and a signature massage (25 minutes using wine bottles), with the heady aromas of wine.
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From € 315 a day for two (according to the season)
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Mid-week break
HOTEL RESGUARD DELS VENTS Promo code: Benestar2019
Camí de Ventaiola, s/n, 17534 Ribes de Freser Tel. +34 972 728 866 · info@hotelresguard.com · www.hotelresguard.com Off season to end of 2019
From € 87.50 per person (double room)
Disconnect for one night or more at the Resguard dels Vents Hotel, in a room type of your choice. The getaway includes access to the spa area during your stay, breakfast at the hotel restaurant, dinner (choice of dishes, drinks not included) and a welcome gift.
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Spa break
PARK HOTEL SAN JORGE
Promo code: Benestar2019
Av. d’Andorra, 28, 17251 Calonge Tel. +34 972 652 311 · reservas@parkhotelsanjorge.com · www.parkhotelsanjorge.com All year round
From € 130 for two
Get away and disconnect by the sea! Enjoy one night and breakfast, a relaxing 25-minute massage and a ticket for the 50-minute spa circuit, including a whirlpool, hammam, Finnish sauna and three sensations showers.
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Sensations of the earth Wine tasting, breakfast and mindfulness
CELLER MARTIN FAIXÓ Promo code: Benestar2019 Ctra. de Cadaqués, s/n, 17488 Cadaqués Tel. +34 972 258 954 · info@martinfaixo.com · www.martinfaixo.com Any day, with prior booking, according to availability
€ 40 per person
A wellness experience to enhance creativity through wine and nature. The Martín Faixó winery and Mindfulkit have designed an activity to bring you closer to nature and in touch with your senses through a very special wine tasting session. “Sensations of the earth” combines mindfulness techniques with forest bathing to help you have fun as you awaken your senses and generate large doses of wellbeing.
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Relax, have fun and open your heart in the Alt Empordà
FIL MEDITERRANEAN TRAVEL DESIGNERS
Promo code: Benestar2019
Tel. +34 654 424 338 hola@filtraveldesigners.com · www.filtraveldesigners.com Spring and autumn Would you like a girls-only getaway with friends, work colleagues, family, etc. to be able to relax, have fun and connect? We offer a 2-day programme consisting of one night at a country house among the vineyards with a view over the Empordà plain. The stay includes a wine tasting and a picnic in the vineyards on the seafront, a dance session, a dinner by an expert in healthy cuisine and a conscious walk among the vines and megaliths of the Alt Empordà area. Be sure not to miss it! Conditions: minimum of 10 people. No individual reservations.
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€ 325 per person (including VAT)
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Cookery workshops: Rice in Mediterranean cuisine
ESPAICUINARSA Promo code: Benestar2019 Carrer Universitat de Montpeller, 12, 2n 1a, 17003 Girona Tel. +34 605 989 219 · espai@cuinar-sa.es · www.cuinar-sa.es Every second Saturday of the month from 11 to 14 h
€ 45 per person
Rice dishes (with broth, creamy or dry) occupy an important place in the cuisine of the Mediterranean coast and is an essential part of a family diet. In the cookery workshop we’ll cook two different types of rice with seasonal ingredients from the coast, and we will unveil the secrets and culinary techniques to achieve the perfect, delicious rice dish. At the end of the workshop, you will get to taste the rice dishes, with an organic wine. Languages: English, German or Spanish. Conditions: limited space available (8 persons).
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Hedonistic package:
Awaken your senses in the heart of the Albera mountain range (Alt Empordà)
HOTEL CAN XIQUET Promo code: Benestar2019 Carrer dels Afores, s/n, 17708 Cantallops Tel. +34 972 554 585 · www.canxiquet.com · info@canxiquet.com All year round, except August
€ 370 for two
Relax and disconnect with sessions of wellness and local produce. The experience includes: one night and breakfast in a double room with a view over the Empordà plain; dinner of Mediterranean cuisine served with D.O. Empordà wines in the hotel restaurant; Ayurvedic 50-minute massage for two to relax your body and achieve emotional wellness (using the hotel’s custom-made massage oil), and an individual 90-minute yoga class (adapted to your level).
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Harmonic sounds of nature
MINDFULKIT
Promo code: Benestar2019 Alt Empordà Tel. +34 606 579 826 · edgar@mindfulkit.com · www.mindfulkit.com All year round, from 9 to 14 h Discover the sounds and silences of nature to help restore your inner harmony and enable a better quality of life. Enjoy the beneficial effects of the trees, the sea, the birds, all of nature’s elements… for your body and your mind. The gift of learning, through mindfulness techniques, forest bathing and your voice, how to achieve true wellbeing to your life and experience it with fulfilment and creativity. The experience includes a farewell concert with Tibetan Singing Bowls and overtone chants. Full day or weekend programmes available. Meals and accommodation available. The activity can be provided at any location in Catalonia (please request separate estimate).
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€ 45 per person
Sèlvans forest bathing
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COOPERATIVA SÈLVANS
Promo code: Benestar2019 Tel. +34 629 974 698 montserrat@selvans.ong · https://selvans.ong/btgirona/ *
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Forest bathing with Sèlvans is a guided immersion into a great natural value forest with a number of options to achieve a connection of the senses with nature. Relaxation, contemplation and mindfulness are combined in this discovery of the sounds of the forest, of life in the hidden corners, the light filtering through the trees, the soft feel of the stones... Family forest bathing is also available. Our therapy routes go through forests protected by agreement with the owners.
* Dates for the Sant Grau - Ardenya, Tossa de Mar route: 5 May, 2 June, 7 July, 4 August, 1 September, 6 October, 3 November, 1 December. Price: € 22/person Forest bathing under a full moon: 17 June, 17 July, 15 August, 13 September. Dates for the Can Fornaca - Caldes de Malavella route: 19 May, 16 June, 14 July, 11 August, 15 September, 13 October, 17 November, 15 December. Price: € 25/person
Dates for the Salvador Grau - Olot/Les Preses route: 112 May, 16 June, 14 July, 4 August, 1 and 28 September, 26 October, 24 November, 14 December. Dates for the Requesens - La Jonquera route: 6 April, 25 May, 15 June, 20 July, 24 August, 7 September, 19 October, 23 November, 14 December Les Torrenteres - Vidrà route: please enquire for dates.
Dates for the Heures mountain range - Sant Hilari Sacalm route: 11 May, 8 June, 13 July, 3 August, 14 September, 12 October, 9 and 30 November. Price: € 25/person
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GIRONA PYRENEE
Llívia Girul
Viliella Arànser
Víllec Estana
Éller Talltendre
Lles
Ordèn
Martinet
Béixec
PUIGCERDÀ
Coborriu de la Llosa
Músser Travesseres
France
N-154
Guils de Cerdanya
Meranges
Cortàs
Saga Bolvir
Gréixer
Ger
Olopte All
el Segre
Prullans Bellver de Isòvol Fontanals Cerdanya Alp N-260 de Cerdanya Santa Das Eugènia Talló Baltarga Sansor
Tartera Beders Montellà Olià Pi Coborriu Prats Riu de Urús Bor Nas Pedra Cerdanya
CADÍ-MOIXERÓ NATURAL PARK
E-9 Túnel del Cadí C-16
Vallter 2000 Vilallobent Núria
Queixans Urtx
HEADWATERS OF THE TER AND FRESER RIVERS NATURAL PARK Setcases
el Vilar d’Urtx
France
Espinavell
el Freser la Molina
Tregurà de Dalt
Queralbs Planès
Toses
Molló
Tregurà de Baix
Dòrria
Masella
Nevà
to Barcel
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Planoles Campelles
Llanars
Abella
Pardines
la Roca
Beget
C-38 Camprodon
Ribes de Freser
ona
Bruguera
el Baell
Sant Pau de Segúries
Ogassa
Montgrony
N-260
Gombrèn
Rocabruna
Vilallonga de Ter
Ventolà
C-26 Campdevànol Historic Highway and Cattle Track
Sant Joan de les Abadesses
Oix
N-153a
la Vall de Bianya
N-260a Túnel de Collabós
el Ter
l’Hostalnou de Bianya
Ripoll-St. Joan de les Abadesses - Ogassa -
Campdevànol-Sant Llorenç de Campdevànol
Sant Joan les Fonts
Olot Iron and Coal Route
RIPOLL C-17
N-260a
Vallfogona de Ripollès
Riudaura la Pinya
OLOT
Sant Privat d’en Bas
C-26 les Llosses
les Preses
Puigpardines Joanetes
Vidrà
to Vic - Barcelona
Sant M del Co
Bas
la Vall d’en Bas
Collada de Bracons C-37
els Hostalets d’en Bas
San de P la Salut
FRANCE Girona
Pantà de Susqu
CATALONIA to Vic - Manresa - Lleida
Barcelona Mediterranean Sea
Sant Hil Sacalm
Espinelves
Viladrau
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MONTSENY NATURAL PARK Riells
05/19
C
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France
ES
France
ALBERA MASSIF la Jonquera
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2 Maçanet de Cabrenys
Agullana
Espolla
Pantà de Boadella
Sant Llorenç de la Muga
A-2 Pont de Molins
Boadella d’Empordà Terrades
Albanyà
Lladó
A-26
Sant Jaume de Llierca
Santa Pau
Fontcoberta
Falgons
les Planes d’Hostoles
Pujarnol
Olot-Girona Narrow
Gauge Railway Route
Canet d’Adri
Sant Gregori 6B
el Ter
Bonmatí
la Cellera de Ter
ueda
Osor
Salt
Salitja
A-2 8 Riudellots de la Selva
Vilobí d’Onyar C-25
SANTA COLOMA DE FARNERS
A-2
Maçanet 9 de la Selva
Viabrea
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Sant Andreu Salou
A-19
to Barcelona
Palafolls
Foixà
el Ter
Rupià la Pera
Verges C-252 Ultramort Fonolleres
Cala Farriola Golf de la Monedera
Sobrestany
Torroella de Montgrí
Gualta Llabià
Cala Pedrosa
l’Estartit
Ullà
Platja Gran
Montgrí, Medes Islands and Baix Ter Nature Park
Serra de Daró
Parlavà
Púbol
Fontanilles
Ullastret Platja del Racó Palau-sator Corçà Sant Julià de Boada Cala d’Illa Roja Peratallada Platja de sa Riera Monells LA BISBAL d’Aiguafreda D’EMPORDÀ Canapost Pals Sa Riera Platja Sa Tuna Sant Sadurní Vulpellac Sant Feliu de Boada Cruïlles Platja de sa Tuna de l’Heura Begur Cap de Begur Torrent Fonteta Platja Fonda Regencós C-66 Fornells Cales de Fornells Esclanyà Platja d’Aiguablava Llofriu Aiguablava Mont-ras Vall-llobrega Little Train Route
Cassà de la Selva
Palamós - Vall-llobrega - Mont-ras - Palafrugell
Romanyà de la Selva
Calonge
Narrow-Gauge Railway Route Llagostera
GIV-6542 GIV-6548
C-31 Ermedàs Calella de Palafrugell
Cala d’Aigua Xelida Platja de Tamariu
Tamariu
Cala Pedrosa Cala de Gens
Llafranc
Platja de Llafranc Platja del Canadell Platja de Port Bo
C-31
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Platja de la Fosca la Fosca Cala Margarida Palamós Platja Gran Platja des Monestri Platja de Sant Antoni Platja de Torre Valentina Castell d’Aro C-65 Solius Cala can Cristos - ses Torretes Platja d’Aro Cala sa Cova Cala Rovira Santa Cristina d’Aro Platja Gran Cala sa Conca s’Agaró Platja de Sant Pol Sant Pol Platja de Sant Feliu de Guíxols Sant Feliu de Guíxols Canyet Sant Grau Platja dels Canyerets Platja del Senyor Ramon Cala Salionç Salionç
Girona-St. Feliu de Guíxols
Caldes de Malavella
C-253
Sant Antoni de Calonge
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C-35 Vidreres
Cala Giverola Cala Bona Platja de la Mar Menuda Platja Gran Cala Llorell Platja de Canyelles Platja de Lloret de Mar Platja de Fenals Platja de sa Boadella Blanes Platja de Santa Cristina Platja de Sant Francesc Platja de Blanes Platja de s’Abanell
Lloret de Mar
Tordera
Flaçà
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Bellcaire d’Empordà
Jafre
Palafrugell
Tossa de Mar
to
Colomers
Cala Montgó
Riells
Albons
la Tallada d’Empordà
LES GAVARRES
AP-7
a elon Barc
Garrigoles
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l’Escala
C-31
Platja de Pals
E-15
Massanes Hostalric
Viladamat
COSTA BRAVA
Platja del Moll Grec Platja de les Muscleres Platja de l’Escala Platja de Riells
Madremanya
Llambilles
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Sils Sant Feliu de Buixalleu
Saus
Sant Martí Vell
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Campllong
Franciac
C-63
Riudarenes
Sant Joan de Mollet
Quart Fornells de la Selva l’Onyar
Sant Dalmai
GIRONA-COSTA BRAVA AIRPORT
Arbúcies
Breda
GIRONA
Sant Martí d’Empúries
Vilopriu Sant Jordi Desvalls
Juià
211 112 14
Aiguaviva
Castanyet
Can Salvà
Celrà Sant Julià Sarrià de Ramis de Ter
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Vilablareix
Brunyola
Sant Miquel de Cladells
Medinyà
Bescanó
N-141
Anglès C-63
lari
Cervià de Ter
6 E-15 AP-7
Ventalló
Viladasens
Bordils
Sant Martí de Llémena
Sant Mori Vilaür
Camallera
Cornellà del Terri Palol de Revardit
Amer
Sant Martí Sacalm
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Olives
Pujals dels Cavallers
Camós
Granollers de Rocacorba
Sant Esteve de Llémena
Orriols
Vilavenut Sant Esteve de Guialbes Pujals dels Pagesos Vilamarí
BANYOLES Sant Aniol de Finestres
nt Feliu Pallerols
Arenys d’Empordà
Bàscara
Vilademuls
Porqueres Estany de Banyoles
Mieres
Galliners
Mas Sopes
Torroella de Fluvià Cal Cristià Sant Miquel Platges de Sant Pere Pesacdor de Fluvià l’Armentera
Palau de Santa Eulàlia
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C-66
Badia de Roses
Sant Tomàs de Fluvià Vilacolum
Ermedàs
Romanyà d’Empordà
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Vilamacolum Sant Pere Pescador
Garrigàs
Cadaqués
Roses
NATURAL PARK
Vilamalla Siurana
Ordis
Orfes
Serinyà
Sant Miquel de Campmajor
el Far d’Empordà Riumors
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Pontós
Espinavessa
el Fluvià
Esponellà
el Torn
Sant Martí Vell
Miquel orb
Crespià
Besalú Sant Ferriol
GARROTXA VOLCANIC AREA NATURAL PARK
Navata
N-260
Argelaguer Begudà
Borrassà
Cap de Creus Platja de s’Alqueria
Portlligat
Badia de Cadaqués Montjoi Platja Empuriabrava de Roses Cala Jóncols Platja de la Punta Fortià la Muga Platja de AIGUAMOLLS Canyelles Platja de l’Almadrava DE L’EMPORDÀ Platja d’Empuriabrava
Vilafant
Santa Llogaia d’Àlguema
Cabanelles
Maià de Montcal
CAP DE CREUS NATURAL PARK
Palau-saverdera
Castelló d’Empúries C-260
Vila-sacra
Avinyonet de Puigventós
Beuda
el Port de la Selva la Selva de Mar
Pau Pedret i Marzà
Vilabertran
Vilanant
Sant Pere de Rodes
Cala Canyelles Platja de Grifeu Platja del Port Platja de les Tonyines Platja del Port de la Selva Platja del Pas El Golfet
Vilajuïga
Peralada
FIGUERES
Mare de Déu del Mont
Sales de Llierca Montagut Tortellà
Castellfollit de la Roca
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Cabanes
3
Cistella
Sadernes
Llançà
Garriguella C-252
Llers
x
Vilamaniscle Mollet de Peralada
Masarac
Biure
Platja de Garbet
Rabós
Sant Climent Sescebes
Capmany
Darnius
Cala de les Rates Platja Gran
Portbou N-260 Colera
Sant Quirze de Colera
E-15 AP-7
la Vajol
Tapis
Cantallops
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Mediterranean Sea
Activities 1
This spring, relax
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Bathing in history
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Whisper of love
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Natural wellness in the Garrotxa
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Special for couples
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Aspects of Empordà
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Mid-week break
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Spa break
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Sensations of the earth: Wine tasting, breakfast and mindfulness
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Relax, have fun and open your heart in the Alt Empordà
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Cookery workshops: Rice in Mediterranean cuisine
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Hedonistic package: Awaken your senses in the heart of the Albera mountain range (Alt Empordà)
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Harmonic sounds of nature
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Sèlvans forest bathing
* Activities held at different places in the region.
Symbol key Time of the year
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Price
Map key Toll motorway National main road Dual carriageway
Blue Flag Beaches 2019 Award granted by the European Union that recognises the quality of the waters and the services provided to users on the beaches.
Major road County road Local road Under construction
Blue Flag Port Cruise Port
Other roads River Rack railway AP-7
Motorway symbol Motorway exit
N-141 C-1141
National main road symbol County road symbol
C-25
Major county road symbol
C-151
New code system High-speed rail station County boundary Railway AVE (High-speed train) Greenway Tunnel
EMAS Eco-Management and Audit Scheme 2019 Begur: Club Nàutic Aiguablava · Blanes: Club Vela Blanes and Blanes Port · Calonge: Can Cristos - Ses Torretes cove, Torre Valentina Beach, Sant Antoni Beach, Es Monestri Beach and the town seafront promenade · Castelló d’Empúries: Empuriabrava Beach · El Port de la Selva: Club Nàutic Port de la Selva and El Port de la Selva Port · L’Escala: L’Escala Port and Club Nàutic l’Escala · Llançà: Club Nàutic Llançà and Llançà Port · Palafrugell: Port Bo, Canadell, Llafranc, Tamariu and Calella de Palafrugell Beaches · Palamós: beaches, coves, Port Esportiu Marina Palamós, Palamós Port, seafront promenade and urban parks · Platja d’Aro: Club Nàutic Port d’Aro · Roses: Santa Margarida, El Salatar, El Rastrell, Nova, La Punta, Els Palangrers, Canyelles-Bonifaci and L’Almadrava Beaches; Murtra, Rostella, Calís, Montjoi, Calitjàs, Pelosa, Canadell and Jóncols natural coves; Roses Cruise Port, Roses Marina, Roses Fishing Port and seafront promenade · Sant Feliu de Guíxols: Sant Feliu de Guíxols Port · Torroella de MontgríL’Estartit: L’Estartit Port, L’Estartit Main Beach, Club Nàutic Estartit and L’Estartit seafront promenade
Q” for Tourism Quality Certificate - ICTE (Institute for Spanish Tourism Quality) 2019 Calonge: Sant Antoni Beach · Castell-Platja d’Aro: Platja d’Aro Main Beach and Sa Conca Beach · Castelló d’Empúries: Empuriabrava Beach · Torroella de Montgrí: L’Estartit Main Beach · Cerdanya: La Molina Ski and Mountain Resort · Garrotxa: Garrotxa Volcanic Area Natural Park · Ripollès: Vall de Núria Ski Resort
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