Venice in Spain, a living dream

Castelló d' Empúries, the city of counts, a place of memory preserved with such care that the past vibrates into the present. A few kilometres from Empuriabrava, the city shines from the top of centuries of history, the heart of the Costa Brava beating in unison with the natural lungs of Aiguamolls d' Empordá and Cape Creus.
Even more than elsewhere, real estate in Spain has harmonised the needs for development with the charm of the past. Strolling through the streets of Castelló d'Empúries, is like plunging into the town planning of the Middle Ages : squares with porches, Bordell Street or the old crafts districts to go to the Gothic basilica of Santa Maria, the Jewish district, or the palace of the counts... But Castelló d' Empúries is also the discovery of more modern architecture such as the wash house, an astonishing nineteenth century construction or the Carlista tower ...
The museums of the prison and the curia and the museum of the basilica will answer the questions asked by the visitor walking though the streets of Castelló d' Empúries.

On the Costa Brava, everything is conjugated in the past.

Leisure and relaxation

At Castelló d' Empúries, each season knows its own festive or cultural events, one of the most outstanding of which is the 'land of the troubadours' festival. Culture, walks in the natural reserve of Aiguamolls, but also all the sports activities made possible by the infrastructures of Empuriabrava.

Sport

As regards sports, Castelló d' Empúries has obtained the 'sporting tourist destination' label decreed by the government of Catalonia. Parachuting, water sports, fishing in the open sea, golf... just some of the many possibilities which are offered to visitors to the Costa Brava.

The beaches

Several kilometres of beaches welcome lovers of the sea.

The beach of Can Comes, an integral part of the natural reserve of the Natural Park of Aiguamolls of Empordà.

The beach of Empuriabrava, which has all the services necessary to satisfy its crowds of visitors.

The Beach of Rubina, known as the wild beach.

A bit of gastronomy

As regards relaxation of the taste buds and the pleasures of the table, you will find in Castelló d' Empúries the specialities of the Costa Brava :

Le Suquet de Peix : a selection of fish accompanied by potatoes.
Zarzuela : a selection of fish
Pollo al l'ast : chicken grilled with herbs and garlic
Pinchos : brochettes with pimento
Pa con tomates : toast rubbed with garlic and tomato.
Crème catalane : burnt cream flavoured with vanilla or orange flower water
Wines of controlled names of origin "Empordà-Costa Brava" (red, rosé, white)