Casa de Reyes is located in, what we believe to be, one of the most dramatic and beautiful regions of Spain. The places to see and visit are endless. Below will tell you a little more about the local area and also about places further a field to visit.

Sa Riera

Sa Riera is a lovely, small fishing village with some of the original houses still right by the sea.

Carefully, slowly grown over 60 years, there are no large buildings or developments, and most houses are individually designed and owned, arranged close to a large expanse of blue flag beach that rarely becomes crowded. On the beach you will find a scattering of brightly coloured fishing boats, together with small boats and canoes for hire. In the summer months there is a diving school at which you can book diving tuition or hire equipment. There are beautiful scenic coastal walks going in both directions from the beach.

Restaurants and bars are very much of the local variety – good simple food and drink and friendly service (only open during the summer season). (See photos)

Begur

Begur is built on three hills, with the castle, the town and a residential area on each, all within an outcrop standing in the Mediterranean Sea and providing the perfect area to explore over and over again.

There are 5 bays around Begur, all with beaches and particular attractions, each surrounded by wooded hills hiding quiet roads and beautifully located private villas and homes.

The town itself has a central square with narrow streets leading off, full of interesting shops and offering a superb choice of restaurants mostly with terraces. In the high season local artists display their work in the square and there is traditional Spanish dancing and other entertainment. Concerts are frequent attractions and every summer there is regular traditional Catalan dancing – an attraction for the locals that provides a classic spectacle for you.

There are strong Catalan and local traditions, history, arts and crafts, mixed with exclusive shops in exceptional surroundings – and all 5 minutes from a beach.

The main beaches and bays are arranged from north to south...Pals, Sa Riera, Aiguafreda, Sa Tuna, Aiguablava. Sa Riera being the closest and reached down a winding road. (See photos)
Click here to see live webcam of Begur.

Platja de Pals

Platja de Pals borrows its name from the “must visit” medieval town of Pals, about three miles inland. Platja de Pals is a much more modern creation of villas, golf clubs, bars, and shops.

It manages to keep its attraction as a leading family destination and has some lovely restaurants including one of the best respected in Catalonia, at the four star Hotel Sa Punta – very special indeed.

One of the main reasons for the popularity is the sheer size of the beach – this stretches for miles and is never going to get crowded. The sea slopes are shallow and you won’t lose sight of the children – even from the conveniently placed bars and restaurants that are around the southern end.

All the usual delights of a big beach can be found here including, peddalos, banana boats and water skiing.

Pals

Pals is an old 10th century town. The Gothic church, the clock tower of the old castle, the curtain walls and castles are magnificent sights. The village has a number of good restaurants and some very individual and interesting shops, definitely worth a visit. In the summer months it is particularly pleasant to stroll round in the evening. (See photos)

Calella de Palafrugell

This is the first of the three excellent beaches, the others are Llafranc (see photos) and Tamariu (see photos), which are reached over roads leading out of Palagrugell.

A coastal walk from the botanical gardens and El Golfet beach to Calella's twin village Llafranc takes you along some of the Costa Brava's most picturesque bays. These pathways have been used for various purposes throughout history; to get to the coves if a ship was sinking, to watch the horizon to prevent pirate raids and even transport contraband after the Spanish civil war.

The beaches, restaurants, bars and small shops in the villages make this walk an absolute delight. Take a walk or bicycle ride into the woods and fields behind the coast and you enter a tranquil rural world.

The villages of Llafranc, Tamariu and Calella (see photos) have numerous bars and restaurants and the town of Palafrugell (approx. 2 Kms away) offers excellent shopping, main banks, cork museum and restaurants.

There are several diving schools situated in Calella and Llafranc. Other pastimes that can be enjoyed include Horse riding, Golf (3 championship courses lie within 20 minutes of Calella, Emporda (PGA) Pals and the new course at Serres de Pals), walking and cycling (for which there are miles and miles of marked tracks and paths leading right up to the Pyrenees), sailing, various sea sports, ballooning and of course Gastronomy.

Peretallada

Famous for its medieval architecture, it is extraordinarily attractive and beautiful. The old moat surrounding this old town, which no longer has water in it, is what the town was named after – pedra tallada (carved rock). It’s real attraction is that it has managed to preserve its rural character and at the same time offer the visitor shops and restaurants of great quality, in keeping with its cultural history.

Palamos

A weekly market, the Cau Museum of the Costa Brava, the lively marina and a long beach make Palamos a great centre. Beyond the town the road leads away from the coast, but there are plenty of paths for those just wanting to walk. Palamos has a large number of good sea front restaurants, fish being the speciality!

Further a field

Figueres (1 hour drive from Sa Riera)

In 1974 the mayor of Figueres asked native Salvador Dali to donate a painting to an art museum the town was planning. Dali refused to donate a painting; he was so flattered by his hometown’s recognition that he donated the entire museum. With the construction of the Teatre-Museum Dali, Figueres was catapulted to international fame.
Though it is a beachless sprawl, Figueres hides other quality museums and some pleasant cafes. If you choose to extend your Figueres visit beyond Dali’s spectacle, the town’s lovely Rambla is a good place to start for food and further sightseeing.

Gerona (45 min drive from Sa Riera)

Gerona is Catalonia's second largest city. You will take a step back in time when you stroll down the narrow streets and over the bridges of the magnificent Roman city of Gerona. Several centuries of Moorish occupation intertwined with the old Jewish quarter has created a labyrinth of medieval walkways crammed with shops, bars and restaurants. The old town has lots of good bars and cafes for evening drinks and the stunning cathedral is definitely worth a visit.

Barcelona (1 hr 45 minute drive from Sa Riera)

Although a bit further to travel, Barcelona is definitely worth a visit. A sprawling and exciting city Barcelona offers a cultural feast and many architectural wonders, the Sagrada Familia being the top of the list. It also offers excellent shopping and good beaches. Our only recommendation is if you do visit Barcelona take good walking shoes!