Empuriabrava-Lets: Holiday Property Rentals - Bay of Roses, Costa Brava, Spain

Text Box: If you don’t want to just relax and enjoy the views whilst having a drink or meal on the terrace of one of the properties or on the aft sundeck of the motor yacht, then there are lots of things for the holiday maker, sightseer, sports enthusiast and children of all ages, to do in the local area; the list below offers you a few suggestions. Just click on the highlighted links to go to the site.
· Safe, clean sandy beaches (playas), local secluded coves and extensive promenades (Roller Blading) - Roses via Santa Margarida to Empuriabrava.
· Fishing harbour, home to one of the most important fleets on the Costa Brava - Roses.
· Yachting / Motor Cruiser Marinas and Club - Roses, Santa Margarida and Empuriabrava.
· Club Nautico with large pool, leisure and fitness centre – Empuriabrava.
· Caves – Cova de Grandes Canalettes - Vilafranca de Conflent, France.
· Ancient ruins (Greek and Roman) - Citadel at Roses and Empuries.
· Benedictine Monastery, Saint Pere de Rodes; restored, in stunning location with panoramic coastal views.
· Museums – Cadaques, Empuries, Figueres (Dali), Girona and Barcelona.
· Trinity Gothic Castle and Lighthouse on coast road beneath Puig Rom.
· Castle of San Ferran, Figueres – with secret subterranean passages.
· Shopping - Figueres, Girona, Barcelona, Perpignan (France) and Andorra (Tax Free).
· Open air Markets for local crafts and ceramics - Figueres, Empuriabrava and Roses (most weekends).
· Multi-screen Cinemas - Roses and Figueres.
· Multi-lane Ten Pin Bowling and American bar - Empuriabrava.
· Casino set in own private castle grounds - Castillo de Peralada.
· Wide range of Restaurants, Bars, Discos and Night Clubs, primarily in Santa Margarida, Roses and Empuriabrava.
· Coastal Boat trips from Roses or Santa Margarida.
· Inland Boat trips and hire along the extensive residential Marina system – Empuriabrava.
· Game Fishing boat trips for Tuna – Empuriabrava.
· Water Amusement Park, ‘Aqua Brava‘ - Roses (June to September).
· Water Amusement Park and Dolfinarium – ‘Marineland’ - Palafolls.
· Go Kart tracks - Roses and Empuriabrava – free bus pick-up.
· Butterfly World - Castello D'Empuries.
· Aquarium – Barcelona.
· Amusement Parks - Cuc Park (Roses); Planeta Magic (Figueres).
· Theme Parks - Universal Studios at Port Aventura, near Tarragona and ‘Tibidabo’ at Barcelona.
· Road Train sight seeing excursions - Roses, Empuriabrava & Cadaques.
· Coach excursions from Roses and Empuriabrava to Girona and Barcelona.
· Range of Water Sports - Windsurfing, Kite Surfing, Jet Skis, Water Skiing, Scuba Diving, Snorkelling, Sailing, Power Boating, Kayaking and Sea Fishing – Bay of Roses.
· Aerial Sports - Sky Diving/Parachuting Centre - Empuriabrava Aerodrome; Hang Gliding and Para-scending from the hills above Palau-Saverdera.
· Golf Courses, variety nearby offering all year round facilities.
· Pitch and Putt golf – Gualta.
· Mini Golf courses – Roses, Santa Margarida and Empuriabrava.
· Horse Riding Centres - ‘Hipica Aiguamolls’ at Palau Saverdera, ‘Hipica Pot’ at Empuriabrava and ‘Hipica Can Xiquet’ near Cantallops.
· Walks – hill, coastal and discovering history – planned and timed.
· Natural Parks, migratory bird sanctuary, Aiguamolls & Cap de Creus.
· Bird Sanctuary and park – El Parc de Les Aus, at Vilassar de Mar.
· Small Animal Park – between Empuriabrava and Figueres.
· Cycling and Quad Bikes - routes and hire; Empuriabrava is very flat.
· Tennis, Football (local/Barcelona), Basketball and Beach Volley Ball.
· Range of Winter sports.
· Celebration of the Three Kings arriving by boat to Roses (5/6 Jan).
· Caballadas (Horses – procession & blessing) - Castello/Peralada (Feb).
· Carnival Season throughout Catalunya – Roses carnival (Feb).
· Used Boat Show – Empuriabrava (Easter—March/April).
· Motor Racing – Barcelona – Spanish Grand Prix (May).
· Festival of St. Juan – Firework extravaganza (23/24 June).
· Blues/Rock/Jazz Festivals and series of classical concerts (Jul/Aug).
· Mediaeval Fair – Castello d’Empuries (September).
· Boat Show – Barcelona (November).

Roses Beach - Santa Margarida in background