Activities for adults

Market

The colourful Figueres market takes place every Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday morning and spreads across two squares: Plaça del Gra and Plaça Catalunya. You’ll find a wide selection of fresh fruits, vegetables, herbs and more.

Winery Tours

Numerous vineyards and wineries in the region offer tours and tastings. Some of the recommended ones include: Palau Saverdera, Pau, Vilajuïga, Garriguella, Espolla, Rabós and Capmany.

Dali Museum

The most famous attraction in Figueres is without doubt the Salvador Dali Theatre-Museum. Designed by the artist himself, it features an extended collection of his work, including pieces such as The Spectrum of Sex Appeal, The Bread Basket and Galatea of the Spheres.

Cadaques

The pretty whitewashed town of Cadaques, situated on a shimmering bay, is always worth a visit. Wander the narrow streets, sip cold drinks at the water’s edge, watch boats bobbing in the harbour, and visit the former home of Salvador Dali.

Medieval Villages

This region of Catalonia is scattered with picturesque medieval villages that are ideal to explore on foot or by bike. Sample the wines of the area and indulge in the local cuisine, as you relax in one of the many shady squares.

The village of Besalu, which dates back more than 1,000 years is particularly worth a visit. One of the best-preserved medieval villages in the region, it is atmospheric and quaint. Wander through the cobbled streets admiring the artistic details on the buildings, cross the impressive 11th century bridge and pop into the quirky museum of miniatures.

The small market town of La Bisbal is best know for its ceramics and antiques shops, so is a good place to pick up a souvenir or two. Several of the pottery workshops open their doors allowing visitors to watch the artisans at work. The town also boasts an 11th century castle and various other historic buildings all of which can be visited on a self-guided tour.

Nature

The guest house is surrounded by picturesque countryside and two nearby reserves offer stunning scenery.

Unique vegetation and unusual rock formations can be seen at the volcanic La Garrotxa reserve. The mountainous terrain is great for walking and features volcanic peaks, lava outcroppings and forests of oak and beech trees. en.turismegarrotxa.com

The natural park of Aiguamolls, situated between the rivers Muga and Fluvia, forms part of the Bay of Roses. Once a vast area of swampland, much of it was drained to create agricultural land in the 19th century. The remaining marshes, dunes and lakes were designated a natural park in 1983 and there are various walking trails you can follow. With over 300 species of birds living permanently or migrating through this area it is a birdwatchers paradise. You may also see deer, foxes, otters and various amphibians.

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Girona

For a dose of city life, Girona can be easily visited in a day.

Walk along the top of the city’s medieval walls for a bird’s eye view of the old town, visit one the best preserved Jewish quarters in Spain and admire the baroque façade of the cathedral, or simply stroll through the narrow streets and down to the river.

The Film Museum (Museu del Cinema) is well worth a visit for anyone interested in the history of film. Displays chart the progress and development of moving images over the course of 100 years, and include lots of movie paraphernalia. www.museudelcinema.org