Activities at Hotel Aiguaclara or nearby

• Accommodations:

  • 8 rooms & suites

• Dining options:

  • Restaurant

  • Bar

• Sports/Relaxation facilities and services:

  • Golf - The hotel is just 15-20 minutes driving from the best Golf Costa Brava courses, where you can enjoy of playing golf in Costa Brava, with the best possible rates

  • Hiking - Walking (hiking) enthusiasts have three footpath circuits from which to explore the county: the GR-92 (long-distance trail), the short-distance trails and the local paths.

  • Cycle touring, Mountain Biking - Baix Empordà region retains an extensive network of rural paths and roads suitable for cycling. The cycle-touring network can offer you a number of tailor-made routes.

  • Horse Riding -  Begur's geographical location and mild climate allow horseback outings to be undertaken all the year round, by following the trails and sandy borders of the town's vineyards and enjoying the range of colors nature has to offer.

  • Quads - If you like riding a quad, you can enjoy this adventure sport in the district of Begur accompanied by guides who will help you to discover hidden paths and villages while enjoying the contact with nature.

  • Culture & Events - L'Empordà still has numerous remains that over its history have been preserved in the form of architectural heritage. You can visit Greek ruines, medieval villages, local museums, Dali museum, and enjoy with weekly markets and season events.

  • Diving - If you want to diving Costa Brava, Begur has sixteen kilometers of coastline, three of which form part of the Ses Negres Marine Reserve. This is a setting full of cliffs and rocky nooks concealing picturesque light-bathed caves. The Medes Islands Natural Park is outstanding for the exceptional beauty of its seabed.

  • Kayak - Paddling a kayak is an excellent way of getting to know the most secluded corners of the coast, allowing you to enter concealed caves or follow the foot of the cliffs. The companies of the Baix Empordà organize a great diversity of outings. You also can rent 1 or 2-places kayaks.

  • Boats, yatchs - All types of boats are available for sailing alone or with the services of a skipper. In this way you can travel along the coastline, stopping in the bays and coves you like best, or enter the ports to get to know the coastal towns.

  • Ballooning - Climb into the basket and takes off. Depending on the weather you fly at approximately 500 and 2000 metres. Flights last about an hour or an hour and a half (according to weather conditions).

NEARBY BEACHES:

Platja Fonda
Platja Fonda is a dark cove, both in terms of its water as in the rocks which surround it. It is found beyond Cap Begur, via the “cami de ronda” footpath from Fornells. The beach itself is 100 metres long and has a dark, coarse sand, which lends it a peculiar appearance. It is one of the quietest places on the coast of Begur.

Aiguablava
The beach at Aiguablava has shallow water of infinite shades and with its fine, bright sand, the beach is a warm and welcoming hideaway. The area is surrounded by almost untouched natural scenery which has seen little of man’s influence. It is a beach some 90 meters long and is one of the most popular beaches, not only in Begur, but in Catalonia. The beach has many visitors and is considered by many to be the best beach in Catalonia due to its surroundings.

Fornells
Fornells is renowned for its marina, the Port Esportiu and “Paradis” the house which Bonaventura Sabater built in front of El Port de Ses Orats, and from where, as tradition has it, the inspiration for the name “Costa Brava” was given for this stretch of coastline. Next to the town are two small coves: Ses Orats and Can Malaret.

Platja del Racó
The beach of Platja del Racó is right next to Pals. It is a quiet cove, ideal for relaxing and sunbathing. The beach is 300 metres long and 65 metres wide. It is one of the largest beaches after Sa Riera.

Illa Roja
The Illa Roja is a nudist beach with clear waters, a calm place and far from the crowds. It is overlooked by a small reddish-coloured island which gives the beach its name. Access is only possible on foot via the footpath of the Cami de Ronda de Sa Riera to the Platja del Racó. The beach is an internationally renowned nudist vacation spot.

Sa Riera
Sa Riera is the largest beach in the Begur area, and the nearest to the town. Sa Riera owes its name to a stream or “riera” which divides the beach in half. Old fishermen’s homes are still standing by the beach and there are various leisure activities available on the beach itself. In summer a traditional sea shanty event is held in this idyllic setting.

Sa Tuna
This is a natural cove with clear, crystalline waters, protected by the Punta d'Es Plom and El Cap Sa Sal. Sa Tuna offers pleasant, quiet walks amidst marvellous natural surroundings. The cove is always a pleasant discovery for those visiting for the first time. It is an ideal location for a relaxing holiday in the midst of unique, idyllic surroundings.

NEARBY TOWNS:

Llafranc
Llafranc is located right on the seafront, a fact which gives the town its exceptional beauty. The bay of Llafranc is protected by the mountain of Sant Sebastià, following the route of the footpath from Calella. A visit to the lighthouse, « El Far de Sant Sebastià », is recommended, this emblematic point is an excellent spot for enjoying views of the Costa Brava.

Calella de Palafrugell
This is an old fishermen’s’ town which seems to have been forgotten by time. It is the old port of Palafrugell and it is an area of peace and quiet which takes you back to the calm of days gone by. The town has small beaches and coves such as El Golfet, Port Bo, La Platgeta or Port de Malaespina.

Tamariu
The seaside area at Tamariu is full of charm, with its traditional town setting and fresh, clean air. The calm of long winters’ days contrasts with the buzz of the beach in the summer and its coarse-grained sand which is perfect for enjoying the sun and the sea.

La Bisbal d'Empordà
The town of La Bisbal is locally known as the “capital of pottery”. The street of El Carrer de l’Aigüeta is a worthwhile visit, flanked with shops offering typical ceramic products, potteries with the Terracota Museum, which provides a cultural and historical guide to the tradition of pottery in the area.

Palamós
Palamós is located in a beautiful area, and combines fishing with a wide range of activities and facilities. Spots to see in Palamós include the Gothic-style church of Santa Maria del Mar and the Cau de La Costa Brava museum, which has a collection of shells, ceramics, coins and paintings. The beach of La Platja Gran and that of Es Monstrí are the most important beaches in the area. The port is towards the north of the town, and is a reminder of the town’s links to fishing and the sea.