Activities in Estartit

December The Christmas holidays are here, a special time to share with family and friends, enjoy traditions and experience the magic of this special season. Here is a small sample of the most deeply rooted customs in Catalonia during this time of year: -Making the Nativity Scene: This consists of [...]

Do you know the Home dels Nassos? Every 31st December, in Catalonia, a very special character appears: ‘l' Home dels Nassos’, the man who has as many noses as there are days left in the year. On that day, the elders tell the children to go out and look for [...]

The cultural pulse of Torroella de Montgrí-Estartit is rhythmic and varied. Art, culture and heritage place the municipality on a par with the most important cultural destinations in Catalonia. A land of painters, sculptors, writers and photographers, it has generated a cultural dynamism with the presence of private foundations and [...]

Torroella de Montgrí has a rich tradition of popular culture, one of which is giants, big-heads and other festive figures. The first references to giants and a dragon date back to 1608, and the first pair of giants (a man and a woman) date back to 1758. These figures have [...]

Estartit is a small town on the Costa Brava that offers a wide range of shops, leisure activities and restaurants. The seafront is approximately 2.5 kilometres long and is a pleasant walk for the whole family, since the seafront has recently been renovated. The municipality has the certification of “Family [...]

In Estartit there are several playgrounds with swings, two of which are located within walking distance of the Sa Gavina Medes and Sa Gavina Gaudi apartments. During the summer months The Town Council, organizes activities and performances oriented at children as film screenings, clowns, children's workshops etc. in the square [...]

In 2008 Estartit won the prestigious certificate, "Family Holiday Destination", which recognizes the Catalan tourist areas with a wide range of accommodations, such as the Sa Gavina Medes and Sa Gavina Gaudi apartments, adapted to the needs of families with wide range of leisure activities and entertainment. The long sandy [...]

Every Thursday a weekly market takes place in Estartit, and it is one of the most popular of the Costa Brava. The proximity of the market to Sa Gavina Medes and Sa Gavina Gaudi apartments enables you to visit, walking there in less than 3 minutes. At this market, which [...]

Estartit is located in the middle of the Costa Brava, in the center of the region of Baix Emporda, and belongs to the municipality of Torroella de Montgri. Our 5 kilometer beach has fine sand and  the shallow depth of the sea makes it ideal for families with children. If [...]

In front of the beach of Estartit (Costa Brava) the Medes Islands are found, declared a Protected Nature Reserve. These islands are known to be a paradise for scuba diving. Estartit offers, whether you are an expert or a beginner diver , many dive centers where the family can practice [...]

The town of Estartit on the Costa Brava is located in the "Nature Park", composed of the Medes Islands, the Montgri Coast and Lower Ter. For bike lovers, Estartit has a wide expanse called Lower Ter, located between the river Ter and the town center, with many paths through the [...]

The Sa Gavina Gaudi and Sa Gavina Medes apartments , are located 40kilometros from the beautiful city of Girona and 30 minute drive. Girona city is the capital of the province of Girona on the Costa Brava. It is a small town with a huge artistic and cultural heritage that [...]