Empordà is a wine designation of origin that mainly covers land in the Alt and Baix Empordà regions. In this area, wine culture has its origins in the Greek city of Empúries. The vineyards are located on calcareous soils ranging from sea level to an altitude of 200 metres. Different [...]

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 [...]

This year we're opening two fantastic pétanque courts so you can make the most of your vacation. These are two rectangular wooden courts, measuring 12.5 m x 3 m, filled with special sand for this classic outdoor sport. So you have everything you need, we provide a complete set of [...]

Shopping from l'Estartit Although l'Estartit has a good selection of shops, many families and travellers take advantage of their stay to discover local products, charming villages or nearby shopping areas on the Costa Brava. From here, you have multiple options for combining tourism, gastronomy and shopping. If you [...]

Feast of Saint Anthony the Abbot in l’Estartit 2025 Celebrate the most heart-warming winter tradition on the Costa Brava On Sunday 19 January 2025, the port of l’Estartit will host one of the most eagerly awaited celebrations of the winter: the Feast of Saint Anthony the Abbot, patron saint of [...]

As every year in April, the Empordà Cuisine and Health Fair returns, an event dedicated to promoting the benefits of conscious, healthy and locally sourced food. The aim of the fair is to highlight the link between gastronomy and well-being, returning to our roots, where the Mediterranean diet, locally sourced [...]