{"id":3671,"date":"2015-11-25T16:29:50","date_gmt":"2015-11-25T16:29:50","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/theduanewells.com\/?p=3671"},"modified":"2024-06-24T07:42:00","modified_gmt":"2024-06-24T07:42:00","slug":"out-on-the-road-spain-costa-brava-girona","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/theduanewells.com\/staging3\/out-on-the-road-spain-costa-brava-girona\/","title":{"rendered":"Out on the Road Spain | Costa Brava &#8211; Girona"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_3678\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-3678\" style=\"width: 600px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"http:\/\/theduanewells.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/hostal-spa-empuries-galleryfront-night.jpg\" rel=\"lightbox[3671]\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-3678\" src=\"http:\/\/theduanewells.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/hostal-spa-empuries-galleryfront-night-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"hostal-spa-empuries-night\" width=\"600\" height=\"338\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theduanewells.com\/staging3\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/hostal-spa-empuries-galleryfront-night-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/theduanewells.com\/staging3\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/hostal-spa-empuries-galleryfront-night-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/theduanewells.com\/staging3\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/hostal-spa-empuries-galleryfront-night.jpg 1280w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-3678\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Hostal Spa Empuries by night<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Spain\u2019s Costa Brava is equal parts wild and wonderful. In Girona in particular, wide swaths of beach meet a coastline unspoiled by not a single hi-rise hotel or condominium building. In their stead, you\u2019ll find a rambling town and an impressive legacy of Greek and Roman ruins to explore. Next door, you\u2019ll also find Sant Marti d&#8217;Emp\u00faries, a village gifted with fairy-tale level charm that has been reinvented as the hub of social life in this beachfront enclave. Whether your favored outdoor adventure involves casual walks along the beach, wind-surfing or simple sun-bathing, Costa Brava promises to sing a siren song tailored just for you.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Stay<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Hostal Emp\u00faries<\/strong><br \/>\nPlatja de Portitxol s\/n Ap. Correos 174<br \/>\n17130 l&#8217;Escala, Girona, Spain<br \/>\nT: +34 972.77.02.07<br \/>\nE: info@hostalempuries.com<br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/www.hostalempuries.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">http:\/\/www.hostalempuries.com<\/a><\/p>\n<p>The Hostal Emp\u00faries is the only hotel in the otherwise sparsely residential beachfront community of Girona. From the approach to the boutique seaside resorts, guests can sense the magic that awaits. Unpaved roads lead to the doors of the hotel through which guests can peer straight through the lobby to glimpse the pristine beaches that await on the other side of the property. Embodying the very epitome of laidback luxury, rooms are spacious and laden with an array of amenities that not only encourage but endorse full and complete resignation from the cares of the world.<\/p>\n<p>Don\u2019t take my word for it, see for yourself:<\/p>\n<p><div class=\"embed\"><iframe title=\"Hostal Emp\u00faries 2015\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/7mwuHAm95uM?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/div><\/p>\n<p><strong>Play<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Sant Mart\u00ed d&#8217;Emp\u00faries<\/strong><br \/>\nPlaza Major<br \/>\n17130 Sant Mart\u00ed d&#8217;Emp\u00farie, L&#8217;escala, Girona<br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/www.visitlescala.com\/EN\/1299\/Sant-marti-dempuries.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">www.visitlescala.com\/Sant-marti-dempuries<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Stumbling upon Sant Mart\u00ed d&#8217;Emp\u00faries is akin to stepping into wonderland. Perched above the beaches, the medieval town is home to a gaggle of restaurants and small boutiques along with the church of Sant Mart\u00ed which dates back to the 16th century.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Eat<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Villa Teresita Restaurant<\/strong><br \/>\nHostal Emp\u00faries<br \/>\nPlatja de Portitxol s\/n Ap. Correos 174<br \/>\n17130 l&#8217;Escala, Girona, Spain<br \/>\nT: + 34 972 77 59 32<br \/>\nE: info@hostalempuries.com<br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/www.hostalempuries.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">www.hostalempuries.com<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Chef Rafa Pe\u00f1a succeeds in delivering an inspired, modern menu at Villa Teresita Restaurant, Hostal Emp\u00faries\u2019 upscale dining option. Though his presentation is at times almost whimsical, the flavors conjured up by Chef Pe\u00f1a\u2019s menu up are unequivocally rustic. A whole fish simply fried and perfectly seasoned is not only visually stunning when it arrives but also a wonderful celebration of the bounty of the Costa Brava region. This offering is but one example of the eco-friendly Mediterranean cuisine that has become Villa Teresita\u2019s hallmark. Tip: Do book in advance if you hope to get a reservations.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Explore<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>The Ruins of Emp\u00faries<\/strong><br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/www.spain.info\/en_US\/reportajes\/de_grecia_a_roma_las_ruinas_de_empuries_en_la_costa_brava.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">www.spain.info\/las_ruinas_de_empuries_en_la_costa_brava<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Founded by the Greeks in the 6th century BC and later occupied by the Romans in the 1st century BC, the ruins of the colony of Emp\u00faries now rest a short walk from the Hostal Emp\u00faries. Take a break from the beach and the spa and stroll the network of walls, columns, streets, houses and constructions such as the Forum, an old factory, the Amphitheatre and the Basilica all of which provide a fascinating glimpse of what life was like on the Costa Brava 2,500 years ago. 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none;\" data-go-to-text=\"Go to slide\"><div class=\"slideshow_pagination_center\"><\/div><\/div>\r\n\r\n\t\t<!-- WordPress Slideshow Version 2.3.1 -->\r\n\r\n\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\r\n<\/p>\n<p>See<\/p>\n<p><strong>Empuriabrava Beach<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Noted for its wide sand beaches and the stellar conditions it offers for watersports ranging from windsurfing to parasailing, Empuriabrava Brava is also a certified Blue Flag beach, which adds just a bit more gravitas to its already superlative reputation.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Indulge<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/theduanewells.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/Skydive-pre-jump.jpg\" rel=\"lightbox[3671]\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-3686\" src=\"http:\/\/theduanewells.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/Skydive-pre-jump-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"Skydive-pre-jump\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theduanewells.com\/staging3\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/Skydive-pre-jump-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/theduanewells.com\/staging3\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/Skydive-pre-jump-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Skydive Empuriabrava<\/strong><br \/>\nSector Aeroclub, s\/n<br \/>\n17487 Empuriabrava, Girona, Spain<br \/>\nT: +34 972 45 01 11<br \/>\nE: infoweb@skydiveempuriabrava.com<br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/www.skydiveempuriabrava.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">www.skydiveempuriabrava.com<\/a><\/p>\n<p>For the best view of Empuriabrava, nothing beats seeing it from 13,000 feet! Skydive Empuriabrava is located just a short drive from the beach and active thrillseekers (or reluctant thrillseekers like myself) can book a tandem jump irrespective of any previous training they may or may not have had. A little nervous? Don\u2019t be. Not only does Empuriabrava have a standout reputation in the world of skydiving, the Empuriabrava Skydive team regularly participates in worldwide skydiving competitions and the facilities (which are considered top notch for the record) have provided the stage for a number of European and world skydiving titles.<\/p>\n<p>Watch my complete jump with the team from Skydive Empuriabrava here:<\/p>\n<p><div class=\"embed\"><iframe title=\"Skydiving in Costa Brava: The Big Jump with Skydive EmpuriaBrava\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/HQvRXk1qM88?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/div><\/p>\n<p><strong>Hostal Spa Emp\u00faries<\/strong><br \/>\nPlatja de Portitxol s\/n Ap. Correos 174<br \/>\n17130 l&#8217;Escala, Girona, Spain<br \/>\nT: +34 972.77.02.07<br \/>\nE: info@hostalempuries.com<br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/http\/www.hostalempuries.com\/en\/environmentally-friendly-hostel-in-costa-brava\/spa\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">www.hostalempuries.com\/spa<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Book in for any of an array of treatments offered at the s Hostal Emp\u00faries Spa or simply enjoy the the spa\u2019s water area which boasts a recreational pool with foot massage jets,a 14-meter long swimming pool, a starry sky steam room, a cold bucket shower, a bi-thermal sensation shower and a dry sauna with views over the garden, among other amenities.<br \/>\n<strong>More information:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.costabrava.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">www.costabrava.org<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/d.docs.live.net\/6fd1d34a5910bdb2\/Out%20in Spain - 2015\/www.pirineugirona.org\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">www.pirineugirona.org<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>&nbsp; &nbsp; Spain\u2019s Costa Brava is equal parts wild and wonderful. In Girona in particular, wide swaths of beach meet a coastline unspoiled by not a single hi-rise hotel or condominium building. In their stead, you\u2019ll find a rambling town and an impressive legacy of Greek and Roman ruins to explore. 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