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Empuriabrava
Empuriabrava is the world’s largest marina. Built in 1967, its originality lies its layout, made up of more than 30km of canals.

Its greatest advantage is the convenience and comfort of many of its houses, with splendid gardens and private access to the canals, where owners can moor their boats and, from there, cruise peacefully to the sea.

Today, it is a completely consolidated town, with all the facilities of an international-class city, including its own airport and 5,000 mooring spots, that make Empuriabrava a unique place to live or to enjoy your holidays.

The Old Town
Empuriabrava’s Old Town is Castelló d’Empúries. The town reached its peak of splendour during the Middle Ages after the Counts Empúries set up residence there in the 11th century and it became the capital of the county.

It is from this time that the buildings of the old quarter –which retains its traditional appearance– date. Particularly noteworthy are the Basílica de Santa Maria, the old bridge, the Gallarda Gate and the remains of the town wall.

The Old Town also plays host to other remnants of the past, including its porticoed squares, the carrer del Bordell, the craftsmen’s districts, the Call (Jewish Quarter) and also the Peixateries Velles.

Activities in the area
Empuriabrava has two well-equipped beaches, from which a host of activities can be carried out, such as windsurfing, kitesurfing, sailing in catamarans, diving, waterskiing, etc.

It also boasts its own aerodrome, where private planes can land and which also offers a flying school and parachute jumps. In fact, Empuriabrava is Europe’s leading parachuting centre and one of the world’s top three.

A vast range of other activities can be enjoyed, such as tennis, paddle, pitch and putt, bowling, etc., and, for horse lovers, there are numerous riding centres in the area.

Nature and the Empordà
Only 2km from the marina, you can visit the Aiguamolls de l'Empordà Wetlands Park and enjoy stunning surroundings and abundant flora and fauna. This is currently Catalonia’s second-most important Natural Park.

Also very close to Empuriabrava are Cap de Creus Natural Park, Cadaqués, Portlligat, the monastery of Sant Pere de Roda, the Ronda route, l'Albera Natural Park and many other natural spots where you can take a relaxing stroll or bike ride.

Tourist offices and information points have a wide range of literature on excursions, outings and other ideas for the area’s countryside.

A unique cuisine
Around Empuriabrava are a vast array of small, picturesque towns typical of the region and which inspired many artists, such as Salvador Dalí and Antoni Miró. Wandering their streets and alleyways and enjoying our traditional Mediterranean cuisine is a true pleasure for all five senses.

The district’s cuisine uses products from both the mountain (beef, game, duck and geese) and from the sea. The Empordà’s cuisine, combining these into “Mar i Muntanya” (sea and mountain) dishes, cleverly and imaginatively combines these two worlds, making it a focal point for Catalan gastronomy. What’s more, the wines of the Alt Empordà also enjoy great prestige and continually win great praise on the international arena.

A wide range of cultural options
Located only 11 km away, the Dalí Museum in Figueres, which contains the painter’s most important works, is one of the district’s most important cultural offerings. Also in the city of Figueres, you can visit the Toy Museum and, in the outskirts, the Castle of Sant Ferran. This castle is Catalonia’s largest monument and the largest fortified construction of its type in Europe.

Also worthy of note, amongst many other options, is the Citadel in Roses, Requesens Castle, the monastery of Sant Pere de Roda and the district’s numerous megalithic monuments.

Other cultural offerings include many live music festivals and performances, especially in the summer, most noteworthy of which is the Peralada International Music Festival.