Costa Brava

Just a day’s drive from the Channel Ports and close to the border at the foot of the Pyrenees, this is undoubtedly one of the most picturesque regions in Spain. It has a stunning coastline with many pretty coves sheltered by pine trees, glorious sandy beaches with clear blue waters and many unspoilt fishing villages along the coast.

This region is steeped in history with its origins dating back to the mediaeval era. The region has retained its Catalan character, with its strong influence, not only in its architecture but also in its cuisine for which it is renowned.

ROSES is a thriving fishing town , situated just half an hour from the French Border and 30 minutes from GIRONA airport. BARCELONA is a one and a half hour drive. Roses is probably most famous for its two marina developments – EMPURIABRAVA and SANTA MARGARIDA. Most of the properties have their own moorings and this is an ideal location from which to sail up the coast to France, across to the Balearics, or down the stunningly beautiful coastline to Barcelona and beyond.

On the hillside behind Roses there are a number of locations where individual villas can be built and a limited number of plots with stunning views are available.

FIGUERES is the lovely county town, some 15 minutes inland, where the famous DALI MUSEUM is situated. Perelada Castle is a short drive away, renowned not only as a Casino but also for its wine and world famous concerts held in the beautiful grounds of the castle.

L’ESCALA is a small town of around 8,000 inhabitants and is one of the most picturesque and interesting places on the Costa Brava, retaining its original character. It is situated on the south side of the Bay of Roses.

Just outside the old “village” of L’Escala are the historic and extensive Greco-Roman ruins of Empuries. It is here in 1992 the Olympic Torch arrived on the last leg of its journey to the Barcelona Olympic Games. On the sea side of these ruins are a number of beautiful pine-sheltered sandy beaches which are just a few of the many superb beaches in and around L’Escala. The clear waters are ideal for snorkelling and scuba diving.

The old village grew up around the fishing industry and to this day the anchovies from L’Escala are world famous. It has an excellent marina which has recently been extended. Building is strictly limited in height and density due to strict planning by the local town hall.

SPORTING FACILITIES IN THE BAY OF ROSES
The sporting facilities are second to none. The large protected Bay of Roses, with its stunning coastline, is ideal for all types of water sports – SAILING, WINDSURFING, WATER SKIING and DIVING.

The small airport at Empuriabrava is famous for its PARACHUTING and many championships are held here.

There are several superb golf courses in this area, all with at least 18 holes. The best known is the Championship Course at PALS, where a second course has recently opened. There also excellent courses at GOLF EMPORDA, TORREMIRONA and PERELADA.

SKI RESORTS: There are 13 Ski resorts on the Spanish side of the Pyrenees, with several well known resorts on the French side, offering a superb choice of skiing locations. The lower slopes are just one and a half hours’ drive, with the more renowned resorts of LA MOLINA and SUPER MOLINA, about 2 hours away.

OUR PROPERTIES
We work in association with selected REGISTERED estate agencies and developers in ROSES and L’ESCALA offering a choice of NEW and RE-SALE properties in MARINA and COASTAL locations. This involves a wide range of properties and it is impossible to keep our website updated on a daily basis.

For Costa Brava properties please see our Hot Developments page or contact us by e-mail with your specific requirements as this is only a selection of properties available.

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