Are you looking for a getaway from Barcelona? I’m sure you have heard of Costa Brava, full of enchanting spots… Have you heard about L’Estartit? A beautiful beach town with some special characteristics…
L’Estartit is a small town (not so small during the summer months) famous for its unique view and for the Illes Medes, an archipelago composed of several uninhabited small islands. These islands are protected and are home to different species of flora and fauna. But there’s more to do in this special small town….
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Illes Medes
A bit of history
L’Estartit was basically a fishing village until the touristic boom of the 60’s. As in many other towns in the Costa Brava area, lots of hotels, flats and apartments were built at that time. This is obvious in the nowadays physiognomy of the town, which still keeps part of its charm. Take Santa Anna street and you’ll find local shops, touristic stands, cafes, bars… all for different tastes and kinds (from tacky
Places nearby
Torroella de Montgri, and its nice castle on top of the hill, is just a few kilometres away. The best way to explore the area is renting a car, and visit beautiful towns like Pals, Palamós or Palafrugell. The beaches in the area are absolutely beautiful and stunning.
It will take you around 1.5 hours to drive from Barcelona to L’Estartit, but there are also bus lines that connect Barcelona and the Costa Brava towns, including L’Estartit.
If you’re travelling to Costa Brava for a few days and you’re staying in Barcelona as a base, remember ShBarcelona offers great rentals in different areas of the city.
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