Eating Out
A short drive into the countryside will bring you to the most delightful medieval stone villages, many of them hosting at least one restaurant offering traditional Catalan cuisine as well as ever-popular steaks, fresh fish and salads.
Explore
Take one of the cycle tours around the countryside of La Bisbal especially along the banks of the river Daró. Bike hire is available from the Tourist Office in La Bisbal. www.visitlabisbal.cat
Horse riding is a popular pursuit with many stables offering guided routes across meadows and through forests. Get a walking map from the local tourist office and hike around the hills of along the country lanes from village to village.
Beaches
The gorgeous fine sandy cove of Aigua Blava is a short drive away, as are other delightful bays such as Sa Riera and Sa Tuna. They all have popular beachside restaurants offering the catch of the day, fresh from the sea! Like most of the bays along this craggy coastline, snorkelling is a very popular pastime.
Stargazing
Visit the ‘Santuari de Nostra Senyora dels Angels’, an impressive religious edifice located in the nearby Gavarres mountain range and dating back to the early 15th century. Its elevated location offers wonderful views across the Empordà region plus a restaurant and observatory. As it is a Dark Sky area it is an ideal place to relish the star laden night sky either with the naked eye or through binoculars if you have them.
Look for a bargain
Every Friday La Bisbal holds its weekly market. Stalls fill the narrow lanes that wind their way around the backstreets of the old quarter offering all manner of wares. Look out for that unique antique trinket to take back home as a souvenir.
Dali Country
The influence of the renowned Catalan surrealist, Salvador Dalí, can be felt throughout the Empordà region with people from across the globe travelling to Figueres to visit the Dalí Museum but the tiny hamlet of Púbol is home to the little know Castel Gala-Dalí Museum. An 11th-century castle that nestles within the village walls was a gift from Dalí to his wife Gala. Today it houses a quirky museum dedicated to the life of Dalí and his wife. Visit the museum and then enjoy a walk in its delightful shady gardens.
