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Casa Azul

Aigua Xelida, Tamariu, Catalunya

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Accommodation

At a glance

  1. Sleeps 7
  2. 3 Double Bedrooms
  3. 1 Single Bedroom
  4. 3 Bathrooms
  5. WiFi
  6. Beach 420m
  7. Restaurant 420m
  • Upper Ground Floor: Entrance hall. Principal double bedroom (ceiling fan) with patio doors to terrace and en suite bathroom. Double bedroom (ceiling fan) with patio doors to terrace. Shower room. Single bedroom (ceiling fan), Double bedroom (ceiling fan) with patio doors to terrace and en suite bathroom.
  • Lower Ground Floor: Hall. Sitting/dining room (TV, DVD, WiFi, ornamental fireplace) with two sets of patio doors to terrace. Cloakroom. Laundry room (washing machine). Kitchen (oven, microwave, dishwasher) with patio doors to terrace.
  • Outside: Enclosed grounds of lawns, flowerbeds, covered and open terraces. In-built barbecue.
  • Private swimming pool (10m x 5m) with corner Roman steps.

Casa Azul offers a very desirable combination of features often sought after yet seldom found: a smart and inviting Mediterranean residence ensconced in handsome mature gardens, yet tantalisingly close to the picture postcard fishing hamlet of Tamariu (420m) with its smattering of seafront restaurants and charming sandy beach.

Beautifully furnished and tastefully decorated, it is impossible not to be seduced by the atmosphere and location of this elegant home. The property spreads harmoniously over two floors offering one single and three double bedrooms (two with en-suite bathrooms). Each of the double bedrooms opens onto a south-facing sun terrace from where tiny sparkles of cobalt blue ocean filter through lush pine trees, a subtle hint to us that after just a 10 minute walk down rustic steps we can be swimming in its refreshing waters.

Evenings spent grilling on the barbecue serenaded by a symphony of cicadas, scenic strolls down to the sea for an early morning swim, fun with the children on a sandy beach as the sun goes down at the end of the day. This is the very essence of a summer break and at Casa Azul it all becomes reality.

Drag yourselves away if you can, even if just for a day, because this coastline offers so much to see and visit!  Wonderful Begur with its hilltop castle, Palafrugell with its lively Sunday market, hidden coves, whitewashed fishing villages, medieval towns and Roman/Greek ruins are all within easy reach.

  • Please note: We kindly advise that smoking is not permitted inside the house.
  • Property Licence Number HUTG-041816-07

Pricing & Availability

Additional Pricing Information

All Prices are per property, not per person.

Please note that all visitors to Catalunya, aged 17 and over, are required to pay a Tourist Tax of £7.00. We will add this amount to your booking.

Location of Casa Azul

Locality

Great Things to Do Near Casa Azul

Stroll down and spend the evening in Tamariu,

a favourite with local fishermen, whose colourful artisan boats provide the perfect backdrop for the handful of excellent restaurants that adorn the picturesque seafront promenade. Savour the truly Mediterranean experience as the calm sea laps gently on the shoreline.

Drive across to the majestic bay of Llafranc

and then spend the day relaxing on this gorgeous beach. Perhaps rent a kayak or try snorkelling off the rocks at the side of the bay. Before returning home enjoy a cooling drink on the promenade and do some ‘people watching.’

Explore the nearby hidden coves of Aigua Xelida

famous for their crystal clear waters and wonderful opportunities for snorkelling. Take a picnic and make a day of it, perhaps trying your hand at fishing for your supper!

Take a boat trip with 'Paco Boats' in Tamariu

(tel: 607 29 25 78) and visit the famous cave ' Cova d'en Gispert'. Afterwards go snorkelling off the rocks along the side of the beach.

Pack a picnic and your swimming things

and take the coastal path that starts from Tamariu beach. Stop at the tiny Cala Pedrosa to swim and snorkel en route. Then follow the path upwards, cross the road and return to Tamariu via the pine woods.

The golden sandy beach of Aigua Blava

is a very short drive away. Justifiably awarded a coveted Blue Flag, this beach boasts the finest and softest sand in the immediate area. Relax in the restaurant overlooking the bay and enjoy the freshest of grilled fish, accompanied by a glass of chilled white wine.

Drive to Begur and climb up to the castle from where there are far reaching views.

The most noteworthy are those towards the Medes Islands, long ago a refuge for pirates and smugglers, although today they are famous as a marine nature reserve.

Take a stroll beneath the arched ‘Voltes’

situated along the front of Port Bo Beach in Calella de Palafrugell. Enjoy a drink or evening meal at one of the seafront restaurants and watch the twinkling lights of the fishing boats out in the bay and the spectacle of the brightly lit cruise ships gliding silently across the horizon.

Go for a day trip to Figueres and visit the Teatre-Museu Dalí in Figueres

and enjoy the wacky experience, which will appeal to all members of the family. It is a lot of fun and well worth braving the queues! Afterwards, pay a visit to the lesser known Museu del Joguet de Catalunya (toy museum), also in Figueres. Tel: 972 504 585

Horse riding is available at Canapost Cavalls de Forallac

–(tel: 649 43 14 80). Hipica Begur (tel 619 23 60 73) also offer night excursions, carriage rides and for those who do not wish to take to horseback, Kart Cross excursions can be taken from here.

Play a round of golf!

There are many excellent and renowned golf courses in the area, including Golf Playa de Pals (Tel: 972 66 77 39), Golf Serres de Pals, (972 63 73 75) or Gualta (972 76 04 50), www.empordagolf.es

For the motor sport enthusiasts visit the Circuit de Catalunya, just off Exit 13 of the AP7

Guided tours are available to include entry to the paddock, the control tower, the podium, for example. www.circuitcat.com. Maybe the ladies could indulge in some retail therapy at the same time at the nearby outlet shopping centre La Roca Village. www.LaRocaVillage.com

Visit the fabulous city of Girona for the day,

taking in the beautifully restored Jewish Quarter, the Arab Baths, the cathedral, its museums and the many shops. Why not pay a visit to Cacao Sampaka, C/Santa Clara, 45 to indulge in the finest products using chocolate – cakes, drinks, spreads, ice creams to name a few!

Pack a picnic and visit nearby Banyoles,

which has the largest natural lake in Catalunya. Here you can swim, fish or go on a boat trip around the lake itself. You can hire rowing boats or book tickets for a boat trip from Bar Aquàrium, Pg Darder s/n, Banyoles. Tel: 972 58 09 23.

Catch the train and visit Barcelona for the day.

There is so much to see and do in this vibrant city. Take the open topped tour bus and hop on and off at the different sights. After a lunch of delicious tapas save some energy for shopping in the elegant shops.

Explore the nearby medieval village of Pals,

which can be seen perched on the hillside from miles around. Wander around the old town, El Pedró. One of the main features to see is the magnificent circular Romanesque Tower, the Torre de les Hores, which is all that is left of the castle that used to guard the estuary of the river Daró. From the viewpoint you can see the Medes Islands, the Montgrí and Canigó massifs and the Albera mountain ranges.

Visit the Museu de la Pesca in Palamos

the only one of its kind in the Mediterranean with a permanent exhibition linked to the seafaring tradition of the Costa Brava depicting the past, present and future of fishing. www.museudelapesca.org.

Spend some time exploring the Gala Dalí Castle in the nearby village of Púbol,

latterly the home of the painter’s wife. On display inside are the paintings and drawings that Salvador Dalí gave to Gala, along with a collection of her haute couture dresses. The garden is decorated with a series of sculptures and elephants! Open daily, from June to September, from 10.00 to 18.00, but closed on Mondays outside of these dates. Tel: (00 34) 972 488 655.

Drive a few miles inland

and visit the many ancient stone villages that make up what is known as the “Golden Triangle”. Stop for lunch at the Restaurant L’Arc Vell in Peratallada and enjoy a meal in the confines of its peaceful walled courtyard. After lunch visit the fascinating farm museum in the tiny village of Palau Sator

Walk amongst all the different exotic Mediterranean flora and fauna

at the Botanical Gardens of Cap Roig where you get magnificent panoramic views of the coastline that stretches from Calella to the cliffs of Cap Roig.

Nearby

Towns/Villages

Tamariu 10 mins 
Palafrugell 15 mins 
Girona 1 Hr  
Barcelona 1 Hr 45 mins 

Beaches

Aiguablava 10 mins 
Tamariu Beach 10 mins 
Platja Llafranc 15 mins 
Calella de Palafrugell 15 mins 
Sa Riera 20 mins 
La Fosca 25 mins 
Platja de Pals 30 mins 
El Castell 30 mins 

Airports

Girona 1 Hr  
Barcelona 1 Hr 55 mins 

Train Stations

Flaça 45 mins 
Girona 1 Hr  
Figueres Vilafant 1 Hr 5 mins 
Times are approximate

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