Monday is market day in nearby Torroella de Montgri.
It is certainly worth paying a visit to this colourful spectacle. Buy some fresh local produce and prepare a sumptuous BBQ back at the villa.
Casa Torre Vella
Torre Vella, Torroella de Montgri, Catalunya
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£ 860
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Accommodation
At a glance
- Sleeps 6
- 1 Double Bedroom
- 2 Twin Bedrooms
- 2 Bathrooms
- Air Conditioning
- WiFi
- Fenced & Heated Pool
- Table Tennis
- Beach 3.8km
- Restaurant 250m
- Ground Floor: Entrance hall. Two twin bedrooms (A/C). Bathroom.
- First Floor: Landing. Bathroom. Double bedroom (continental double bed, A/C). Kitchen (oven, microwave, dishwasher). Living/dining room (TV, fireplace, WiFi) with doors to semi-covered terrace with extendible awning overlooking pool. Central heating throughout the house..
- Outside: Fully enclosed garden. In-built barbecue. Semi-covered terraces with extendible awnings. Covered dining area. Children's play area. Table tennis. Washing machine. Private parking.
- Private swimming pool (7.5m x 3.5m) with Roman steps. An optional pool fence is available; please advise at time of booking if you require this.
Look out towards the shimmering Mediterranean from the smart covered dining terrace of this attractive home which enjoys an enviable position within the pretty residential neighbourhood of Torre Vella. Being just 3.8km from the sea, it is within easy access of coastal amenities whilst the option of pool fencing and stair gates within the house makes it an ideal choice for young families.
Being close to all amenities and within walking distance of a restaurant (250m), guests at Casa Torre Vella can choose between the culture and history of the very traditional market town of Torroella de Montgrí (5.2 km) and the nearby medieval stone villages of Peratallada and Pals or the bustle of the more tourist orientated coastal resort of Estartit (3.8km) with its selection of restaurants overlooking the marina, pedestrianised shopping area and range of watersports.
Some may choose a bracing hike up to the stone castle; others will opt for the less strenuous pursuit of making sand castles on the delightful sandy beach of Els Griells. All will relish the delightful upper terrace view that reaches out across the protected nature reserve of the ‘Aiguamolls del Baix Empordà’ to the deep blue Mediterranean beyond.
Well appointed and comfortably furnished with two twin bedrooms and a bathroom on the ground floor and a double bedroom and bathroom on the first floor, Casa Torre Vella is ideally suited to summer living and is an excellent choice for families seeking a well equipped holiday base. Families with children will appreciate the Roman stepped private pool with its ample sun terracing surround as well as the peace of mind afforded by the fully enclosed garden.
With a good supermarket just 1.4km away, a championship golf course nearby and an array of things to do nearby such as boat trips, scuba diving, windsurfing, go-karting and a children's play park, Casa Torre Vella has all the ingredients for a splendid family holiday.
- Air conditioning is £150 per week, payable in advance of your holiday if required.
- Optional pool heating is available at a cost of £100 per week; please advise at time of booking if this is required.
- Property License Number: HUTG 015441-52
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 Torre Vella
Locality
Great Things to Do Near Casa Torre Vella
Visit the Anchovy and Salt Museum at L’Escala.
The town is famous for salting anchovies and the museum is the ideal place to learn about this industry, which has been practised since the 16th Century to the present day, a heritage which is unique to the Catalan coast. Open daily. Avinguda Lluis Companys, 1, 17130 L’Escala. Tel: (00 34) 972 77 68 15. www.anxova-sal.cat.
The Empordá Marshes National Park
is nearby and is the home of many interesting species of plants and animals and a haven for migrating birds. These marshes are all that remain of the old lakes which were drained in the 18th and 19th centuries to make way for crops and cattle. They are situated in the bay of Roses between Castelló and Sant Pere Pescador. Hide in one of the camouflaged cabins and count the numerous species of birds.
Enjoy a guided walking tour around some of the sights of the Baix Empordà.
Among those on offer are tours of the La Bisbal d’Emporda, to include a visit to the Ceramics Museum, tour of the Romanesque monasteries, Besalú or Figueres to include the Dalí Museum. www.nikduserm.com or Nik@nikduserm.com.
The experience of the so called ‘Dalinian Triangle’ for lovers of art and culture is a ‘must’.
The three parts to visit are his home in Cadaqués (pre-booking necessary), the Teatre-Museu in Figueres and the Gala-Dalí Castle in Pubol. This will be a long day excursion but very informative and entertaining!www.salvador-dali.org
Stroll round the Roman City of Empúries
accompanied by your own English speaking guide. Tours organised in July/August only. Pre booking essential, Monday to Friday 08.30-15.00. Tel: 00 34 972 77 59 76
The Medes Islands
These Islands and their marine life, just a mile off the coast, are protected Marine Natural park and are one of the most important in the whole of the Mediterranean.Divers come here from all over the world as they are considered to be such an important site.
Scuba diving and boat trips
These are readily available from Estartit out to the Medes Islands. There are courses for beginners and excursions for experienced divers. Information and prices are readily available from the selection of diving centres in Estartit.
Go ride a bike
Bicycles can be hired from Torroella de Montgri. Bicicletes David, Av Lluis Companys, 69, Torroella de Montgri. Tel: 00 34 972759 625
Go karting!
Always a popular activity.Go Karts L’Estartit Tel: 972 757 215. Carretera Torroella- L’Estartit kms 2
Montgri Castle
Montgri Castle is the symbol of Torroella de Montgri! The panoramic views from the top of the towers take in almost the whole of the Empordà, from the Bay of Roses, Empúries, Canigó Massif, the Pyrenees, Montseny Massif, the Gavarres Mountaints, the Baix Ter and back to L’Estartit with the Medes Islands.
Tennis!
Tennis! There are several clubs in the vicinity, one of them being Club Tennis Empordà, tel 695 064 208. The address is Ctra Torroella 4.9.
Go ride a horse!
Hipica Mas Paguina, tel 972 751 472. The address is Cami de la Gola, 43, L’Estartit.
Go for a walk!
There are many marked trails in this part of the Empordà. Two that immediately spring to mind are the walk around the old town of Torroella de Montgri. This starts in the Carrer Ullà and takes about 1 hour. Alternatively the Camí Vell (old road) from Torroella de Montgri to l’Estartit will take about 1 hour and 15 minutes.
For the energetic….walk from Torroella up to the Castell de Montgri.
Start at the Plaça de Lledoner, continue up Carrer de Fàtima and at the end of the street you will see a sign indicating Montgri Castle. From here follow the red and white markings on stones along the way. When you reach the large cross follow the path up until you reach the castle. About 50 metres from the top you will see the Cau del Duc cave.
Parc d’Aventura
Fun for all of the family in this forestry adventure park. There are 50 different activities ranging from jungle jumps, nets, bridges, zip wires, tree-hiking and more than 300 m of aerial runways. Situated in Camí del Bernegar, Masos de Pals. Tel: (00 34) 972 113 443. www.costabravaparcaventura.com. Open all year round and in July and August it is open on Wednesday nights from 10pm until 1am.
Take a drive around the villages in this part of the Baix Empordá
which range from unassuming farming villages to the carefully preserved and restored medieval hamlets. Worthy of a visit is Foixá where the magnificent castle of the Counts of Empuriés dominates the skyline. Follow this with an excellent value lunch at Can Quel, which is a favourite of both the local Catalan community and visitors from France, who like to pop over the border to sample the cuisine.
Catch the train from Flaça 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 various country beaches along the Bay of Roses,
ranging from small coves, which are ideal for snorkelling, to long stretches of fine sand. Sailing and windsurfing are very popular on the Bay. In fact, the World Windsurfing championships have been held here!
Climb up to the Castle of Montgri at Torroella de Montgri
and enjoy the breathtaking views of the Pyrenees and the Mediterranean, taking in the Medes Islands and the coastline all the way up to the border with France.
Nearby
Towns/Villages
| Torroella de Montgri | 10 mins | |
| L'Estartit | 10 mins | |
| Pals | 30 mins | |
| Girona | 1 Hr | |
| Barcelona | 1 Hr 45 mins |
Beaches
| Platja L'Estartit | 10 mins | |
| Platja de Pals | 30 mins | |
| Platja Moll Grec | 35 mins | |
| Sa Riera | 40 mins | |
| Aiguablava | 40 mins |
Airports
| Girona | 1 Hr 5 mins | |
| Barcelona | 2 Hrs 13 mins |
Train Stations
| Flaça | 25 mins | |
| Figueres Vilafant | 45 mins | |
| Girona | 50 mins |
