Take one of the paths down to the rocky inlets of Aigua Xelida
and enjoy snorkelling in the crystal clear waters. Take a fishing line and while away some time on the rocks trying to catch the evening's supper!
Mar Bona
Aigua Xelida, Tamariu, Catalunya
- 6
- 3
- 2
FROM
£ 1,050
PER WEEK
Accommodation
At a glance
- Sleeps 6
- 2 Double Bedrooms
- 1 Twin Bedroom
- 2 Bathrooms
- WiFi
- Beach 1.6km
- Street Level: Entrance hall. Sun terrace (washing machine).
- Lower Level 1: Living/dining area (TV, DVD). Shaded dining terrace. Kitchen (dishwasher, oven, microwave). Cloakroom. Central heating throughout the house. WiFi.
- Lower Level 2: Hallway opening onto decked walkway leading to pool area. Double bedroom with en suite bathroom. Double bedroom. Twin bedroom. Bathroom.
- Outside: Gently sloping, walkway/staircase down to pool area. Poolside shower. Barbecue.
- Private parking. Private swimming pool (8m x 4m).
This eye catching property showcases modern Mediterranean architecture at its best! Cleverly designed to merge into the hillside over three levels, Mar Bona can claim wonderful sea views from its windows and terraces. Indeed, the private decked swimming pool area, with its sweeping backdrop of azure Mediterranean sea, is a particularly striking feature that merits special mention.
Mar Bona is a well appointed house with furnishings and décor being both contemporary and tasteful. The delightful living/dining room is large, airy and bright with panoramic windows and doors opening onto a large sun terrace from where the magnificent sea views can be enjoyed to full effect. The well equipped kitchen also opens onto the terrace providing convenient access to the perfect location for breakfast or perhaps dinner under the stars. On the lower level all three bedrooms are comfortably furnished.
A drive of 5 minutes downhill brings you to the sandy beach and restaurants of Tamariu. You may also wish to visit the nearby cove of Aigua Xelida itself, or the pretty, sandy beach at Aigua Blava which is only 1.5km away. This picturesque stretch of coastline, designated an 'area of outstanding natural beauty', is renowned for its wealth of unblemished scenery and abundance of hidden coves. Coastal walks take you to impressive beauty spots such as Aigua Blava and Llafranc while, further afield, several stone medieval villages are easily reached via pretty country lanes.
Dominated by a stone castle, the hilltop town of Begur (5.5km) was once a refuge for the local fishermen in the days when marauding pirates, including the infamous Barbarosa, plundered the coastline. Visitors to Begur today will find a bustling, colourful town of winding cobbled streets filled with shops, pavement cafés, market stalls and a good selection of fine restaurants.
- Terraced grounds mean that young children will need supervision.
- Property Licence No: HUTG-056404-93
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 Mar Bona
Locality
Great Things to Do Near Mar Bona
Walk amongst all kinds of exotic Mediterranean flora
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.
Visit the Sunday morning Market at Palafrugell
and soak up the atmosphere with a drink in the main square. Later visit the magnificent wine store of Jordi Grau and enjoy a glass of wine with a 'tapa'.
Take a boat trip from Tamariu,
and visit the famous cave 'Cova d'en Gispert'. Afterwards go snorkeling off the rocks along the side of the beach.
Visit the nearby medieval castle of Begur
and then enjoy an evening stroll around the old quarter and explore the many stalls selling jewellery and handicrafts.
Drive a few miles inland
and visit the many ancient stone villages known as the 'Golden Triangle'. Stop for lunch in Peratallada and then visit the fascinating farm museum in the tiny village of Palau Sator.
Go and visit the pottery town of La Bisbal
and purchase some handmade ceramics to take back home. A visit to the Terracotta Museum is worthwhile. Visit the colourful Friday market or check out the numerous antique shops you will find there. You will surely come away with a purchase or two!
Take the children and spend a day at the Aquadiver water park in Platja d'Aro.
Afterwards go into the town and enjoy an ice cream from one of the Italian ice cream parlours.
Visit the spectacular Greek and Roman settlement of Empuries.
This is one of the most important Greco-Roman sites in Spain and its elevated position overlooks the Mediterranean.On the way back climb up to the Castle of Montgri at Torroella de Montgri and admire the breathtaking views of both the Pyrenees and the coast.
Visit the wine cellar of Mas Oller
(on the outskirts of Torrent) for a wine tasting. Then pop into the village and visit the Jam Museum on the Plaça Major.
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.
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.
Try a local speciality - a lunch of fresh anchovies from L'Escala.
On the way back, visit the pre-roman Iberian settlement of Ullastret and see how life was 2,500 years ago compared to today's world!
Learn to windsurf or rent a catamaran at nearby Pals beach.
If you are up for a challenge, have a go at kitesurfing - a new sport where a small kite is attached to a surfboard allowing spectacular pirouettes and high speeds.
Drive down to the unspoilt fishing village of Tamariu
and enjoy an evening meal in one of the fine seafront fish restaurants.
Horse riding is available
in Canapost and from Begur.
Relax at the villa and try your hand at preparing your own tapas
by following the local recipes you will find in the 'FOOD AND DRINK section of your house book.
Drive up through the pine trees
to the 15th century hermitage and lighthouse of Sant Sebastià which sits above the delightful bay of Llafranc and enjoy the breathtaking views out across the Mediterranean.
Visit the Museum dedicated to fishing at Palamós,
then watch the fishing fleet come in at 5pm when the fish auction commences. Why not round off the evening with a night cruise under the stars on a traditional Latin rigged Catalan fishing boat?
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 and the podium. Maybe the ladies could indulge in some retail therapy at the same time at the nearby outlet shopping centre La Roca Village.
Nearby
Towns/Villages
| Tamariu | 5 mins | |
| Palafrugell | 15 mins | |
| Girona | 1 Hr | |
| Barcelona | 1 Hr 45 mins |
Beaches
| Platja de Tamariu | 5 mins | |
| Aiguablava | 5 mins | |
| Platja Llafranc | 15 mins | |
| Calella de Palafrugell | 17 mins | |
| Platja de Pals | 25 mins | |
| La Fosca | 25 mins | |
| El Castell | 30 mins |
Airports
| Girona | 1 Hr | |
| Barcelona | 1 Hr 55 mins |
Train Stations
| Flaça | 40 mins | |
| Figueres Vilafant | 1 Hr | |
| Girona | 1 Hr |
