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Hire a kayak for half a day from the beach at Tamariu, and head into the beautiful bays and inlets to the north between Tamariu and Aiguablava. Explore the secluded beaches and the sea cliff caves, including the amazing Cova de'n Gispert, the largest and deepest of the caves.

Take a boat trip and snorkel safari from L'Estartit out to the Illes Medes nature reserve. Swim with the fish in a crystal clear warm waters.

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.

and visit the famous cave Cova d'en Gispert. Stop off at La Pedrosa bay and snorkel in the crystal clear waters.

that skirt the rugged coastline between Calella and Sa Tuna, stopping every now and then at one of the many hidden coves to swim and snorkel.

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.

taking in the beautifully restored Jewish Quarter, the Arab Baths, the cathedral, its museums and the many shops.

(on the outskirts of Torrent) for a wine tasting. Then pop into the village and visit the Jam Museum on the Plaça Major. 

in Canapost and Begur.

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

in Vall Llobrega and visit the l'olivera mil-enària or millennium olive tree which has a circumference of over 8 mts ! and is said to be over 1000 years old.
 

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.

There is an excellent track at nearby Regenços. Adults might enjoy a quad bike experience in Calonge.

There are many excellent and renowned golf courses in the area, including Golf Playa de Pals, Golf Serres de Pals and Gualta.

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. As you wander around Begur take special note of the houses of the 'Indianos', the design of which has been influenced by the young people of Begur who emigrated to the Americas, mainly in search of riches. Those who returned left their stamp on the architecture of the town - one such example overlooks the small car park area near the church.

Then enjoy a lunch of fresh anchovies from L'Escala - a local speciality. 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!

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.

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.

then have an evening stroll around the old quarter and explore the many stalls selling jewellery and handicrafts.

and visit the many ancient stone villages that make up what is known as the Golden Triangle. Stop for lunch in Peratallada and then visit the fascinating farm museum in the tiny village of Palau Sator.