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November 26, 2008

The Delta del Ebro in Costa Dorada

301955828_d8a61fccb1_m.jpg In the North of Catalonia, the Delta del Ebro is located. It is the second largest wetland with 320 square meters in the Mediterranean region. During holidays in Costa Dorada, this is really worth seeing. If you stay in an Ametlla de Mar hotel, you can make a day trip to this nice nature park easily.
As the nature of Spain offers a lot of variety, the Ebro Delta is an interesting place to experience of part of it. It is located at the sea as well as next to a river and the landscape. It consists of many kilometers of unspoiled beaches, sand dunes, springs with fresh water, lagoons, large lakes with salted as well as fresh water and also many bays and riverbanks.
As it is a preserved nature park, many different animals are living there. Rare bird species can be seen by exploring the landscape, like flamingoes and coots.
To discover the Delta del Ebro, you can either go by ferry and visit the landscape by walking or you can hire there bicycles. Really worth seeing is this nature park and you will enjoy the beautiful and calm nature surroundings.

November 18, 2008

Cap de Creus in Costa Brava

365168281_5c0831f602.jpgThe Cap de Creus is a national park and it was declared as a nature reserve in 1998. It is located at the Costa Brava as an outlet of the Pyrenees, so at the border between France and Spain. It is the only one in Spain that covers sea and land at the same time. If you spend holidays in Costa Brava, you should definitely visit it. If you stay in a Costa Brava hotel in Roses, like the hotel Maritim, you can easily make a day trip to the Cap de Creus. The legend says that the region was made by Hercules.
The nature of the park is really worth seeing. There are the mountains and the rocky coast with small bays. Moreover, the landscape has its unique flora and fauna, which is the home of many different birds and other animals which are in danger of extinction. The area is environmental protected and fishing is only sometimes allowed. Therefore, there is not much pollution and the underwater world is fascinating. Thus, diving there is really an activity to enjoy. There is a lighthouse with a restaurant where you can make a rest.

November 11, 2008

Calm holidays in Costa Brava

291_1_large.jpgMost people think that spending holidays in Costa Brava means full beaches and big hotel complexes. But if you want you can also stay in a quiet environment in a small village, for example in Sant Feliu de Guixols. It is located in the heart of Costa Brava and its coastline is full of beautiful contrasts: the cliffy coast but also small bays and undiscovered beaches with fine sand. As the weather is still pleasant in autumn, holidays in Costa Brava will be enjoyed definitely.
If you want to spend your holidays with a group of friends in a nice surrounding, you can rent the Villa in S'Agaro with sea view and pool. This holiday house is located between Sant Feliu de Guixols and S'Arago and has 150 square meters. The house is perfect for six people as it contains three bedrooms and two bathrooms. The kitchen and the living room are fully equipped and contain everything for a nice stay. From the balcony you have a wonderful view over the bay.
As the house is located in a nature surrounding, you maybe want to make a little day trip to a city like Lloret de Mar (10 minutes by car) or even to Barcelona, which is worth seeing. Also the national park Cap de Creus is in the near of the holiday home.

November 4, 2008

Miami Playa in Costa Dorada - more than holidays!

2894351595_a89f2d5c31_m.jpg If you want to spend your holidays in Costa Dorada, a good destination at the coast is the city Miami Playa. It is perfect holiday town as it has beautiful beaches where you can relax and enjoy the wonderful weather. But you can also do water sports at the coast, like sailing, surfing or water skiing. As the weather is still pleasant in autumn, you can play golf or go climbing outdoors.
There are also nice restaurants, bars and shops in the city centre as well as at the promenade at the beach. Furthermore, you can find really good accommodation in this city. Therefore, the city offers everything you need for perfect holidays, regardless in which time of the year you come to the Costa Dorada.
A tip for accommodation in Miami Playa is the Hotel Apartamentos Los Angeles. In this hotel complex there are apartments available, which are perfect for staying with the whole family. The apartments have space for up to six people and offer all the comfort you need for holidays, like a fully equipped kitchen, a furnished living room and balcony, a safe, a washing machine and a TV. The hotel also offers a pool, lifts and, if you want, a garage for your car. Next to the hotel there are restaurants, shops and also the beach. As one of the Catalonia airports (Reus) is in the near of Miami Playa, it is very easy to travel to this city.