Angela Ambrose

Garden Design

Tel: 01268 784575 (UK)

Email: aj.ambrose@btinternet.com

This is the larger of the two villages selected and was originally a fishing village - today fishermen still pull their boats up onto the main beach. Fishermen used to sit under the arches along the seafront to repair their nets- these now house bars and restaurants. There are several small beaches, a handful of shops and plenty of bars and restaurants to choose from.

Calella is a mecca for artists and in the summer months, concerts are held in the Cap Roig gardens on the outskirts of Callela and the habaneres is held on the main beach – this is a concert of traditional folk songs. The walks here are gentle – it is possible to walk along the cliff top to El Golfet, a small beach, in one direction and to Llafranc, the next small village, in the other. The views along these coastline walks are stunning. Llafranc is more stylish with its smart promenade and marina. It has a lovely horseshoe shaped bay and a good selection of bars and restaurants along the seafront.

Tamariu

Tamariu is a small, secluded cove surrounded by pine-clad hills. Originally a fishing village, it has retained its charm and is unspoiled by modern development. The beach is said to be one of the most sheltered on the coast and although it is small, you can hire loungers, parasols, pedaloes, kayaks and motorboats here – there is plenty to do. There are just a few shops but the two supermarkets stock everything you could want. There are plenty of bars, cafes and restaurants to choose from.

It is safe enough to leave your belongings on the beach and sit at one of the cafes along the seafront for a cooling drink or lunch.

The beauty of Tamariu is that it is surrounded by wooded cliffs but this makes the walks in this area more rugged! You can walk along the cliffs in either direction and if you are energetic enough, you can walk to the San Sebastia lighthouse, which stands high above Llafranch and has stunning views. It is also possible to walk into the next cove, Aguablavia, often described as the most beautiful cove in Spain or into Palafrugell, the nearest town.

OUT AND ABOUT
If designing your own garden and lazing in the sun isn’t enough for you, there is plenty to do and see in the area – too much for a week! You don’t need to go far, you are surrounding by pretty coves, and medieval villages. Within half an hour’s drive you will find:-

BEGUR – a small, very pretty old town built around a ruined castle. The views from the castle or stunning. There is a market every Wednesday morning selling clothing and fresh local produce.

Minutes away from Begur, you find several stunning coves – Aguiblava, Sa Tuna, Sa Riera.

PALAFRUGELL – the nearest town just minutes from Calella and Tamariu. It is a lovely little town with a daily fish and fruit market and a large market every Sunday.

PUBOL – a tiny village where Salvador Dali restored a castle for his wife, Gala, where she lived until she died – Dali needed permission to visit!

LA BISBAL – the ceramics centre. There is a ceramics museum here and for the shopaholic, you will find streets full of ceramic shops.

PALS – a beautifully restored medieval village, which has won many awards.

PERATALLADA – another beautifully restored medieval village, now an excellent place to eat with a good choice of restaurants.

There are also excellent golf courses in the area.

FURTHER AFIELD

BARCELONA is only one and a half hour’s drive away.

GERONA – with its fascinating old town and gothic cathedral is an hour’s drive away.

FIGUERES – the Salvador Dali museum, a fascinating museum even for those who aren’t art lovers – there is nowhere else like it.

PORT LLIGAT – the home of Salvador Dali

AMPURIAS - a museum and the site of Greek and Roman ruins.  It also has one of the most beautiful beaches in the area.
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