Empuriabrava: the city of canals


It is still a great unknown, not only for foreign tourists, but also for the Spanish themselves. This small town located in the Costa Brava, belongs to the municipality of Castell d´Empuries and is considered by all who know her as the little one Venice Spanish.

Hundreds of canals form the streets of this city that also make it the largest marina in the world.

In total it is formed by some 25 km. from navigable channels through which you can directly access the doors of the houses.



The city of Castell d´Empuries It is divided into three zones:

Villa Condal: historical area where we can not miss a visit to the Cathedral of Castello d´Empuries (XIII century with mixtures of Gothic and Baroque styles)

Aiguamolls de l´Empordá Natural Park: natural reserve

Empuriabrava: Fully tourist area that makes up the most modern part of the city. Construction began in 1968 in a swampy area directly washed by the Mediterranean Sea. This unbeatable situation makes it an ideal destination for all those who want to practice endless water sports such as windsurfing, parasailing or flysurfing. In summer, it can receive the visit of more than 80,000 people.

Nor can we miss a small visit to the area of ​​the Ramparts. These protected the city from attack. The tallest came to measure 7 meters and were built among the XI and XII centuries.

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