Discover Girona and the Costa Brava hand in hand with some lovers of this land.

Lately, due to the increase in electricity prices, there is a lot of talk about energy expenditure. In any case, consumption has always been one of the main variable costs of holiday accommodation, along with cleaning and maintenance. That is why since 2011 we have always worked to reduce the cost as much as possible, aware that, at the same time, a reduction in consumption also allowed us to reduce the environmental impact of accommodation. Below we explain how we manage and try to minimise the…

La Castanyada tradition  During the month of October we are fully immersed in autumn. The days get shorter, we start taking our coats out of the closet and on the street we smell the fire from the toasted chestnut stalls! La Castanyada -chesnut feast- is a popular festival throughout Catalonia that is celebrated on the night of October 31 and dates back years, since the 18th century. So that while you roast chestnuts in the fireplaces of our rural houses you can connect with…

What to do when it rains during a rural tourism getaway? At Naturaki we welcome the rain! A rainy Sunday can be a day well spent with a little imagination. A rainy day cleans, waters the fields and fills the landscapes with green. It is necessary for crops, forests and nature, but let's not fool ourselves: when we have planned a weekend of rural tourism with family and friends, a rainy forecast can make our plans falter. Today we suggest 8 plans for a rainy Sunday afternoon while…

Costa Brava lighthouses: the best views of the Mediterranean Visiting the Costa Brava from its lighthouses can become one of the best ways to discover extraordinary viewpoints from where to enjoy the Mediterranean sea breeze! In the past, lighthouses played a key role in guiding sailors, but nowadays new technologies have emerged and have left their function in the background. That is why many of them have become museums, viewpoints and departure or arrival points for excursions…

The best places to eat in the summer: 6 restaurants with swimming pools on the Costa Brava and Girona At Naturaki we love swimming pools. In fact, 95% of our rural houses have them and in the hottest seasons it is a luxury to be able to swim in them. That's why today we suggest 6 restaurants on the Costa Brava where you can enjoy a good meal and where you can also swim in the pool! What could be better than enjoying a good after-dinner chat while the children splash around in the pool? A pleasure…

Kayak routes along the Costa Brava: a different way to discover it! The Costa Brava is not only surprising from the land but also from the sea. Corners, coves, virgin beaches, caves, grottoes and rocks. While paddling on your kayak, you will find a different way to discover all its corners, some of them very hidden. An adventure for everyone, as long as you feel like paddling.  1. A tour of the island of Caramany [img] 681 [/img] Located 2 km from the mouth of the river Fluvià,…

10 cocktail bars in Girona and the Costa Brava to enjoy the good weather The good weather has arrived in Girona and the Costa Brava and, with it, the desire to get together under a starry sky while enjoying a drink on the terrace of a bar. We are more eager than ever to go out, to sit on the terrace of a bar, to feel the breeze as we savour a drink at sunset surrounded by the best company.  Here is a list of the 10 best bars with terraces in Girona and the Costa Brava so that you can enjoy a…

The monastery of Sant Pere de Rodes stands imposingly tall at an altitude of 520 m in the Sierra de Rodes -a mountain range north of the Alt Empordà- and on the seafront. From this point, the views of the bay of Port de la Selva and north of Cap de Creus are spectacular. In Romanesque architectural style and built on terraces to adapt to the terrain, the Benedictine monastery is a a monumental complex in a truly enviable and amazing location. To get there from the car park, you…

Nature recovers us. It is necessary to reconnect, with ourselves and with others. It's enough with a short excursion or hike and our mind calm down. In addition, we are very lucky since in Girona and Costa Brava we have fantastic places that allow us to enjoy a family hike. An excursion to disconnect from the day to day and just breathe and see ourselves as we are. Today we have prepared 7 excursions and hikes that you can do while enjoying a good family getaway in our charming…