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

We explain how to recognize the authentic Palamós prawn in a very simple way, where and how it is fished and when is the best time of year to taste it. How to recognize Palamós prawns? [img] 857 [/img] Palamós Prawns are the star product of the Costa Brava. Of the crustacean species, the Palamós prawn is a red prawn with a strong but exquisite flavour, and an unmistakable aroma that is at the same time very fresh. It is distinguished from other varieties of prawns…

Where does the tradition of the Diada de Sant Jordi come from? [img] 820 [/img] St. George's Day is Valentine's Day in Catalonia . The tradition of this day is the exchange of roses and books between lovers. These are ideal dates for a romantic getaway in one of our houses in Girona and the Costa Brava . As every April 23, all the cities and towns of Catalonia are filled with stalls where you can buy roses and books . In larger towns such as Girona, Figueres and Olot It is also…

Salvador Dalí, the Empordà painter and the "Dalinian Triangle" The Dalí Triangle is made up of the municipalities of Púbol, Portlligat and Figueres, places where the Empordà painter Salvador Dalí lived his career and which served as inspiration for Dalí's universe. The Dalí Triangle is an ideal route for a weekend break, as the three towns are located on the Costa Brava. Salvador Dalí (1904 - 1989), considered by…

Antique, collectors, exchanges and second hand markets Books, vinyl records, clothes, decorative items... anything goes at second-hand markets. In Girona we have a few where you can stroll around, choose, shuffle and enjoy the atmosphere. Collectors and antique lovers, bargain hunting and haggling, today's post is for you! 1. Brocantes and collector's market, Figueres [img] 789 [/img] This market in the capital of the Alt Empordà takes place every third…

Originally written in November 2021. Last updated in March 2022. 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…

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…