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Girona and the Costa Brava is an area rich in historical heritage due to its strategic position, between the Pyrenees and the Mediterranean Sea, and as a natural border between France and the rest of the Iberian Peninsula. Therefore, you will find a large number of castles and fortresses built on top of the hills, many of them dating back to medieval times, to facilitate control and surveillance of the territory. In this post we propose some of the most emblematic castles and fortresses of Girona…

During the Christmas holidays, many towns of Girona and the Costa Brava organise all kinds of activities such as the lighting ceremonies of the Christmas lights, Christmas and craft fairs and markets, “caga tiós", representations of the shepherds (pastorets), concerts and carol singing, or also the installation of ice skating rinks... One of the most traditional activities of this period, however, are the Living Nativity Scenes. The living nativity scenes are representations…

In this post, we give you some practical and very easy to apply recommendations for sustainable and environmentally friendly behaviors that also contribute to energy savings. These recommendations can be put into practice at home and, also, if you stay in one of our rural houses. Since our beginnings, at Naturaki, we have been committed to sustainability and energy efficiency. Our main objective is to contribute to giving life to villages, preserving rural environments and to ensure that rural…

Autumn is here, days are getting shorter, the coats are already hanging at the entrance of the house, the wind is blowing hard in some parts of Girona and the Costa Brava, but this is no excuse not to leave the house. Today we suggest 10 autumn plans that will make you enjoy this beautiful time of the year, when the landscape is tinged with browns, yellows, oranges and reds. 1. Go out and look for mushrooms [img] 546 [/img] A classic of classics: going mushroom picking. But watch out, you…

Girona and the Costa Brava have a long tradition of mediaeval fairs and markets. Some of the best known and most visited are the Mediaeval Besalú, the Mediaeval Market in Castell d'Aro and the Terra de Trobadors Festival in Castelló d'Empúries. If you are someone who likes history, and not only that, if you are someone who likes to live history, we invite you to visit some of the mediaeval markets and fairs in Girona and the Costa Brava where…

It’s summer and with this heat it is time to cool off. If you want to take a day off from the pool or the beach, we suggest some water activities to beat the heat, in and out of the water, where you will have a good time alone, with your partner, family or friends, and discover hidden corners of the Costa Brava surrounded by nature and, above all, lots of water. 1. Water parks [img] 907 [/img] On the Costa Brava you will find 3 water parks where you can spend a day with your family…

The area of Girona and the Costa Brava has a wide variety of theme parks for all tastes and ages. In this post, we suggest 10 theme parks to visit during your stay in our houses: water parks where you can cool off on the hottest days, animal parks where you can see native and exotic species, adventure parks where you can unload adrenaline and test your agility, amusement parks to spend a day with the family and even a park where you will test your sense of smell and learn a lot about aromatic plants…

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…

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…