In the small town of Arenys d'Empordà, located in the Alt Empordà and very close to Bàscara and Figueres, you can find very authentic holiday cottages and tourist accommodation ideal for enjoying this town on the agricultural plain of Empordà. A municipality that is part of Garrigàs and has a good architectural heritage and a few unmissables, such as the medieval castle or the modernist Casa Francès tower.

What can I do in Arenys d'Empordà and its holiday cottages?

Arenys d'Empordà is a small town that is part of Garrigàs, a municipality in Alt Empordà located twenty minutes from Figueres. It is a small town with barely 100 inhabitants and, even so, it has a few must-sees such as the medieval castle and the modernist Casa Francès tower. As a curiosity: The name of the town could come from sand, sand or from a Latin anthroponym Arenius.

What to do during your stay at a tourist accommodation in Arenys d'Empordà

Visit and learn about its architectural heritage

If you're staying in a holiday cottage in Arenys d'Empordà, you can't miss the Romanesque church of Sant Sadurní which, during the 17th and 18th centuries, was integrated into the castle's defenses. The walls of the church, in fact, still preserve remains of the old fortification. In addition, in 1944 the temple was decorated by a group of artists from Emporda. Another must-see is, without a doubt, the medieval castle, currently attached to the church. It is a building essentially from the 16th-17th centuries built on top of the medieval fortified palace which, during the Middle Ages, belonged to the Lords of Palol, also lords of Vilopriu Castle. You also can't miss the modernist tower Casa Francès, from 1877, where the writer José Francés and the dancer Àurea de Sarrà lived and died.

Enjoy the agricultural landscape of Emporda

Arenys d'Empordà is a magnificent place to enjoy and get to know first hand the typical landscape of the Empordà agricultural plain. A town from which you can take nice walks, such as for example getting closer to the passage of the Fluvià river through the town, where we can see the 19th century hydroelectric power plant or to the archaeological site of Puig Ferrer, in Ermedàs.

Get to know other towns in the area

You can also take advantage of your stay at a tourist accommodation in Arenys d'Empordà to get to know the village of Bàscara, located ten minutes away by car. If you go there, you cannot miss the historic site of the town, with the walls and the remains of the episcopal castle and the church of Sant Iscle, declared Cultural Assets of National Interest.

Latest opinions from our guests staying near Arenys d'Empordà

9.5

Average grade at Arenys d'Empordà

Opinions are 100% real and written by people like you.
We do not expect all of them to be perfect, we prefer them to be authentic.
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05/09/2025

MonicaCan Costa - With the family

80th anniversary of the unbelievable granny!

This past weekend we were the whole family to surprise grandma on her 80th birthday!! Can Costa was the ideal place to spend the weekend. From the first moment we all felt at home and it's that the taste with which all the rooms, the air conditioning, the dining room terrace upstairs, the BBQ area kitchen as equipped as the dining room kitchen upstairs are decorated! With its own fridge each!! They have everything super well set up to make the stay as practical and comfortable as possible and they have achieved it! The mega screen in the lounge, with the mega-sofa made the video moment unforgettable and emotional for everyone!!! As a courtesy, you will find charcoal, kitchen paper (in both kitchens!) and recycling bags. And the swimming pool?! Both during the day and night, fantastic!!! And Albert, incredibly attentive!! From the first moment, facilitating arrival, stay and departure! Thank you, thank you and thank you for everything and to make us have a wonderful weekend for the whole family!! 100% recommendable.
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05/09/2025

KateLa Blauet - With the family

A large and beautiful house for a family holiday

Our family of ten stayed here for one week and we had a lovely time. The paella pan was very useful and the BBQ as well as we had lovely weather to cook outside. There is a great restaurant a short walk from the house.
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01/09/2025

XavierCa la Xana - With the family

The house is fine, but it lacks parking.

We would have liked to be able to park inside. Another point is that from the photos, the garden seemed bigger, since, with the pool being covered, it takes up a lot of space in the garden.

Naturaki respond: Thank you for leaving your opinion, Xavier. We are glad to know that you liked the house. On the web, we detail both in the equipment and services section and the plans that the house does not have parking, but there is a free parking area right in front. The size of the outdoor pool, 8x4 m, the garden of 450 m² and the terrace of 20 m², are also specified, so that the available space can be accurately assessed before booking. Thank you for the visit and for sharing your experience.
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01/09/2025

EmmaEl Paller de Can Fort - Couple

Disconnect of calm and tranquility!

A fantastic house for a couple's getaway. The surroundings are perfect for enjoying the calm, rest and the much sought-after silence. We loved being able to count on a grocery store, a bakery and a butcher in the same village, a very practical detail. We also want to highlight the impeccable pool and garden maintenance service, as well as 10 out of 10 for the speed in replacing the toaster with a new one. Without a doubt, we will repeat! As a suggestion, it would be ideal to add mosquito nets to the windows to be able to ventilate better and depend less on the air conditioning.

Naturaki respond: Thank you very much, Emma, for your stay and for sharing your assessment. We are pleased to know that you enjoyed the house and the surroundings. We take note of your suggestions to evaluate them. Thank you for the visit.
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16/08/2025

PhilippeCan Fort - With the family

Can Fort House - Sant Esteve de Guialbes

Very original lodging, an ancient fortified house, in a small village. The house is very welcoming, well equipped, and well suited for large families or groups. Close to Girona, the lodging is well situated. A little effort can be made for air conditioning: one room is not livable in case of heatwave (which was our case) and the two air conditioners in the house suppose to leave all the doors open. Contacted by email, the owners were very responsive.

Naturaki respond: Thank you, Philippe, for your review. We are very pleased to hear that you liked the house and its history. We will take note of your suggestions in order to evaluate them. Thank you for your visit and see you soon!
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16/08/2025

CarmenMas Llausàs - With the family

House with perfect location to explore the area.

Large country house and, in general, well equipped for a large family. Some aspects to improve: Have air conditioning on the top floor. Install mosquito nets.

Naturaki respond: Thank you, Carmen, for your review. We are glad to hear that you liked the house and its equipment. We take note of the suggestions in order to evaluate them. Thanks for the visit!

Frequently asked questions about rural accommodations near Arenys d'Empordà

What is the usual price of a rural house in Arenys d'Empordà?

On average, booking a rural house in Arenys d'Empordà for a weekend costs between 37€ and 55€ per person per night and for a full week between 23€ and 41€ per person per night, depending on the season and the capacity of the house. You can check the available houses with the price and availability 100% updated on our website.

What is the average score of rural houses in Arenys d'Empordà?

Our rural houses in Arenys d'Empordà have an average rating of 9.5 (out of 10) based on 3.200 real Naturaki guest reviews. Nothing more reliable than the opinions of our most demanding customers.

How many dog friendly villas do you have in Arenys d'Empordà?

In Arenys d'Empordà, 12 of our houses accept dogs, with a maximum of 2 dogs per booking and a supplement of 40€ per dog. Check the available houses that accept dogs in Arenys d'Empordà on our website.

How many houses with a pool do you have in Arenys d'Empordà?

In Arenys d'Empordà we have 19 rural houses with swimming pools of all sizes and colours. The outdoor swimming pools in our houses are open from Easter or from April 1st until the end of October. See here the [link_search_piscina] houses with pool in [place_name] available on our website.[fi_link_search_piscina]

How many villas with fireplaces do you have in Arenys d'Empordà?

In Arenys d'Empordà we have 17 charming houses with fireplaces. From October to April we will leave 20 kg of firewood for free next to the fireplace. Check here the houses with fireplaces available in Arenys d'Empordà on our website.

How far from Arenys d'Empordà is the nearest beach?

The nearest beaches are just 13 km away from Arenys d'Empordà in a straight line. Discover the best beaches of the Catalan coast from our rural houses.

How far from Barcelona is Arenys d'Empordà?

Arenys d'Empordà is only 109 km away from Barcelona as the crow flies. Our charming houses await you there!

Services and proposals near Arenys d'Empordà

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Nearby locations

Barcelona

Sagrada familia, La Pedrera, La Rambla, Camp Nou...
109 km

Girona

The Cathedral, the Rambla, the Stone Bridge, the old quarter, the houses of the Onyar
24 km

Figueres

Dalí Museum, La Rambla, Castillo de San Fernando, Plaza Mayor
11 km

L'Escala

The beach, the harbor, the promenade
15 km

Closest beaches

Sant Pere Pescador beach

13 km

Beach of Sant Martí d'Empúries

14 km

Empúries beach

14 km

Rec del Molí beach (dogs are admitted)

15 km

Nearby restaurants

Centre Cívic de Garrigàs

2.4 km

Montseny

2.9 km

La Ü de Vilaür

2.9 km

Les Roques

3.1 km

Supermarkets

Dia

Sant Miquel de Fluvià
2.9 km

Spar

Bàscara
3.9 km

Suma - Can Valls

Camallera
5.3 km

SUMA

Navata
9.8 km

Other services

Bakery

Mariví supermarket
3 km

Basic store

Mariví
2.9 km

Butcher shop

La Boucherie
2.9 km

Fish shop

Jaume Nierga Nuria
11 km

Pharmacy

Núria Coll
2.9 km

Nearest hospital

Figueres Hospital
11 km

Reference hospital

Doctor Josep Trueta Hospital
22 km

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At Naturaki we do not book more than 12 months in advance.

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