In the small village of Darnius, located in the Alt Empordà, near La Jonquera, you can find very authentic holiday cottages and ideal tourist accommodation to enjoy this small town known for the Boadella marsh. A municipality that has an important natural heritage and that will appeal to lovers of water sports, mountain bike routes and cultural tourism.

What can I do in Darnius and its holiday cottages?

If you like water sports, you must go to Darnius. A small town known for the Boadella reservoir and for an important natural heritage, such as the Arnera, Muga and Ricardell river valleys and the Salines-Bassegoda mountain bike route that passes through the area.

The story of Darnius and its surroundings

Darnius appears mentioned for the first time in 983, under the Latin toponym of Darnicibus, belonging to the county of Besalú. Although in the term we find signs of Neolithic settlements, such as the dolmen of Mas Puig de Cabaneres or the menhir of Pedra Dreta . Taking advantage of the amount of oak groves in the area, an important cork industry developed in Darnius from the 19th century, which lasted well into the 20th century. In 1954, the Boadella marsh was built which, although it was originally supposed to be located in Boadella, technical reasons made it necessary to change its location, which finally happened in Darnius.

What to do during your stay at a tourist accommodation in Darnius

Enjoy its architectural and cultural heritage

Darnius has a few unmissable places: The parish church of Santa Maria, from the 13th century and the remains of the walls that are preserved near the temple, the hermitage of Sant Esteve del Llop, located about three kilometers away, or the castle of Mont-roig, at the top of the mountain of the same name. You can't miss the dolmen of Mas Puig de Caneres, the Pedra Dreta menhir and the monumental banana tree of Massot.

Practicing water sports in the Boadella swamp

The Boadella reservoir is home to a yacht club and various facilities for practicing sports such as wakeboarding, canoeing or water skiing, but you can also sail there by boat or canoe or simply enjoy the panorama and take good pictures there. If you are a fan of mountain biking, the Salines-Bassegoda route starts in Darnius, specifically in the marsh.

Latest opinions from our guests staying near Darnius

9.7

Average grade at Darnius

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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24/08/2024

VictorCan Aniol - With the family

Ideal for disconnecting in the summer

The house is located in a very quiet area, and with the pool in the same courtyard, you don't even have to go out. There is always a piece or other in the shade and in the sun, so everyone can have what they like best. The house is very well equipped and the homeowner explains everything very well. If we were ever looking for a second home, we would look for something like this.
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06/07/2024

HeinrichCan Aniol - With the family

Charming home in a quiet village

We had a fantastic stay at this lovely holiday home! The house was well-equipped with everything we needed for a comfortable and enjoyable vacation. The highlight for us was definitely the pool. Measuring 5x3 meters and about 1.8 meters deep, it was perfect for both relaxation and fun. Additionally, there is a public football field nearby, which our children absolutely loved. They spent hours playing with the local kids.
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17/06/2024

MontserratEl Portaló de Cantallops - Couple

A very quiet and comfortable stay.

Everything perfect. The house is very beautiful and with everything you need. The perfect beds, good mattresses and comfortable rooms. The kitchen utensils are very new and well maintained, even though we didn't cook, it's very nice to see it like this. To improve, the Nespresso, we are a lot of coffee drinkers and it hasn't worked too well. Thank you for your management.
10
19/04/2024

Maria AngelsEl Portaló de Cantallops - With the family

Weekend in El Portaló de Cantallops

Ideal house to enjoy with the family! Ideal location and beautiful views of the Empordà!
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29/07/2023

SilviaCal Pingu - With the family

Rest and disconnect. Comfort, to REPEAT.

The house is fully equipped, very comfortable and convenient to enjoy it. In a quiet environment, but integrated into Capmany, so pleasant walks and good local food. Nuria has always been aware that everything was to our liking, solving our doubts and providing valuable information for other occasions. We have spent a few days accompanied by our children (25 and 22 years old) and their partners, and the stay has been comfortable for everyone. We will certainly repeat.
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02/06/2023

MartaEl Portaló de Cantallops - With the family

Family space that lets you breathe

We repeated! The space allows the family to be together but everyone has a space and you don't feel overwhelmed. The environment is also exceptional. Kids have everything to keep them entertained, both inside and outside. The only improvement I would hope for is to change the curtains which are not black out and too short (especially in the outer room of four and the moon wakes up young and old too early); also change some auxiliary tables and lamps that are too simple (with little investment it would raise the feeling of luxury).

Naturaki respond: Thank you, Marta, for your review and thank you for repeating El Portaló de Cantallops. We love that our guests enjoy and perceive the diversity of spaces to enjoy that the house has. In relation to what you are commenting on, we appreciate your comments, they always help us to improve. Just this summer we plan to change the blackout curtains, so we will take into account your comments about the blackout. As for the lamps, you will have seen that there are different models and each one fulfills a different function... but we appreciate your constructive comments, and will take them into account for future changes and improvements. Thanks again for your honesty, Eliana.

Frequently asked questions about rural accommodations near Darnius

What is the usual price of a rural house in Darnius?

On average, booking a rural house in Darnius for a weekend costs between 41€ and 58€ per person per night and for a full week between 27€ and 47€ 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 Darnius?

Our rural houses in Darnius have an average rating of 9.7 (out of 10) based on 399 real Naturaki guest reviews. Nothing more reliable than the opinions of our most demanding customers.

How many houses with a pool do you have in Darnius?

In Darnius we have 4 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 Darnius?

In Darnius we have 4 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 Darnius on our website.

How far from Darnius is the nearest beach?

The nearest beaches are just 26 km away from Darnius in a straight line. Discover the best beaches of the Catalan coast from our rural houses.

How far from Barcelona is Darnius?

Darnius is only 122 km away from Barcelona as the crow flies. Our charming houses await you there!

Services and proposals near Darnius

* All distances are calculated in a straight line. Actual distance may vary. Check the exact directions to get to each place using the icon

Nearby locations

Barcelona

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

Girona

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

Figueres

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

Peralada

The Castle, medieval town, the wines
16 km

Closest beaches

Garbet beach

26 km

Sant Jordi beach in Llançà (dogs are admitted)

27 km

Cap Ras beach

27 km

Del Port

27 km

Nearby restaurants

El Trull d'en Francesc

4.6 km

Great Buffet

5.3 km

Pizzeria la Piazza

6.4 km

Cafeteria de la Unió Escaulenca

6.6 km

Supermarkets

Esclat

La Jonquera
5.3 km

El Sol

La Jonquera
5.3 km

Gran Jonquera

La Jonquera
5.6 km

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Sant Climent Sescebes
12 km

Other services

Bakery

Gibrat Paradeda
10 km

Basic store

Can Martí
6.3 km

Butcher shop

Carnisseria J. Peitavi
9.9 km

Fish shop

Fish shop
6.6 km

Pharmacy

Pharmacy
6.5 km

Nearest hospital

Figueres Hospital
15 km

Reference hospital

Doctor Josep Trueta Hospital
41 km

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