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

9.3

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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08/05/2026

LaïlaEl Portaló de Cantallops - With friends

Charming house in the heart of a small village

We stayed in this lovely house over a long weekend and everything was perfect. The house is very pretty, in good condition and with all the useful amenities (very well equipped kitchen, sheets, towels...). The exteriors are beautiful and very relaxing. Both parents and children enjoyed it, we will surely come back! Little extra: the proximity to the border is really convenient.
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24/04/2026

AndreaEl Portaló de Cantallops - With the family

Magnificent house in an idyllic setting

We spent a weekend at the Portal de Cantallops with the family. The stay was very good. The house is very nice, it has a very good layout, the garden with pool and porch is ideal for resting and spending time, just like the indoor environments. There is a lot of calm and there is no feeling that there are neighbors. The village is also very beautiful and the surroundings offer many activity possibilities, such as mountain hikes and wine tastings.
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24/04/2026

PilarCan Quilus - With friends

A relaxed place, where you can enjoy the landscape and rest

We found some small ants in the dining room between the table legs and the wall that separates the living room. Nothing important, but we fumigated them with a product that was in the kitchen.

Naturaki respond: Thank you for your review, Pilar, and for your 5-star rating. The review is from 15 days ago and, since then, the clients from the last two weekends have not reported any incidents. Nevertheless, and as a precaution, we will apply ant spray in the area to prevent it from happening again. Thank you also for solving it on the spot.
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14/03/2026

CristinaCan Quilus - With friends

Spacious and spectacular house, very pleasant

The house is spectacular, large, spacious, full of details, the rooms, bathrooms, large kitchen. We were 8 friends staying and it was very good. The only drawbacks I put. We went with the intention of the jacuzzi, which was impossible to use, I think you cannot put a jacuzzi service all year round, even if the water is at 30°, when the issue of windows is open, I can understand the issue of ventilation, condensation etc... But it was very cold and it did not appeal at all to enter the jacuzzi, it was a shame because one of the reasons why we took this house was the jacuzzi. And another point we saw, which I think should be controlled, is the issue of dishes. Just arriving we had to start washing dishes, glasses, cutlery, the majority were dirty. For the rest, the house, the place, the place is very beautiful and quiet and we were comfortable. But these little details, for not giving 5 stars.

Naturaki respond: Thank you for your feedback! We are happy to know that you enjoyed the space and the house. We regret that the jacuzzi did not meet your expectations, and we take into account the comments about temperature and ventilation in order to improve this service in the future. Regarding the cleaning, we have already passed the note onto the person in charge so that it does not happen again, as we never had complaints about this before. Thank you for your understanding and we hope to welcome you back soon!.
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06/02/2026

Francesc XavierEl Portaló de Cantallops - With the family

An excellent place for a family gathering

A spacious and comfortable house to enjoy a family weekend. Space and comfort for everyone.
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10/10/2025

SílviaEl Portaló de Cantallops - With the family

Very comfortable house. Environment with few possibilities.

We went to spend the weekend with the family and we were very comfortable. The weather was good and we were able to enjoy both the inside and the outside of the house. The little ones even swam in the pool! The house is well renovated, but maintains the essence of a rural house. The rooms are spacious. The bathrooms a bit old, but correct. The kitchen very well equipped. The deal with the owner, via whatsapp, very fast and friendly. As a negative point, just mention that there is little to do in the village. There are a couple of vineyards that can be visited, but not much more. If the plan is to live in the house, perfect! If you want to do outdoor activities without taking the car, the possibilities are limited.

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 39€ and 60€ per person per night and for a full week between 25€ 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 Darnius?

Our rural houses in Darnius have an average rating of 9.3 (out of 10) based on 392 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 3 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 3 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
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Fish shop
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Pharmacy
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Nearest hospital

Figueres Hospital
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Reference hospital

Doctor Josep Trueta Hospital
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You can book up to a maximum of 11 months in advance.

Guests

Adults

17 years or older

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