In the small town of Pau, located in the Alt Empordà and very close to towns on the Costa Brava such as Roses or Llançà, you can find very authentic holiday cottages and tourist accommodation ideal for enjoying active tourism and the Aiguamolls de l' Emporda From Pau, you can also discover megalithic monuments, practice active tourism and watch birds from the lakes of Vilaüt.

What can I do in Pau and its holiday cottages?

Do you want to discover megalithic monuments, contemplate the Empordà plain from the path of Sant Pere de Rodes and enjoy the Aiguamolls de l'Empordà Natural Park and the Vilaüt ponds? People are missing towards Pau. A small town in Alt Empordà located in the south of the Serra de Rodes, between Vilajuïga and Palau-saverdera.

The story of Pau and his surroundings

Pau's name has been documented since 982, in a precept of the Frankish king Lothar, where the possessions of the monastery of Sant Pere de Rodes are recognized. The toponym, by the way, has nothing to do with the Latin pax (which means peace), but could come from the Latin pagus ('rural district') or even derive from the patronymic Paulus, from palus ('pond ') or from the name of the peacock animal.

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

Get to know the town and its surroundings

If you stay in a holiday cottage in Pau, you have a few unmissables: At the entrance, the Romanesque church of Sant Martí , from the 11th and 13th centuries, as well as the houses of the old town, many from the 17th and 18th centuries, with barns in the upper part and cellars in the lower ones. You also can't miss the White Cross, from the 15th century, a remarkable cross carved in limestone, which, together with the cylindrical pillar that supports it, exceeds three meters in height. It is the only one of the old territory of the monastery of Sant Pere de Rodes that is preserved in its entirety. Near this cross you will also find a dolmen that bears the same name. However, a short distance from the Puig de l'Home you can visit the tomb of the runner in the Margalla hill.

Visit the lakes of Vilaüt

If you like active tourism, don't hesitate for a second: Let yourself be seduced by the beauty of the Aiguamolls de l'Empordà Natural Park and the lakes of Vilaüt. A passage and nesting place for many birds and, therefore, of great ornithological interest. You can't miss the path to Sant Pere Rodes either, from where you'll have spectacular views of the Empordà plain.

Latest opinions from our guests staying near Pau

9.6

Average grade at Pau

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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23/08/2025

PaquiL'Auca - With the family

Beautiful house and lovely garden

As always, it's a pleasure to spend the holidays in a Naturaki house. On this occasion, the house is very beautiful and the village of Garriguella is perfectly located, close to beautiful places to visit, wineries, cooperatives, charming villages... The house is very comfortable, spacious, very clean. A beautiful garden, super intimate, with an impressive olive tree, a spectacular fig tree, and a top-notch pool. Everything is perfect as always.
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26/07/2025

EmmelyNiu de l'Albera - With friends

Fantastic place for a relaxing and memorable holiday

We had a wonderful stay at this charming holiday home! The location is absolutely perfect – right in a lively and picturesque little village, full of atmosphere and character. The house itself was spotless on arrival and fully equipped with everything we needed for a comfortable holiday. The pool may be on the smaller side, but it was very well maintained and always inviting for a refreshing dip. There’s limited space around it for sun loungers, but we found plenty of other cozy spots to relax. One of our favourite features was the covered terrace – a blissful retreat during the warm afternoons – and the upstairs terrace with its beautiful view, where we loved enjoying our breakfast each morning. Overall, a fantastic place for a relaxing and memorable holiday. We would gladly return!
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19/07/2025

JovitaLa Balma - With the family

Very well equipped for family use, the tranquility of the area is fantastic.

The availability and kindness of the owner, Gemma, is much appreciated, as well as the information about local services. The leisure equipment makes the stay ideal for children of different ages.
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12/07/2025

NataliaLa Balma - With the family

The house and facilities are top.

The only thing we didn't like about the stay was the amount of flies there were, not only outside but inside the house. At times it became really very annoying, both for the kids and adults, to live with so many flies.

Naturaki respond: Thank you, Natalia, for sharing your opinion. We are glad to know that you enjoyed your stay and that you liked the house. We take note of your comments about flies. After periods of rain it is common for their presence to increase in rural areas, and to prevent them from entering we recommend keeping windows and doors closed as much as possible. We also provide sprays and electric fly swatters for guests in the house. We appreciate your comments, which help us to keep improving.
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01/07/2025

OlivierCan Dalmau de Vila-Sacra - With the family

A very pleasant house to rest with the family.

Fabulous stay in this house. We liked everything, and even though it was very hot outside (37 degrees) inside the house it was very pleasant. The design, the layout of the rooms and areas, the decoration, everything is great. Only 2 negative points: - The birds don't stop shitting on the terrace so it's always dirty. We cleaned it every day in 2 min so it wasn't a very serious annoyance but it should be attempted to be solved. - The pool is quite dangerous because of the edges of the steps which are very square / sharp (I don't know how to describe it). We got quite strong blows. They should be rounder. Everything else was great.

Naturaki respond: Thank you, Olivier, for your review and for respecting the house rules. We are very pleased that the stay went well and that you liked the house. We take note of your comments for consideration. Thanks for the visit!
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27/06/2025

CarlesCaseta del Mar - Couple

In the end, it creates addiction.

We have been going to the Caseta del Mar for four years and we will repeat!

Frequently asked questions about rural accommodations near Pau

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

On average, booking a rural house in Pau for a weekend costs between 43€ and 63€ per person per night and for a full week between 27€ and 51€ 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 Pau?

Our rural houses in Pau have an average rating of 9.6 (out of 10) based on 1.609 real Naturaki guest reviews. Nothing more reliable than the opinions of our most demanding customers.

How many dog friendly villas do you have in Pau?

In Pau, 5 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 Pau on our website.

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

In Pau we have 9 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 Pau?

In Pau we have 9 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 Pau on our website.

How far from Pau is the nearest beach?

The nearest beaches are just 6 km away from Pau in a straight line. Discover the best beaches of the Catalan coast from our rural houses.

How far from Barcelona is Pau?

Pau is only 130 km away from Barcelona as the crow flies. Our charming houses await you there!

Services and proposals near Pau

* 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...
130 km

Girona

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

Peralada

The Castle, medieval town, the wines
8.8 km

Roses

The harbor, the beach, the promenade
9.8 km

Closest beaches

Cau del Llop

6.3 km

De les Tonyines

6.6 km

Rubina Beach (dogs are admitted)

7 km

Del Port

7.1 km

Nearby restaurants

Can Garimall

98 m

Nobli pizza for take away

2.2 km

Can Mericanes

2.2 km

Cal Cau

2.3 km

Supermarkets

Eurospar supermarket

Llançà
5.7 km

Carrefour

La Garriga
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Carrefour Market

Roses
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Mercadona

Empuriabrava
6 km

Other services

Bakery

Ebre
7 km

Basic store

Ca la Rosor
2.2 km

Butcher shop

Can Salvi Butcher shop
2.2 km

Fish shop

La Peixateria
2.2 km

Pharmacy

Vilajuïga pharmacy
2.2 km

Nearest hospital

Figueres Hospital
14 km

Reference hospital

Doctor Josep Trueta Hospital
43 km

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

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