What can I do in Sant Pere Pescador and its holiday cottages?
Do you want to go on a family getaway, enjoy nature or practice outdoor activities? Look no further and go to Sant Pere Pescador, a town located in the middle of the
bay of Roses - one of the most beautiful in the world - and partially integrated into the
Aiguamolls de l'Empordà. A spectacular environment that turns this small town in the
Alt Empordà into a paradise for windsurfing and kitesurfing fans and nature lovers. It is also certified as a family tourism destination.
The history of Sant Pere Pescador and its surroundings
Although it has its origins in Roman times, it is not until the 10th century that Sant Pere Pescador is mentioned for the first time. It does so under the name of Villa Militiano. However, the great influence of the monastery of Sant Pere de Rodes causes the town's name to end up deriving from the toponym Sancto Petro to which the determinative Piscatoris is added, probably to differentiate it from the monastery. A couple of centuries later, in the 12th century, the walled area that protects the church, the cemetery and a large part of the town is built.
If you want to know a little about the history of Sant Pere Pescador, you cannot miss the church of Sant Pere, built in the 17th century on the site of the old Romanesque church, the Capella de Sant Sebastià , a popular building from the 17th centuries- XVIII raised to implore Sant Sebastià for help against the epidemics that ravaged the town, and Casa Caramany, residence of one of the most important families in the area.
What to do during your stay at a tourist accommodation in Sant Pere Pescador?
Hiking and cycling
If what you like is walking or pedaling around the Empordà, you're in luck. Sant Pere Pescador has several itineraries, such as Les Goles del Fluvià, which runs through the natural park of the Aiguamolls de l'Empordà and offers moments of relaxation in the middle of nature or the Reserva mig de dos Rius, also included in the wetlands . A space to enjoy bird watching. In addition, Sant Pere Pescador has ideal routes for walking or cycling such as the Camí vell de Can Sopa, the Camí mota del riu Fluvià or the Camí del Bussinyol, among others.
Bathe at the beach or practice a water sport
The more than six kilometers of Sant Pere Pescador beaches are ideal for practicing water sports, such as windsurfing and kitesurfing - in fact, it is one of the few places on the
Costa Brava where their practice is regulated -, paddle surfing or kayaking, for example. If what you want, on the other hand, is tranquility, we recommend the beaches of Can Martinet and La Gola, which are part of the
Aiguamolls de l'Empordà and are, therefore, a protected natural area.