Facts
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Villa
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13 bedrooms
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Sleeps 26
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9 bathrooms
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500 m² living area
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100 m² terrace area
Services
The house
Casa Vista is originally a Catalan country house from siglo XIV, situated in above Girona with a fantastic view over the city and the landscape. It has a huge open garden with a small forest in the far corner. The house has been reformed in 2007 and beautiful indoor architechture has change the house to a top-modern holiday home, but with the orginal atmosphere intact.
The house has common room where the whole group can be gathered. Besides that, the house consists of 4 units (8, 8, 6, and 4 persons), with own kitchen, livingroom, diningroom and terrace. Everywhere satelite TV and internet. The furniture is modern and of high quality. See photos.
The surroundings
With more than 300 sunny days a year, Catalonia is "the sunny side of the Pyrenees". Being in the central part of Catalonia, you can take advantage of the outdoor activities in the Pyrenees or visit one of Europes most attractive cities Barcelona.
If you go a bit south, you will enter the famous wine district Penedes and if you go north, you can visit the historical towns of Besalú or Olot, visit the vulcanos or follow in the footprint of Dalí, by visiting one or more of the three museums showing his very uniquel art.
Costa Brava is wellknown for its wonderful beaches. In the north, from the French more and 30 km. south, you will find small cosy beaches hidden between the rocks and with access from curving roads. In Roses and Empuria Brava you find classic "bounty-beaches.
Costa Brava is part of the Girona region. The capitol Girona is a lively city with 100.000 inhabitants, enjoying the life on the numerous squares. The city has a lot of history from the arabic baths to the juwish nabourhood. If you want to overview the city, the walk on the wall surrounding the city is very recommendable.
Culturally, Dalí is a central person, with his museum in Figueres, his home in Cadaquez and his castle in Puból. But the region has many interesting museums and exhibisions.
Although the beaches take most of the attention, the Girona province has much more to offer. There are many natural parcs in the pre-pyrenees worth a visit. Likewise, the flat area just before Costa Brava is excellent for bicicling. There are indicated routes and many quiet village wtih local restaurants.
Speaking of restaurants, do not forget that Catalonia is the province with most Michelin stars in the world and the home of the world famous El Buli. Many people come to the Girona province to take advantage of the many restaurants of high quality in all price levels.
Inland from Girona you find the cosy town Banyoles, where you can enjoy the beach of the freshwater lake. further up, you find the historic towns of Olot and Besalú. In this area you can also visit the Catalan volcanos.
A visit to the Girona province and the Costa Brava area can really be recommended. And remember that the 25 degrees in April, May, June, September and October can be much more pleasant than the hot summer. Even in the winter months, the province with its mild climate is an excellent destination. - And then there are less tourist to share the pleasure with!