Kampaoh Costa Brava

Where to first? Well, presumably to Pals (15 minutes’ drive) – this medieval village was once rather neglected but has been restored and is now a lovely place for a visit. As you wander around, look out for the towers of the ramparts, the castle and the Romanesque church. You could also stop in at the Museu-Casa de Cultura Ca La Pruna, or just grab a table at one of the village’s cafés and watch life unfold around you. For more dips into local history, take a walk up to Montgrí Castle (20 minutes), wander around the town of La Bisbal d’Empordà (25 minutes) and visit its Terracotta Museum, or head to Ullastret (25 minutes), dating back to the third century BC and one of the largest Iberian settlements to be discovered. As for natural landscapes, there are great hikes in either the Muntanyes de Begur (25 minutes) or Montgrí Massif (half an hour), and you can join scuba diving, snorkelling or kayaking tours to the Medes Islands from L’Estartit (25 minutes).