Kampaoh Calella de Palafrugell

Calella de Palafrugell is a lovely place to spend a bit of time, with some excellent beaches, well-stocked local markets and activities including watersports, tennis and golf (there are no fewer than five courses to work your way around nearby…) Just outside town, the gardens and 1930s folly of Castell de Cap Roig (five minutes' drive) are worth a visit, with extra incentive in summer when it hosts a jazz festival. This is a great area for walks, too, with the Camí de Ronda trail running along the coast for hikes nearby beaches or places like Llafranc and the Far de Sant Sebastià lighthouse. If that sounds a little too energetic, you might instead like to seek out easy visits to places like Mas Pla (10 minutes), the former home of Catalan author Joseph Pla, or the interactive cork exhibits at Museu del Suro de Catalunya (15 minutes). For a full day out, make your way to Girona (55 minutes) for a circuit of the medieval walls, a stroll through the atmospheric Jewish Quarter and visits to the cathedral and Eiffel Bridge.