Camping Pla de la Torre

There’s plenty within walking distance of Camping Pla de la Torre, whether it's beaches or Castell de Calonge (half an hour’s walk), a castle built in 1019. The courtyard now plays host to concerts and other events throughout the year. If you want somewhere scenic to stretch your legs, try out the Pineda d'en Gori hiking trail (10 minutes' drive), set along an area of the coast with gorgeous castles and small, unbusy coves such as Cala s'Alguer (15 minutes). When you’re heading back to base, you could pull in at The Fishing Museum (10 minutes) which runs seafood-tasting workshops on occasion. Muntanyes de Begur (20 minutes) has more for hikers. Begur (20 minutes) is also excellent; the old town has a medieval castle and there are also 16th-century defensive towers and colonial architecture (Indies houses) built in the 19th century. Not enough history for you yet? Head to the Iberian town of Ullastret (half an hour), home to a medieval church and ancient Iberian archaeological sites. Montgrí Castle (half an hour) is a hilltop castle from the 13th century with stunning views over the Medes Islands. Girona (40 minutes), of course, also has plenty of history, from the walled Old Quarter to a Roman fortress.