Things to do near our villa in the Alt Empordà
Riumors is surrounded by rice fields, medieval villages and Mediterranean beaches. From the villa you can drive to the best-known places in the Empordà and on the Costa Brava, and return each night to the calm of the village.
Culture and villages
- Dalí Theatre-Museum, in Figueres: 15 min
- Empuriabrava, the Catalan Venice: 15 min
- Ruins of Empúries: 25 min
- Castelló d'Empúries, a medieval village 5 km away, with its medieval festival in September
- Roses Citadel: 30 min
- Cadaqués: 40 min
- Dalí House-Museum in Portlligat, Cadaqués: 45 min
- Sant Pere de Rodes Monastery: 45 min
- Sant Martí d'Empúries
- Megalithic monuments route
Nature
Sport and adventure
With children
- Aquabrava water park, in Roses
- Glass-bottom boat along the coast
- Shallow-water beaches at Sant Pere Pescador
Wine and food
Markets
- Roses: especially recommended for the fish.
- Figueres, under the arcades: local fruit and vegetables.
Where to eat: our recommendations
These are the restaurants we personally recommend to our guests.
Roses and its coves
- La Guagua: at Cala Canyelles Petites. Charming, right on the beach, with very good food and service. For lunch or dinner.
- El Racó de Santa Llúcia: at Cala de l'Almadrava. Right on the beach; very good for fish and paella.
- El Mirador de l'Almadrava: in the same cove. More affordable, with good quality and service.
- L'Àncora: on the beach in the centre of Roses, before the harbour.
- Tramonti Platja: Italian, next to L'Àncora.
- La Sirena: seafood and fish.
- La Pelosa: at Cala Pelosa.
- Hotel Cala Joncols: rice dishes or fish in an almost deserted cove.
Cadaqués
- La Sal Es Xiringuito: right on the beach, beyond the village; Blue Cadaqués is just next door.
- Ses Paelles
Sant Pere Pescador
- Mas Gusó
- Restaurant El Port
Castelló d'Empúries and Sant Martí d'Empúries
- El Portal de la Gallarda: in Castelló. Cosy, traditional Catalan cooking, best for dinner.
- La Terrassa d'Empúries: in Sant Martí, next to the Empúries ruins.
Figueres, Peralada, Vilamacolum and Llançà
- Can Duran: in Figueres. A classic with a long history, featured in every guide.
- L'Olivera: in Peralada.
- Aires de l'Empordà: in Vilamacolum.
- Els Pescadors: in Llançà.
Day trip to Barcelona
Barcelona is 1 hr 30 by car. You can also take the high-speed train from Figueres: a 45-minute journey.