Villadaro’s Guidebook
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The best restaurants in the neighborhood
Fantastic restaurant in the ancient village Romanyà de la Selva. Enjoy your lunch or diner in their beautiful garden overlooking the valley.
A reservation is recommended especially during summer-period.
12 locals recommend
Restaurante Can Roquet
Plaça de l'EsglèsiaFantastic restaurant in the ancient village Romanyà de la Selva. Enjoy your lunch or diner in their beautiful garden overlooking the valley.
A reservation is recommended especially during summer-period.
Absolutely fantastic home-made pasta, super fresh ingredients and the best burattas, parmigiano and mozarrela from Italy. The staff is super friendly and has great recommendations on the wines.
In the high season open daily, in low season thurs-sat/sun.
L’italianini
Absolutely fantastic home-made pasta, super fresh ingredients and the best burattas, parmigiano and mozarrela from Italy. The staff is super friendly and has great recommendations on the wines.
In the high season open daily, in low season thurs-sat/sun.
Great place for lunch or diner at the beach of ‘s Agaro! On weekdays they serve ‘Menu del Dia’ for lunch…definitely worth it to try
23 locals recommend
Restaurant Villa Mas
95 Passeig de Sant PolGreat place for lunch or diner at the beach of ‘s Agaro! On weekdays they serve ‘Menu del Dia’ for lunch…definitely worth it to try
Delicious Japanese restaurant at the top of the hill at the lighthouse of Llafranc
43 locals recommend
Farnomo
64 Passeig de Pau CasalsDelicious Japanese restaurant at the top of the hill at the lighthouse of Llafranc
We go here for our morning coffee on the terrace after our walk in ‘s Agaro.
Lunch & diner is of course also possible here.
22 locals recommend
La Taverna del Mar
Avinguda Sant PolWe go here for our morning coffee on the terrace after our walk in ‘s Agaro.
Lunch & diner is of course also possible here.
Fantastic!! I highly recommend this place; beautiful dishes and very tasteful!
6 locals recommend
Casa Teva, Gastrobar.
3 Plaça Ferran AgullóFantastic!! I highly recommend this place; beautiful dishes and very tasteful!
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5 Avinguda Onze de SetembreFantastic diner; great quality, relaxed atmosphere and beautiful place!
La Maglia Coffee & Co
10 Carrer Juli GarretaGreat coffee bar in Platja d’Aro
Restaurant Els Tinars
1 ⭐️ Michelin restaurant - also favorite among locals
Restaurant La Blava
3 Carrer MiramarNice restaurant - Ibiza style
Marmara Llafranc
3 Carrer de Santa Rosa😍 lovely croquettes
Taverna El Galeó
Carrer Mauri i VilarPinchos & tapas in fishing village Palamos.
Great restaurant located in Castell D’Emporda. Don’t forget to take some pictures of the beautiful scenery. Furthermore visit in one of the towers the tin soldiers representing the Battle at Waterloo.
Drac Restaurant
3 Barri Castell d'EmpordàGreat restaurant located in Castell D’Emporda. Don’t forget to take some pictures of the beautiful scenery. Furthermore visit in one of the towers the tin soldiers representing the Battle at Waterloo.
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s/n Riera de Sant VicençWhen in Cadaques…visit this place!
Lovely winery, just above Calonge. We did a tour including tasting. Beautiful location and very friendly staff!
MAS GELI
5 Diseminado Barri Bernagar- Masos PalsLovely winery, just above Calonge. We did a tour including tasting. Beautiful location and very friendly staff!
Fantastic bakery! Great bread & tasteful pies. Casemoner bakery has 2 locations in Platja D’Aro and 1 in S’Agaro
casamoner Platja d'Aro centre
Fantastic bakery! Great bread & tasteful pies. Casemoner bakery has 2 locations in Platja D’Aro and 1 in S’Agaro
Lovely ‘sideria’ cider-house/restaurant. Cider with 100% apples from Emporda
28 locals recommend
Mooma
Lovely ‘sideria’ cider-house/restaurant. Cider with 100% apples from Emporda
Bo.TiC
6 Avinguda Costa BravaFine-dining - on the wishlist
MONKI RESTAURANT
Sushi in the ancient village Monels
(40 min drive from Villadaro)
Beautiful Beaches
Nice beaches in the neighborhood of Villadaro
Our favorite beach!
It’s in a bay and has beautiful views and nice restaurants.
We also go here for our morning walk, as most Spanish do. Just below the hotel ‘Hostal Gavina’ a paved pathway starts which allows you to walk alongside the coast. Must do!
11 locals recommend
S'Agaró
Our favorite beach!
It’s in a bay and has beautiful views and nice restaurants.
We also go here for our morning walk, as most Spanish do. Just below the hotel ‘Hostal Gavina’ a paved pathway starts which allows you to walk alongside the coast. Must do!
Platja d’Aiguablava, Begur | a nice small beach with a few restaurants located on the beach. Have some fresh grilled sardines at Mar i Vent
63 locals recommend
Aigua Blava
Platja d’Aiguablava, Begur | a nice small beach with a few restaurants located on the beach. Have some fresh grilled sardines at Mar i Vent
Beautiful beach, though hard to reach by car..best is to go light-weighted and walk the along the pathway from ‘s Agaro
31 locals recommend
Cala Sa Conca
Beautiful beach, though hard to reach by car..best is to go light-weighted and walk the along the pathway from ‘s Agaro
Not the most beautiful beach, but a nice large beach in Platja D’Aro with many beach bars. We park always our car at the free parking at Parking Municipal (Av. de Castell d’Aro)
Platja Gran
Not the most beautiful beach, but a nice large beach in Platja D’Aro with many beach bars. We park always our car at the free parking at Parking Municipal (Av. de Castell d’Aro)
Cala del Pi
Cala Cap Roig
Sightseeing
Conjunt de Castell d'Aro
Ancient castell
Romanyà de la Selva
Pals
La Bisbal de l'Empordà
17 Carrer del RavalThe village known for its ceramic
Besalú
Medieval city - approx. 30 min drive
Montserrat
Casa-Museu Salvador Dalí
Banys Àrabs
s/n Carrer del Rei Ferran el CatòlicMuralla de la Vila Vella
Ancient castle of Tossa de Mar and ruins of Roman villa
Shopping
For shopping adicts
Fashion outlet center with stores such as Ralph Lauren, Gucci, Nike, Furla and much more
298 locals recommend
La Roca Village
Fashion outlet center with stores such as Ralph Lauren, Gucci, Nike, Furla and much more
Espai Girones
10 Camí dels CarlinsShopping center in Girona with i.e. Zara
Avinguda de s'Agaró
Avinguda de s'AgaróMain shopping street in Platja d’Aro
Pordamsa sells most beautiful ceramic tableware, glasses and cutlery. Multiple Michelin star restaurants around the world use tableware from Pordamsa.
PORDAMSA
Pordamsa sells most beautiful ceramic tableware, glasses and cutlery. Multiple Michelin star restaurants around the world use tableware from Pordamsa.
Sunday (morning) market at Sant Feliu at Plaça Mercat and Passeig de Mar
22 locals recommend
Mercat de Sant Feliu de Guíxols
Plaça del MercatSunday (morning) market at Sant Feliu at Plaça Mercat and Passeig de Mar
Mercat municipal
41 Av. de Castell d'AroThe weekly market of Platja d’Aro on Friday morning
Girona - Food & Places
3 ⭐️ Michellin Restaurant and voted best restaurant of the world in 2013 & 2015. Tip: reserve for lunch
75 locals recommend
El Celler de Can Roca
48 Carrer de Can Sunyer3 ⭐️ Michellin Restaurant and voted best restaurant of the world in 2013 & 2015. Tip: reserve for lunch
Great for breakfast, lunch or coffee with delicious sweets. Easy & great place have a quick break in the city.
(bike-friendly for cyclists)
31 locals recommend
La Fabrica Girona
3 Carrer de la LlebreGreat for breakfast, lunch or coffee with delicious sweets. Easy & great place have a quick break in the city.
(bike-friendly for cyclists)
Rocambolesc Ice Cream
50 Carrer de Santa ClaraIce cream shop of the Roca brothers
Massana Restaurant
10 Carrer Bonastruc de Porta1⭐️ michelin restaurant - on my wishlist
Lovely Asian fusion restaurant. Very tasty dishes! See the langoustine on the picture. There is a tasting menu (65 eur p/p - 12 courses) and an a la carte option. We (2 persons) chose 5 dishes from the a la carte menu..which turned out to be too much. So I would recommend for 2 persons in total 3 or 4 dishes max so you will leave some room for the delicious looking desserts.
21 locals recommend
Restaurant Artusi
6 Plaça de les CastanyesLovely Asian fusion restaurant. Very tasty dishes! See the langoustine on the picture. There is a tasting menu (65 eur p/p - 12 courses) and an a la carte option. We (2 persons) chose 5 dishes from the a la carte menu..which turned out to be too much. So I would recommend for 2 persons in total 3 or 4 dishes max so you will leave some room for the delicious looking desserts.
Nykteri's Cocktail Bar
4 Carrer de Santa Llúcia🍸 Cocktails! 🍹
Divinum
7 Carrer de l'AlberedaLocal favorite - I have not been there yet
txalaka girona
4 Carrer Bonastruc de PortaBasque pinchos/ tapas bar
Restaurant El Cul del Món
3 Disseminat de Sant DanielOn my wishlist
Cafeteria with delicious chocolates of the Roca brothers (El Cellar de Can Roca). Tours are available in the Botiga next door
10 locals recommend
Casa Cacao Cafeteria
23 Carrer GinestaCafeteria with delicious chocolates of the Roca brothers (El Cellar de Can Roca). Tours are available in the Botiga next door
A ‘normal’ restaurant of the Roca brothers (El cellar de can Roca) in Girona with normal dishes, normal wines, but absolutely delicious!
Restaurant Normal
A ‘normal’ restaurant of the Roca brothers (El cellar de can Roca) in Girona with normal dishes, normal wines, but absolutely delicious!
Golf
Great golf-courses in the vicinity of Villadaro
Golf course with spectacular views and challenging holes.
Excellent quality fairways and greens as well as good practice facilities
11 locals recommend
Club Golf d’Aro – Mas Nou
s/n Urbanització Mas NouGolf course with spectacular views and challenging holes.
Excellent quality fairways and greens as well as good practice facilities
Traditional club with mature golf course. 27 holes!
Golf course can be seen across the valley from Villadaro
11 locals recommend
Golf Costa Brava
Avinguda de la Costa BravaTraditional club with mature golf course. 27 holes!
Golf course can be seen across the valley from Villadaro
Par3 p&p Gualta
Fun & beautiful par 3 golf course!
Pitch & Putt Mas Torrellas
Great training facilities literally around the corner of Villadaro
Active
Tips for activity-seekers
ESCOLA DE VELA I KAYAK SANT POL - COSTA BRAVA
Supping - Kayaking - Surfing - Catamaran Sailing
Sant Pere Pescador
Kitesurf spot - Bahia de Rosas
Decent road bikes for rent.
Suggested rides:
- bike to Romanya de la Selva
- bike via Canyet de Mar to Ermita St. Grau d’ Argenya
Ayats Cycles, SANT FELIU DE GUÍXOLS
164 Ctra. de PalamósDecent road bikes for rent.
Suggested rides:
- bike to Romanya de la Selva
- bike via Canyet de Mar to Ermita St. Grau d’ Argenya
Beautiful walk/hike along the coast.
For more info on trails and distance: http://www.camideronda.com/en/home.html
The Camí de Ronda was a footpath built along the Costa Brava coast to help the Guardia Civil control the coast and stop smuggling. The origins are located in the 19th century when it was formed from small footpaths through the cliffs along the coast of Catalonia.
Source: Wikipedia
Not accessible with kids-stroller
6 locals recommend
Ronda coastal path
Beautiful walk/hike along the coast.
For more info on trails and distance: http://www.camideronda.com/en/home.html
The Camí de Ronda was a footpath built along the Costa Brava coast to help the Guardia Civil control the coast and stop smuggling. The origins are located in the 19th century when it was formed from small footpaths through the cliffs along the coast of Catalonia.
Source: Wikipedia
Not accessible with kids-stroller
TECNIBIKE
29 Carrer de l'EmpordàGood place to rent race bikes, mountain bikes and e-bikes
25m swimming pool for swimming lanes and a gym with Technogym machines. You can pay per visit.
COMPLEX ESPORTIU RIEMBAU
s/n Santiago Rusiñol25m swimming pool for swimming lanes and a gym with Technogym machines. You can pay per visit.
Running or walking;
- from Calonge Sant Antoni to Palamos over the boulevard
- Castell D’aro on the sand path
- S’Agaro path along the coast (with small steps)
Calonge - Sant Antoni
7 Plaça de la ConcòrdiaRunning or walking;
- from Calonge Sant Antoni to Palamos over the boulevard
- Castell D’aro on the sand path
- S’Agaro path along the coast (with small steps)
Everest Costa Brava
85 Ctra. Santa Cristina d'AroFun for kids
La Cura Retreats
Beautiful place for yoga classes, workshops & retreats