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APARTMENT NATHALIE, Empuriabrava, Lake Maurici

Tourism

Tourism opportunities are numerous. There are tour buses which leave directly from a main point 5 minutes walk from the apartment which can take you on trips to Barcelona, for example. Regular local buses to the nearby town of Roses. You can take a trip to cultural centres such as the Dali museum in Figueres or his nearby home town of Cadaques.

Ancient Roman ruins nearby in La Escala (15 minutes by car).

Travel information

Empuriabrava is easily accessible from either Gerona (45 minutes) or Perpignan (1 hour) airports. Barcelona airport is 2 hours by car.

Self drive hire cars are available from all of these airports.

By road, Empuriabrava is 15 km north-east from Figueres, 150 km north-east from Barcelona, 35 km from French border. : access via a good road.

Railway station “Figueres”.

Roses 8 km.

Calais approximately 800 miles (12 hours).

Where is it?

Empuriabrava, in the Bay of Roses, is the biggest marina in Europe. This is a well-known holiday destination, in the north-eastern part of the region directly by the sea, in a busy position.

This is a lovely residential Marina with more than 30 km of sea water canals, and two beaches with golden sands. The canals, which are especially beautiful, allow direct access by boat to the houses built on its banks. There is direct access for swimming in the canal from the terrace.

Local amenities

Supermarkets, shops, butchers, bakers, boutiques, post office, bank, restaurants, bars, disco, evening entertainment all within minutes walk. Fitness centre with swimming pool, sauna, gym etc 5 minutes walk.

The long sandy 2km-long beach is within 5 minutes easy walk.

Sports

Skydiving centre, water sports harbour, natural park with riverside walks, boat hire, fishing, cycling, tennis, horse riding, organised boat trips, bowling, all available within Empuriabrava.

Water Park nearby with free bus service.

Golf

Perelada golf club : 15 minutes drive

Toremirona golf club 20 minutes drive

Emporda golf club 20 minutes drive

Golf Pitch & Putt 18 holes 10 minutes drive.

Map Showing Roses

This well equipped apartment directly overlooks the marina in Empuriabrava : the “Venice” of the Costa Brava.
The apartment, situated on the 1st floor, is very modern and accommodates 6 people.
It has a sunny outside balcony with views over the lake, the pool and the beautiful gardens, and has a private
parking place for one car directly in front of the building.

This apartment has an air conditioning unit in the living room and has a ceiling fan in one of the bedrooms. It is equipped with double glazing and window blinds throughout.
It also has free WIFI.
There are 2 bedrooms and 1 modern fully-tiled bathroom.
The balcony directly overlooks the Maurici lake and the beautiful swimming pool and gardens.

APARTMENT DOMINIQUE, Gran Reserva, Empuriabrava

Tourism

Tourism opportunities are numerous. There are tour buses which leave directly from a main point 5 minutes walk from the apartment which can take you on trips to Barcelona, for example. Regular local buses to the nearby town of Roses. You can take a trip to cultural centres such as the Dali museum in Figueres or his nearby home town of Cadaques.

Ancient Roman ruins nearby in La Escala (15 minutes by car).

Travel information

Empuriabrava is easily accessible from either Gerona (45 minutes) or Perpignan (1 hour) airports. Barcelona airport is 2 hours by car.

Self drive hire cars are available from all of these airports.

By road, Empuriabrava is 15 km north-east from Figueres, 150 km north-east from Barcelona, 35 km from French border. : access via a good road.

Railway station “Figueres”.

Roses 8 km.

Calais approximately 800 miles (12 hours).

Where is it?

Empuriabrava, in the Bay of Roses, is the biggest marina in Europe. This is a well-known holiday destination, in the north-eastern part of the region directly by the sea, in a busy position.

This is a lovely residential Marina with more than 30 km of sea water canals, and two beaches with golden sands. The canals, which are especially beautiful, allow direct access by boat to the houses built on its banks. There is direct access for swimming in the canal from the terrace.

Local amenities

Supermarkets, shops, butchers, bakers, boutiques, post office, bank, restaurants, bars, disco, evening entertainment all within minutes walk. Fitness centre with swimming pool, sauna, gym etc 5 minutes walk.

The long sandy 2km-long beach is within 5 minutes easy walk.

Sports

Skydiving centre, water sports harbour, natural park with riverside walks, boat hire, fishing, cycling, tennis, horse riding, organised boat trips, bowling, all available within Empuriabrava.

Water Park nearby with free bus service.

Golf

Perelada golf club : 15 minutes drive

Toremirona golf club 20 minutes drive

Emporda golf club 20 minutes drive

Golf Pitch & Putt 18 holes 10 minutes drive.

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General description of the apartment : airconditioning, WIFI, swimming pool

The apartment is on the 3rd floor and is designed for 4 people within approximately 40m² without counting the balcony and the big roof-top terrace of about 18m².  There is one bedroom with a big double bed for 2 people (in fact there are 2 single beds adjoined) and there is a bed-settee in the living room for 2 people. In the air-conditioned living room there is also a dining table and 4 chairs and big windows looking out onto a green area with trees.

The living room also allows access to a small balcony where there is also a table and 2 chairs.

A pretty wooden staircase leads you to the roof terrace of approximately 18m² where there are superb views over the mountains and the sea. There is also a table and 6 chairs.

The kitchen is equipped with 4 electric hobs, a fridge, a micro wave oven, a filter coffee machine and all the kitchen equipment you need to cook and eat.

In the bathroom you have a shower, a washbasin, WC, bidet and washing machine.

There are a number of swimming pools in the complex which are available upon the purchase of a ticket (available on arrival (free for children aged less than 12 years). WIFI is also available (tickets can be purchased on arrival).