Villa Catalana Spain

Villa Catalana is situated in an exclusive development in the quiet estate of Aigua Gelida, 400m from the pretty little cove of Aigua Gelida and 2km from the stunning beach and varied amenities of Tamariu. This fabulous private development has shared access to three swimming pools, three floodlit tennis courts, a playground and a wonderful manicured garden shaded by pine trees. It is fantastic to have these facilities as well as the beach being so close.
Aigua Gelida’s little cove is idyllic with inviting turquoise water. It is a perfect place to snorkel. Tamariu’s beach is a lovely sandy stretch of silvery sand and has watersports on offer; boat trips from the pontoon and a number of cozy cafes and restaurants surrounding the beach. Many residents of Barcelona have designer holiday homes here. It is a popular destination for tourists looking for an upmarket, peaceful resort with plenty of excellent restaurants, blissful, sheltered beaches and historic, charming villages and towns to explore.
Villa Catalana is on two levels with some of its own outside space. There is a delightful terrace with covered alfresco dining and a sunbathing deck on one side and another patio surrounded by mature planting and a barbecue area on the other. If you want to swim or take a dip, you only have to cross the road to the communal pools.
Villa Catalana is fairly simple in its decor. There are an open plan living and dining area with a fireplace that leads to the main terrace and to the spacious kitchen. Upstairs there are 4 bedrooms and two modern bathrooms, one of which is an ensuite to the master bedroom. This has a kingsize bed. The other rooms are a double with a queen-size bed, a twin bedroom and a bedroom with a bunk bed, so the villa sleeps 8 guests. The rooms all look out to the grounds of the estate and the forest. Villa Catalana is situated in a lovely, peaceful private estate in the classy Aigua Gelida area of the Costa Brava, within easy reach of idyllic coves, fabulous restaurants and attractions, historic villages and towns such as Begur and Girona. Tamariu is a family-friendly with welcoming restaurants and bars. It hosts the Festival of Tamariu in August each year with watermelon launching, habaneras singing, a foam party and a performing clown.
Tamariu is at the end of the coastal part of the famous Camino de Ronda hiking route. You can follow the dramatic cliffs to the pretty nearby village of Llafranc passing the lovely 19th century Sant Sebastia lighthouse on the way. Llafranc was a favourite haunt of Salvador Dali and is popular with the rich and famous stars. If you continue the Camino de Ronda route, you will reach the gorgeous Calella de Palafrugell and the stunning botanical gardens at Cap Roig.
Pals is an utterly charming village with narrow winding lanes leading to the small Gothic church of Sant Pere where you can enjoy the 360-degree panoramic views of the distant Pyrenees at one end of the valley and the Medes Islands at the other. There is a permanent exhibition of Catalan wines and cavas at the Museu-Casa de Cultura Ca La Pruna, dating back to the 15th and 16th century. The Mas Geli vineyard in Pals makes six different organic wines and is worth a visit. The beach is astonishing with rice fields on one side.
The quaint though sophisticated Medieval village of Begur boasts cobbled streets, whitewashed houses draping the hillside, fabulous restaurants and cafes, a crumbling stone castle and a very big welcome. Close to Begur is La Bisbal, home to a thriving ceramic industry where you can buy some ceramic souvenirs to take home. At Excellence Luxury Villas we pride ourselves on going that little bit further for our guests. From private chefs to babysitters we can help you arrange those little extras that make it a truly memorable holiday. Simply fill in the concierge request form below or contact Excellence Luxury Villas Concierge Team who will be happy to help. We can typically help you arrange any of the following:
– Maid service/extra cleaning- Private chef/cook/catering- Welcome hamper/pre-stocked fridge- Local day-trips or tours- Airport pick-up/drop-off- Babysitting/childcare services
Simply fill in the concierge request form or contact Excellence Luxury Villas Concierge Team.
Please note that all extras are subject to availability and must be requested in advance of the holiday (prices on request). Due to some rural/remote locations, not all services will be available at all properties. However, we will always do our best to fulfil your requests!