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Aiguablava Parador
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 Aiguablava
parador in Begur is in the heart of Spain's Costa Brava en rates among our favourite
paradors. Begur is in the Province
of Girona, perched on the top of rocky cliffs, surrounded on one side by green
mountains and on the other by blue sea. This parador is ideal for a relaxing,
no-stress holiday. With dozens of little, uncrowded coves nearby, it is
also a favourite with families. | Parador
of Aiguablava
(63 rooms, 15 suites.) (****) | | Conservation |
Excellent | | Restaurant | Very
good | | Price:Quality | Good | Playa
de Aiguablava (Begur) Girona | Tel.
972 622 162 | Fax:
972 622 166 | |
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 The
parador of Aiguablava is a short drive from nearby Begur along a windy mountain
road with wonderful views. A modern white building which contrasts with the deeply
coloured surroundings, the parador is one of the Parador Chain's most modern hotels
with excellent facilities including a sauna, gym, large sitting room with comfy
sofas overlooking the blue sea, TV and games room, a room with tables and chairs
and wireless connection to Internet for guests with laptop computers, open-air
swimming pool open during the late Spring and Summer months and a bar terrace
with comfortable chairs and, once again, impressive views. There is a little path
leading from the the parador down the cliff to a small beach which is just a 5-minute
walk away.
The parador's rooms are spacious and have french windows opening
out onto a large balcony with table and chairs from which to relax and enjoy the
surrounding scenery - sheer cliffs, pine groves, rocky beaches, yellow sandy bays
and the deep blue sea. The sunrise is spectacular and it is worth getting up early
to witness it. Be prepared to receive unexpected (and rather loud) visitors to
your balcony in the mornings - the rocks are full of seagull nests, and the large
birds often land on balcony railings and call loudly out to their friends from
this privileged position.  The
parador restaurant offers very good food at a reasonable price, and the service
is quick and very attentive. Make sure you try some local wines with your dinner
- this area of Catalunya is famous for its white and red wines and, of course,
for its cavas. The parador receives alot of non-Spanish guests and most of the
staff speak very good English.
Where to visit: During your stay in Aiguablava
parador, make sure you visit nearby Pals, a beautiful medieval village, and Peratallada.
The famous Greek and Roman remains of Empuries are half an hour's drive away at
L'Escala where you can eat some of the best anchovies in Spain. Well-known resorts
such as Tossa de Mar and Lloret de Mar are a short drive away along the coast.
For more detailed information about places of interest in the province, photos,
cultural and historical information, recommended hotels and restaurants etc.,
see Guide
to Girona and Guide
to Barcelona | |
