L’Estartit Spain

The small town of L’Estartit is a seaside resort located on the north-eastern coast of Spain in the Costa Brava region. You will find that the town is placed between the foothills of the Montgrí Massif and the Mediterranean Sea. It is part of the borough of Torroella de Montgri which is located in the Baix Empordà County in the Girona province in Catalonia. The town of L’Estartit can be seen to stretch from Cala Montgó to the southern tip of Badía de Roses – this is called the Bay of Roses in English – and also to the Ter River estuary in the Badía de Pals – the Bay of Pals.

The town of L’Estartit can also be found extending towards the hills of Torre Moratxa and Roca Maura. Off the coast of L’Estartit you will see the Illes Medes archipelago. This place is a well known diving paradise that is made up from the various uninhabited islands in the region. The entire area is under the protection of the National Park Status. Here you will find there is a wide range of animals that live in this protected sanctuary. The animals which live here can be found both on the numerous uninhabited islands as well as under the waterline.

The resort of L’Estartit is about 60 kilometers south of the French border. The nearest airport at Gerona can be found about 40 kilometers from the town. Many of the visitors to this resort first fly to Barcelona Airport which is located about 150 kilometers to the south of L’Estartit. This is due to the ability of the Barcelona Airport’s being better equipped to handle the many people who wish to come to L’Estartit via various international flights.

When you arrive in L’Estartit you will find that it is a resort which has everything that you will need to make your vacation perfect. In addition to the lovely weather and marvelous climate you will find there are plenty of supermarkets, restaurants, local shops – perfect for those times you are looking for a gift – and bars.

For various visitors who feel as if they must try some good ale you will find there are numerous Irish and English pubs which serve many well recognized beers and other alcoholic beverages. From the cuisine point of view you will find there are many delicious Catalan dishes that you can try. While you are in L’Estartit you should try some of the local seafood specialties as well. These dishes will allow you to savor the taste of authentic L’Estartit food.

For those of you who are looking for other sporting and recreational activities which don’t revolve around beach lounging then you will have activities like golf, tennis, sailing, boat excursions, horse riding and cycling to do. You could also explore the resort of L’Estartit and its surrounding countryside via the many sandy paths which cross the river plain of the Rio Ter.

In short if you are looking for a holiday destination where you will find something for everyone then you will find that L’Estartit is the perfect place to visit. No matter what time of year it is you will be able to enjoy yourself here in L’Estartit.

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