Costa Brava
Catalonia
Catalonia Like their neighbors the Basques, the Catalans are constantly struggling to escape the control of the central power of Madrid. Catalonia (Catalunya in Catalan, Cataluña in Spanish) also has a language and culture of its own, maintained with determination by a nationalistic feeling. Remembering the period when it was a great maritime power of the Mediterranean, Catalonia is proud, rightly of its historical and artistic heritage, and of Barcelona, its dynamic capital which surpasses Madrid in certain respects.
Situated in a small triangle between the Pyrenees and the sea, the region has an impressive number of churches and monasteries, Roman monuments, museums and medieval towns.
Besides Barcelona, the cities of Tarragona, Girona, Montserrat and Empurias are of great interest.
Sant Antoni de Calonge
Sant Antoni de Calonge Sant Antoni de Calonge is a modern seaside resort, located on the Costa Brava, in the Catalan province of Girona.
The seaside resort belongs to the ancient picturesque village of Calonge, which lies on a hill about 4 kilometers from the coast, inland.
Sant Antoni was a small fishing village which was annexed to Calonge, a few kilometers inland. In 1939, its inhabitants, known as 'meganyeus', still retain a strong and independent character, despite the great transformation that the region has experienced in recent years thanks to tourism. In this sense the beautiful church of Santa Maria del Collet is still preserved, near the beach, where, besides the church, are the ruins of an ancient Roman villa which, we hope, Will soon be possible to visit for all.
In recent years, Sant Antoni de Calonge has become a popular holiday destination, offering beautiful beaches, a friendly atmosphere and cultural and tourist attractions.
About the city
Sant Antoni de Calongeis a seaside resort built to offer plenty of facilities and facilities to tourists, with a wide choice of shops, bars and restaurants.
In summer, the most lively part of the city is the seafront promenade where you will find bars and restaurants, open day and night.
The sandy beach of Sant Antoni de Calonge extends over 2 kilometers
The beach ofes Monestriis the last beach on the coast of the small village of Sant Antoni de Calonge that we find towards the north. It is therefore included in this beautiful bay and is part of the same line of beach that runs uninterruptedly the whole bay of Palamós that it forms with this city.
The beach is very popular and enjoys popularity, perhaps because of its rocks in the sea, or cormorants rest without worrying much about the proximity of bathers, it offers many services and activities to swimmers. It has good facilities, such as water sports, restaurants and showers. It has an approximate length of 560 meters and a width of 40 meters.
Type of sand: Fine sand
Access: by car, by bus, on foot
Accessibility: ramp to the beach, footbridge
Toilets and showers
In the surroundings, you will find beautiful bays and coves, ideal for a pleasant day at the beach or organize a diving excursion in the crystal clear waters.
Climate
Sant Antoni de Calonge enjoys a Mediterranean climate with warm and temperate summers thanks to the breeze that comes from the sea, and mild and dry winters.
The temperature varies according to the season: dry, hot summers and cold, wet winters. More than 320 days of sunshine a year.
Weather in Costa Brava
The weather in Costa Brava is characterized by a Mediterranean climate with long summers and mild and warm winters.
The month of July is the warmest of the year with 23.6 ° C and January is the coldest month of the year with an average temperature of 9.4 ° C at this time.
Vie de Nuit
Even if you find a few bars in Sant Antoni de Calonge, the nightlife is mostly held in the nearby resorts of Palamos and Playa d'Aro. The atmosphere begins to come alive around midnight and you can party until dawn in different discotheques with music styles that cover all tastes
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Cooked The gastronomy of Catalonia is rich and varied is main- Based on a Mediterranean diet composed of fish and seafood, with fresh vegetables, olives, as well as rice and pasta dishes.
Some traditional Catalan dishes to taste during your holiday in Sant Antoni de Calonge are Escudella I Carn D'olla consisting of a vegetable broth with pork, veal and chicken or the Pa Amb Tomàquet, toast With tomato pulp, olive oil and salt. This delicious breakfast can also be served with ham, sausages or tortilla, the famous Spanish omelette. Coca catalana is a very thin pastry baked with onions, peppers and other vegetables, usually served with meat or fish (especially sardines).
The restaurants are one of the best souvenirs that the regions of Girona leave to the level of their flavor. Or rather of all their flavors, because the region has excellent ingredients from the sea and the mountains, delicious local products and wines of the DO Empordà appellation.
Today, local gastronomy has reinvented itself by taking advantage of the great culinary tradition of the region and injecting a good dose of creativity.
The best restaurants in the world, such as El Bulli de Ferran Adrià, in Cala Montjoi (Roses) until recently, and El Celler de Can Roca of the Roca brothers in Girona, At present.
These chefs and many others have helped make Girona and the Pyrenees a land of great recipes.
Hobbies
The Costa Brava is one of the most beautiful region of Spain with many places and beaches to visit quality cuisine and luxury hotels. This is why people come back year after year to the Costa Brava to enjoy the summer holidays or enjoy a trip to the sea.
This region of the Costa Brava offers an infinite number of possibilities to its visitors. Those who seek rest and tranquility will find beaches and idyllic coves. Those who want to spend an active holiday will be able to practice diving, light sailing or cruising, motorized or traditional sailing, hiking, excursions or walking, water parks, golf, tennis, Karting.
You also have a large number of shops with a huge number of products and services. Shops with a marked Mediterranean accent, both by their products and by the warm welcome of the merchants, with a varied offer of products and services of the best quality. And for lovers of good food, restaurants and cafes offer a wide variety of possibilities: dish of the day, menu, tapas, or the best a la carte recipes, with the most innovative cuisine, traditional dishes of the kitchen Family or the authentic cuisine of the fishermen.
In Sant-Antoni, the program of activities and events is filled all year round, in the field of leisure, culture and sport, for children and adults.
It is above all the ideal destination for a family holiday.
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