Empuriabrava

Empuriabrava is the largest residential marina in Europe with 23 kms. of navigable canals and 5.000 public and private moorings. Construction started in 1967 and last year was the 40th anniversary. Many of the properties have private access to their boats at the bottom of their gardens. Facilities include boat yards offering maintenance and slipping/craning services as well as out of water storage. There are chandlers, boat hire companies and a yacht club that organizes regattas etc.  There are several boat showrooms and even an Italian boat manufacturer.  Empuriabrava is flanked either side by large protected wildlife parks meaning that further  development along the immediate coastline in the future is not possible.  

 
The long sandy beaches are safe for the children with plenty of room even during the height of the summer.  Leisure activities include most water sports, horse riding, go-karts, tennis, mini-golf etc. There is an airstrip with  flying and parachuting schools. The nearest ski resort is only one and a half hours drive away. Close by are the top golf courses of Perelada and Navata.  Perelada is also well known for its magnificent castle housing a casino and landscaped gardens, cuisine, summer open air concerts, wine and Cava producers.  

An open air market is held on the seafront every Saturday morning throughout the year.