Showing posts with label Family Holiday. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Family Holiday. Show all posts

Estartit Family Holiday Day 2 - Activities

Hi. In the last post Estartit Family Holiday Day 1 we talked about a relaxed, sort of lazy day. In this post we will look at what there is to do in Estartit if you fancy something a bit more active. The thing to remember when reading this is that I am trying to give a flavour of the place, rather than specifics. That will come later with the review posts.

So, your up, fed, and ready to go, but where to. Well, as were on the coast it has to be a day with a nautical theme.

Lets face it the kids love the beach and splashing about in the sea. With that in mind why not stop off at one of the many swimwear shops and pick up some snorkel sets.

That’s one of the great things about the Mediterranean Sea, in this part of Spain, it’s crystal clear. Your children will have great fun trying to catch the little fish that swim feet from the shore.

If you would like to watch the fish, but would prefer to keep your feet dry, then why not head down to the harbour in Estartit and take trip on a glass-bottomed boat. These boats sail out regularly during the day. They sail around ‘Las Islas Medas’ (The Medas Islands) and along the coast. On the way back, you can go down stairs and look through the boats glass bottom.

This unique feature of the boat, allows unrestricted views, of the colourful coral and fish, which live in this protected archipelago. This is truly a worthwhile trip, and could be the unforgettable experience of the holiday. For other Costa Brava sites worth a visit read The Costa Brava


If you do think about taking this cruise, around the islands, there are a couple of things to bear in mind.

1 Pick a calm day. If the sea is a bit rough it tends to whip up the silt, on the seabed, spoiling the views from the bottom of the boat.

2 If, you wear shorts on the day, you may find it a bit chilly, as it can get a bit windy around the islands.

3 Don’t take the trip if you have a stinking hangover. This is one tip I will personally never, never, break again.

When you get off, everyone is normally hot and ready for some refreshment. There is a great ice cream parlour on the corner, between the marina and Santa Anna Street. They serve ever flavour of ice cream and sorbet you could possible imagine. My kids love that shop.

If letting someone else sail you around is not adventurous enough for you, why not consider going it alone.

(Depending on the age of your children) You could try hiring your own boat. For a bit more speed, it has to be a Jet Ski. On the other hand if wind power is your thing then why not try mastering a dingy or wind surfer. You could even go canoeing. All of these things are available for hire at the Estartit Marina. (Subject to training, age and experience) Please also check if you are covered under the terms and conditions of your Travel Insurance.

It is even possible to explore the coral of the ‘Las Islas Medas’ archipelago by scuba diving. However, that’s a whole subject on its own.

Any way that’s enough for now. In future posts each aspect of this article will be explained in more detail. If you have experienced any of this, or even just visited Estartit, please leave a comment, it would be great to hear from you.


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Estartit Family Holiday Day 1

If you are looking for the ideal family holiday then Estartit Spain has it all. From one of the longest golden beaches you will ever see, to the wooded hillside, to the quaint cafes and bars, Estartit has charm by the bucket load.

You can lie on the uncongested beach soaking up the rays, while watching your children paddle in the crystal clear sea. Then, why not take a stroll along the promenade to the marina. Here, you will find a large number of restaurants, where you can eat great food, while watching the yachts go by.

After lunch why not do a spot of shopping. Santa Anna Street leads from the marina to Estartit’s town square and is lined with small gift shops. You can buy the usual L’Estartit beach towels, L’Estartit hats and L’Estartit plates. However, you can also purchase a large range of traditional Catalonian crafts. If when you have finished buying souvenirs for everyone at home, you feel tired from all the walking, shopping, and the heat, take a rest in the town square.

Tapas bars ring Estartit Town Square. You can sit down at one of the tree-shaded tables and enjoy a cold glass of sangria and watch the children playing on the church steps. After a couple of glasses, you might decided, to take the children back to your accommodation for a nap and maybe a well-deserved siesta for yourself. After all the night is still to come!

After the sun goes down you will probably start to think about dinner. No matter what your taste, Estartit has something for everyone. If you want to try the local cuisine, there are waterside
restaurants serving paella and a vast array of excellent seafood dishes. Because Estartit Costa Brava is in Catalonia, you can also experience Catalonian delicacies in the many tapas bars. If this type of food is not to your taste don’t worry. Estartit also has a large variety of restaurants serving chicken and steak. There are pizzerias, Chinese, and fast food outlets, there is even an Indian restaurant.

Maybe, if this was your first day in Estartit Spain, you might want to go back to your villa, apartment, or hotel and get the children to bed. Then, pour yourself a tall cold drink, pull up a chair on your balcony or patio, and watch the sun set over the sea.

Don’t worry if the sort of day I have described seems to quiet for you. In my next post Estartit Holidays Day 2 I will talk about the many activities that Estartit and the surrounding area has to offer. Walking Holidays, Sailing, Diving, and much more. Until then, happy holidays.


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