Villa Florisa is situated on a hillside overlooking the fishing port of Palamos; it is within walking distance of the beach. The villa has a large pool (5m x 10m) and landscaped gardens. On the main floor, there are 2 bedrooms (one with en-suite) plus a separate WC, lounge and dining area, kitchen and utility room; the lounge/ dining area opens out onto a spacious beamed portico with BBQ overlooking the swimming pool, with extensive sea and land views. Upstairs, there is a bedroom with en-suite in the classic Catalan stone tower. Downstairs, there is a further bedroom with en-suite and separate large sitting room. There are supermarkets within walking distance. Playa d’Aro with its numerous restaurants is a short drive to the south, and the pretty towns of Palafrugell and Begur are 10-15km to the north; a little further is the pottery centre of La Bisbal.
Villa Florisa
Bay of Palamos from the portico
Pool with a view
Spacious beamed portico
Facilities
Property Type:
villa
Floor Area:
215 m²(2314 sq. ft.)
Theme:
family
General Facilities:
telephone, central heating, linen provided, fireplace
Outside Facilities:
barbecue, garden, swimming pool
Entertainment Equipment:
tv, radio, cd player, stereo system, audio tape player
Kitchen Equipment:
dishwasher, refrigerator, freezer, stove, oven
Laundry Facilities:
washing machine
Facilities Suitability:
pets not allowed
Capacity:
bedrooms 4, sleeps a total of 8, double beds 3, twin beds 1, folding or rolling cots 1, dinner seating capacity for 8, cocktail party area with capacity for 8
Note:
Location
Villa Florisa is located between the coast towns of Palamos and Playa d’Aro. There are good air (Girona airport 35km; Barcelona airport 125km; Perpignan airport 125km), road (A7 E15 motorway 35km), and rail links (Girona 35km) to the area. Airlines serving the airports include the budget carriers Ryanair and Easyjet. Villa Florisa is well situated for exploring the surrounding cities, towns and Costa Brava countryside. The French border is 100km to the north, with access to the Languedoc-Roussillon wine region.
Major airport is Girona 35 km away.
Girona railway station is 35 km away.
Nearest freeway exit is 35 km away.(Girona airport)
Car use is recommended.
Outdoor Activities
Type of Area:
beach, town
Local Activities:
fishing, golf, swimming, tennis
Water Sports:
sailing, scuba diving, wind-surfing
Recreation:
cycling
Rental Rates
Rates are quoted in
EUR(€)=1.2994 USD($), the other rates are for comparison. If the currency you would like the rates converted into is not included, you can select it from the following
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Period
per week
EUR(€)
USD($)
GBP(£)
04/03/2004 - 04/30/2004
800
1040
667
05/01/2004 - 06/04/2004
1100
1429
918
06/05/2004 - 07/02/2004
1200
1559
1001
07/03/2004 - 09/03/2004
1950
2534
1627
09/04/2004 - 10/01/2004
1350
1754
1126
10/02/2004 - 04/29/2005
800
1040
667
04/30/2005 - 06/03/2005
1100
1429
918
06/04/2005 - 07/01/2005
1250
1624
1043
07/02/2005 - 09/02/2005
1950
2534
1627
Take advantage of cheaper mid-week airfares; enquire about flexible changeover dates and pro rata rates outside july/august for lettings of 1 week or more. Change overday Saturday.
The fishing port of Palamos is a few minutes drive north, and is noted for its fish restaurants and tapas bars. Plaja d'Aro, a few minutes drive to the south, has numerous restaurants, bars and discos. Girona and Barcelona are within easy reach by car or train. The towns of Palafrugell and Begur are just 10 kilometres or so; a little further is the pottery centre of La Bisbal. The Dali museum is in Figueres. The French border, with access to the Languedoc-Roussillon wine region, is just 100km north on the motorway – or take the scenic coast route via Portbou (take the N260 from Figueres), with its breathtaking views down to the Mediterranean. Costa Brava beaches vary from long sandy bays to small sheltered coves such as Calella de Palafrugell.
Sport & leisure
Sporting activities are well catered for in the region. Costa Brava is noted for its excellent golf, with eight good 18-hole courses within 45 minutes drive. Tennis facilities open to the public are available locally. Water activities including scuba diving are also available. There is a waterpark with waterslides in Playa d’Aro.
Eating & drinking
There are many restaurants and bars in the local towns of Palamos (noted for its fish restaurants and tapas bars) and Playa d'Aro, both only minutes away. Other towns such as Palafrugell and San Feliu de guixols are within 10 km, with more restaurants in the towns and en route. Some of the local restaurants are within walking distance of Villa Florisa. Dining in, make use of the kitchen or the large gas-fired barbecue in the portico; fresh meat, fish and vegetables are available from local markets and shops (including two supermarkets within walking distance).
