Les Medes

Top choice in Costa Brava


Spread across leafy grounds 2km southwest of L'Estartit and 800m from the seaside, this friendly, year-round operation is one of Catalonia's best campgrounds. It has a sauna, two pools (one heated), bike rental, laundry facilities, a dive school and even massage service. There are also smart, modern bungalows.


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Nearby Costa Brava attractions

1. Illes Medes

2 MILES

The allure of the Illes Medes, seven islets off L'Estartit beach, lies in their range of depths (down to 50m), kaleidoscopic marine life, and underwater…

2. Castell de Montgrí

2.74 MILES

The Castell de Montgrí was built between 1294 and 1301 for King Jaume II, during his efforts to bring to heel the disobedient counts of Empúries, to the…

3. Cala Illa Roja

4.72 MILES

Wander 1km north from Sa Riera to reach this ruby-tinged cove, used by some as a nudist beach and with spectacular rock formations gracing the sand.

4. Platja de Sa Riera

5.04 MILES

The fine beach fronting Sa Riera, 3km northeast of Begur, has russet sands and a couple of cafes. A 40-minute, 2.5km walking path leads here from Begur.

5. Torre de les Hores

5.28 MILES

Pals' main monument is the 15m-high Romanesque Torre de les Hores, originally part of a castle; its 16th-century bell still rings today. Climb to the top…

6. Església de Sant Pere

5.29 MILES

Tucked into the northwest corner of Pals' walled medieval quarter, this attractive church is believed to have existed since the late 10th century, though…

7. Cala d'Aiguafreda

5.85 MILES

Around 4.5km northeast of Begur you'll find this tiny, divine rocky cove, where trails fringed by pine trees stretch around a headland. It’s more a…

8. Castell de Begur

6.08 MILES

There is little to explore aside from the ragged ruins of this medieval castle, still in much the same state as when it was wrecked by Spanish troops to…