Sant Pere de Rhodes - holiday visit

The monastery of Sant Pere de Rhodes is situated on the slopes of the Verdera Mountain high above the Port de Selva and the bay of Llançà, 500m. below on the Mediterranean coast. This is Catalonia’s most important Romanesque style building.

The church was consecrated in the year 1022 though elements of its construction, such as the ornate supporting pillars, have been taken from previous roman buildings. It is believed that the site is one upon which earlier churches had been constructed.

The well preserved ruins are accessible from an excellent road; which passes a picnic area shortly before reaching the monastery. The picnic area offers splendid views over the Bay of Roses and the Cap Creus natural park. Barbeque facilities are provided for public use within the picnic area. There are several well posted walks from this location.

Holiday information

Catalan culture has a written history which dates from the 8th century the people have their own language 'Catala'. The vast fertile plains with their mountainous background of the Spanish Pyrenees are the picturesque country setting for numerous medieval villages and hamlets of the Alt Empordá.

Gastronomic delights will be found in the Mediterranean restaurants serving local produce. El Buli in Rosas was voted a world class restaurant. Wine, Cava and Olive oil now has their own 'DO Emporda-Costa Brava' certification.

Neighbouring Aragon will host EXPO 2008 in the city of Zaragoza

Local Markets Figueres

Colourful specialist local markets selling, Poultry, Fish, Meat or fruit and vegatables occur throughout the week in Figueres.

City guide Figueres

Figueres Tourist information

Golf

Torremirona Golf resort is only 3kms away. Enjoy a better standard of accommodation at the Finca Carolina and pay green fees for a bargain golf vacation.

Casino

If you think that lady luck is on your side you may wish to visit the casino in Castell de Peralada, also the home of The Peralada International Music Festival each August.

Monuments, Castles, Art and culture

Salvador Domingo Felipe Jacinto Dalí i Domènech, 1st Marquis of Púbol
"I have Dalinian thought: the one thing the world will never have enough of is the outrageous". 

Museu d'art Naïf - El Far d'Empordà
Carme Sanglas - Ordis



La Real Plaza de Guerra de San Fernando

Puig de Sant Andreu d'Ullastret 

Empuries


Castelló d`Empuriés

The monastery Sant Pere de Rodes

Restaurants

Borrassà1.5 km
Mas Pla - Grill

Mas Pau 3km 
Mas Pau

Navata3km
Can Janot
El Petitot
La Oca Pintada
El Canigo - Torremirona golf

Creixell 1.5km
Ca l' Asina

Fly or Sky dive

Ordis has it's own airfield currently being expanded

Sky Diving Empriabrava

Natural world

Parc Natural dels Aiguamolls de l'Emporda

Beaches

The Costa Brava coastline is a series of rocky coves and sandy beaches all within a short drive of the Villa. The nearest beaches are Sant Pere Pescador, Empuriabrava, Bay of Roses, L'Escala

Aquabrava waterpark - Roses

Fishing

The river Fluvià runs close to the village, fishing is permitted in those waters.

Finca Carolina holiday Villa

Spanish Holiday Villa in Costa Brava countryside

Holiday villa in Costa Brava Spain. Spacious modern holiday home in quiet Catalan village. Barcelona and France are nearby and easily visited. Low cost air travel via Girona airport.  Ordis, Figueres, rural Catalonia Sleeps 8- 10. We do consider that Car hire is essential Wecome to Finca Carolina, Ordis, rural Costa Brava Tranquility awaits you at this lovely villa in the heart of rural Catalunya / Catalonia, in the province of Girona in north eastern Spain. Only a few miles from the Spanish border with France. Kick off your shoes and enjoy a glass of chilled and sparkling Cava on the terrace as the sun sets behind Nuestra Señora de la Montaña. This is Spain at it's most scenic, a greener landscape than you may imagine and one which is the home of many picturesque medieval villages. Culture and heritage of the region are proudly displayed for all to see. Artists and nature lovers will be enraptured by the terrain and the sunny climate too. Just a short drive away from the Villa is the sparklingMediterranean sea where the Pyrenees mellow to form pine clad hillsides which in turn tumble over rocky coves to the golden sands of the Costa Brava shore below.  A luxurious health spa and golf resort 'Torremirona' are nearby and exclusive restaurants cater for the most refined palate. Salvador Dali made his home here; and you will feel his influence throughout the area known as 'The Dali triangle'.  Nearby Figures will be the Catalan city of culture in 2009, with a host of fiestas and festivals to celebrate the Catalan culture. Take a tour of the villa on our Gallery page.  Enjoy a relaxing and revitalising visit far from the madding crowd. The Cities of Girona and Barcelona are within easy reach. Carolina