L'Estartit holidays

Holidays to L’Estartit are a combo of beach basking, tapas tasting and label shopping against a postcard-worthy seaside.

Beach bliss

If you’re searching for a laidback beachfront getaway, look no further than L’Estartit. This Catalonian seaside resort on the Costa Brava sits on a picturesque perch at the most southerly end of the Bay of Roses. The beaches here come in a variety of flavours. L’Estartit Beach is a top pick for sunseekers, owing to its credentials as one of the Costa Brava’s longest sandy swathes. The Montgri Coast, meanwhile, serves up rugged beauty with craggy cliffs that drop into turquoise waters.

An underwater playground

Beyond balmy beaches, L’Estartit shows off some of the most biodiverse marine life in the Mediterranean. Snorkellers and divers flock here from all over the world to explore the life that thrives beneath the sea. For a chance to spot the bottlenose dolphins and schools of barracuda that call this place home, you can splurge on a diving tour of the Medes Islands. This protected marine reserve, made up of seven islets, has a labyrinth of underwater tunnels and caves that are ripe for exploring.

Catalan cuisine

To taste test the best Catalan food in the area, make a beeline for the marina. This lively harbour has a boutique feel thanks to the luxury yachts and family-sized boats you’ll spot bobbing along the water’s edge. It’s not difficult to find the perfect spot for seafood lunches and cocktail clinking, either, owing to the wide selection of upmarket restaurants and bars exclusive to this postcode.