Villas in Llafranc

Located on the beautiful Costa Brava, Llafranc is a delightful Spanish holiday destination. All the holiday villas in the Llafranc are within easy reach of the fabulous beaches and the attractive promenade. Outside of July and August, Llafranc is quiet and peaceful and conducive to relaxing somnolence while enjoying the sweet scent of pine that permeates the area. Villas set closer to the beach tend to be in the busier end of town, whereas if you want to escape the bustle head inland towards the Kim Camping area.

Holiday villas in Llafranc are typically set in attractive gardens, and many have private or shared swimming pools to cool off in the hot sunshine. Villas are spacious, with attractive terraces to enjoy a glass of wine and watch the sun setting. Some villas have a sea view whereas others look out onto lush, green hills.

Llafranc is built around a horseshoe-shaped bay, with rocky cliffs embracing crystalline waters, and long stretches of blonde sand in between. The sea here is clean and safe, and the soft sand is perfect for children to play in and for the grownups to lie on and soak up the rays. Unusually for a Spanish seaside resort town, the buildings which line the shore are low-rise and attractive and give the place a more homely, friendly feel than some other parts of the Costa Brava.

For those who have explored the town and wish to widen their horizons, there are plenty of trails to explore in the surrounding area. The next town along, just to the south of Llafranc, Calella de Palafrugell, is only 30 minutes’ walk away over spectacular cliffs and countryside. This pretty fishing village is well worth the walk, and while you’re there don’t miss its beautiful botanic gardens. Or head north inland, where you’ll reach the little village of Tamariu, a little further away but still only about 4 kilometres as the crow flies.

Llafranc may be small, but it’s big enough to boast a Michelin star restaurant, Casamar. Enjoy a very special dining experience here, overlooking the horseshoe bay of Llafranc, and don’t forget to delve into their excellent cellar options – wine is treated very seriously at Casamar. But for those looking for something a little more down to earth, don’t miss the Fiesta de la Garoinada, the Sea Urchin Festival, from January to March. Local restaurants offer special sea urchin related dishes, all fresh and locally caught. Arriving at other times of the year? Check out the little eateries near the bay for affordable and delightful food options, locally sourced and freshly caught.

Hidden beneath the balmy waters, a magical underworld is there to be uncovered for those who just look a little harder. Glorious snorkelling and diving is to be had around the coastline of Llafranc, with its rocky headlands which are home to myriad fish and other fascinating sea life.

With evidence of Llafranc being a fine wine-making region for the Romans, at the ruins in the centre of town you’ll see wine-presses and other interesting aspects of Roman life. The remains of some of the oldest homes ever found can also be explored here.

Terraced gardens which, step by step, head down towards the coast, form an area of exceptional beauty on the Costa Brava, and afford excellent views of the coastline. It includes a cactus garden with cacti over 15 feet tall!

Llafranc’s shopping streets are welcoming and interesting, and many a delightful hour can be spent just strolling through the town and seeing where your feet take you.

Rent a boat and enjoy the sights of the town from a completely different view. Explore the town’s bay, or take a trip along the rugged Costa Brava coastline.

Just an hour away by car are two spectacular natural parks. The Aiguamolls de l’Empordà Natural Park has huge wetlands, supporting vast numbers of species of birds, and the Cap de Creus Natural Park with its vertiginous cliffs and hidden coves is a place of particular beauty.

The natural environment around Llafranc is quite distinct. Lush and green, the scent of pine in the daytime gives way to jasmine and dama de noche. Take a picnic and a bottle of cava and watch the staggeringly beautiful sunset from one of the town’s headlands.