Visiting Empurda, or Empordà in Catalan is one of the best options in our country if you are looking for rural tourism. It is a historic place with much to offer in terms of heritage and nature, thus making it one of the most visited in Catalonia. There are many rural accommodations where you can enjoy a few days in this Catalan area with all the comforts.
The Empordà is part of the Girona province and is divided into four counties: Alt Empordà, Baix Empordà, Pla de l'Estany, and Gironés (the latter two only in part). Additionally, because its land is renowned as the Costa Brava, you will be able to spend a day in the Mediterranean.
The Empordà region is undoubtedly one of the best places to learn about the region's heritage and history. It dates back to prehistoric times, as evidenced by the ruins of Palaeolithic civilisations located in the Montgrí Massif and various megalithic structures that are worth visiting.
Both Baix Empordà and the Alt Empordà contain a map of villages worth visiting, separated into coastal villages, which are the most popular and more traditional inland villages.
Pals, Begur, and Palamós are some of the most well-known coastal communities, with some of the Empordà's most attractive beaches. But it's advisable to explore the inland villages, which are sometimes likened to Tuscany if you want to experience the area's originality and soul. Palau-Sator and Peratallada and Crulles are the most fascinating, with cobblestone alleys studded with the lush foliage typical of the Empordà.
Gastronomy, as we always say, is one of the fundamental pillars of tourism as well as a mark of identity for l'Empordà. Among the things that you must try if you visit this region, we highlight the perfect combination of sea and mountain, where fish, pork, and poultry are a constant in their recipes. The Empordà wine, a Designation of Origin, is a must-try. This wine has unique nuances and is grown on over 2,000 hectares in the north-eastern region of the country, and is the product of tradition and dedication to the wine world.
The tourist sector, especially the hotel and catering industry, has been strengthened as a result of the region's gastronomy, one of the region's signs of distinction. Empordà now contains the country's most significant restaurants, run by the country's most excellent chefs.
After you've sampled the region's wines, one of the most popular pastimes is to play golf in l'Empordà, one of the most well-known sports in the area. You will find various golf courses in the Baix Empordà, both for visitors and golf enthusiasts.
The name of this settlement comes from what was once the territory of Ampurias in Greek times, which is a remarkable fact.
Finally, the primary media in the Empordà are Empordà Info in digital format, Empordà TV in audiovisual content, and the Diari de l'Empordà and the Setmanari, which serves as the information hub for the region and its four counties.
