Sant Feliu de Guíxols is a city in the Baix Empordà located in the heart of the Costa Brava and, thanks to its temperate climate, it is surrounded by a landscape full of contrasts.
The city, an old fishing centre, preserves an important historical heritage. The best example of this is the Benedictine monastery and the oldest part is the Romanesque Porta Ferrada.
Sant Feliu de Guíxols is a charming and friendly city, which is lively all-year round and has a rich and very varied selection of activities; a municipality with a good quality of life that has all services and which, thanks to the hospitality of its inhabitants and without losing the spirit of a seaside town, it is a welcoming city.
Enjoy made-to-measure holidays in Sant Feliu de Guíxols.
Come and discover the coastline with cliffs pierced by small coves, walk along the beach and let yourself be carried away by the charm of the natural spaces that surround it such as the Gavarres mountains and the Ardenya massif.
Photo: Ajuntament de Sant Feliu de Guíxols
In the morning you can go for a walk by the sea on the coastal path that links the port to Platja de Sant Pol. This route runs through woodland and enables you to access and, if you want, bathe at some of the coves you will find between the cliffs. When you reach Platja de Sant Pol, you will find some of the most notable modernist houses in the municipality on the seafront. There are also places where you can have breakfast or lunch, depending on what time you do the walk. You can return on the L5 interurban bus which takes you from Platja de Sant Pol to the centre of the town.
Photo: Ajuntament de Sant Feliu de Guíxols
Visit the centre of town and stroll through the streets closest to the beach while looking at emblematic buildings like the Casino, the Casa Patxot and the covered market. With the shopping centre and the bars and restaurants where you can have lunch or dinner taking advantage of one of the gastronomic campaigns on offer all-year round (Sea Urchin Season, Cod and Dried Cod, Ganxotapes spring/autumn, Oily Fish).
Photo: Ajuntament de Sant Feliu de Guíxols
You can visit the Benedictine Monastery of Sant Feliu de Guíxols, do the medieval towers circuit and enjoy the different exhibitions you will find on the 4 storeys of the building: City History Museum, cork area, Albertí exhibition and the Carmen Thyssen Space with temporary exhibitions from July to October.
A proposal drawn up by the Tourist Information Office of Sant Feliu de Guíxols
Oficina de turisme de Sant Feliu de Guíxols
Plaça del Monestir, s/n (Monestir)
17220 Sant Feliu de Guíxols
T. +34 972 82 00 51
turisme@guixols.cat