Top Things to do in Sant Feliu de Guixols
10 Things to Do in Sant Feliu de Guixols That You Shouldn't Miss
Discover the best top things to do in Sant Feliu de Guixols, Spain including San Pol Beach, Aquadiver, Romanya de la Selva, Vila Vella (Old Town), Parc dels Estanys, Camino de Ronda, Museu d'Historia de la Joguina, Magic House, Col.leccio XEVI, Museu d'Historia de Sant Feliu de Guixols, Cala Sa Conca.
Restaurants in Sant Feliu de Guixols
1. San Pol Beach
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 255 reviews
Reviewed By Christopher U - London, United Kingdom
We travelled out of season so spent no time actually on the beach but it is most attractive and can imagine lovely in the hot sun. Plenty of restaurants overlooking beach and great walks around both headlands.
2. Aquadiver
Overall Ratings
4 based on 446 reviews
Aquadiver is the best water park on the Costa Brava near Girona and in Europe unique attractions: amazing rides, wave pools, kamikaces and the fantastic tracks. A set of attractions aimed at both young and adult audience.
Reviewed By Teamwhitbycheshire - Cheshire, United Kingdom
We had a lovely day at this water park. I went with my sons who are 7,10 and 12 who are quite adventurous and went on everything. We had free transport from Cala GoGo which was easy and is a nice touch. We went on second to last day so we couldn't put a second visit in (I don't think the parks big enough to warrant a second visit) and also had no transport to get to the other park. So I do think it's priced too highly and is in the same price bracket as huge attractions which it isn't.
Saying that we had a great day, the slides are fun, it was clean and you can find shade under the trees. The staff were nice and appeared to be attentive.
You have to pay extra for a locker which is a bit off after paying 132 euros to get in and sun beds are extra. We took a locker but I don't think you need sun beds.
People would be rating this more highly if it was priced around 25 euros however they don't need to do this as it's plenty busy enough. It's a nice day out and the queues weren't too bad!
3. Romanya de la Selva
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 41 reviews
Reviewed By roberty87 - London
Many tourists love the Costa Brava for its relatively unspoilt coastal villages, at least by comparison with the horrors of Benidorm or Torremolinos. But few venture inland to discover little gems like Romanya de la Selva.
With a few really classy restaurants, stunning views over the hillsides, particularly as the sun sinks in the West and an ancient burial site, the "Cova d'en Daina", just off the road to Calonge, this is a highly recommended detour.
Check out my reviews of the Can Roquet restaurant on the Placa de l'Esglesia for more inspiration. You won't regret it,.
4. Vila Vella (Old Town)
Overall Ratings
5 based on 1 reviews
This National Monument is the only surviving walled city on the Catalan coast.
Reviewed By TAIN2013 - Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
Surrounded by the city walls, the old town leads down from the Castle and takes you back in time with its narrow, winding cobbled streets and stone houses. The walls are interspersed with towers and gates and are very well preserved. The streets offer great views great views over the city and the beach from several points.
Built on a hillside, the town requires a lot of climbing. So wear appropriate footwear.
5. Parc dels Estanys
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 11 reviews
Reviewed By Altauler
Parque con estanque incluido lleno de aves. Además cada seis meses cambian la exposición de esculturas al aire libre y siempre vale la pena visitar-lo, en qualquier momento del año. Digo que és un error ya que la zona estava destinada a ser urbanizada y, por lo tanto, cubierta de cemento, alquitran y viviendas, pero la burbuja estalló, también en la Costa Brava, y ahora tenemos un bonito parque.
6. Camino de Ronda
Overall Ratings
5 based on 402 reviews
Reviewed By Vista888 - Vancouver, Canada
The perfect blend of natural beauty, adventure, history, wonderful accommodation, delicious local cuisine, and friendly people. The Cami de Ronda is a 230 km trail stretching along the picturesque Costa Brava coastline from Lloret de Mar (north of Barcelona) to the French boarder. There are many access points and a wide variety of terrain, including flat seawalks in resort towns, steep rocky trails through pine Forests, scenic staircases hugging the coastline, and sandy beach walking. Depending on the section you choose and the time available, it could be an afternoon stroll or multi-day hiking trip. The trail is very well maintained and well-marked. (Keep an eye out for the red and white parallel lines which indicate you are going in the correct direction, if the red and white lines are crossed you have taken a wrong turn.) We chose to hike the most scenic and popular section, called the ‘Baix Emporda’, equipped with a 30 liter backpack, sturdy walking shoes, a flexible schedule and no Reservations. We visited in Sept 2016, shoulder season, and easily found great accommodation at reasonable prices. We spent 7 days on the trail, only travelling by foot. Most of the hiking is quite easy for someone with reasonable fitness. The most difficult part was from Platja Fonda to Begur as it is all uphill.
Getting there? We took the SARFA / Moventis bus from Barcelona to Sant Feliu de Guixols, and spend the first night at the charming Can Segura Hotel… with time to explore the town, marina, and the monastery. We set out early the next day, and picked up the trail at the far north part of town, behind the marina….keep an eye open for the red and white lines painted on the roadway and poles. (Note: Sant Feliu de Guixols is also kilometer zero for the Via Verde, rails-to-trails path which heads inland and connects Catalonia to the Camino de Santiago)
Along the Cami de Ronda, you’ll discover historical sites, picturesque fishing villages, resort towns, secluded coves, pine Forests, naturist Beaches, and friendly people - the common Catalan greeting is ‘hola bon dia’. We enjoyed daily swims in the ocean, and marveled at the trail construction. It originated as a route to patrol the coast from pirates, and to connect fishing villages… later it became an escape route to France during the Spanish Civil War. We ended our hiking trip in Begur and took a bus to Palafrugell, then on to Girona. Along the Cami de Ronda we discovered so many beautiful, interesting spots … it would be a long list to name them all… enjoy the trail – it’s a wonderful adventure.
7. Museu d'Historia de la Joguina
Overall Ratings
4 based on 51 reviews
Reviewed By Maria Y - Moscow, Moscow City, Russia
Great house to visit. My kids came to see the toys, I just came with them and turned out to be the one enjoying it the most. The house itself is a great wow. They preserved the interiors, the lamps, the ceilings and floors, the inner yard, the balconies, the Terrace. And the toys are also very impressive. A must see place in Sant Feliu for you and your kids.
8. Magic House, Col.leccio XEVI
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 29 reviews
Reviewed By cfer8395
We visited this museum with my family, and were so greatly pleased with the visit! We were not expecting to find such an outstanding place hidden in the middle of that peaceful countryside village.
Not only it is the largest museum of magic in the world, it also has an outstanding collection of 43 automats of the XIX and XX centuries (all fully working as the first day), and an impressive collection of artifacts, musical instruments, visual illusions, tarot and black magic stuff, stage magician devices, curiosities, antiques...
It is full of many little "treasures" collected by illusionist Xevi from all around the world, mostly linked to a variety of famous stage magicians and celebrities including Dalí and Pope John Paul II.
All in all, a visit worth the 5€ entrance fee!
9. Museu d'Historia de Sant Feliu de Guixols
Overall Ratings
4 based on 37 reviews
Reviewed By Christopher U - London, United Kingdom
Just off the main drag and beyond the market is this splendid, museum, shop and monastery. The special exhibition when we were there consisted of paintings and artifacts relating to the Spanish interest in America's 'Wild West'. This was ok but the rest of the place was most varied and interesting presentation of the local history of the area. Wonderful old photos of the local Beaches.
10. Cala Sa Conca
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 22 reviews
Reviewed By rahenyman - Zurich, Switzerland
This is yet another Cala which at this time of year is largely devoid of the masses if there are any normally.
Most of these Calas are not that easy to get to. You have to walk around to get to them or at least I did.
Beautiful and quiet
