MAIN ATTRACTIONS AND ACTIVITIES, NEARBY
Camping Aquarius is located between fields, meadows and fruit plantations, surrounded by  areas of great natural beauty, situated directly on the beach and only 3 kms  from the village of Sant Pere Pescador; a very quiet place, with no through traffic or large buildings.
   NATURAL BEAUTY

One of the many attractions of the area is its almost untouched natural beauty.  Sant Pere Pescador itself, where the campsite is, has seven kilometres of  fine sandy beaches ,and is one of the very few left that has not been  spoiled by overdevelopment.
Its sheer size  and gradually shelving  nature, makes the beach especially suitable and safe for families with children during the summer holidays. On windy days, especially in spring and autumn, the Gulf of Roses turns into a paradise for windsurfing  and kitesurfing! Camping Aquarius is situated at the very centre of this Gulf and is specially equipped for practicing these exciting sports.

Very close by we have several National  Parks and protected areas of great ecological interest as well as wonderful destinations for days out.
Camping Aquarius also lies within the  boundary of the "Aiguamolls" National Park, which is an important staging post for many migrating birds. The Park’s information centre has an interesting observation point and there is a  scenic walk.
North of the great plain of the Alt Empordà where the town of Sant Pere Pescador is situated, is the National Park of L'Albera at the eastern end of the Pyrenees. An abundant flora and fauna invite you to take relaxed walks amongst standing stones and castles. On a clear day you can enjoy  magnificent panoramic views.

Where the Albera falls into the sea at the easternmost tip of Spain, the Cap de Creus National Park has been created , with its incredible rock formations. You can best enjoy the view of this natural wonder from the sea, on board one of the cruises that we include in our activity programme, at the campsite.
South of the Gulf is the fourth National Park in the vicinity of the campsite, the Medes Islands, Spain's first underwater National Park. It can be visited by taking a cruise in one of the glassbottom boats that can be reserved  at the campsite reception.

About 30 kilometres inland, there is another spectacular  landscape to visit, the Volcanic National Park of La Garrotxa. With old stone villages like Santa Pau, a cultural world heritage site , and hidden from tourism,  Garrotxa welcomes us with its old world charm.   

Worth mentioning is the Beech Wood of "La Fageda d'en Jordà", but there's no doubt the greatest attraction are the Volcanoes. Though long  extinct, they can still ‘fire up’  our imaginations . 
   CULTURE

Catalonia is especially rich in culture and near the campsite we find plenty of evidence of this. From important archeological sites, to romanic churches, monasteries and medieval towns, to the most modern museums, everything is there for those who seek cultural enrichment.

Only a few kilometres from Camping Aquarius are the Greko-Roman ruins of Empuries, the most impressive  on the Iberian Peninsula, with their mosaics and a fascinating museum. Close by there are also the ruins of Ullastret, a settlement occupied from  Paleolithic till  Pre-Roman times.

Amongst the monasteries nearby ,two are especially worth mentioning .Vilabertran is one  and  Sant Pere de Rodes is the other. San Pere de Rodes was the cradle of Christianity in Spain, and it also boasts  impressive panoramic views.

For those of you willing to venture further, we can recommend the monastery of Montserrat, near Barcelona, where you can admire the image of the Black Madonna "La Moreneta" and listen to the glorious chanting of the boys’ choir . It's worth a visit just to see the spectacular rock formations of the actual mountain of Montserrat itself.  

You can also combine this excursion with a visit to Barcelona, the exciting capital of Catalonia, which is about 150 kms away from the campsite.

In our activity programme we offer several organized excursions to Barcelona by coach, where expert guides will take you to the main attractions of the city without the need for you to drive through its terrible traffic, or navigate its streets.  

And as we are  talking about cities: you shouldn’t miss a visit to our provincial capital, Girona, which is just 45 minutes away from us. In addition to being an important commercial centre, the city of Girona offers an exceptional old town for the visito to explore, with the second best kept Jewish quarter in Europe after Prague. A stroll through its narrow streets will be as unforgettable, as will be the view, looking over the city from the city walls.You can also  visit the largest single-span gothic cathedral in the world, or take a well deserved rest in the cool shade of the Ramblas.  

In our county capital , Figueres, we should especially mention the theatre-museum of the genius surrealist painter Salvador Dalí.It is really worth a visit! Admirers of this artist  will also enjoy his castle-museum in Pubol and his house in Port Lligat . All of them are quite close to us.  

As well as cities and National Parks, there are also many small stone villages nearby, some of which have been  declared national monuments or even world heritage sites. In their very well kept narrow streets you will feel transported back  to the Middle Ages, and you can enjoy local cuisine in one of the many restaurants. Next to the town of Pals you can visit Peratallada in the Baix Empordà, and in the Garrotxa you shouldn’t miss a visit to Santa Pau which is  amongst the most beautiful of the local medieval villages.  

Other important attractions in the surrounding area are the small romanic churches and chapels you can find in a great number of villages. Some of them  can even be reached by bike from the campsite. To find them we can provide  you  with a map with many bicycle routes starting from Camping Aquarius.  

But not all villages in the area are made of stone. As we are located in the fantastic Costa Brava, you can also easily find old fishermen’s villages on the coast ,steeped in culture.  For example,  at both ends of the Bay and less than 10 kms from the campsite, are the villages of L'Escala and Roses. To the north we recommend a visit to the white village of Cadaqués in the middle of the Cap de Creus National Park, or its neighbour Port de la Selva.  To the south we recommend an excursion to the villages and small Bays of the Cape of Begur, or to Tamariu or Calella de Palafrugell, and of course you mustn’t miss the view from the cliffs at the lighthouse of  Far de Sant Sebastia.  

   SHOPPING AND CUISINE  
Once a famous writer said: "it's difficult to eat badly in Catalonia". Well, he was right. Catalonia offers a rich and healthy mediterranean cuisine, which is available throughout our region. Seafood from the Costa Brava is outstanding and you will find it all along the coast. Veal  from Girona is well known as amongst the best in Europe and we prefer it grilled ; some specialities even combine fish and meat reflecting our position between land and sea. Among the desserts, the famous "Crema Catalana" is a delicacy for all “with a sweet tooth".  

It is very easy to go shopping  from Camping Aquarius: you'll find suitable souvenirs right in the town of Sant Pere Pescador and on the promenades in Roses and L'Escala, where you can also enjoy an evening walk. Figueres is the best shopping center for boutiques , quality shoes  and modern design.

The city of Girona offers all the advantages of a big city, including a newly built shopping mall. And for local handicrafts there is La Bisbal, well known for its ceramics.  
Our privileged geographical situation  offers quick and easy access to a wide range of attractions and activities, from the Mediterranean Sea to the Pyrenees mountains . You can even make a one-day trip to Andorra, the tax-free shopping paradise.  
All in all the huge variety of attractions and activities in our region, make it an ideal holiday destination for singles,couples and families.We have only provided you with a small selection of the vast possibilities available here.  We hope you will choose Camping Aquarius for your next holiday! Hasta la vista!