Sant Feliu de Guíxols, Mediterranean appeal for all ages

Sant Feliu de Guíxols is a Girona municipality located in the Bajo Ampurdán region, between the municipalities of Castillo de Aro and Santa Cristina de Aro, in the heart of the Costa Brava.

Along with other towns such as Playa de Aro, Rosas, Lloret de Mar or Cadaqués, Sant Feliu de Guíxols is currently one of the most popular tourist destinations among national and foreign tourists. The recipe for success is very simple: an incomparable location in front of the Mediterranean coast, beautiful beaches and coves, more than 300 days of sunshine a year and exquisite local cuisine.

All these conditions have caused more and more people to be interested in buying a property for sale in Sant Feliu de Guíxols, especially as a second home option to relax during the warm and pleasant summer months.

How to get to Sant Feliu de Guíxols?

International tourists can access it comfortably and easily thanks to the Girona-Costa Brava International Airport, located just 30 minutes by car. If there are no connections available, there is always the option of flying to the Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat Airport, and then doing the rest of the trip by car in approximately 90 minutes by road.  

Sant Feliu de Guíxols can also be accessed by public transport from Barcelona, taking the bus from the busy Barcelona Estació Nord to the Sant Feliu de Guíxols bus station.

Gastronomy of Sant Feliu de Guíxols

One cannot leave this town without tasting the renowned local gastronomy. The best restaurants can be found in the streets surrounding Passeig del Mar, such as Carrer de Sant Pere and Carrer de Sant Llorenç.

Due to its privileged location in front of the Mediterranean Sea and its marine essence, the dishes of the sea stand out. Among them, we recommend tasting the Peix Blau Ganxó (blue fish in Catalan) and traditional seafood dishes such as suquet de peix (a delicious rockfish and potato stew) and suquet d'anxoves (anchovy and potato stew). 

Best beaches and coves in Sant Feliu de Guixols

The coast of Sant Feliu de Guíxols is characterized by offering a great multitude of contrasts. From beautiful and comfortable sandy beaches, easily accessible and ideal to unwind for a family day, to secluded coves hidden between the cliffs.  

Sandy beaches in Sant Feliu de Guíxols

Sant Feliu beach

It is the municipality's main beach, located right in front of Passeig del Mar. If you are looking for a quick and comfortable dip without too much pretense of finding privacy, this is a perfect option. In addition, Sant Feliu Beach has all kinds of useful services for bathers such as umbrellas, hammocks, public showers and nearby parking.  

Platja de San Pol

Just 2 kilometers from Sant Feliu Beach, located next to s'Agaró, we find Sant Pol Beach. It is a comfortable sandy beach with various restaurants and a small sailing school with kayak rental service to discover the Costa Brava in great detail.   

Sa Caleta Beach

Accessible from Playa de San Pol via a small wooden bridge, is located the tiny Playa de Sa Caleta. This beach is perfect if you want to enjoy a day at the beach on the Costa Brava with privacy and away from the large masses of tourists. 

Best rocky beaches and coves in Sant Feliu de Guíxols

For those who prioritize aquatic activities such as snorkelling or scuba diving over relaxation, Sant Feliu de Guíxols has various rocky and rugged coves, all of them with underwater sea beds of an incredible turquoise color and rich marine biodiversity. 

Between Playa de San Pol and Playa de Sant de Sant Feliu de Guíxols, you can visit Cala d'es Cranc, Cala dels Mussol, Cala del Peix or Cala Jonca. 

For adrenaline lovers, Cala d'es Molí deserves a special mention, as this is the only cove in all of Europe with a via ferrata whose route runs entirely over the sea. 

Activities in Sant Feliu de Guixols

A unique environment such as Sant Feliu de Guíxols, with the Mediterranean Sea caressing its coasts and a pleasant climate for most of the year, is the perfect place to practice a wide range of sports activities. Among the nautical activities, the practice of sailing, diving, kayaking, windsurfing, kitesurfing and water skiing, stand out in Sant Feliu de Guíxols.

From the Sant Feliu de Guixols Yacht Club, the visitor can rent boats (with or without skipper) to spend a day of leisure and relaxation enjoying an extraordinary landscape. This endearing yacht club also offers jet ski, kayak and paddle surf rental services .    

For luxury lovers who come to these coasts, the club has reserved 16 berths for boats up to 75 meters in length.

Real estate market in Sant Feliu de Guíxols

With an average price per square meter of more than 2,000 euros, this municipality of Bajo Ampurdán already surpasses Girona in terms of price per square meter. 

These rising prices are due to the charming essence of Sant Feliu de Guíxols. In fact, experts predict that prices will continue to rise over the next few years, mainly because of the growing interest in the foreign market of buying a home in Sant Feliu de Guíxols . 

Do you want to buy a property in Sant Feliu de Guíxols to spend a few months of holidays a year or settle there permanently? Please contact our real estate agency in Sant Feliu de Guíxols and we will help you find the apartment, house or villa of your dreams.