What to see and what to do in Sant Antoni de Calonge

Activities for the whole family in Sant Antoni de Calonge

Sant Antoni de Calonge is a coastal town on the Costa Brava, located in the Baix Empordà region. It is, in fact, the maritime and tourist center of the town of Calonge. Located between Palamós and Platja d'Aro, it has a wide range of activities for all family members.

Brief history of Calonge

It is known that Calonge has been inhabited for thousands of years by the numerous dolmens and menhirs found in the area. Thanks to its privileged location, the Romans chose the site to build a summer village as well as being a strategic trading point. There are still vestiges of great historical importance such as the Castell de Calonge or the Torre Valentina, one of the best-preserved watchtowers on the entire Costa Brava.

The municipality was expanding throughout the centuries, creating different independent municipalities. One of them is Sant Antoni de Calonge, located in front of the sea and 4 km from the town of Calonge. If you travel to the Costa Brava, do not forget to visit one of the properties for sale in Calonge.

In the 19th century Calonge lived a time of economic prosperity thanks to the cork industry. This period of wealth lasted until the Spanish Civil War, when difficult times began for the inhabitants of the area. During the 1960's, with the boom of tourism, Sant Antoni de Calonge gained importance and developed as the remarkable maritime center that is today.

The beaches of Sant Antoni de Calonge

Sant Antoni de Calonge is known for its extensive sandy beaches and quiet coves located on its privileged coastline.

Next to Palamós, in the northern part of its coast, is located Sant Antoni Beach. With almost 1.5 km long, this sandy beach is an ideal place to enjoy the hot summer days with the family. In the southern part is the Torre Valentina Beach where the Sant Antoni Sailing Club is located, the only club where you can practice year-round regattas with the Patí a Vela Català.

For those looking for tranquility, Sant Antoni de Calonge has beautiful coves located in the southern part of its coast. One of the most special is the Cala del Pi, a small bay of golden sand surrounded by a natural place and tranquility difficult to find in other places on the Costa Brava.

It is also necessary to highlight the Cala de Roques Planes, one of the most beautiful and peculiar in the area. Its rock formations originated by the waves have made this beach a romantic and intimate place. It can be accessed on foot following the GR-92 or by boat, which makes it a very quiet beach.

Tourist and gastronomic offer in Sant Antoni de Calonge

This coastal village is a perfect place to enjoy with family or friends. It has a wide variety of activities such as water sports, hiking trails and wine tastings on foot from the Gavarres mountain.

Activities and water sports

The privileged location of Sant Antoni de Calonge and its bay makes it the perfect place for sports such as sailing, windsurfing, water skiing or fishing. Its different coves make it the ideal place for snorkeling, as well as kayaking routes to disconnect with the landscapes of this wonderful area of ​​the Mediterranean coast.

Hiking and mountain biking routes

Sant Antoni de Calonge is one of the many municipalities where the famous GR-92 passes through. This great route, known as the Camino de Ronda, runs along the entire Mediterranean coast and pre-coast, from Portbou, next to the border with France, until Andalusia.

You can also enjoy other routes for hiking or mountain biking as the basin of Tinar, the Singular Trees or the Valley of the Mills.

The wine of the Baix Empordà

The wine of the Baix Empordà has been, for centuries, one of the star products in this area of the Catalan coast, thanks to its unique landscapes that allow the cultivation of vineyards at the foot of mountains.

Located on the outskirts of Sant Antoni de Calonge are several wineries and farmhouses where this ancient drink is produced. Many of them offer visits to the vineyards and their facilities, as well as tasting of their excellent wines with their own Designation of Origin.

How to get to Sant Antoni de Calonge by private vehicle

Sant Antoni de Calonge is well connected thanks to its central location on the Costa Brava. The access from Barcelona can be done following the AP-7 or C-32 and it takes approximately 1 hour and 20 minutes.

From France you can easily get there thanks to the Autopista del Mediterrani (AP-7) heading south and once you reach Girona, take the detour to the C-65. Perpignan is just 1 hour and a half from Sant Antoni de Calonge.

Arrive in Sant Antoni de Calonge by bus

The best way to get to Sant Antoni de Calonge by public transport is via Girona. From the city center there are daily buses with a journey of approximately 1 hour and 30 minutes.

Arrive in Sant Antoni de Calonge by plane

The nearest airports are Barcelona El Prat Airport and Girona-Costa Brava Airport . During the summer, there is a bus that takes passengers from the terminals of Barcelona Airport to Sant Antoni de Calonge.

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