Catalonia has plenty to do, plenty to discover and a remarkable range of country houses to stay in. The provinces of Barcelona, Tarragona, Lleida and Girona all have places worth staying, as do towns such as Camprodon, Vielha, Olot and Vic. The most sought after areas are the Costa Brava, La Cerdanya, La Garrotxa and the Ebro Delta. If you are planning your next trip, at Naturaki you will find country houses in Catalonia to rent , with barbecues, gardens, pools and internet access.
Read on for the best places to visit in Catalonia and the country house or masía to stay in while you plan the next day out.
Country houses in Catalonia
Here is what there is across the different parts of Catalonia. From the coast to the mountains, each area has something the others do not.
Where to stay, area by area
There is a wide range of country houses to suit what you are after. Whether you want to stay in a house near the coast on the Costa Brava, deep in the country in La Cerdanya or up in the hills in La Garrotxa, there is something for you.
- Costa Brava: houses near the beaches, where you can settle into the Mediterranean pace.
- La Cerdanya: quiet country, mountain landscape and a good deal of it protected.
- La Garrotxa: volcanic country, ideal if you like walking.
- Ebro Delta: the biodiversity of the natural park and the view across the rice fields.
How to get the most out of it
Look into it and plan
Before you book, go through the options carefully. Look at what each house offers, where it is, what there is nearby and what other people say so that it turns out to be what you expected.
Plan the days
Once the booking is confirmed, plan around the places and activities you want. Leave enough time to do nothing at the house itself.
Pack properly
Depending on the season and on the activities or adventure sports you are planning, take the right clothes and footwear — and whatever else you need for the stay.
Respect the place
Staying in a house out in the country, it is essential to look after the surroundings. Follow the rules, leave no waste and respect the local flora and fauna. That is what keeps Catalonia looking the way it does.
Enjoy it
Once you are settled in, make the most of it. Get out into the country, find new places, eat the local food and use all the facilities the house offers — including Naturaki’s selection of country houses with a pool if what you want is to switch off somewhere quiet.
