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SFG FAMILY

Sant Feliu de Guíxols was certified as a Family Holiday Destination in 2014. With this certification, the Catalan Tourist Board distinguishes towns that provide facilities and services adapted to the needs of families with children.
Sant Feliu de Guíxols is certified as providing accommodation, restaurant services, leisure and free time facilities for younger visitors. These services are verified by the technical staff of the Catalan Tourist Board, who certifies that they provide such services.
SFG for children and adults: Both in summer and in winter, we provide a wide amount of activities to enjoy an unforgettable day with the family: Beach, nature and active tourism, nautical activities, culture and gastronomy.

1. THE BEACH

turisme familiar 02Sant Feliu de Guíxols has breathtaking beaches and coves, such as Sant Feliu and Sant Pol beaches, the latter with its characteristic beach cabins. These beaches are the ideal place for the family. We can take a bath or sunbathe there. You are also invited to practise some of the many water sports to explore the seabed or enjoy the charm of the coves: diving, kayaking, sailing, windsurfing, paddle surfing, snorkelling... with plenty of activities for all ages. Another proposal is to do a boat trip to spend a few hours at sea and know our coast from offshore.

 

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2. NATURE AND FAMILY FUN

turisme familiar 27 The coastal path and the viewpoints route are the essentials. It takes about an hour to walk from Sant Pol beach to cala Jonca (a cove) in the harbour, where picnic tables are provided to have a break with the family while we enjoy the landscape.
Another option is cycling on the Greenway, a cycling path that also begins in the harbour and follows the old railway “Carrilet”. It is suitable for all ages.
For the bravest, there is the Via Ferrata on Cala del Molí, an spectacular climbing tour over the sea. It is a perfect place to start climbing.
If you don’t have enough, we invite you to discover Sant Feliu de Guíxols mountains. Hike up slowly with your family through Ardenya and Gavarres Massifs, with the aid of Natura Local app, which has self-guiding routes and itineraries. These routes are designed to explore the natural heritage of our surroundings. It is a new way to discover the nature, raising children’s awareness of the importance on the environment and the own values.

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3. CULTURE AND EVENTS

turisme familiar 38 We invite you to stroll around the city centre and the promenade while you enjoy the architecture, eat an ice cream or have a horchata (almond milk drink) in the shade of a terrace. Let yourself be captivated by the monumental Monastery and its Porta Ferrada: climb to the Torre del Fum and pretend to be a knight or a princess for a day. In the building, you can find the History Museum. To finish the day, you can go up to Sant Elm hermitage to contemplate the sunset with a spectacular panoramic view. A picture to remember can be taken from that viewpoint. A little tourist train can lead you there on july and august.
Referring to culture and music in Sant Feliu de Guíxols, the following events must be highlighted: Porta Ferrada Festival (music, theatre and dance), Celebration of the town (in august), The Festival d'Aquí and Christmas Market, which includes performances, workshops and other activities for all ages. Throughout the year, there is a wide offer on Theatre for children and Storytelling with a special and unique programming.

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4. GASTRONOMY

turisme familiar 33The gastronomic campaigns give you the chance to taste a typical dish throughout the year. These offers can be found in the establishments where there are special menus for the children. Thus, you can physically recuperate to continue day. Our gastronomy is characterised by the quality of our proposals and the wish to promote local and seasonal products.

Do not miss these essentials to fully enjoy with your family during your stay:

  1. Have fun in Parc Aventura with its circuits; Climb the Via Ferrata that hangs above the sea. It is suitable for adults.
  2. Dramatized and musical guided tours in the Monastery: Pretend to be a monk for a day and immerse yourself into the history in a funny way.
  3. Coastal route and viewpoints, Ardenya-Pedralta paths: discover Sant Feliu mountains with its walking routes, suitable for all the family.
  4. Enjoy a relaxing evening with a carousel ride and a picnic on the beach, while watching the sunset.
  5. Introduction to sailing, snorkelling and diving: discover aquatic activities with the children.
  6. Take part in the Explica'm un conte and other Stories Fair, the Christmas Market... and the wide amount of fairs that are held throughout the year. You can find plenty of activities to enjoy with your family.
  7. Cycle through Sant Feliu de Guíxols to discover its corners. Through Green Way or through the mountain. 
  8. Visit the Toy History Museum and be amazed by its lifetime toys. The adults will remember their childhood and the children will know these toys, most of them still in use.

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The following companiess are certified as Family Holiday Destination:
ACCOMODATION
RESTAURANTS
LEISURE AND FREE TIME COMPANIES

 


 

Attachments:
Download this file (enfamilia_ca_es_fr_en_2017_03.pdf)Catalogue Family Tourism[ ]
SFG CULTURE

SFG CULTURE

SFG FAMILY

SFG FAMILY

SFG GASTRONOMY

SFG GASTRONOMY

SFG MEETINGS AND EVENTS

SFG MEETINGS AND EVENTS

SFG NAUTICAL

SFG NAUTICAL

SFG SPORTS

SFG SPORTS

TOURISM OFFICE

La Rambla, 22 · 17220 Sant Feliu de Guíxols
turisme@guixols.cat · Tel. 972 820 051

Winter opening hours : Monday to Saturday from 9.30 to 18h – Sundays and holidays from 10 to 14h
Summer opening hours: every day from 10a.m to 8p.m.

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