Empuriabrava is the beautiful resort that surrounds Europe’s largest marina. Established in 1967, it consists of a grid-pattern of attractive, residence-lined canals situated just inland from the beaches. Residents and tourists park their yachts and boats alongside these luxurious villas and apartments, all of which have private moorings at the bottom of their gardens.

 

Small boats can be hired by the hour to potter peacefully around these canals. The marina at Empuriabrava - although the biggest residential marina in Europe - is nevertheless a peaceful, interesting place to eat in and explore. Scattered around Empuriabrava are huge, grand showrooms full of boats of all sizes. These take the place of the car showrooms typically found on the outskirts of a town, because this boating emphasis is what makes Empuriabrava unique. It is also very well known for its parachute club which, along with Empuriobrava itself, was featured recently on the English television programme Relocation Relocation. There is a vibrant international feel about the town with a cosmopolitan community of Germans, French, Dutch and of course a growing English contingent. Empuriabrava is very close to Roses and Santa Margarita with very easy access to all the local activities mentioned on the Activities Page.