L'Estartit is a small town on the Costa Brava, on the north-eastern
coast of Spain. It nestles between the foothills of the Montgri
Massif and the Mediterranean Sea, in the province of Girona.
Just a kilometre off the town harbour lies the Illes Medes archipelago,
a world-reknown diving paradise made up of various uninhabited
islands. The area is protected by Natural Park status and is
home to many different species of flora and fauna. Estartit itself
was once a fishing village and has grown with the advent of tourism.
One of L'Estartit's main attractions is its long beach, which
is divided into three sections: the main or central beach, Griells
beach and Pletera beach. Here you can go scuba diving opposite
the Medes Islands and on the Montgri coast. It also has an extensive
marina, as well as numerous bars, restaurants and shops. |