Last year, Audrey and I had the chance to visit Spain for the first time. With limited time in the country, we visited Madrid and Barcelona and really enjoyed both cities, but we left Spain feeling that we had only scratched the surface of what the country has to offer.
With this in mind, we took advantage of it when we had the opportunity to return to Spain and visit another region (Costa Brava). Lately we are finding that we want to enjoy a slower pace of travel and spend more time in nature, eating slow food and really immersing ourselves in the local culture.
Activities on the Costa Brava
Sailing and seafood
Late at night we drove down a serpentine road and arrived in Cadaqués. Since it was around midnight when we arrived, it wasn’t until the next morning that we were really able to realize how sweet and picturesque the city is.
After a quiet walk to the port, we embark this morning on board the San Isidre Charter, which travels through the Cap de Creus Natural Park.
After anchoring the boat and swimming a little, it was time for lunch and our crew had prepared a real treat for us. As a lover of fresh fish and seafood, I enjoyed every bite of Fideuà, mussels and tipsy sponge cake (Bizcochos Borrachos) from a generous spread that was waiting for us.
Of all that was served, my favorite had to be the tipsy sponge cake with its syrupy liquor soaked in the cake. It was so cute, but it burned a little when it ran down my throat.
Experience sailing and seafood in the Cap de Creus Natural Park
Imagine yourself gliding over turquoise waters surrounded by steep cliffs and hidden coves. With the salty Breeze in your hair and the tantalizing scent of fresh seafood in the air. Welcome to the Cap de Creus Natural Park, a magnificent coastal jewel of the Costa Brava. This unique experience combines the thrill of sailing with the delights of local seafood.
Harvest and plonk tasting
I’ve been on some pretty boring plonk tours before – the kind where the facts are heavy and the experiences are easy. Fortunately, our visit to the basement of The Vinyeta was anything but that! In fact, I would even go so far as to say that it was the most immersive plonk experience I have ever had.
In addition to harvesting the grapes (yes, they put us to work), we then had the chance to pack them in a barrel before tasting a generous selection of cheeses and meats with our plonk.
Ride in a hot air balloon
If you have been following my travel blog for some time, you know that I am afraid of heights. The attraction of taking my first hot air balloon ride and having the opportunity to get out of my comfort zone was a tug of war with my anxiety and anxiety.
In fact, I’m planning to write an entire article about this experience, so I’m going to be very brief. I’m certainly glad I did. I was nervous, but as the trip progressed, things improved and the view of the Pyrenees was awesome.
