El Port de la Selva

Port de la Selva is a Catalan municipality, located in the northeast of the Iberian Peninsula. Administratively, it belongs to the province of Girona, in the Alt Empordà region. The municipal area occupies an area of 41.49 km2 north of Cap de Creus, on the Costa Brava. It extends from the Feliu irrigation channel to Cala Galladera along the coast, and inland it borders the areas of La Selva de Mar, Llançà, Vilajuïga, Pau, Palau-saverdera, Roses and Cadaqués.

Within this environment we find a great wealth of landscapes combining the blue of the Mediterranean, the greenery of the vineyards and, rising up next to the sea, mountains sculpted by the passage of time with peaks of remarkable heights such as Sant Salvador de Verdera (671 m.) and Puig de Queralbs (621 m.). The Cap de Creus, the last buttress of the Pyrenees, where our town is located, has a morphology with steep coasts resulting from the erosive action of the sea and wind, with abundant river valleys flooded by the sea that give rise to a coast articulated with picturesque coves, high heads and abrupt promontories, as well as several islands.

In 1998, the Cap de Creus Natural Park was created, which protects just over 90% of the municipal area. Within this area, in addition to areas of great natural interest, there is an important architectural heritage that allows us to trace the history of the place, especially the imposing monastery of Sant Pere de Rodes.

The town has a renovated hotel offer, apartments and campsites. It also has a good local shopping network and a varied gastronomic offer. With a thousand inhabitants, Port de la Selva is still a quiet town, maintaining the traditional structure of fishing ports despite its population increasing tenfold during the summer months.

Our beaches and coves

This little corner of Cap de Creus has some of the best beaches on the Catalan coast. Many of them have been singled out by the Generalitat de Catalunya with the highest recognition for the quality of their waters and their well-kept surroundings. Each one of them has its own personality; we can find everything from fine sand beaches to beaches formed by stones rounded by the action of the sea and the wind over time, but they all have in common the crystal-clear water that characterises the coast of Cap de Creus, perfect for practising any maritime activity.

Cap de Creus Natural Park

Between land and sea, the Cap de Creus Natural Park offers us a diversity of landscapes of incomparable beauty. Dolmens and castles, cliffs and vineyards dominate the valleys and hills, while, in the sea, islets and reefs of whimsical shapes hide spectacular coral beds and various marine species. The Cap de Creus Natural Park, with a total area of 13,843 hectares, is the first maritime-terrestrial park in the country. It is divided into two parts: the terrestrial part, which occupies 10,780 hectares and the marine part with 3,064 hectares.

Active tourism

Port de la Selva is a paradise for sports and nature lovers. With spectacular hiking routes through the Cap de Creus Natural Park, you can enjoy unique views and impressive landscapes. If you prefer the sea, dive into its crystal-clear waters by scuba diving or snorkelling and discover the richness of its seabed.

Water sports such as kayaking, sailing and paddle surfing are ideal options for exploring the coast and enjoying the Mediterranean. Come and experience the sport in an incomparable natural environment!

Gastronomy

The gastronomy of El Port de la Selva is a faithful reflection of its seafaring tradition, with top quality seafood as the main protagonists. The rock octopus, prepared on the grill, stands out for its tender texture and intense flavour. The prawn, caught just a few kilometres from the coast, is a real delight.

The rice dishes, whether seafood, broth or casserole, are prepared with very fresh fish, guaranteeing an authentic and intense flavour. In the village's restaurants, the proximity of the product is noticeable in every bite, offering an incomparable gastronomic experience in a unique setting on the Costa Brava. And we cannot forget the traditional Asparagus Fair, where you can taste various asparagus tapas and local products.

Let yourself be carried away by the wind and the sea and come closer to this paradise full of charms!