Empuriabrava: Canals, Beaches and Cultural Heritage

Canals and activities on the water

Empuriabrava has 25 km of navigable canals. Marina Empuriabrava offers boat rentals. At the town’s beaches, you can go wakeboarding, stand-up paddleboarding or kayaking. These are different water activities: boat rental at the marina and three sports at the beaches; the canals are described as navigable waterways. This gives you a way to decide whether you’re more interested in the canals, boat rental or beach water sports when planning your trip. The three beach activities range from wakeboarding to kayaking, offering specific options to consider when choosing how to spend your time on the water.

Two beaches, different connections to the town

Platja d’Empuriabrava is in front of the residential marina and its navigable waterways. Platja La Rubina is a natural beach in the Parc Natural dels Aiguamolls de l’Empordà. The descriptions emphasize different aspects: Platja d’Empuriabrava’s connection to the residential marina and waterways, and La Rubina’s natural character and location in the nature park. This gives you a specific point of reference when considering whether you’re more interested in a beach’s connection to the marina or to the protected nature area.

Cultural heritage and the history of the landscape

A signposted cultural heritage route invites you to enjoy the beauty of the area and discover its most distinctive places. It combines exploring the area with learning about Empuriabrava’s cultural heritage. The route features “El Peix de l’Amistat,” a work by Lorenzo Quinn from 1998. Its name, creator and year provide a specific point of reference within this cultural heritage.

The area’s earlier landscape is also part of the town’s history: the area now occupied by Empuriabrava was once an almost uninhabited wetland. A few medieval buildings and old Cortals existed there. This historical landscape adds to the present-day connections with the coast, canals and nature park, without being confused with them. If you’re interested in the development of the landscape as well as beaches and activities, the cultural heritage route offers another way to explore the destination.

Another activity: indoor skydiving

Windoor Empuriabrava offers indoor skydiving in a wind tunnel. This is a different kind of activity from water sports or boat rental and can be considered as a distinct focus when planning your trip. The activities mentioned therefore include both experiences on the water and an indoor activity. Details may change; check the latest information before visiting.

For the broader travel overview: Castelló D’empúries.