Nature has been generous and abundant with the richness of the land and territory. Mountains, valleys, gardens, rivers, wetlands, beaches, dunes and islands converge in a single space.
Landscapes are beautiful and natural, offering cultural diversity that allow their discovery by land, sea and air.
The fact that Torroella has the largest area, confirms the beauty of its surroundings and the growing interest of the municipality to protect a beloved and unique landscape.
Respect for the natural environment and the land is the result from the people who have built close ties through their interaction with the environment, but also interpreted through stories and anecdotes told by past generations. The figure of nature is the instrument that guarantees the perpetual maintenance of the relationship between man and land.
The Montgrí, Medes Islands and Baix Ter Natural Park, obtained, at the end of 2016, the prestigious European Charter for Sustainable Tourism, awarded by the EUROPARC Federation.
There are many ways of ensuring that your visit to our natural park is more ecological. Here are some ideas to get you started:
The Medes Islands and the virgin coastline of Montgrí are a true paradise. The various depths allow for all kinds of diving experiences for both amateurs and professionals. Seeing this spectacle of colours is a unique experience, with seagrass meadows, gorgonian forests, corals, grouper fish and lobsters, among other species. The diving centres and the different activity companies will show you everything.
Discover the large number of marine and terrestrial habitats providing wonderful landscapes.
Respect the park rules, which are designed to make the management of this area compatible with its conservation.
From one of the vantage points in the wetlands of Ter Vell and La Pletera you can observe the wide variety of species, birds, reptiles and vegetation typical of lagoons and marshes.
Summer is a great time to come to Torroella and L’Estartit, but each season brings different moments of joy and surprises! Discover the birds in spring, the spectacular colours in autumn and the cool air of winter.
It’s worth checking out the public transport options before you decide to come to our park by car. You may be surprised to learn how you can get here by bus or train or a combination of both. And, once you’re here, you can get around by bus, bike, boat or on foot. For further information,
Sailing, kayaking, windsurfing, kiteboarding and stand-up paddleboarding are all sports linked to the sea that allow you to sail, get from one place to another and even glide over the water!
Hiking and cycle tourism have a low environmental impact and are hugely beneficial for our health.
The companies that have signed up to the European Charter for Sustainable Tourism are the ones that make the greatest effort to make their activity sustainable and work together with those who manage natural areas.
Local commerce, home-grown products, a good service and a friendly atmosphere. Fine meals, home cooking and creative cuisine, with restaurateurs who enthusiastically prepare their varied menus with regional products for all tastes. Traditional weekly markets take place on Mondays in Torroella and on Thursdays in L’Estartit, with the fruit, vegetables, sought-after organic products, clothing and other items proving that these long-standing commercial gatherings are still full of hustle and bustle.
Torroella de Montgrí i l’Estartit has been a benchmark in sustainability and culture for the last 30 years. This fact is demonstrated by the granting by the Ministry of Industry, Trade and Tourism of the Tourism Sustainability Plan with a global investment of 3.6 million euros for the project Torroella de Montgrí i L’Estartit: committed to quality, sustainability and culture 2021-2023.
It is recognized by international reference institutions such as the Green Destinations association with the Golden Awards and Best of Seasides 2019 certificate or with the Global Low-Carbon Ecological Scenic Spots award.
In late 2016, after two years of dedicated effort, the Natural Park obtained the European Charter for Sustainable Tourism, a prestigious distinction awarded by the EUROPARC Federation.
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