Between Mountains and Sea!
Within an hour of arriving in Barcelona airport were were heading to the foothills of the Pyrenees and to the fabulous 4 star TorreMirona Golf & Spa Resort. TorreMirona resort is situated in the heart of Emporda, between the Pyrenees and the Crystal Clear waters of the Costa Brava coast.
The resort’s luxury hotel has 49 bedrooms, each room has a view of either the course, garden or mountains. For those who prefer self catering there are one and two bedroomed apartments within walking distance of the hotel and first tee. All apartments are beautifully furnished and fully equipped with kitchen and dining area.
The magnificent 18 hole course was designed by Spanish golf course architects Eugenio Aguado and Jordi Soler. Views of the surrounding countryside are stunning,
The first nine is rather hilly with long narrow fairways that meander through a forest of beautiful mature trees. The back nine is somewhat an easier trek, TorreMirona a fantastic course that will thrill and challenge golfers of all abilities .
What better way to relax after a day on the course than a visit to the Spa. The resort’s Dubha Spa offers a wide variety of massages and wellness treatments. The hotel’s other leisure facilities include, jacuzzi, sauna, hammam, bi-thermal showers and a relaxation area. 
After an enjoyable day on the course, and a hour at the Spa we were all looking
forward to dinner and a few glasses of
of this region’s fantastic wine!
El Canigo’s fine dining restaurant is exceptional, delicious food accompanied by the excellent wine from the Emporda was superb.
From TorreMirona to Peralada WineSpa & Golf Resort.
Peralada WineSpa Golf resort is located in the foothills of the Pyrenees north of the Girona, Costa Brava region. An exclusive five-star resort which produces some of the finest wines in Spain and has a fabulous golf course! There are two fine dining restaurants, L’Olivera and Michelin star restaurant Castelle Peralada. At L’Olivera restaurant, Chef Paco Perez’s menu features wonderful sea food and best produce from the region. The atmosphere is warm and friendly, and the food is exceptional! Some of the delicious dishes offered on the menu include Langoustine, Sea Bass and Veal tenderloin.
Michelin star Castelle restaurant is located within the 14th century castle. Chef Javi Martinez and his team of expert chefs created plates of food with sensational flavours from the sea and land, works of art on plate. Each dish paired with exceptional wine from the vineyards of Peralada. Sommelier Toni Gerez is also an expert on cheese, my eyes almost popped out when I saw the display of cheeses for us to choose from! Toni is real character, he is extremely knowledgable, professional and wonderfully entertaining.
A little history!
Castille de Peralada dates back to the 13th century, from the 14th century the castle was occupied by monks who grew grapes and made wine. In 1923 the castle was acquired by Miguel Mateu to house his vast art collection. One of his main objectives then was to grow grapes and make wine, reviving the wine making tradition of days gone by. A lot has changed since monks crushed grapes at Peralada, today they use the most modern technology to create wines using full nuances of the soils and vines of the Emporda. 
The 1923 cellar wine bar offers wine tasting with a selection of cured meats or cheeses, a fun way to finish a tour around the Peralada winery.
Peralada’s 18 hole par 71 golf course was also designed by Eugenio Aguedo and Jodi Soler. While this course is challenging, you can be sure it will be an all round enjoyable experience for golfers of all levels.
The resort features a first class golf academy, nine hole pitch and putt and driving range. Just perfect for golfing family holidays, especially for introducing kids to the game or adults!
Since opening in 1993 Peralada has been awarded the best course on the Costa Brava on several occasions, it is also the first course in Europe to be awarded an environmental management certificate from the EMAS scheme of the EU for ECO management.
Close to both resorts are many charming medieval villages and historic towns worth visiting. I highly recommend a trip to Figueras and the Dali Museum. Figueras is the birth place of Salvador Dali which is why he chose Figueras to create his unique Theatre- Museum.
The medieval village of Besalu is also well a worth trip. Here you will find some of Catalonia’s best conserved medieval sites. The Monastery of Sant Pere with its fascinating bath-house, the monumental fortified bridge and ancient churches.
Ger Bradley
www.peraladaresort.com
www.torremironaresort.com
