Major points of interest nearby: Cap de Creus Natural Park, Aiguamolls de l’Emporda Natural Park (important ecological reserve, rich in vegetation and fauna). The coastal village of Cadaqués, a major hub for painters and artists. Sant Pere de Rodes, a Benedictine monastery with a unique Romanesque art church. Sant Marti d’Empúries, a small medieval village. Castelló d’Empúries: Large Medieval Villa with its residential marina “Empuriabrava” known for its fairways. Peralada, a medieval village with an important castle which has a cloister and a church dating back to the 14th century that is worth a visit, as well as its gardens, wine museum and casino. Figueres, capital of the region, is an active shopping hub. Visits to Dali Museum and Sant Ferran Castle, an impressive fortress from the 13th century, the second biggest in Europe, are a must. The ruins of Empúries: one of the most important archaeological sites of Catalonia with remains of Greek and Roman cities.