Tamariu in Costa Brava

Tamariu Holidays, Costa Brava — Tiny Cove, Big Heart, Brilliant Value – Discovering Tamariu

A holiday to Tamariu will take you to a lovely quiet town in Costa Brava with pine-clad cliffs. The local beach ‘Platja de Tamariu’ is a sheltered sandy bay with crystal clear waters. The town is small with a few restaurants, ideal for families who want to do not much mor the chill out from everyday life, or take walks around the coastal paths.

Where it is and how to get there

Tamariu is situated around the Palafrugell area of the Costa Brava. You will fly into Girona Airport, the handiest to Tamariu. Booking a package holiday will include your airport transfer which is around 35 miles. If you haven’t booked a package, buses run via Girona if you choose public transport.

The feel of the place

Life focusses around the bay of this tiny town with an impressive beach. There is no less than 7 restaurants which run along the promenade. Sitting centre beach is Kayaking Costa Brava Tamariu where you can test out your skills. Everything is nearby. You can have lunch on one of the beachside restaurants, only seconds from the beach.

Tamariu is good for holidaymakers who love to snorkel and those who want to take it easy, and with around 13 restaurants in the town you have a choice of great food.  It doesn’t have much to do, but families with very young children will find it ideal.  If you have promised yourself to learn how to scuba five, the Stollis Divebase, a dive school is just at the end of the promenade. The beach has both showers and toilets.

One small critical point though, people with mobility problems could have accessibility problems with steep slopes and steps, and the lack of ramps that access the hotels and restaurants.

Are there all-inclusive hotels?

With two main hotels in Tamariu you won’t find any all inclusive options. This is a small resort town, more in line with B&B or half-board options. This may be a blessing as it will give you plenty of time to check out the 13+ restaurants which are mainly based around the promenade.

The best places to stay in Tamariu

Hotel Tamariu Located by the beach this 3-star hotel has outstanding service. Fall asleep at night listening to the noise of the waves. Very family friendly, staff will go out of their way to accommodate you.

Hotel Hostalillo – 3-star hotel overlooks the bay, location is perfect and views are amazing. There are views of the beach from the bar and restaurant. A good breakfast with lavish with servings, and the cocktail terrace is a delight at dusk.

Both hotels are extremely welcoming and positioned almost directly on the beach. Each have outstanding restaurants, making your holiday in Tamariu very pleasant

Our “all-inclusive-style” approach

If you are tossing a coin, deciding all inclusive somewhere else on the Costa Brava or wanting to go to Tamariu with no all inclusive hotels. Why not do it this way? Book a package holiday, gives  flights, transfers, and hotel included, (the Hotel Tamariu or Hotel Hostalillo). Choose the B&B or HB option. Choose one of the other 7 restaurants down along the promenade for the in-between meals and drinks.

Plan a few days to do some activities:

• ✔️ Learn the dive at the Stollis Divebase
• ✔️ Hire a boat at Paco Boats
• ✔️ Go on a Kayaking experience at the Kayaking Costa Brava Tamariu
• ✔️ Explore on around the bay to Cala Aigua Dolca Beach for a nice swim
• ✔️ Take some pictures from the Tamariu Bay viewpoint
• ✔️ Go hiking at Mirador de la Vall del Mas Batllia

So, there you have it. That’s the all inclusive feel: flights, transfer, hotel, food drinks and activities sorted for your holidays in Tamariu.

Who does Tamariu suit for a holiday

• ✔️ Families looking a beach with calm waves and restaurants on your doorstep.
• ✔️ Couples who enjoy their nights to be quiet with sunsets to be enjoyed from restaurants
• ✔️ Divers and photographers get stunning pictures from Tamariu Bay viewpoint or learn to scuba dive
• ✔️ Nightlife: everything is kept low-key here, more about enjoying conversation over diner and making new friends.

Quick facts

• ✔️ Beach: Secluded sandy bay with crystal clear sea which makes perfect swimming conditions.
• ✔️ Transfer: Girona Airport to Tamariu is around 35 miles, use the included transfer.
• ✔️ Hotel ideas: Hotel Tamariu, book HB/FB options. Hotel Hostalillo book B&B also has a good restaurant and bar.
• ✔️ Top experience: Camí de Ronda walk or hike arund the Mirador de la Vall del Mas Batllia.

Tamariu may be small, but it is organised, and filled with personality. You’ll feel looked after and spoiled for choice when it comes to good restaurants. Best of all is that your holiday budget will go on and on.