If you like history and art
Hotel Palau Macelli is the ideal place to organize visits to some of the most emblematic places of the Empordà and the Costa Brava, such as the Gothic Basilica of Santa Maria and the walls of Castelló d'Empúries (50 meters), the Romanesque monasteries of Vilabertran (11 km), Sant Miquel de Fluvià (17 km), Sant Pere de Rodes (20 km) and Sant Quirze de Cólera (22 km).
Also you can know the castle and medieval village of Perelada (9 km), the bridge and the medieval village of Besalú (39 km), the church of Sant Tomás de Fluvià and its Romanesque paintings (16 km), the neo-medieval castle of Requesens (34 km) the Renaissance Citadel of Roses (15 km), the medieval village of Sant Martí d'Empúries (17 km), the Greco-Roman archaeological ruins of Empúries (21 km) or the city of Girona, its cathedral and Jewish quarter (52 km).
Do not forget to visit the Dalí Museum of Figueres (12 km ), the Dalí House-Museum of Portlligat in Cadaqués (25 km) or the prehistoric necropolis (dolmens and menhirs) of the Albera and Rodes mountains (within a radius of 25 km).
If you like nature
Hotel Palau Macelli is the ideal place to organize excursions to magical and wonderful places of the Costa Brava and the Empordà, such as the Natural Park of the Aiguamolls (marshes) of the Empordà and its varied native fauna (5 km) the Natural Park of Cap de Creus and its wild landscape (24 km) or the Natural Park of the Volcanic Zone of the Garrotxa (62 km).
Other mandatory stops are the Montgrí Natural Park, the Medes Islands and the Baix Ter (30 km), the Albera National Nature Reserve (25 km), the long and wide fine sand beaches of the Roses Bay (4 km) and the collected and wild rocky coves and cliffs eroded by the Tramuntana (between 15 and 30 km), the Butterfly Park (3 km) with its tropical gardens and exotic animals (butterflies, toucans, turtles, parrots, etc.) or the turtle breeding centre of the Albera (12 km).
If you like the culture
Hotel Palau Macelli is the ideal base for attending the best Festivals of the Costa Brava, such as the International Music Festival of Perelada (9 km, months of July-August), the Schubertiada or music festival of Vilabertan (11 km, second half of August), the Sons del Mon Festival where music, gastronomy and oenology are combined in Castelló d'Empúries and the Citadel of Roses (15 km).
For the cold months you can enjoy activities such as the Ecomuseo-Farinera of Castelló d'Empúries, the Medieval Festival Land of Troubadours of Castelló d'Empúries (first fortnight in September), Route of the Art of Castelló d'Empúries (mid-October) tomb and house of Antonio Machado in Colliure (70 km) or the representation of the Way of the Cross and Passion of Christ in the historic centre of Castelló (Holy Week).
If you like the Costa Brava
Hotel Palau Macelli is the best base to enjoy the tranquillity of the romantic and well-preserved fishing villages of Port de la Selva (23 km) and Cadaqués (24 km) on the Costa Brava, and the nightlife of Roses (15 km), Empuriabrava and its canals (5 km) and La Escala (24 km), in Empordà.
If you are looking for more glamour can spend a few evenings in the casino of Peralada Castle (9 km), share a dinner with friends in the different restaurants of the Costa Brava with Michelin star or play golf, horse riding or water sports in the different facilities nearby.
You can also taste the amazing wines of the designation of origin Empordà and visit the vineyards and wineries of the Wine Route or taste the handmade oils with protected designation of origin (PDO) Empordà made in the mills or mills.