If you do not feel like driving, you can relax and let yourselves be seduced by the charm of the farming and forest environment of the Hostal Nou surroundings. You can enjoy your time walking or biking on the roads flanked by wheat, sunflower, or corn fields (depending on the season), walnut and olive trees and forests; by looking for mushrooms or asparagus (depending on the season); by observing the river Fluvià or by walking on the quite and charming roads of the village of Crespià.
At the Hostal Nou we will be delighted to give you any advice about activities or places of interest in the area and to help you organizing your tours. The following are just some examples on the suggestions that we may offer you:
Cultural offer
The churches, Romanesque style chapels and historical buildings of Crespià, Lladó, Esponellà, Vilert, Orfes, etc.; The Park of the Prehistoric Caves of Serinyà; the Neolithic Park of la Draga and the Darder and Archaeological museums in Banyoles; the medieval centre, synagogue and Jewish baths in Besalú; the Sanctuary of Mare de Déu del Mont and the monastery of Sant Llorenç de Sous; the Dalí Theatre-Museum and the Toy Museum in Figueres; the old town of Castelló d’Empúries; the historical centre of Peralada; the Greek and Roman village of Empúries; the citadel (Ciutadella) of Roses; the dolmens and megalithic monuments at the Serra de l’Albera and Rodes; monastery of Sant Pere de Rodes.
Nature
Nature and landscape lovers will have within reach the Banyoles lake, Platja d’Espolla, the river Fluvià, the mount of Mare de Déu del Mont, the natural park of the Aiguamolls (swamps) de l’Empordà, the volcanic area of La Garrotxa and the natural park of Cap de Creus.
Sports
Mountain bike tours around El Pla de l’Estany and Alt Empordà; walking routes; horse riding; rowing at the Banyoles lake; Golf (there is an excellent Golf resort just 10 minutes from Hostal Nou); scuba-diving, sailing, surfing, water-ski at Roses- Cap de Creus and Sant Pere Pescador; hot-air balloon, ultralite and delta wing flights.
Leisure
The Costa Brava North beaches from Llançà to L’Escala are at 30 minutes from the Hostal Nou.
During the whole year, and particularly in summer time, a wide number of traditional folk festivals and fairs take place in the area. At the Hostal Nou we will inform you about the most remarkable events going on during your stay.
The most important event in Crespià is the Fira de la Mel (the Honey Fair) of middle age origin, that takes place annually every last week-end of February.
Gastronomy
The Pla de l’Estany, Alt Empordà, La Garrotxa and Gironès gather one of the best and widest gastronomic offers of Catalonia, from internationally known restaurants awarded with Michellin stars to less known places but with an original and high quality offer.