Colera, Alt Emporda, Catalonia

Straddling the Ribera de Molinars river in the north east corner of Catalonia, Colera is situated 250 metres from the Mediterranean. It is less than four miles from the French border.

For a small village (population c650), it has excellent transport connections: the railway heads south to Figueres & Girona and north into Perpignan via Portbou.

Due to it's size and location, Colera never gets crowded. Even in peak season there is plenty of space on the village's two pebbly beaches, Playa d’en Goixa and Playa de Garbet.

There are several further beaches within waking distance or a short drive. Probably the most notable of these is Punta d’Es Borro which is popular with nudists.

There are only two small hotels in Colera:

Hotel Restaurant La Gambina: Overlooking Colera Bay, The rooms are air-conditioned with flat-screen TVs and a private bathrooms .The excellent restaurant serves traditional Catalan cuisine and features a terrace overlooking the bay.

Hostal Totsompops: 300 metres from Garbet Beach, this is a modern guest house with simple, stylish rooms. Free WiFi & plasma-screen TV. The restaurant specializes in slow-cooked food made from fresh local Catalan products.