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Port de la Selva was the old fishermen's quarter of La Selva de
Mar, some 2 kilometres inland, until it gained independence in 1778 when
Charles III granted it the title of Royal Town.
Most of the Port's town is at the eastern end of an almost semicircular
bay. It comprises of a ribbon of pretty white-washed houses and no
high-rise buildings. The town has a back-drop of the Cap de Creus
Natural Park and overlooking the port is the architecturally interesting
church of Santa Maria de les Neus.
 North
east of the main beach is Platja d'en Pas - a pebbly, steeply sloping
beach with crystal-clear water. Further north-east, a footpath leads to
the sheltered coves of Cala Tamarina and Cala Cativa (the former
allowing nude bathing). 2 kilometres west of Port de la Selva, there are
a number of small, quiet coves which are perfect for snorkeling.
La Selva de Mar was sited 2km inland to protect it from
marauding pirates, but this has now also helped to protect it from
tourist development. The unhurried life is focussed upon Placa Camp de
l'Obra - the centre of this medieval village. No visitor cars are
allowed within the village but there is ample free parking on the
outskirts.
The limited hotel accommodation in Port de la Selva is generally of a
high standard. Villa and Apartments to rent are mainly privately owned
second homes and are offered through specialist companies (for self
catering rentals see the GoogleAds on this page. For hotel information
visit
TripAdvisor
Port de la Selva Ajuntament:
ddgi.es/PorSelva
Catalonia Tourist Office:
www.GenCat.net
Spain Tourist Office:
Spain.info/Tourspain
For Europen flights to Perpignan & Girona, the nearest
airports, Click here
Port de la
Selva & La Selva de Mar property owners:
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