On the rugged coasts of Girona hides Cólera, a small fishing town with less than 500 inhabitants, which few tourists know about and is quite an orchard. Its town center is small, its coves are intimate and everything is protected by cliffs and pine forests, creating the summer image of our miniature dreams: you can walk around and look at the sea.
What to see in Cólera, Girona
Cólera is a charming fishing village frozen in time, surrounded by cliffs and far from the big cities and mass tourism that occurs around it. Its alleys are quiet and smell of the sea, inviting you to take quiet walks and discover its jewels, such as the Romanesque church of Sant Miquel, a temple from the 12th-13th century that is the icon of the town.
In addition to walking through the town, Cólera allows you to enjoy its beautiful bay terraced over the Mediterranean, with a marina, restaurants where you can enjoy local cuisine, shops and lots of active hiking and cycling tourism in incredible natural spaces. The promenade itself continues towards the mountain and takes you to hidden coves and panoramic viewpoints.
Where to eat delicious and cheap in Cólera
The specialty of this area of the Costa Brava is fresh fish, rice and 'mar i muntanya' dishes. In Cólera they have a lot of local products, such as fresh tuna, anchovies, oils, shrimp and meats from the region. We recommend you try them all at El Xiri, a beach bar that is open throughout the summer season. Or in La Gambina, if you are looking for something more elegant and high-end.
What to do around Cholera
Cólera is in a privileged natural area known as l'Albera, with many hiking routes that include dolmens, megalithic tombs and prehistoric menhirs, with spectacular views of the sea. It also has routes along the steep coastline, following the paths that connect Portbou and Llançà. In addition, near the town are the beaches of Garbet and Borró, ideal for doing snorkel and kayak. It may be small, but it has EVERYTHING.
