This is the best family resort on the Costa Brava: 'glamping' and funicular to go to the beach

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The Swiss Post Office could not think of anything else to reward its employees than to pay them for vacations in a

in exotic Spain.

At least that is how the painter

described the area that concerns us, that which extends between the sea and the mountains (more literally, impossible) around

in the heart of Girona's Costa Brava.

There, when the 1990s were coming to an end, the Swiss public entity acquired a resort of more than

overflowing with apartments prodigiously suspended on hillsides at the foot of the beach, now renamed

because it is located right between two secluded coves (and beautiful ), Pola and Giverola.

Aerial view of the Pola Giverola resort.

They are still as idyllic as they were then, when the Post Office workers landed here with their families to

thanks to the work and grace of their beloved (normal) company.

They made him happy for decades by getting on the funicular (Swiss, of course) every day that lowered them from the rooms

to the beach area, where the pools are now (with or without a slide: to suit the consumer) , sun loungers, nine tennis courts or the children's club commanded by the Portuguese Ana Bessa or minigolf.

Cabins and pools at the Pola Giverola Camp.

As for the gastronomic chapter, there are two restaurants (

, specialized in fish and seafood, and El Racó de la Cala, with Italian influence; the buffet is located in the main building, up in the mountain, going up by funcicular) , the El Tastets bar and

The maître Michael Villanueva is in charge of everything flowing in them: "People come to enjoy themselves, so it is essential that there are no waits", he comments between the tables overlooking the sea.

Lofts in the mountains

Of course, the Swiss are no longer the owners of the complex, but the Spanish hotel group

with a presence in other coastal destinations such as Salou or the Costa del Sol. Its president, Agustí Codina, was clear from the beginning that he wanted to continue being the "perfect destination

and sports fans", but going further.

To this end, not only did it reform a large part of the

(there are studios or

with one or two bedrooms with a kitchen and terrace), but it has just opened Pola Giverola Camp, a glamping (luxury camping) with

with living room, kitchen and terrace, restaurants, swimming pool and children's area.

The funicular to go down to the beach.

With its arrival, the complex intends to turn upside down the concept of the typical corseted family hotel.

alternative and flexible accommodation network .

Design, comfort, live music matter here -this summer there is a series of jazz, pop, singer-songwriter and indie music concerts- and good cuisine, which is in charge of the chef Pau Bermejo, seasoned in the

and several luxury hotels.

"I am focused on the evening

; we are looking for a different culinary experience than that of the classic resort", he says from a table at L'Ona.

One of the complex pools.

The only thing missing is a

which in addition to offering personalized treatments of all kinds (aromatic, facial, relaxing, for athletes...) with a

pool.

He asks for the hands of the Moroccan Mohamed, the director of the place, for a massage of 10. He works here since the year 89. He will not disappoint you.

Natural oasis between the sea and the mountains

Straddling the waves and mountains of the Costa Brava, 40 minutes from Girona and 75 from Barcelona, ​​Pola Giverola is Eden for lovers of outdoor sports.

The offer never seems to end: paddle-surfing, diving, volleyball, kayaking, water skiing, pedal boating, basketball, beach soccer, petanque... Without forgetting the hiking or biking routes (electric or traditional ones can be rented) through the surroundings.

Not even the 1,000 m2 skatepark.

Resort buffet restaurant.

Pola Giverola

.

Road from Tossa de Mar to Sant Feliu, km 4, Tossa de Mar (Girona).

Phone: 972 341 050. Internet: www.polagiverola.com From 170 euros.

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