Mas Camins stands at the entrance to the charming little village of Avinyonet de Puigventós, in the heart of the Alt Empordà county. The natural surroundings of the Garriga d'Empordà delight the senses with the aromatic fragrances of rosemary, thyme and lavender, the ancient beauty of the olive groves, the vineyards and the fields of crops. And, in the distance, the majestic backdrop of the Pyrenees.

This privileged area is off the beaten track, yet close to all the places that you'll want to visit, making it the ideal place for a getaway break . Come here to relax and unwind with the slow pace of life in a genuine village where visitors are given a warm welcome. 

Mas Camins' geographical location makes it an ideal base for exploring the region . We are within easy reach of the Costa Brava (Cadaqués, Roses, El Port de la Selva, Llança…), towns and cities like Girona (30 mins.), Figueres (5 mins.), Banyoles, Besalú, Olot and even Barcelona (50 mins. by high-speed train). There are several Natural Parks to explore nearby: Cap de Creus, the Garrotxa Volcanic Area and the Albera mountains provide breath-taking scenery and are great for walkers, while the wetlands of the Aiguamolls de l’Empordà Natural Park are a paradise for birdwatchers. The long list of other places worth visiting includes the Monastery of Sant Pere de Rodes, and the numerous picturesque villages and beautiful scenery of the Alt Empordà and Baix Empordà counties.

The area’s natural beauty and mild climate make it the ideal setting for a spectacular array of sports and leisure activities with excellent facilities, ranging from first-rate golf courses, road cycling, gravel and mountain biking, hiking, trail running, kayaking and open-water swimming to sky diving, scuba diving and sailing. We’re sports fans ourselves and we’re always pleased to help guests with routes, bookings and gear hire.

Culture is also a big attraction, whether tracing Salvador Dalí’s footsteps through the three museums in the Dalí Triangle (we’re just 10 mins. from the Dalí Theatre-Museum in Figueres), viewing art galleries in Cadaqués, visiting the Greek-Roman remains in Empúries, or exploring the Jewish quarter in Besalú or Girona’s old town.

The province of Girona is also renowned for its delicious food and wine . It is home to the D.O. Empordà Wine Route, with over 50 wineries making mostly organic wine with local varieties of grapes. You can taste their wines at the wineries themselves or at any of the enormous variety of restaurants throughout the region to accompany the delicious, locally-sourced, seasonal cuisine. We like to welcome our guests with a glass of wine from one of the local wineries, and we can easily arrange a wine-tasting visit for you. Gourmet food lovers are amply catered for with 13 Michelin stars in the province at present, and a strong interest in innovative cuisine inspired by such internationally acclaimed chefs as Ferran Adrià and the Roca brothers.