The best destinations for doing your Christmas shopping along the Costa Brava

Winter weekends, public holidays… This time of year is also a great opportunity for spending your time and unwinding on the Costa Brava in one of our best luxury hotels. Why not? Let us further explain this suggestion proposing you a good plan (or four, to be precise): do your Christmas shopping at some of the most exclusive shopping areas close to your hotel. Below is a selection of the best options:

1- La Roca Village: find the perfect gift at a magical shopping destination

This Christmas, follow the stars to La Roca Village, a unique shopping destination.

In its more than 150 boutiques of the most iconic national and international brands, you will find the best gift ideas at extraordinary discounts to make sure you get it right this festive season.

In addition to the perfect detail, its fabulous gastronomy and exclusive services, La Roca Village has a magical Christmas atmosphere. This year, its façades have been turned into an ode to the night sky thanks to Wanda Barcelona, the studio that has hand-made the paper stars illuminating the Village and the shopping spree of its visitors. Shopping, luxury and fun just a few kilometres from the Costa Brava.

2- Platja d’Aro: discover first hand an open-air commercial centre by the sea

Platja d’Aro, Castell d’Aro and S’Agaró have become the Costa Brava’s open air shopping and leisure centre, thanks to hundreds of establishments combining leading international brands and specialised stores covering an extensive range of sectors: fashion, accessories, sports, technology, gifts and home in a place with parking facilities, wide pavements, pedestrian galleries and parks and gardens where commerce merges with personal services, restaurants along streets decorated with thousands of Christmas lights, and the seasonal leisure, cultural and traditional activities.

Added to this are unique offerings such as the ice rink in Platja d’Aro, the live nativity scene in Castell d’Aro, concerts, exhibitions and fairs; the Children’s Christmas Park and the promotion of the Great Christmas Lottery.

3- Quera: a family jewellers with 135 years of history covering 6 generations

The Quera jewellery shop in Girona has been creating illusions since 1887. To celebrate the most magical season of the year, the jewellery workshop combines state of the art technology with the most traditional techniques to design the perfect gift. An entire experience designed to take care of every detail until the desired creation is achieved with the highest quality materials. Diamond specialists who work with the leading international gemmological institutes to offer official certification.

You will also discover the latest trends from the most prestigious watch, jewellery and accessory brands, adding a touch of sparkle to the holidays. A way to express gratitude or give the people you love the most an unforgettable experience.

4- Girona: important commercial hub in the most enchanting city

Girona fired the starting gun for Christmas at the end of November with the turning on the lights ceremony. Throughout the month of December and up Three Kings’ Day (Epiphany), Girona will have endless activities celebrating the arrival of Christmas: workshops, children’s shows, music, food, fairs and markets will fill the streets and squares of every neighbourhood in the city, inviting you to fully enjoy a Christmas full of seasonal joy.

You will also find the traditional Girona Christmas Market in Plaça Independència. As with every year, you will find all kinds of typical Christmas items: gifts made by local artisans, such as figures for the nativity scene, wooden toys, textile accessories, ceramic, glass and wooden items and jewellery; artisan food, such as cold cuts and cheeses, sweets and turron, and products from the green Christmas decoration sector, such as fir trees, tions (Christmas logs), lights and decorations. When shopping for high-quality fresh produce, everything you need can be found at the municipal market: the Mercat del Lleó.

Girona has great commercial variety, balancing big-brand stores with the latest trends and a wide range of emblematic and unique shops. If you are looking for a truly special gift, you are sure to find it.