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Want to see world-renowned musicians in a spectacular seaside setting? The Cap Roig Festival lures music fans to the most prestigious botanical garden in the Mediterranean. The annual music festival on the Costa Brava hosts concerts in July and August, gathering 2500 fans for music, food, and natural beauty. All concerts are held on an open-air stage to make the most of the Costa Brava's balmy summer nights. Past lineups have included international superstars like Elton John, Carlos Santana, Lady Gaga, Andrea Bocelli, Rod Stewart, Mark Knopfler and Tony Bennett, plus famous Spanish musicians and singers like Alejandro Sanz, Sergio Dalma and Luz Casal. When you add fantastic food and gorgeous setting, you can see why the Cap Roig Festival is one of the best summer festivals in the Mediterranean.
The Cap Roig Festival takes place in Calella de Palafrugell. This ancient fishing village is located 40 minutes from the charming town of Girona and just over an hour from Catalonia's cosmopolitan capital, Barcelona. One of the most popular destinations on the Costa Brava, Calella de Palafrugell charms with its preserved historic centre lined with cobblestone streets. Thanks to its picturesque white houses, white-sand beaches, and crystalline turquoise waters Calella de Palafrugell is often voted one of the most beautiful towns on the Costa Brava.
Since 2000, the Cap Roig Botanical Gardens have hosted the festival that shares its name. Sprawling over 17 lush hectares besides the sea, the gardens boast over 1000 different plant species from the region and across five continents. You'll also find sculptures by famous national and international artists as well as the iconic Cap Roig Castle. Built by Russian exile Nicolai Woevodsky and his aristocratic wife, Dorothy Webster, in 1927, the majestic castle was a dream home for the artistically-inclined couple. That dream continues at the Cap Roig Festival.
In addition to the incredible concerts, each Cap Roig Festival ticket includes access to the gorgeous gardens and the gourmet Village. Here, festival-goers can savour a wide range of international and local fare in a lovely al fresco setting. You can also buy a premium package for an exclusive cocktail appetiser at the Terraza Hermanos Torres.
For an unforgettable gastronomic experience, have your Villanovo concierge book a table at the Hermanos Torres Restaurant. Sergio and Javier Torres, the chef brothers who run the 3-Michelin-star Cocina Hermanos Torres in Barcelona, are proud to share their culinary talents at Catalonia's biggest festival. Each week, they serve different set menus and nightly specials sourced from the market and the sea. Their blend of tradition with cutting-edge technique delights food lovers from all corners of the globe.
The Cap Roig Festival is a memorable experience for your family holiday in Costa Brava. Cap Roig Mini offers a children's programme and a new family show in which younger children are the stars. A roaring success that is always packed, Cap Roig Mini has afternoon sessions for the entire family to enjoy the concert experience. What's more, CaixaBank, the festival's organisers, always donate part of the ticket sales to a local charity, so you can teach your children the importance of giving back.
Two of the Costa Brava's most popular towns are located just 20 minutes from Calella de Palafrugell. With its traditional, tiny white houses, Tamariu still brims with the charm of its fishing-village past. Hugged by pine trees, its horseshoe-shaped beach has been ranked one of the best beaches on the Costa Brava. Stroll the pedestrian promenade behind the beach to find cafés and restaurants serving Catalonian cuisine.
A picturesque town tucked between the verdant Begur Massif and the turquoise Mediterranean, Begur is rich in history. Discover many medieval sites, including the ruins of an 11th-century castle that watches over the town. Its lofty perch offers breathtaking views. Begur is made up of many hills that spill into a rugged coastline that is carved with small coves and beaches. You can explore them via a beautiful coastal path.
For luxury villas near the Cap Roig Festival, Villanovo has beautiful homes in Begur and Palafrugell.
Villanovo has an extensive catalogue of luxury villas on the Costa Brava, including Begur, Tamariu, Cadaqués, and Lloret de Mar. We've handpicked the best beachfront villas and villas with a swimming pool for chilling between concerts. Our villas for a large group are ideal for enjoying the Cap Roig festival with friends and family.
Our attentive, hands-on concierges handle every detail so you can focus on enjoying your holidays. This personalised service tailors each trip to perfectly suit your needs including private tours, wine tastings, a private chef and more. The pièce de résistance? Every Villanovo stay comes with a travel booklet packed with our insider picks, including where to eat, drink, and shop and what to do on the Costa Brava.
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