CAN CARANTA Catalina House - Splendid 18th Century House in Pals
A splendid old town house with 225 square meters of built are and 100 square meters of fantastic garden with a private swimming pool and porch. Beautiful house 5 kms away from the beach.
The house has been completely refurbished mixing the XVIII century antique house with XXI century avant-garde architecture. Fantastic location in the centre of the medieval town of Pals (Girona).
The house has a very nice living room with a fire place. The place is decorated with a mixture of Antique and contemporary furnishings to offer all the commodities. The house is equipped with a WIFI connection.
Free parking on premises for 2 vehicles.
Register Number: HUTG001745 / HUTG001746
SURROUNDING AREA: 'Can Caranta' is situated on the Medieval town of Pals. All around the town centre you can see splendid Gothic buildings, like the present-day museum of submarine archaeology Ca La Pruna, a fortified mansion from the 15th-16th century. It also holds a permanent exhibition of wines and cavas of Catalonia, a room offering temporary exhibitions of painters and sculptors.
In the town of Figueres (at 40Km) you will find Salvador’s Dali Museum. At 10 Km is La Bisbal d'Empordà famous for its ceramics. Close by are the Roman ruins at Ullestret, and many other historic medieval villages. Girona - capital of the province, with its Roman and Arabic history which can be seen in the old part of the city, also has a modern side, with great shopping, restaurants and night clubs (a 35 minutes drive).
ACTIVITIES / LEISURE: One of the most characteristic pictures of the coastline is the wide-open 3.5 kilometre long Pals beach with the Medes Islands in the background. Its special topography makes it the ideal spot to practice all types of water sports like windsurfing. Or if you prefer enjoying the surrounding secluded beaches of: Sa Riera, Sa Tuna, Aiguablava, Calella de Palafrugell or Llafranc (10minutes by car). Small sandy bays with rocky headlands, pine trees and clean water.
Only a few kilometres from Pals, in the town of L’Estartit, is the Medes Islands Marine Reserve, an archipelago formed by seven small islands that are admired the world over by people who practise underwater sports. A perfect place to practise: scuba diving, sea watching, snorkelling... and you don’t need to be an expert, because you will find professionals who will guide you and show you the most marvellous places in this privileged sea bed.
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Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings
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Pets allowed: limit 2 total
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Smoking
Smoking allowed: in designated areas
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Property Registration Number HUTG-001745, ESFCTU00001700700039083400000000000000HUTG-001745-104
Property # 11197993
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts cash
Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 17
Long-term renters welcome
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
About the area
Pals
Located in Pals, this holiday home is in a rural area and near the beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Pals Beach and Aiguablava Beach. Travelling with kids? Consider Ses Negres, or check out an event or a game at Club Tennis Pals. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing and scuba diving nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with ecotours and mountain biking.
Does CAN CARANTA Catalina House - Splendid 18th Century House in Pals have a pool?
Yes, this property has a pool.
How much does it cost to stay at CAN CARANTA Catalina House - Splendid 18th Century House in Pals?
As of 27 May 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at CAN CARANTA Catalina House - Splendid 18th Century House in Pals on 14 September 2026 start from NZ$623, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.
Is CAN CARANTA Catalina House - Splendid 18th Century House in Pals pet-friendly?
Yes, this property allows pets (limit 2 total).
How much is parking at CAN CARANTA Catalina House - Splendid 18th Century House in Pals?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at CAN CARANTA Catalina House - Splendid 18th Century House in Pals?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at CAN CARANTA Catalina House - Splendid 18th Century House in Pals?
Checkout is at 11:00 AM.
Where is CAN CARANTA Catalina House - Splendid 18th Century House in Pals located?
This family-friendly Pals holiday home is located by the sea, within a 10-minute walk of Torre de les Hores and Church of Saint Peter. Mas Oller is 2.9 mi (4.7 km) away.
Reviews
9.4
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
The house was great, stylish decor, good privacy, all bathrooms worked well, the kitchen is well enough equipped for a holiday. We enjoyed the garden too with plenty of furniture. The location is perfect, a great restaurant 50m away and a really friendly cafe with great coffee also just around the corner. Pals itself has a pretty medieval centre well worth a visit with many bars and restaurants to choose from. We spent a good out day in Girona, one at Sa Tuna (a beautiful upmarket cove on the coast) and another day at one of the best bird reserves we’ve ever visited- Aiguamolls d’Emporda - highly recommend the walk from Pere San Pescador.
HELENE G.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 11 May 2026
Dear Helene,
Thank you very much for your lovely review. We are very happy to know that you enjoyed the house, the garden, the privacy and the location.
It is great to hear that you also made the most of Pals, Girona, Sa Tuna and Aiguamolls d’Empordà. They are all wonderful places to discover in the area.
Thank you again for your visit. We would be delighted to host you again.
Kind regards,
Gemma
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Stuart
30 July 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Fantastically restored property in an ideal location. Walking distance to bakers, butchers, grocers, restaurants and the historic town - perfect!
After a month in big cities this place let us unwind in a beautiful quiet town with a great layout, all the amenities you could ever need and a great yard w/pool
Jim S.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 23 May 2024
Thanks so much for your visit and great feedback Jim! It was a pleasure to host you. Best, Gemma
We spent 10m days at the property immediately before the start of the season. A charming country, historic village convenient to everything (including the beaches). As you see from the photos, the property is in keeping with the character of the village.We were well hosted and the managers and their staff were responsive and immediately available to solve any problems.All in al, we highly recommend the property for your stay.
William G.
Stayed 10 nights in Jun 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 11 July 2025
Thanks so much for your visit and lovely comment William! It was an absolute pleasure to host you! We are also so glad that you enjoyed the area and your stay! Kind regards, Gemma
The house was clean, spacious and had lots of charm. Well appointed kitchen. A lovely garden area with good sized pool. Local shops with a bakers and butchers very close by. We had an excellent stay and were sad to leave! Highly recommend this property.
Elizabeth Julia W.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 14 August 2023
Thanks so much for your visit and your lovely feedback Elizabeth! Kind regards, Gemma
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Tony R.
5 November 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Check-in, communication
M T & L half term hols
Property was as advertised.
Due to flight times we arrived at 23:00 hrs, couldn’t access the property due to the PIN code for the gate being incorrect. Tried ringing the property contact number we had with no success. Contacted VRBO for help, sadly the only thing they could offer was to book us another appartment elsewhere ( this was at 1AM in the morning!
Anyways after a bit of a palaver we managed to find an alternate way in !
Apart from this appartment was great, the medieval town was nice for wandering about in.
Tony R.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 11 November 2024
Dear Tony, we are so sorry about the problem you faced whilst accessing the property!! We sincerely apologize. It fortunately never happens... Anyway, we are very happy that you found your way in and that you had a great stay in the end! Kind regards, Gemma
Schoon huis, volledig ingericht. Goede communicatie met de eigenaar.
Alie R.
Stayed 11 nights in Apr 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 11 May 2026
Thanks so much for your visit and your kindness Alie. It was a total pleasure hosting and communicating with you! We'd love to welcome you again! Kind regards, Gemma
Wir haben unseren Urlaub sehr genossen. Das Haus lässt keine Wünsche offen und man erreicht in sehr kurzen Wegen Bäcker, Metzger, Obst-und Gemüsehändler sowie eine hervorragende Gastronomie.
Petra S.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 19 August 2022
Thanks so much for your feedback Petra!
Verified
2/10 Terrible
2 F.
11 April 2022
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Location
BOF
Belle maison, bien rénovée. Piscine vide à notre arrivée, bien sur on ne nous a pas prévenu avant. Compensation financière out de même obtenue.
Une semaine a supporté les désagréments quotidiens des travaux dans la maison jumelle appartenant au même propriétaire: bruit et poussière en permanence....
Rapport qualité prix faible. Je ne recommande pas.
2 F.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 26 May 2022
Cher François, nous sommes désolés des soucis survenus lors de votre visite. Lors de la semaine de votre séjour, les rénovations des piscines auraient dû être terminées. Malheureusement les intempéries et les pluies ont retardé leur finition. Nous vous avons accordé immédiatement une compensation substantielle que vous avez acceptée. Nous regrettons ces désagréments, mais la qualité que nous assurons exige que nous rénovons nos locations dès que cela l'exige. Nous sommes persuadés que lors de votre prochain séjour vous profiterez pleinement des piscines et de nos eaux turquoises. Nous vous accueillerons avec plaisir et encore merci de votre séjour et de votre patience! Bien à vous, Gemma
Had a fantastic stay in Pals for our first family holiday. Love the property and the pool was great for our 6 month old son to play in. Pals is a beautiful place and as we had a car there are lots of places to visit within a 30min to 1 hour drive.
Had only one issue with our stay. We found that the beds creaked a lot when sleeping if we moved or rolled about, which only was an issue as our son was sleeping in the cot in the same room. Apart from this a fantastic stay and would definitely recommend.
Ian P.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 29 March 2020
Hello Ian, I am very glad you had a great stay! We will review the problem of the noise you mention. We will be glad to welcome you another time! All the best, Gemma
Zeer mooi huis. Volledig ingericht. Goede locatie met parkeer plaats. Jammer van kleine details zoals te weinig handdoeken of geen basis kruiden. Maar ja als je het weet ben je voorbereid. Leuk om zo naar de winkels en restaurants te lopen. Koop bij de bakker tegen over de madeleines. Ze zijn heerlijk.
Verified traveller
Stayed 7 nights in May 2019
Archival
10/10 Excellent
Michael S.
18 July 2017
Excellent
A very easy and clean house to live in everything you need. Good location,lovely bakery opposite.
Michael S.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2017
Archival
10/10 Excellent
Jane S.
9 June 2017
Lovely home; perfect location!
We thoroughly enjoyed 5 nights in this exceptional property! Three couples each had their own large bedroom and bathroom with lots of community space. We loved cooking together in the kitchen and eating outdoors or in. Well maintained and convenient to all of the Costa Brava. Pals itself is a beautiful town with all conveniences nearby.
Jane S.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2017
Archival
10/10 Excellent
Kate L.
6 October 2016
What a beautiful house! Spspacious, luxurious, exquisitely renovated.
We thoroughly enjoyed our stay. The house was so spacious that even with six couples and a child there was no crowding! Beautiful pool, fine quality renovation. And Pals was delightful.
Kate L.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2016
Archival
8/10 Good
Sandra E.
26 September 2016
Lovely house and ideal location
We had a lovely holiday in Pals, the house Can Caranta was super with everything we needed. The best thing though, was the location with local shops on the doorstep and great restaurants and cafes within walking distance. The old town is charming and there are many interesting places to visit within a short drive. Most enjoyable.
Sandra E.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2016
Archival
10/10 Excellent
Rafael P.
30 August 2016
Una estancia maravillosa en un emplazamiento fantástico!!!
Muy recomendable
Rafael P.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2016
Response from VrboOwner on 29 March 2020
We are delighted you enjoyed your stay with us.
All the best!
Gemma
Archival
10/10 Excellent
Susana
6 February 2016
Espectacular... volveremos!!
Hacía tiempo que no disfrutábamos de una casa como la de Can Caranta. Las habitaciones espaciosas, con su vestidor y su baño, la cocina impresionante, el salón super confortable que da al jardín, una maravilla. Es perfecto para disfrutar del pueblo de Pals, porque estás en pleno centro con todas las tiendas a mano, restaurantes... y al mismo tiempo llegas a la casa y respiras una paz... Tiene una piscina monísima! La verdad es que nos la encontramos muy limpla y la atención que tuvieron con nosotros tanto Enric como Rosa Mª en todo momento también es digno de mención.
¡No dudéis en visitarla!
Susana
Archival
10/10 Excellent
18 August 2015
Summer holidays with friends
Maison tres fonctionnelle, chaleureuse et agreable idealement située dans le ravissant village de Pals.
1h de Barcelone, 30 mn de Girone et 15 mn de la magnifique plage de Callela de Palafrugell.
Nombreux golfs aux alentours.
Nous recommandons vivement cette maison.
Suggestions : un parasol pour la terrasse et la clim dans toute la maison (actuellement uniquement dans une chambre)
Merci a Enric pour sa disponibilité et sa gentillesse et Maria pour ses conseils.
Archival
10/10 Excellent
ALEJANDRA G.
26 July 2015
The perfect place
Can Caranta is a marvelous place to live, pretty comfortable, perfect decoration, very close from everywhere and so nice. The beaches around are very beautiful and if you go like us with our children, they will enjoy so much in the swimming pool and feel secure as if they where at home. We recommend it for sure!
ALEJANDRA G.
Archival
10/10 Excellent
Daniel J.
19 February 2015
Fin de semana inolvidable!!!!
Alquilamos la casa para pasar el fin de semana. Tres parejas y un bebé.
La casa es preciosa, está muy bien decorada. Es muy cómoda ya que tiene tres habitaciones dobles con baño en cada una de ellas. También nos proporcionaron una cuna que solicitamos en el momento de la reserva.
La cocina y el comedor están muy bien equipados, no falta detalle. Estuvimos en enero y pudimos disfrutar de la chimenea. La casa además dispone de un sistema de calefacción de suelo radiante muy confortable.
La casa se encuentra en una ubicación ideal, en un pueblo tranquilo como Pals, cerca de la playa (5km) y rodeada de preciosos parajes rurales para visitar.
A 15 min se encuentra la ciudad de Palafrugell donde hay un fantástico mercado de pescado, carne y verdura.
La propiedad Enric y María Rosa son muy amables y muy atentos.
Volveremos en verano para poder disfrutar de la piscina ;)
Daniel J.
Archival
10/10 Excellent
1 October 2013
What a lovely place --- we had a wonderful time!
We were two families vacationing together (total: 5 adults, 3 kids under age 5). This location was perfect, for grownups and kids alike.
Very nice house in the most beautiful region of the Costa Brava without mass tourism. Relaxingpool and garden Inside the house it is very spacey and there is everything you need.. Its location was perfect for exploring this beautiful area of Catalonia. We really enjoyed exploring the immediate countryside, there are several beautifully preserved medieval villages within easy cycling distance.
The beds were comfy and the bed linen and towels of a good quality. The house was clean and well presented. The kitchen facilities are excellent and all 8 of us really could sit in comfort and enjoy our meals in the pleasant dining area. The glasses, crockery and cutlery were all more than adequate. (We didn't use the BBQ or eat in the garden so I can't comment on this experience.)
The village is full of restaurants so there is no need to cook if you don't want to and no need to drive in the evenings. We tried 3 restaurants and they were all good.
The last day we did part of the 'Cami de Ronda', an ancient smugglers path along the stunning coastal scenery of the Costa Brava. The section we did, between the beach at Pals and SaRiera is beautiful, with stunning virgin coves along the way. The Costa Brava region of Spain is a "must see" for anyone who loves travel.
We are hoping to come back as we didn't have enough time to see it all!. Thank you for all your help in making it a magical week for us all, we enjoyed our stay immensely!
Thanks again Enric, it was great!!!
Response from VrboOwner on 29 March 2020
It was a real pleasure to meet you all. I'm really glad you like so much the house as well the sorrounding area. I can see from your review you visited some of the places I recommended :)
I hope you we can see you in a near future. Kind regards to all !.
Archival
4/10 Poor
helen m.
10 September 2013
not quite as described
We stayed at the properly for a week (joined other family members who had booked it for 2 weeks). A lovely house but several things were not quite as described....only 2 sun loungers so had to take turns between the 7 of us! Poor WIFi connection so spent several days unconnected. Only one room had a fan so we asked for another one which turned up 2 days later covered in dust. Bedside lamp broken/no bulb. We didn't meet owner but Rosa, who managed it, didn't speak any English so communication could be difficult for people who speak no Spanish. Last annoying thing was that the pillows are very mean and bed sheets could have done with an update. Sorry but this property does not quite match it's description.
helen m.
Response from VrboOwner on 29 March 2020
I’m really sorry to hear that your stay wasn’t as pleasant us expected. Our aim is to provide you a wonderful stay although some problems may occur. But we always take a serious compromiso to fix it as soon as possible. For instance, wifi provider. If there is a failure on service we need to know it straight away to claim the company to repair it.
Is true that we have 2 sun beds (as shown on pictures) but to fit one for each guest would be a problem to move around.
Thanks for pointing out the lack of fan in one bedroom. For next summer will provide directly one fan for each bedroom.
It's true that Rosa doesn't speak very good english but you always could reach me to sort out any doubt or problem.
Regards.
Enric.
About the host
Hosted by Enric & Gemma
As a partner of a small family business dedicated to the restoration of properties, I'm delighted to become a member to offer our Houses and Apartments, which I hope will be the future of great experiences for our guests ....
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Why they chose this property
This house belongs to our family from generations. The last years we have been doing improvement works to offer a comfortable old house experience.
We love to offer a magnificent stay to all our Guests. Making them feel at home.
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