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COSTA BRAVA - Anything but boring

You should forget everything you have heard about Spain's Costa Brava so far. The tramontane and a steady thermal promise a lot of fun on the water. Everything included in a perfect family package.

The spot of Golf des Roses
Golf de Roses is not only a perfect choice for a family vacation, but also has a lot to offer couples and groups. Several sand banks in the water turn the spot into a “semi-shallow water area” with the huge, fine sandy beach sloping gently into the water. In the morning, when the wind is light, the spot is a paradise for kids. Our professional instructors teach children from the age of 6 upwards. Light rigs and stable boards make their first attempts “easy-peasy”. Thanks to the cross-onshore wind nobody can drift; nevertheless our life boat is always ready. Here, beginners, intermediates and experienced windsurfers can easily make progress. Signs and buoys clearly mark the windsurfing and kitesurfing areas so that nobody gets in each others way. The bathing zone is situated on the left hand side of the surf zone.

Wind and waves
A dominating thermal from the southeast in the warmer months is the main wind in the bay of Roses. During the last few years, the southwind “Garbi” has blown more often, and increases the thermal effect. The “Tramontana” from the north normally blows in the cooler months, however, it can also create strong winds in midsummer for days. It blows in front of the Club Mistral center, sideshore from the left. On good days, impressive waves build up near the shore. From May to September, the thermal is very reliable. In the late afternoon, the wind often turns to a sideshore from the right, and reaches up to 6 Beaufort.

The center
The Club Mistral center is located on the premises of the camping ground “Ballena Alegre 2”. In case you do not stay on this camping ground, you can park your car in front of the reception and walk to the center. The center is very spacious with its own surf shop offering surf equipment and the latest beach and surf wear.

Kids
Golf de Roses is the perfect spot for kids instruction, a place where many families make holidays. There is a camping site and appartements/holidayhouses very close to the center. The water is shallow for about 50 m. In the mornings there are light winds which offer the perfect conditions for kids. The wind is side onshore, that means very safe and the kids do not have to ne afraid to drift into the open sea. Steamer and shorties are available in all sizes, which kids can put on.