Viladrau has a range of bars, cafes and restaurants centred around the picturesque town square, the best is Salvador Casaseca Restaurant located in Xalet Coromina hotel, just across the road from the villa. Just outside the village, fine Catalan cuisine can be found at Mas d'Osor. Further afield there is Michelin starred dining at the world famous Can Roca, El Buli and Can Fabes restaurants.
WALKING, TREKKING
Viladrau is famous for its healthy mountain air and mineral water springs. It is located next to the protected beauty of Montseny Natural Park, so there are wonderful walks and hiking tracks in and around the mountains to suit all abilities and tastes. The Park can be explored with guidance from the Centre Cultural Europeu de la Natura de Viladrau, located in the village. It's well worth buying the excellent 'Montseny Parc Natural - Guia Excusionista' map and route guide (Spanish and English, approx. 11 euros). Guiding, excursions, electric mountain bike hire and other activities are available in the village via www.montoci.com.
POLO and HORSERIDING
Other outdoor activities include polo and horse riding at Sant Antoni Polo Club:
Golfers are particularly well served at the nearby course, Montanya Golf Club. (Get 'friends prices' via Mike Thom 0034 639 303794 or via Sant Jordi Golf). Just 30 minutes drive towards Girona you can also find the world ranked PGA Catalunya golf resort.
FOREST ADVENTURE PARK
Discover the forest in a new way (from above!) at La Selva de L'Aventura, located just outside Viladrau (not for very young children).
CITIES and BEACHES
For city shopping, dining and sightseeing there is Vic, 15 minutes. away, with its magnificent Romano Gothic square and of course Barcelona, one hour by car or train. The rugged Cost Brava coast with its beautiful beach coves and idyllic unspoilt seaside towns, such as Calella de Palafrugell, Aiguablava, Tamariu, Sa Tuna, is only one hours drive away.
SKI and MOUNTAIN WALKS
The Pyrennean ski resorts are one to two hours drive and provide extensive skiing and wonderful summer walking - especially Vall de Nuria with its funicular railway ascent.
Further regional information can be found at the Catalunya Tourism website