The Costa Brava in the middle of August. Images of overcrowded beaches, of an aging but still growing urbanisation, of overpriced and underun restaurants might come to your mind at first. This can trigger a mass tourism aversion in all your senses. Do not be so harsh on the region, there are some lovely villages too such as Cadaquès or Castello de Empùries.
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| Under the fig tree |
I would like to draw your attention to what I consider a hidden gem. Roses is a town with little character, full of diving schools, tourist shops and fatty tapas bars. Walk away from the crowed, away from the beach, grab a table at Lolo retrobar and let yourself be surprised. As you are lazily seated in the shadow of the fig tree, surrounded by its delicate smell, fresh dishes and cool drinks will keep arriving. I loved the retro atmosphere, the blue, the yellow the retro cool retro chic! A very relaxing and yet trendy atmosphere.
They have one rule: to source products locally and homecook. For example the olives are their own, they grow other vegetables too, deserts are homemade and so are the exquisit biscuits that go with your fresly grained expresso.
If you are unlucky with the weather (very unusual in that part of the world) don't worry. Lolo has one great bar! The best part? Lolo has its own little wine production and you can buy the bottles you enjoyed there. Not a wine fan? It's a shame but not a problem! The canas (glasses of bear) are 2 euros each!
www.loloroses.com
C/ Mairo,60
17480 Roses
Costa Brava
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