Woken up to rain on your getaway? No problem. In a well-prepared holiday home, a rainy day is the perfect excuse for everything there is usually no time for: cooking slowly, playing games, watching films or lighting the fire.
Here are 10 ideas to enjoy inside the house and 6 indoor outings around Girona, tried and tested by the groups who stay at Can Micos, our farmhouse in Riudarenes. We are Carmen and Dani, and we have been hosting groups for over 26 years.
10 things to do at the house when it rains
Film or series marathon
- Living room
Blankets, popcorn and a whole saga. The TV has HDMI and USB, so bring a laptop or a pen drive.
Cook together
- Kitchen
Homemade bread, a paella for everyone or a croquette workshop. Prefer not to cook? We have a catering option.
Read by the fire
- Fireplace
The quietest plan: a book, a blanket and the sound of rain. In winter a bundle of firewood is included.
Eat under the covered barbecue
- 115 m² covered
Rain does not cancel the barbecue: the covered area has a table for the whole group.
Ping-pong and table football tournament
- Under cover
Make pairs, set silly prizes and appoint a referee. A tournament fills a whole afternoon.
Board game afternoon
- Big tables
Classics, card games or strategy for the competitive ones. With big groups, team games work best.
Karaoke
- TV + laptop
Connect a laptop to the TV, put on karaoke videos and bring your own microphones.
Treasure hunt around the house
- With kids
Clues hidden in the rooms, riddles and a final prize. Great for letting children burn off energy indoors.
Local wine and cheese tasting
- DO Empordà
Buy a few bottles of Empordà wine, Catalan cheeses and local charcuterie and run a blind tasting.
Snails and puddles in the garden
- Wellies on
With boots and raincoats, the 4,000 m² garden becomes an adventure for little ones.
6 indoor outings around Girona
| Outing | From Can Micos | Why go |
|---|---|---|
| Girona old town and museums | 25 km | The old quarter works fine with an umbrella. Shelter in the Cinema Museum, the Jewish History Museum or the cathedral. |
| Spa in Caldes de Malavella | 21 km | The thermal town of La Selva: warm water for a cold, wet day. |
| Dalí Theatre-Museum, Figueres | 60 km | Half a day under cover in Dalí’s world, with the town for lunch afterwards. |
| Lunch in Santa Coloma de Farners | 11 km | A good set menu and a long coffee while it clears up. |
| Mushrooms after the rain | Autumn | A couple of days after rain, the woods of Les Guilleries and the Montseny fill with mushrooms. Always go with someone who knows them. |
| Birds at the Estany de Sils | Very close | After a few days of rain the lake fills with water and birds. Bring binoculars and boots. |
What to bring if rain is forecast
- Clothes and shoes: raincoat, wellies or hiking boots and a spare change per person.
- Entertainment: your favourite board games, a book, cards and your film list.
- For the kitchen: ingredients for a group cooking plan and something special for the tasting.
For sunny days, see our outdoor activities and games at the house.
Can Micos: a holiday home where rain does not spoil the plan
Can Micos is an 18th-century Catalan farmhouse in Riudarenes (Girona) rented in full to groups of 16 to 25 people, between the Montseny and the Costa Brava.
4.8 out of 5 on Google, with more than 220 reviews from groups who have stayed.
Frequently asked questions
What can you do at a holiday home when it rains?
Watch films, cook together, play board games, hold a ping-pong or table football tournament, read by the fire or do karaoke. With a covered outdoor area, like Can Micos’ 115 m² barbecue, you can eat outside without getting wet.
Does Can Micos have covered spaces for large groups?
Yes. The covered barbecue area is 115 m² with a table for the whole group, a few metres from the dining room and kitchen. Inside, the living room has a fireplace, sofas and a TV with HDMI and USB.
What to do in Girona when it rains?
Visit Girona’s old town and museums, spend a day at a spa in Caldes de Malavella or go to the Dalí Theatre-Museum in Figueres. All are less than an hour from Can Micos.
Can we light the fireplace?
Yes. In winter a bundle of firewood is included, and if you need more we can leave it ready for you.
What happens to the booking if the weather is bad?
The booking does not depend on the weather: the cancellation policy is the same all year.
Shall we send you a quote?
Tell us your dates and how many you are and we will reply in about 30 minutes with the exact price.
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