A rural house in winter has something summer doesn’t: the fire lit, long meals that run into the evening and the whole group under one roof, with no rush. At Can Micos, an 18th-century farmhouse in Riudarenes (Girona), winter is our favourite time to bring family or friends together.
It is also low season: fewer people everywhere, lower prices, and the surroundings, from the Costa Brava to the Montseny, can be enjoyed at a gentle pace. In this guide we explain what the house is like in winter, what to celebrate each month and what to do nearby when it’s cold.
| Heating | Central heating in every room |
| Fireplace | In the living room, firewood included |
| Capacity | 16 to 25 people, the whole house |
| Dining room | For up to 30 people |
| Low-season price | From €35 per person per night (Christmas, New Year and long weekends are priced differently) |
| Minimum stay | 2 nights at weekends |
Why choose a rural house in winter
In winter the pace changes. It’s no longer about spending the day by the pool, but about being together: a lunch that starts at one and ends with coffee by the fire, a card game that goes on and on, a short walk in the morning and back home before dark. For a large group, having a whole farmhouse to yourselves is exactly what you need.
It’s also easier: more dates are free, prices are lower and the places around, which fill up in summer, can be visited calmly. Tossa de Mar without crowds or the Estany de Sils on a misty morning are a different experience.
It doesn’t snow every year, but when it does, the farmhouse looks like this.
What Can Micos is like in winter
The house is ready for the cold. It has central heating in every room, so bedrooms are warm from the moment you arrive, and the 60 m² living room has a fireplace: we leave you firewood so you can light it whenever you like. It’s where everyone ends up gathering.
The dining room has a table for up to 30, perfect for long winter meals, and the kitchen is equipped to cook for the whole group. If you’d rather not cook, we can arrange catering. The pool is closed from November to March, but the 115 m² covered barbecue area is still a great spot for a calçotada or a midday grill.
Winter month by month
Every winter month has its own excuse to get the group together.
| Month | What to celebrate |
|---|---|
| December | The early-December long weekend and get-togethers with friends or colleagues |
| Christmas and New Year | Christmas with family, New Year’s Eve and Epiphany |
| January | Quiet getaways after the holidays |
| February | Calçotadas, carnival and weekends by the fire |
Things to do in winter near Can Micos
La Selva has a mild winter climate, so there are plenty of outdoor plans less than an hour away. These are the ones we recommend most for cold days.
Spas in Caldes de Malavella
- A few minutes away
- Relax
The best plan for a cold day: Caldes is a spa town where hot water springs from the ground, and the MAGMA spa is very close.
Estany de Sils
- 5 min
- Flat walk
Winter mornings, sometimes misty, are among the most beautiful times to walk the boardwalks and watch the birds.
Farners Castle
- 10 min
- Climb
A short climb to warm up, with views over the whole county on clear winter days.
The Costa Brava without crowds
- Tossa, Blanes, Lloret
- Stroll
In winter you can walk Tossa’s Vila Vella or the Blanes seafront at your own pace, and there’s always a restaurant with views of the open sea.
Can Micos: your rural house for winter
Can Micos is an 18th-century Catalan farmhouse in Riudarenes, rented in full to groups of 16 to 25 people. In winter it’s the perfect place to gather family or friends around the fire, with space for everyone and nobody else in the house.
We, Carmen and Dani, have been hosting groups for 26 years and are happy to help with everything you need for your stay.
- 9 bedrooms: 8 with private bathroom
- Central heating
- 60 m² living room with fireplace
- Dining room for up to 30
- Covered barbecue area of 115 m²
- Fenced garden of 4,000 m²
- Catering available
- Pets welcome
Rated 4.8 out of 5 on Google, with more than 220 reviews from groups who have stayed.
Frequently asked questions
Is Can Micos cold in winter?
No. The farmhouse has central heating in every room and a fireplace in the living room, and we leave you firewood. Outside, temperatures are mild for most of the winter, although it has occasionally snowed, as our photos show.
How much does a rural house cost in winter?
Outside Christmas, New Year and long weekends, winter is low season at Can Micos: from €35 per person per night, including bed linen, towels, WiFi, final cleaning and firewood. Minimum stay at weekends is 2 nights. Christmas, New Year and long weekends are priced differently: just ask us.
What can you do in winter near Can Micos?
A spa day in Caldes de Malavella, walks around the Estany de Sils and up to Farners Castle, the Costa Brava without crowds or the Montseny. And at home: long meals, board games and afternoons by the fire.
Can you use the pool in winter?
No, the pool is open from April to October. In winter the fun is indoors: a living room with fireplace, a dining room for up to 30 and a covered barbecue area.
Can we celebrate Christmas or New Year at Can Micos?
Yes, the house is rented in full to groups of 16 to 25 people, ideal for Christmas, Epiphany or a New Year’s Eve dinner with family or friends. Book well in advance for these dates.
Shall we get the group together this winter?
Tell us your dates and group size and we’ll help you organise everything: rooms, meals and plans for cold days.
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