Overview
Costa Brava is one of the most beautiful and
romantic coastline in Spain which lies from
the French border through the north of
Barcelona. It
is a
Catalan region
located on
northeastern Spain. Costa Brava means
"Wild Coast" in the
Catalan language. Costa Brava
is part of the province of Girona,
Catalonia.
Costa Brava
with its wonderful beaches, beauty and
Barcelona
on its next
door, will have you hooked with just only
one visit. Holiday makers spending
their times in Barcelona always take
an excursion to the Costa Brava.
The golden sandy beaches and gorgeous bays
of Costa Brava is outstanding. There´s also
a large selection of
Costa Brava villas for rent for those
seeking self catering accommodation. Making
this regiona popular holiday destination
which is bound to leave an unforgettable
impression on you for sure.
Recommended Holiday Resorts for Costa Brava
Tossa de Mar ,
Lloret te Mar,
Platja d'Aro,
Sant Pere Pescador,
Sant Feliu de Guixols,
Pals,
Llafranc
and
Calella de Palafrugell are the
recommended holiday resorts for Costa
Brava...
Costa Brava
Towns to Visit and See
T owns
in Costa Brava worth seeing include
Blanes,
Lloret te Mar,
Tossa de Mar,
Sant Feliu de Guixols,
Platja d'Aro,
Figueres,
Palamos,
Girona,
Bay of Roses,
Calella De La Costa,
Calella de Palafrugell,
Llafranc,
Tamariu, Malgrat,
Besalu, Pineda,,
L'Escala
Pals,
L'Estartit,
Sant Pere Pescador,
Cadaques,
Port de la Selva
and Santa Susana.
Things to Do and See
Things to do in Costa Brava
is endless.
The southern edge of Costa Brava is the
popular town Blanes. It is famous
with its harbor. There are quality hotels
and restaurants in Blanes. The
most known beach and resort area is the
Lloret te Mar. A castle, gothic church
ad museum worth seeing. Nightlife is also
great in Lloret.
Cadaques
that is reachable by the mountain roads, is
one of the most original settlement of Costa
Brava to visit and see on the far north end
of the Costa Brava.
Tossa de Mar
is a coastal
village and resort located on the central
coastline of the Costa Brava.
Platja d'Aro is one of the most popular
and leading holidays resorts in Costa Brava
located on the mid-coasts. Platja d'Aro is
famous with its beaches, sports
opportunities and its historical sites.
Palamos
is another coastal region worthy of its
beautiful sandy beach and the huge boat
harbor. The historic harbor is great for
sightseeing. Watersports are popular at the
town. Romantic sunset boat trips are
recommended.
Figueres
is a coastal
region of the Costa Brava worthy of its
Salvador Dalí Theatre Museum
and also his birthplace.
Girona is a pretty village located
on in the northeast of Costa Brava along the
river of Riu Onyar.
The Bay of Roses
is another very beautiful town located on
the north of the Costa Brava worthy of its
wonderful landscape and snowcapped Pyrenees
in its background.
The famous Medes Islands (Illes Medes) is
located just a kilometer from the
L'Estartit
coast. The
Medes Islands are the prefect
destination for scuba diving. They provide
natural setting and the wealth of the marine
life is fascinating with its wide variety of
native flora and fauna in the tiny
archipelago of seven islets.
Costa Brava beaches are really
wonderful. Lloret de Mar, Tossa de Mar and
San Antonio beaches
are the most popular beaches in Costa Brava.
If a day
spills and splashes on your agenda, then
there are plenty of waterparks to
choose from in Costa Brava.
As for
museums
in Costa
Brava;
museums and galleries in Costa Brava are
famous and worth a visit. The three museums
of the Dalí Triangle that include; the Dalí
Theatre-Museum in Figueres, the Portlligat
Museum-House in Cadaqués and the Gala Dalí
Castle in Púbol are the most popular museums
in Costa Brava.
Dalí Theatre Museum (Teatro Museo
Salvador Dali) in Figueres, is a must on
your Costa Brava holidays. It is the second
most visited museum in Spain after Prado
Museum in Madrid.
Another
popular tourist attraction in Costa
Brava is the natural parks.
Cadi
Moixero Natural Park,
Cap de Creus Natural
Park, Emporda Marshes Natural Park, Montseny
Natural Park and Garrotxa Volcanic Area
are a must visit.
Read more about
things to do in Costa Brava >>>
Nightlife
After dark
Costa Brava buzzes with bars and late night
clubs. Nightlife is mostly peaceful and
joyful, not so crazy as it is in Ibiza.
Eat & Drink
There are lots of restaurants in
Costa Brava. Lined-up cafes and restaurants
along the golden sandy beaches are perfect
for your dining experience. Beachside bars
offering variety of cocktails are great.
Al Fresco is the number one way to dine.
Paella is the popular dish as it is
everywhere in Spain. Remember that people
eat late in Spain.
Shopping
Costa Brava is a great place for shopping
lovers. There are big street bazaars and
shopping areas. Torroella de Montgri
Shopping Area, Girona Shopping Area and Olot
Shopping Area are some of the famous
shopping areas.
Also, Barcelona
on the doorstep is a pace for big brands. |