COSTA BRAVA
Are you looking for your next holiday destination that includes crystal clear beaches, stunning mountains and delicious food? Look no further! Costa Brava in Spain has it all!
Running from the north of Barcelona to the French border, the Costa Brava is a scenic stretch of Catalan coastline. Think secluded rocky coves, quaint medieval villages and stunning rugged landscapes... but also delicious food and vibrant culture.
The Costa Brava is also a paradise for sports enthusiasts. Padel is very popular in Spain and you will find plenty of padel courts. Besides padel, the beautiful beaches attract water sports enthusiasts and the mountains offer a great escape for walkers, cyclists and hikers.
For the ones who do want to splurge on food experiences - Costa Brava has 13 Michelin star restaurants - better bring a full wallet and empty stomach.
From local exploration tips to how to plan an authentic trip, read on to find out more about this region!
BEFORE YOU GO...
When to go?
Costa Brava has a mediterranean climate with hot dry summers and mild winters. If you're a sunseeker the best time to visit Costa Brava is between June and August. The hottest month of the year is July with an average daily maximum of 29 C and an average low of 20 C.
Spain or Catalonia?
Catalonia has a long and complicated history, often linked to its autonomous identity from the rest of Spain. Today it is considered an autonomous community within the country of Spain with certain self-governing privileges, but this has not always been the case.
Most locals are speaking Catalan rather than Spanish...so don't be surprised if the Duolingo Spanish classes don't seem to work out for you. All Catalans also speak spanish, so if you speak some, you can still give it a try.
FAVORITE THINGS TO DO & PLACES TO EAT
Discover the most beautiful towns in Costa Brava. Towns with history, culture, gastronomy and landscape that will fascinate you.
BEGUR
Begur, home to an impressive castle, is a main tourist attraction because of its rich history and rugged landscape.
Colourful and full of life, Begur has an undeniable charm that dates back to prehistoric times, and it's a pleasure to see that it has long managed to escape mainstream tourism. With an abundance of delicious restaurants, boutique hotels and dreamy streets, it's no surprise that Begur has become a firm favourite with Barcelonians.
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CADAQUES
Cadaqués is probably the most famous and historic fishing village of Costa Brava. Its beauty has attracted several artists in the last century who found inspiration in this enchanting town. Today, it is best known for being the hometown of Salvador Dali. You will see him being featuring all over the village.
When in Cadaqués, you should definitly visit Cap De Creus Natural Park Cala Bona, a beach, or Cap de Creus, a natural park.
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CALELLA DE PALAFRUGELL
Calella de Palafrugell, with its narrow streets is one of the few towns on the Costa Brava that still conserves part of the appearance it had before the arrival of tourism. The cobbled streets, the narrow streets and the typical fishermen's houses along the seafront are some of the elements that make up the personality of Calella.
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PALS
Pals is a village of wonderful contrasts.
The town centre stands out for the excellent state of conservation of the medieval village, with cobbled streets, Visigothic tombs, the Torre de les Hores, the city wall and many other surprising places to discover. Stroll around and enjoy the little streets and shops of this little village.
Another of the landscapes that Pals offers us are the wetlands and its famous rice fields, where the famous and appreciated Pals rice is produced.
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DISCOVER THE CAPITAL: GIRONA
You cannot have been to Costa Brava without at least paying a short visit to Girona, the Golden city.
First of all, you highly likely started your trip here as it is the main airport of Costa Brava.
Girona gained popularity some years ago, being one of the filming locations of the Game of Thrones.
Stroll around and enjoy the medieval walls, narrow streets, city's architecture and the vibrant city life.
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