Located between the beautiful city of Barcelona and the French border, Costa Brava is Catalonia’s answer to the more crowded southern Costas. Home to some of the liveliest Spanish fiestas, a rugged coastline, golden beaches and turquoise Mediterranean waters, Catalan culture gives the area a very distinct flavour. The area is still relatively untouched by developers and visitors can find quaint fishing villages, architectural treasures and incomparable natural beauty. Whether you prefer hiking through its magnificent countryside and many walking trails around the lower Pyrenees or discovering the diverse marine wildlife of the coastline, Costa Brava offers a myriad of activities that will delight everyone. Urban dwellers are also catered for, with many wonders to explore during a day trip to Girona or Figueres.
The wonderful temperatures make Costa Brava a very welcoming destination all year round. Summers are hot and dry and winters are generally mild although a light coat is advisable. The area is perfect for families, couples and groups that want to relax under the Spanish sun but also have access to a more cultural setting.
Holiday in Costa Brava
Birthplace to Salvador Dalí, the town of Figueres is a treasure trove of wild architecture waiting to be discovered. With its astounding architectural design, the Dalí Teatre-Museu is an unusual building full of surprises waiting to captivate you. Here, children and adults alike can let their imagination run wild as they marvel at the many paintings and sculptures created by Dalí’s mad genius. Nature lovers can select a diving trip to one of one the many underwater caves around Illes Medes, a protected natural reserve, whilst keen walkers will enjoy excellent walking trails further inland in Aiguamolls Natural Park. If you prefer a relaxed day at the beach, head towards Begur, a wonderful town surrounded by countless hidden coves bathed by gentle waves and tempting little bars and restaurants. Excellent gastronomy is a key feature of Costa Brava where you can sample traditional Catalan home cooking in a beach setting as well as elaborate nouvelle cuisine in the main cities. After a day exploring Girona’s narrow cobbled lanes and medieval architecture, don’t forget to find a table at Plaça de Sant Feliu for a mouth-watering dish of mandonguilles amb sepia, delicious meatballs served with cuttlefish.
Renting holiday accommodation in Costa Brava
Why stay in a cramped hotel with other tourists when you can discover the finest areas of Costa Brava from those who know it best? Renting holiday accommodation in Spain means that you will have unsurpassed inside knowledge. Only the locals will be able to recommend that little tasca that looks like a hole in the wall but serves the finest tortilla de berenjena in town, a delicious aubergine omelette. Renting holiday accommodation in Costa Brava will make a great trip truly memorable. With a holiday rental you will have the opportunity to get to know the locals, who will be delighted to point you towards the most interesting places to visit.
After a long day of exploring the Costa and taking in all the wonderful sites you deserve to relax in your very own lounge in a gorgeous holiday apartment with a glass of locally produced vino and perhaps a friendly chat with your neighbour who will tell you where to find the best Nit de Sant Joan (a bonfire festival celebrated throughout the country) celebration. And when you go home after your holiday you will have even more special memories to treasure.
