The Costa Brava

The coast of the Costa Brava starts 4kms North of Barcelona and extends right up to Roses on the French border.

Well known for its beaches and resorts it has a scenic and rugged coastline, the Costa Brava consists of different resorts most of which have everything you need from a tourists point of view, including bars, restaurants, supermarkets, apartments, hotels and nightclubs, water sports and many other activities.
There are a succession of coves, cliffs, and lookout posts situated in the mountains overlooking the sea.

Although a few beaches are made up from rocks and pebbles there are also comfortable sandy beaches and of course the weather is great as is to be expected for this part of Spain.

Some areas have been dedicated to tourism, but others such as Tossa del Mar, still retain their original size and fishing village charm.

Endless miles of sandy beaches and sunshine made it a target for the tour operators when the package holiday industry took off in the 1960s.

Now you’ll find international tourist resorts with high rise hotels alongside unspoilt fishing villages, sheltered coves and medieval towns with ancient castles.

There are many quaint villages, as well as the Greek and Roman ruins of Empúries.
A good good day trip if you’re holidaying on the coast is the town of Gerona which features a 13th century cathedral and museums. The old town has narrow winding streets, Churches and Arab baths in the centre. The Salvador Dalí Museum is a must visit for lovers of surrealism.