Costa Brava in translation from Spanish means "wild coast". This is the northernmost Mediterranean coast of Spain. The Costa Brava is famous for its ancient towns, colorful and vibrant markets, traditional Spanish songs and dances, as well as the genuine hospitality of the locals.
Due to its mild and sunny climate, beautiful beaches remains one of the most popular resorts in Europe. The beach season opens here in June and ends in October. This resort will appeal to any tourist.
The Costa Brava includes many small resort towns, including the southern cities of Blanes, Lloret de Mar and Tossa de Mar, as well as northern Cadaques. One of the most pleasant resorts is Llafranc, located almost in the center of the Costa Brava - the promenade stretches here to the neighboring village of Calella de Palafrugell. The Spaniards themselves love to relax in the resort town of L'Escala, in which there is a fishing port. Numerous water sports enthusiasts flock to Roses, where the longest sandy beach on the Costa Brava is. La Platja l'Aro is also very popular - a long strip of sandy beach with hotels, and from L'Estartit you can go to the former pirate islands of Medes (Illes Medes), where the marine reserve is now located and pearls are being mined.
Lloret de Mar is one of the largest and most famous resorts on the Spanish coast of the Costa Brava. A well-developed network of modern hotels, countless various entertainment centers and shops of various profiles, a vast beach stretching along the entire city and bordering the picturesque part of the rocky coast covered with pine trees - all this has turned Lloret de Mar into the famous tourist capital of the Costa Brava, visited every year thousands of tourists from all over the world. Fans of outdoor activities can enjoy magnificent beaches and water equipment rental. Cozy coastal restaurants, bars and cafes with stunning panoramic views invite everyone who wants a tasty snack and quietly sit in the shade, admiring the sea views. One of the best beaches in Lloret de Mar is Santa Cristina. Connoisseurs of antiquity should definitely visit the typical Spanish buildings and the old church of the parish of Sant Roma.
At night, the city transforms, lighting up the sea of colorful lights. Lively crowds of tourists fill its streets; numerous nightclubs, discos, restaurants and bars that do not close until dawn begin to work. Lloret de Mar has a well-developed transport system, thanks to which it is easy to get to the neighboring resorts of the coast. Not far from the city is the largest on the Costa Brava Water World, the visit to which will bring great pleasure to both children and their parents. Famous for its long tourist traditions, Lloret de Mar is a unique resort where everyone, regardless of age, hobbies and material opportunities, can always make their holidays interesting and varied, make a lot of exciting discoveries and gain an unforgettable experience from visiting Spain.
Tossa de Mar, one of the most picturesque cities of the Costa Brava, sung by poets and served as a source of inspiration to many artists, was known in the early 1920s as a holiday destination for wealthy Europeans. The vast city beach borders on one side with a rugged rocky shore, where sea cliffs form deep grottoes, narrow straits and secluded coves, attracting dreamers, romantics and explorers of the underwater world. On the other hand from the city beach is located one of the most famous national monuments of the Costa Brava - the medieval fortified city of Vila Vella. Founded in the 12th century and surrounded by a fortified wall with three tall cylindrical towers, this medieval citadel gives a special charm to the whole city. One of the most popular walking routes for tourists goes along a stone staircase that gradually rises to this fortified city and along its winding pedestrian paths specially laid for visitors. From the height of the fortress you can enjoy breathtaking views of the sea and the surrounding area, and numerous restaurants and cafes along the way invite everyone to relax, listen to the colorful Spanish motifs and try local specialties.
Cadaqués is the northernmost tourist destination of the Costa Brava. It has beautiful rocky beaches, there are not so many tourists in the city - only one, quite steep, road still leads to the city. The city has preserved some interesting architectural monuments, for example, the baroque church of Esglesia de Santa Maria. In the 1960s Cadaques has become a Mecca for all fans of Salvador Dali, who lived near the city in Port Lligat Bay. The Perrot Moore Center for the Arts presents works by Dali, Picasso and some other contemporary artists.