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The Costa Brava Experience – Sun, Sea, Sand and So Much More

Occupying a prime plot on the Catalonian coast, Spain’s Costa Brava region has been a haven for holidaymakers for generations. Offering the ultimate in wall-to-wall sunshine, idyllic beauty and immersive culture, the Costa Brava is packed with incredible experiences just waiting to be discovered.

From the beating heart of Barcelona to the rustic charms of Tamariu, the Costa Brava has something available to suit all tastes and preferences. Not to mention, one of the broadest ranges of accommodation options anywhere in Spain, from historic townhouses to luxury apartments and private villas.

Accessibility

Reaching the Costa Brava from the UK couldn’t be easier, with an average flight time of just 2 hours. Most low-cost airlines offer regular connections with Girona Airport, from which all major towns, cities and resort in the region can be reached with ease.

Climate

One of the most enviable characteristics of this sun-soaked slice of Spanish heaven is its fantastic year-round climate. The summers are long on the Costa Brava and the winters are pleasantly mild. Temperatures average around 24° C throughout the summer months, often going beyond the 30° C on the warmest days. Treating visitors to an average of 11 hours of sunshine per day during the warmer months of the year, during which late afternoons and evenings spent outdoors can be particularly enchanting.

Places to Visit

Irrespective of where you base yourself on your trip to the Costa Brava, you will find yourself with no shortage of day trips to take during your stay.

For example, an absolute must during any trip to the region is a day (or two) exploring Barcelona – the Catalan Capital. From the iconic Sagrada Família to the beautiful Parc Güell, Barcelona is a mesmerising city that’s best enjoyed on foot. Head over to La Boqueria and dine as the locals do, before indulging in a little retail therapy at the Maremagnum.

If nature is more your thing, a walking tour of Montseny Natural Park could be right up your street; home to the Turo de l’Home, the park’s highest peak at a little over 1,700 metres above sea level, it’s a fantastic place to get back to nature and soak up the silent ambience.

La Bisbal d’ Empordá is another popular place to check out on a trip to the Costa Brava. Known as the pottery capital of Catalonia, there’s much more to this historic little town than ceramics. La Bisbal d’ Empordá is famous for producing some of the best Spanish sausages you’ll ever taste, so be sure to sample the local cuisine in a rustic local eatery.

Where to Stay

The Costa Brava offers a world of accommodation options to suit all tastes, preferences and budgets.

When choosing a base for your stay, the idyllic towns of Tamariu, Llafranc, Begur and Calella de Palafrugell, are equally highly recommended. All of these provide a welcome break from the region’s more crowded tourist resorts, with a much quieter, relaxed and undiscovered vibe than their neighbouring hotspots. They are also quick and easy to reach from Girona airport and provide great bases from which to explore the surrounding region.

This is also where you will find some of the most enchanting private holiday villas in the Costa Brava if you are looking to truly make the most of your stay. For something a little more traditional, why not consider staying in a classic Catalonian townhouse? All the comforts of home draped in the beauty of a stunning backdrop, setting the scene for a genuinely unforgettable adventure on the Costa Brava.

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