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The Best of Costa Brava in Spain

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By Lina Stock on January 19, 2017 • Last updated August 25, 2020 • Leave a Comment
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If you’ve been considering a vacation to sunny Spain to enjoy some of the country’s beautiful Mediterranean coastline, then you’ve probably thought about the best of Costa Brava and the Costa del Sol.

And while both have plenty of charm, it’s the Costa Brava further to the north that offers the finest mix of unspoiled sun and style. To further convince you, we take a look at the best of Costa Brava.

Located on the Catalan coast, the Costa Brava has conspicuously less development than it’s fellow Costas, and you’ll likely find it cheaper too. That doesn’t mean the area lacks things to do.

In fact, this should be your first choice if you want something beyond the package vacation vibe found in Malaga or Benidorm.

Stretching from the town of Blanes to the French border in the north, the Costa Brava packs a lot into its compact size.  To help convince you to go on your own adventure to the Costa Brava, here are some of the top places to visit.


Best of Costa Brava


Tamariu

Camino de Ronda Spain Best of Costa Brava

Boasting some of the clearest waters anywhere in the western Mediterranean, the small town of Tamariu offers some quintessential Costa Brava beauty. Framed by a pine-covered backdrop, the gently scalloped bay makes for a sedate seaside spot.

The pretty town itself also provides plenty to do with a number of charming cafes and bars to retire to after a day in the sun.

Llafranc

Scenic old town with nice sand beach and clear blue water in bay. Famous tourist destination in Costa Brava

Embodying the sophisticated side of the Costa Brava, Llafranc offers an upmarket slice of Mediterranean life.

With more than enough to do to keep the kids entertained, the town is quiet enough to feel like you are getting away from it all.

Nearby Calella de Palafrugell offers some of the loveliest beach sidewalks in the region, and the surrounding coast has enough small coves between the craggy rocks to escape to.

Lloret de Mar

Waterfront of LLoret de Mar Costa Brava Spain

One of the bigger cities and a great starting point for exploration of Costa Brava, Lloret de Mar is an hour bus ride from the Barcelona airport. It’s one of those places where you’ll find a great mesh of both locals and tourists alike.

A partying mecca, Lloret de Mar offers a plethora of raving clubs and bars to take in during your visit.

During the day, enjoy the sandy beaches on the Mediterranean Sea when you’re not taking in the architecture of this historic city.

It also has a really great food scene and some stunning hiking trails along the Camino de Ronda.

Begur

View of Sa Tuna beach in Begur - Costa Brava - Girona - Spain

One of the Costa Brava’s most picturesque villages, Begur is also one of the most historic.

The town’s scenic 10th-century castle is a beautiful sight and provides lovely views across the wider district to those who make the trip to the top.

The medieval walled town below offers a maze of charming cobbled streets to get lost in. As an inland town, Begur lacks its own beachfront.

But at only 1.5 km away from the coast, lovely beaches like Illa Roja and Sa Riera are not a long journey away.

Tossa de Mar

Tossa de Mar Camino de Ronda GR92 Spain Best of Costa Brava

One of the best of Costa Brava, Tossa de Mar’s combination of historic beauty and blue flag beaches is ever popular with visitors.

Tossa de Mar’s walled Old Town is one of Catalonia’s finest historic sites, and the battlements of the Vila Vella enceinte as it’s known, offer lovely views of the beaches below.

The town’s proximity to Barcelona makes the Catalan capital an easy place to reach for a day trip if lounging in the sun gets too much.


No matter which cities you choose to visit or what adventures you choose to have, you really can’t go wrong in the Costa Brava. Each city has it’s own idyllic qualities with narrow lanes to wander and history to discover.

The waters of the Mediterranean remain clear and bright all along the coast so taking to the trails along the Camino de Ronda is well worth the effort.


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  •  10 Best Day Trips from Barcelona That are Worth the Trip
  • Where to Stay in Barcelona: Best Districts & Hotels (2020 Guide)
  • 10 Adventures for Your Europe Bucket List
  • 6 of the Best Hikes in Spain
  • 21 Spectacular Things to do in Mallorca, Spain

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Article by Lina Stock

Lina is an award-winning photographer and writer that has been exploring the world since 2001. She has traveled to 100 countries on all 7 continents. Member: SATW, NATJA, ATTA, ITWA
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