Costa Brava
Spain · Catalonia · 5 m
Description
The Costa Brava is Catalonia’s famous “Wild Coast”, stretching for around 200 kilometres from Blanes to the French border. The region is renowned for its rugged, pine-covered cliffs, hidden turquoise coves, wide sandy beaches, and picturesque fishing villages. Its best-known highlights include the medieval town of Tossa de Mar, the artistic village of Cadaqués, the spectacular Camí de Ronda coastal trail, and the protected Medes Islands with their crystal-clear waters. The Costa Brava combines unspoilt natural beauty with rich cultural heritage, Mediterranean cuisine, and charming seaside towns. One of Spain’s most scenic coastal regions, it is a favourite destination for beach lovers, hikers, divers, and travellers from around the world.
Length of stay
Recommended length of stay: 3 to 7 days (optimal 5 days)
Travel season
Best time to visit: July – August
- Jan
- Feb
- Mar
- Apr
- May
- Jun
- Jul
- Aug
- Sep
- Oct
- Nov
- Dec
Highlights
- Tossa de Mar
- Cadaqués
- Cap de Creus Natural Park
- Salvador Dalí House Museum (Portlligat)
- Dalí Theatre-Museum
- Camí de Ronda Coastal Path
- Calella de Palafrugell
- Llafranc
- Begur
- Sa Tuna
- Aiguablava Beach
- Tamariu
- Platja de Castell
- Cala S'Alguer
- Medes Islands
- Snorkelling at the Medes Islands
- Boat trips to hidden coves
- Sant Pere de Rodes Monastery
- Roses
- Ciutadella de Roses
- Empúries Ruins
- L'Escala
- Pals
- Peratallada
- Palamós
- Palamós Prawn
- Blanes Botanical Gardens (Marimurtra)
- Jardí Botànic Pinya de Rosa
- Cala Pola
- Cala Futadera
- Cala Aiguaxelida
- Cala del Pi
- Cala Estreta
- Cala Sa Boadella
- Cala Montjoi
- El Bulli Foundation
- Costa Brava kayaking
Getting there
- Seaport:
- Reachable by ship or ferry