Costa Brava Travel Guide

Tourist Guide
Lloret de Mar Beach featuring a beach and outdoor art
Discover the perfect harmony between turquoise-blue waters and pine green forests and mountains that this beautiful corner of Catalonia holds.

The Costa Brava is one of the jewels of the Mediterranean: it combines breathtakingly beautiful coastline with charming medieval villages and spacious natural parks. Offering bustling tourist resorts and other spots practically unknown to most summer visitors, there are Costa Brava holiday deals for all tastes: find both unspoilt beaches and large tourist complexes with every service and facility you could need all within a few miles.

Multitudes of European tourists fly each summer to this magnificent region, partly because it's easy to find cheap flights to the Costa Brava, but unquestionably drawn by its gorgeous coves and magnificent nature. The region's beaches include the famous Aiguablava beach in Begur, surrounded by an exceptional and almost untouched natural park, and Portitxol beach in L'Escala, where you will also find the archaeological site of the Greek-Roman colony enclave of Empuries, declared a UNESCO World heritage site.

Talking about culture, don't miss the region's best-known genius, Salvador Dali. Delve into the surrealist world of the artist at the Dali Theatre-Museum in Figueres, his birthplace. Or visit the postcard-perfect fishing village of Cadaques, which as well as being home to the Salvador Dali House-Museum in Portlligat, offers excellent beaches and stunning views of the nearby Cap de Creus Natural Park.

If you're looking for entertainment, join the masses of British tourists who take advantage of Costa Brava holiday deals to enjoy the warm sun, sandy beaches, and lively bars and nightclubs. In nearby Tossa de Mar, you'll find a quieter, atmosphere, great for families with children, as well as a pretty old town with its medieval walled complex.

You can get here by car, train or by bus, but you can also opt for convenient flight + hotel to the Costa Brava packages, which will let you land in Girona-Costa Brava airport, or you can fly to Barcelona and hire a car to move around more easily.

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Where to stay in Costa Brava

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Platja d'Aro

4.5/5(17 area reviews)

The beaches and seaside views are top of the list for many visitors to Platja d'Aro. A stop by Cala del Pi or Cala Bella Dona might round out your trip.

Platja d'Aro
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Lloret Town Center

4/5(103 area reviews)

Lloret Town Center is noteworthy for its spas, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Parish Church of Sant Roma and Lloret de Mar Beach.

Lloret Town Center
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Roses Town Center

5/5(2 area reviews)

You'll enjoy the coffee shops and water parks in Roses Town Center. You might want to make time for a stop at Roses Beach or Roses Citadel.

Roses Town Center

Santa Margarida

Unique features of Santa Margarida include the seaside views and bars. Make a stop by Aventura Nautica or Platja de Sant Margarida while you're exploring the area.

Santa Margarida

Almadraba-Canyelles

4.5/5(3 area reviews)

Almadraba-Canyelles is noteworthy for its seaside views, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Canyelles Beach and Canyelles Grosses Beach.

Almadraba-Canyelles
htop Royal Star & SPA
htop Royal Star & SPA
4 out of 5
C/ Vila de Blanes, 70, Lloret de Mar
The price is ₹4,211 per night from 27 May to 28 May
₹4,211
per night
27 May - 28 May
Stay at this 4-star spa hotel in Lloret de Mar. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 outdoor pools, and a full-service spa. Popular attractions Tossa de Mar Beach and Water World ...
6.6/10 (595 reviews)
"Nice hotel with balcony and pool. Entertainment in the evening. Breakfast was good and the staff were friendly and helpful. Walking distance to the resort centre, beach and bus station. Would stay again."

Reviewed on 13 May 2024

htop Royal Star & SPA
Cosmopolita Hotel Boutique & Spa
Cosmopolita Hotel Boutique & Spa
4 out of 5
Carrer Pineda del Mar, 1, Castell-Platja d'Aro
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is ₹8,800 per night from 20 May to 21 May
₹8,800
per night
20 May - 21 May
Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and an outdoor pool. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews.
9/10 Wonderful! (248 reviews)
Nice hotel
"We really enjoyed our stay- hotel location and staff were excellent and my comments below didn’t spoil the experience but I thought I’d mention them. We stayed early October and I think the hotel showed signs of wear and tear from the holiday season. It didn’t really detract from our enjoyment but ..."

Reviewed on 6 Oct 2023

Cosmopolita Hotel Boutique & Spa
Gran Hotel Reymar
Gran Hotel Reymar
4.5 out of 5
Platja de Mar Menuda, s/n, Tossa de Mar
The price is ₹9,505 per night from 2 Jun to 3 Jun
₹9,505
per night
2 Jun - 3 Jun
Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a beach locale and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property condition in their reviews.
8.8/10 Excellent! (241 reviews)
"Ubicación Espectacular .Recepción muy amables. Desayuno excepcional. Para volver!!!!"

Reviewed on 4 May 2024

Gran Hotel Reymar
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Pierre & Vacances Estartit Playa
Pierre & Vacances Estartit Playa
3 out of 5
Avenida Costa Brava, 16, L'Estartit, Torroella de Montgrí, Girona
Enjoy free Wi-Fi, parking (surcharge) and a garden. Our guests praise the property condition in their reviews.
8.8/10 Excellent! (165 reviews)
"Really great staff, incredible value for money. Perfect experience and have already booked again."

Reviewed on 3 Apr 2024

Pierre & Vacances Estartit Playa
L'Escala Resort
L'Escala Resort
3.5 out of 5
Carrer dels Masos, 4-62, L'Escala
Stay at this 3.5-star aparthotel in L'Escala. Enjoy 7 outdoor pools, a rooftop terrace, and WiFi (surcharge). Popular attractions Platja de Riells and The Site ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (354 reviews)
Great Holiday!
"We had such a pleasant stay here for an entire week! We would definitely be back! Loved the location & the apartment had everything you needed! Super comfy bed too!"

Reviewed on 4 May 2024

L'Escala Resort
 Beatrix 2000 - Caliu apartments
Beatrix 2000 - Caliu apartments
3 out of 5
Arpelles 15, Pineda de Mar
Enjoy free Wi-Fi, an outdoor pool and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the property condition in their reviews.
8.2/10 Very Good! (62 reviews)
"it's not what the pictures show"

Reviewed on 3 May 2024

Beatrix 2000 - Caliu apartments
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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