Costa Brava Travel Guide

Tourist Guide
Lloret de Mar Beach featuring boating, a beach and landscape views
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 Turo Rodo Iberian Settlement.

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 Nova Beach.

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
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Canyelles

If you're spending some time in Canyelles, Canyelles Beach and Cala Gran are top sights worth seeing.

Canyelles
tent Lloret de Mar
tent Lloret de Mar
2 out of 5
Carrer del Torrento, 5, Lloret de Mar
The price is ₹5,614 per night from 2 Nov to 3 Nov
₹5,614
₹6,296 total
includes taxes & fees
2 Nov - 3 Nov
Stay at this hotel in Lloret de Mar. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a 24-hour fitness centre. Popular attractions Lloret de Mar Beach and Tossa de Mar ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (79 reviews)
Think twice
"This is a trendy hotel close to the beach (about a 10-min walk) and the main drag. This town was mainly for young partiers, but there were families at the beach too. We checked in on the kiosk and had to drive a few blocks away for parking (€30/day). Additional requests like a second key and a second ..."

Reviewed on 26 Aug 2024

tent Lloret de Mar
Atzavara Hotel & Spa
Atzavara Hotel & Spa
5 out of 5
Carrer Pla de la Torre, 16, Santa Susanna
The price is ₹8,795 per night from 3 Nov to 4 Nov
₹8,795
₹10,278 total
includes taxes & fees
3 Nov - 4 Nov
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Santa Susanna. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 5 outdoor pools and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
9/10 Wonderful! (148 reviews)
Another lovely stay
"My second time here, really love the hotel. The area is ok, lots to do and see. My only issue was that I asked reception to book me a table at a local restaurant and it wasn’t done so I didn’t manage to eat where I wanted to that night. Other than that the stay was perfect!"

Reviewed on 25 Oct 2024

Atzavara Hotel & Spa
L'Escala Resort
L'Escala Resort
3.5 out of 5
Carrer dels Masos, 4-62, L'Escala
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is ₹6,435 per night from 6 Nov to 7 Nov
₹6,435
₹7,199 total
includes taxes & fees
6 Nov - 7 Nov
Stay at this 3.5-star aparthotel in L'Escala. Enjoy 7 outdoor pools, a rooftop terrace and Wi-Fi (surcharge). Popular attractions Platja de Riells and The Site ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (422 reviews)
"The apartment would need some renovation"

Reviewed on 25 Sep 2024

L'Escala Resort
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.
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 Wi-Fi (surcharge). Popular attractions Platja de Riells and The Site ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (422 reviews)
"The apartment would need some renovation"

Reviewed on 25 Sep 2024

L'Escala Resort
Aparthotel Costa Encantada
Aparthotel Costa Encantada
4 out of 5
Cami de Santa Cristina-Les alegries s/n, Lloret de Mar
Stay at this 4-star spa aparthotel in Lloret de Mar. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and free water park access. Our guests praise the helpful staff and ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,035 reviews)
"We had very good experice on our holiday there. Would back again"

Reviewed on 13 Jul 2024

Aparthotel Costa Encantada
Aparthotel Comtat Sant Jordi
Aparthotel Comtat Sant Jordi
3 out of 5
Travessera de Ginebro, 2, Castell-Platja d'Aro
Stay at this 3-star beach aparthotel in Castell-Platja d'Aro. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, an outdoor pool and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the property condition ...
7.4/10 Good! (370 reviews)
"the apartment needs refreshing."

Reviewed on 16 Aug 2024

Aparthotel Comtat Sant Jordi
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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