Costa Brava Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Lloret de Mar Beach featuring boating, a beach and landscape views
Lloret de Mar Beach featuring a beach and outdoor art
Lloret de Mar Beach showing general coastal views, street scenes and outdoor art
Lloret de Mar Beach featuring a monument
Costa Brava
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 Rovira or Cala del Pi might round out your trip.

Platja d'Aro
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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
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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

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
Atzavara Hotel & Spa

Atzavara Hotel & Spa

5 out of 5
Carrer Pla de la Torre, 16, Santa Susanna
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is ₹22,884 per night from 31 Jul to 1 Aug
₹22,884
₹25,834 total
31 Jul - 1 Aug
includes taxes & fees
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! (242 reviews)
"We arrived as a large group of families, everything was excellent, quality of service and cleanliness. Very nice staff in all departments, highly recommended."

Reviewed on 17 Jul 2025

Atzavara Hotel & Spa
Hotel Delamar - Adults Only

Hotel Delamar - Adults Only

4.5 out of 5
Av. Just Marlés Vilarrodona, 21-23, Lloret de Mar
The price is ₹13,660 per night from 21 Jul to 22 Jul
₹13,660
₹15,290 total
21 Jul - 22 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Lloret de Mar. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 4 outdoor pools and 2 bars/lounges. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (765 reviews)
"Really enjoyed the roof terrace and Pool Rooms were well appointed and a great size Breakfast was great quality and lots of choice. The staff that I interacted with were very friendly and helpful."

Reviewed on 14 Jul 2025

Hotel Delamar - Adults Only
Hotel Tahiti Playa

Hotel Tahiti Playa

4.5 out of 5
Paseo Marítimo s/n, Santa Susanna
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Santa Susanna. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a beach locale and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in their ...
8/10 Very Good! (257 reviews)
"Good location, excellent cleanliness, excellent food, and friendly staff."

Reviewed on 14 Jul 2025

Hotel Tahiti Playa
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.
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! (1,048 reviews)
"Lovely stay, spacious accommodations! Front desk staff are very helpful. Clean building and delicious breakfast. Highly recommend including breakfast with stay. Easy access to Camp Nuo via city bus (paid $2.35 euro per person, bus driver’s prefer exact amount, will not give change) About 25-30 min ..."

Reviewed on 11 Jul 2025

Aparthotel Costa Encantada
Xon's Platja ApartHotel

Xon's Platja ApartHotel

3 out of 5
Carrer Pompeu Fabra, s/n, Empuriabrava, Castello d'Empuries
Stay at this 3-star beach aparthotel in Empuriabrava. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a fitness centre. Popular attractions Roses Beach and Platja ...
7/10 Good! (559 reviews)
"Personnel accueillant, hôtel bien situé, mais chambre non insonorisée. Donc, une nuit sans sommeil… dommage !"

Reviewed on 22 Jun 2025

Xon's Platja ApartHotel
 Wecamp Cala Montgó

Wecamp Cala Montgó

2 out of 5
Avinguda de Montgó 194, L'Escala, Girona
Stay at this eco-certified campsite in L'Escala. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, an outdoor pool and daily housekeeping. Popular attractions Estarit Beach and Cala Illa Mateua ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (39 reviews)
Simply Amazing
"What a magical town and a once in a lifetime views all over I will recommend this place to everyone thank you so much for being so friendly and genuine."

Reviewed on 30 Sep 2024

Wecamp Cala Montgó
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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