Holiday & Travel Guide For the Costa Brava, Spain

BeachesThe park has bars and restaurants as well as a host
Being the coastal area of Catalonia in Northern Spain,of water themed attractions, such as River Rapids
the Costa Brava is not short on beaches that youand Splash Mountain, which will occupy you for the
can take advantage of. Saying that you will be spoiltwhole day. If you prefera dry land, the Port
for choice is not an understatement when you areAventura park in Salou is an amazing theme park
looking at beaches in this area, but many are teemingwith attractions for the whole family. Many famous
with tourists and built up. This is not a bad thing ascharacters, as well as live performers, wander around
there are many bars and eateries, as well asthe park to entertain when you are not busy on the
watersports and other daytime activities to indulge in,famous rides too, so keep an eye out!
but this does mean that it does not make for a quietShopping
beach holiday, so be prepared for the crowds if youBarcelona is not too far from the Costa Brava, so if
want to come to the Costa Brava. What you can doyou want a real shopping experience with shopping
though is explore the coastline of the region and findcentres and a full range of items, then take a trip
some little beaches which are mainly used by thethere. There are lots of local markets and fairs in the
locals or those smart enough to seek them out. 3Costa Brava though, for local goods and souvenirs,
particularly good beaches in the area have Blue Flagwhich will be enough to cater for most and allow you
status: the Aigua Blava, Tamariu and Llanfranc, whichto purchase a few souvenirs.
means they are as beautiful naturally as they areEating
warm and enjoyable to be on. Also seek out theTypical Spanish seafood dishes will be found on
Plajata de Castell, which is near Palamos, and is nottraditional restaurant menus, such as Suquet, a
overrun by typical touristy buildings, because of localstewed dish. Food from around the world graces the
demand to keep it theirs, helping to retain its beauty.restaurants here, some of which serve Nouvelle
There is plenty to do on the seafront up and downCuisine, Michelin Star style. Ask locals for
the Costa Brava, so take a walk between all of therecommendations, but you are sure to find Spanish
beaches and indulge in some fun activities as you godishes everywhere, as well as some typical English
along.fare for those who are less adventurous (or have
Sightseeingfussy children!).
Consider a trip to the Dali Museum with sculpturesNightlife
and art that will please everyone with their uniqueLloret is the main partying town on the Costa Brava,
style, located in a lovely town called Figueres which iswith 25 clubs. But there are many nightclubs, pubs
where Dali comes from. While you are there, wanderand bars up and down the length of the region.
down to the Toy Museum to see over 4000 toysBlanes is a good area for nightlife for those with
from through the ages, including more from Dalifamilies, with Spanish music playing and a relaxed
(quite a local celebrity as you can see) and takes youatmosphere. There is also a fair here at the end of
through the development of toys to how they areJuly, which brings people to the streets. There are
now in the modern day. If you are not so much amany forms of evening entertainment in the region,
cultural wanderer though, you may want something afrom jazz bars to traditional Spanish music, to
bit more thrill seeking than museum visits when youclubbing, so make sure you get around and try and
are in the Costa Brava. If you are a fan of watertake as much in as you can.
then get yourself to Platja D'Aro and Aqua Diver.