| Beaches | | | | The 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 you | | | | and Splash Mountain, which will occupy you for the |
| can take advantage of. Saying that you will be spoilt | | | | whole day. If you prefera dry land, the Port |
| for choice is not an understatement when you are | | | | Aventura park in Salou is an amazing theme park |
| looking at beaches in this area, but many are teeming | | | | with attractions for the whole family. Many famous |
| with tourists and built up. This is not a bad thing as | | | | characters, as well as live performers, wander around |
| there are many bars and eateries, as well as | | | | the 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 quiet | | | | Shopping |
| beach holiday, so be prepared for the crowds if you | | | | Barcelona is not too far from the Costa Brava, so if |
| want to come to the Costa Brava. What you can do | | | | you want a real shopping experience with shopping |
| though is explore the coastline of the region and find | | | | centres and a full range of items, then take a trip |
| some little beaches which are mainly used by the | | | | there. There are lots of local markets and fairs in the |
| locals or those smart enough to seek them out. 3 | | | | Costa Brava though, for local goods and souvenirs, |
| particularly good beaches in the area have Blue Flag | | | | which will be enough to cater for most and allow you |
| status: the Aigua Blava, Tamariu and Llanfranc, which | | | | to purchase a few souvenirs. |
| means they are as beautiful naturally as they are | | | | Eating |
| warm and enjoyable to be on. Also seek out the | | | | Typical Spanish seafood dishes will be found on |
| Plajata de Castell, which is near Palamos, and is not | | | | traditional restaurant menus, such as Suquet, a |
| overrun by typical touristy buildings, because of local | | | | stewed 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 down | | | | Cuisine, Michelin Star style. Ask locals for |
| the Costa Brava, so take a walk between all of the | | | | recommendations, but you are sure to find Spanish |
| beaches and indulge in some fun activities as you go | | | | dishes everywhere, as well as some typical English |
| along. | | | | fare for those who are less adventurous (or have |
| Sightseeing | | | | fussy children!). |
| Consider a trip to the Dali Museum with sculptures | | | | Nightlife |
| and art that will please everyone with their unique | | | | Lloret is the main partying town on the Costa Brava, |
| style, located in a lovely town called Figueres which is | | | | with 25 clubs. But there are many nightclubs, pubs |
| where Dali comes from. While you are there, wander | | | | and bars up and down the length of the region. |
| down to the Toy Museum to see over 4000 toys | | | | Blanes is a good area for nightlife for those with |
| from through the ages, including more from Dali | | | | families, with Spanish music playing and a relaxed |
| (quite a local celebrity as you can see) and takes you | | | | atmosphere. There is also a fair here at the end of |
| through the development of toys to how they are | | | | July, which brings people to the streets. There are |
| now in the modern day. If you are not so much a | | | | many forms of evening entertainment in the region, |
| cultural wanderer though, you may want something a | | | | from jazz bars to traditional Spanish music, to |
| bit more thrill seeking than museum visits when you | | | | clubbing, so make sure you get around and try and |
| are in the Costa Brava. If you are a fan of water | | | | take as much in as you can. |
| then get yourself to Platja D'Aro and Aqua Diver. | | | | |