The beaches of the Costa Brava continue being one of their greater attractivs, but its tourist supply do not finish here.
The beaches of the Costa Brava continue being one of their greater attractivs, but its tourist supply do not finish here. There is a great monumental wealth and an extensive cultural supply in the coastal zone as in the towns and cities of the pre-coast.
Interesting places are, among others:
- Port Lligat, famous being residence of Salvador Dalí.
- Cadaqués, with also the famous Dalí Museum.
- The "Aiguamolls" of the Empordà.
- Ruins of Empuries.
- Small medieval town of Sant Martí d'Empuries.
- La Escala, with its conserves of anchoas.
- The Medas Islands, natural submarine reserve.
- Pals, with its wonderful medieval city.
- Tossa de Mar, with its imposing muralla.
- Lloret de Mar: tourist center of first order.
- Blanes, with one of the most complete Botanical gardens of the zone.
If we are talking about a dream destination for spending holidays by the sea, the Costa Brava packs in more spectacular, captivating beauty than anywhere along the Mediterranean coast. Just over 45 minutes from Barcelona, the 200 kilometres of lovely sunny beaches beneath dizzy rock terraces amid dark green pine woods are part of a magical landscape containing sublime spots such as the Cap de Creus Natural Park or the lush botanical gardens at Lloret de Mar. The cradle of universal artists such as Dalí and a place of pilgrimage for the most refined palates, this singular coastline, a kaleidoscope of quaint, charming fishing villages near the great recreational centres of Catalonia, supplies the whole gamut of entertainment and relaxation for the most demanding traveller.