Explore the beautiful Costa Brava

Are you looking for an escape from the animated and bustling city or Barcelona? I experience the beautiful Costa Brava, which extends from the city of Blanes to the French border, with a variety of beautiful buildings, delicious restaurants and endless beaches. This Spanish region meets all the boxes for an unforgettable Mediterranean getaway.

How to get from Barcelona

There are a variety of ways to reach the incredible Costa Brava. First, travel by car from Barcelona takes about an hour; Duration This trip can lead through idyllic peoples and places.

Public transport is also easily available; Renfe trains are the most convenient option, since it will arrive in Girona in just about 40 minutes. You can buy your train tickets online, at the station or use your subway card. Or if you prefer buses, the trip is a little longer, approximately 1 and a half hours.

When is the best time to go?

The ideal time to visit Costa Brava is in May, just before the tourist summer arrives. The weather is warm but not too much, which is perfect to explore and walk in the mountains. However, the duration of Costa Brava of July and August is an extremely busy and popular moment to visit, with high temperatures between 24 and 30 degrees. If you want to avoid busy crowds, visit in September; It is much quieter and the sea is the perfect temperature to take a quick dip!

What to do and see

Costa Brava is possibly the most beautiful part in Spain, with many lovely cities to explore. The cities are on a small scale and close to each other, which makes it easy to discover and explore many of them in a day. For a quieter escape, go to Blanes, a lovely old town with an active fishing port and charming botanical gardens overlooking the brilliant Mediterranean coast.

If you are not looking to follow the typical tourist route, visit Begur and Fornells; They are underestimated but magnificent peoples and peoples. Both places have coves with bright water and are surrounded by mountains, the perfect place to walk, explore and sunbathe.

For a more historical experience, discover the well -known city of Girona, located right next to the coast. This city is full of Jewish neighborhoods, as well as Mediterranean buildings of the twelfth century. This is also a dream vacation destination for game of Thrones Fans, as much of the series were filmed in multiple places in the old town, such as the Girona Cathedral and much more!

Not only can you discover these incredible cities, but you also have the opportunity to immers themselves in the life and works of one of the most influential artists of the twentieth century, Salvador Dalí. In Figueres, its place of birth, you can visit the Dalí Theater-Museum, a rather popular tourist destination, home of some of his extravagant and impressive works, which allows him to obtain an idea of ​​the mind of this impressive artist.

Gastronomy

Costa Brava offers a variety of incredible restaurants that are destined to be savored slowly, everything while in good company. Give yourself a whim with a three -star restaurant in Michelin, Celler de Can Roca, Girona. The restaurant has been directed by three brothers for more than 30 years, with exquisite flavor menus.

He satisfies his seafood yearning in Miramar, an emblematic two -star restaurant that serves Mediterranean cuisine, as well as seafood, letter dishes and established menus that will leave him wanting more, while marveled in the views of Llança Bay.

For the unique and sustainable cuisine, the traditional 2 Michelin-Strella restaurant, Bo ICT, is located in Empordà Alternative and directed by chef Albert Sast Regener and sommelier Cristina Torrent. The couple offers customers an extensive wine list and a high quality service, with a delicious gastronomy.

Beaches

Costa Brava has a lot of beaches that are waiting to be explored! With a coast or in 200 km, you can relax and discover Lloret del Mar, Tossa de Mar and Calella de Palafrugell, just to name a few. If you are an adrenaline addict, you can experience a variety or aquatic sports such as parasailing, which sacrifices you impressive views of birds of the Mediterranean coast. For those looking for a fast trip, try the jet skiing. On beaches known as Lloret del Mar, you can rent only with jet motorcycles or a partner and run on the waves for an unforgettable trip. For a more relaxed activity, go up on board a catamaran and enjoy a vessel of cava while navigating the Mediterranean, the perfect stage, calm and memorable activity.

Costa Brava Festivals

Ferrada Porta Festival

Duration July and August, the Porta Ferrada Festival is held. Established in 1958, this festival offers renowned artists and local talent. Previously, artists like Tom Jones, two from Cinema Club, Antònia Font and many more! Tickets are 15 to 65 euros, depending on the artist you want to see.

Roig Cap Festival

The Roig Cap Festival is a hero from the end of July to the third week of August, located in the botanical gardens of Cap Roig Castle. This event is popular among the locals, since most acts are Spanish. However, there are also some known acts, with Michael Bublé, Tom Jones and James Blunt uploading to the stage this year.

Festival Castell Paria

The percerated Castell Festival is a hero in the gardens of the castle of P. The festival is not only celebrated here, but there is also a 5 -star hotel with a casino and a hotel, which would complete its experience at the festival. In addition, it is home to one of the best wineries on the Costa Brava.

When Costa Brava visits for the first time, numerous activities will be presented, impressive views, beautiful cities, high quality restaurants … The list continues. Whether you are looking for a relaxing and luxurious break when sunbathing in a catamaran or because participating in unforgettable activities and enjoying a good dinner. This beautiful Spanish region offers something that cannot be found anywhere else.

Sandra Roig

Sandra Roig is Marketing Director at AB Apartment Barcelona. AB Apartment Barcelona is a apartment rental agency that offers around a thousand short and long term apartments throughout Barcelona. If you want to be a guest blogger in a luxury travel blog to raise your profile, contact us.