Pristine white sands, miles of fine beaches, lush greenery, sheltered coves, rocky and rugged cliffs and breathtaking vistas of the Mediterranean- this is the Costa Brava for you. Its name means the Wild coast and it comes from the type of landscape seen here. The Costa Brava is Spain's best known coastal area along with the Costa del Sol. Its 214 kilometers of coastline stretch between Blanes in the south, surrounded by El Maresme and El Montseny, and Portbou on the French border in the north. It is a very short distance from Girona- the main province of the Costa.
The gentle temperatures of the Costa Brava and its rich landscape provide many open-air activities such as windsurfing walking, horse riding, and trekking. The underwater riches of the Costa Brava are another of its tourist attractions. Boats with undersea views, snorkelling or diving provide an excellent chance to get to know the large numbers of animal and plant species living in these depths.
Every type of modern leisure and entertainment facility is present on the Costa Brava, and it sees a lot of tourists in the summer-most of them British and German. Many towns along the cost have been transformed into resort towns. The beaches here boast the Blue Flag of the European Union as they are very clean and well maintained.
Modern it is, but the coast has retained its natural landscape to some extent and there are areas that have become "hidden gems" for those in search of something more and different from the usual sun and sand experience. Artists like Salvador Dali and Pablo Picasso have lived in its coastal towns. Typical of the region, the towns of the region are full of Medieval and Roman monuments and ruins. A trip to any of these towns is bound to give you a memorable holiday experience.
Many tourists, after they land on the Girona airport, head straight for one of the costal resort towns on the coast. Tossa De Mar, Roses, Estartit are some of the most popular resorts on the coast and are full of world class accommodation facilities including holiday apartments, villas, hotels and beach cottages. There are sporting facilities like windsurfing, golf, diving, yacht hire and yacht clubs and more. Some of the most vibrant and exciting nightlife can be found in these resorts.
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