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International Hotspot: Spain’s Costa Brava

 
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Costa Brava Holidays - A Spanish Holiday For Everyone

Costa Brava lies just north of Barcelona and stretches up toward the French border in the Girona region of Spain. Holidays in Costa Brava have become popular for all sorts of visitors from families to younger crowds looking for a party atmosphere. Offering tranquillity in some resorts such as Tossa de Mar, and bustling fun in Pineda De Mar, and Lloret de Mar, it's easy to see why holidaymakers return to Costa Brava every year. Fill in your holiday dates and click “Find My Holiday” to start planning your holiday today.

Costa Brava makes up a large area in Catalonia and the landscape is dotted with superb beaches and secluded coves that invite you to discover your own perfect spot. Costa Brava also features some of the region’s most impressive historical sites, including the Salvador Dali house-museum in Cadaques, the ruins of the ancient town of Empúries and the breath-taking Italian Renaissance gardens of Santa Clotilde in Lloret de Mar.

Lloret de Mar is one of the liveliest resorts in the region featuring hundreds of bars and discos catering for partygoers, but with facilities to suit families with children as well. Less than 50 miles from Barcelona and with resorts that feature beaches that have been awarded Blue Flag status for their high standard of cleanliness, this Catalonian coastal town is a hotspot and a great choice for your holidays in Spain.

In addition to the big resorts that stretch along the coastline there are numerous little fishing villages and small towns that feature some of the region's impressive historical architecture, whitewashed homes and coarse sand beaches. Take the opportunity to enjoy the excellent cuisine of the Costa Brava, which may feature delicious fresh seafood and local wild game such as rabbit and boar.

A quieter resort, but no less popular, is Tossa de Mar, which is just over 60 miles north of Barcelona. Although it is one of the larger resorts on the coast, it’s also very attractive, as the medieval and Roman features are still present in a town which has long inspired artists who enjoy the beautiful light. Views of the beach are complemented by worn, cobbled streets flanked by whitewashed homes and well-tended window boxes.

Plan Your Trip to the Rugged Coast

The holiday season begins in June and continues throughout July, August and into September. It’s a great idea to book holidays to this region either side of the peak months (in May and September) when the weather is temperate, there is the odd chance of cooling rain and the resorts are generally quieter. The weather in Spain is typically Mediterranean, meaning it’s hot and dry in the summer and cool in the winter, averaging between 7 and 28 C, meaning winter holidays are a great option as well.

Plan your holidays in Costa Brava by filling in the dates you’re available and searching for the cheapest flights. You can also search by board (all inclusive, bed and breakfast, full, half, room only or self-catering) and select your preferred star ratings to ensure you find the deal that suits you and your family. Start by clicking the “Find My Holiday” button, and have a “wild” time on the Costa Brava.

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