Costa Brava means “Wild Coast”, and even if its climate isn’t especially wild
the coastline is amongst the most ruggedly beautiful in Spain.
But there’s lots more to See & Do too, with walking, hiking & cycling trails,
beaches & coves, seaside towns, medieval villages, castles, museums, festivals,
water sports, golf, wine and gastronomy and much, much more!
Costa Brava means “Wild Coast”, and even if its climate isn’t especially wild, the coastline is amongst the most ruggedly beautiful in Spain. But there’s lots more to See & Do too, with walking, hiking & cycling trails,
beaches & coves, seaside towns, medieval villages, castles, museums, festivals, water sports, golf, wine and gastronomy and much, much more!
March is springtime on La Costa Brava, and there’s lots going on all around the Empordà region and beyond! The Black Music festival continues through March in and around Girona City, followed by the Strenes Festival towards the end of the month. For fans of sports on wheels, the 73rd Rally Costa Brava takes place mostly around Girona, but also visits Tossa de Mar, while the Volta de Catalunya cycle race this year passes through Banyoles, Sant Feliu de Guíxols, and Figueres. It’s also asparagus foraging season, and there’s still time to NjOY! some calçots before they disappear from menus. Girona-Costa Brava Airport swings back into life in March too, with most of its summer routes beginning to operate towards the end of the month.
March is springtime on La Costa Brava, and there’s lots going on all around the Empordà region and beyond! The Black Music festival continues through March in and around Girona City, followed by the Strenes Festival towards the end of the month. For fans of sports on wheels, the 73rd Rally Costa Brava takes place mostly around Girona, but also visits Tossa de Mar, while the Volta de Catalunya cycle race this year passes through Banyoles, Sant Feliu de Guíxols, and Figueres. It’s also asparagus foraging season, and there’s still time to NjOY! some calçots before they disappear from menus. Girona-Costa Brava Airport swings back into life in March too, with most of its summer routes beginning to operate towards the end of the month.
Palafrugell offers inland charm and a 12km coastline with the gorgeous seaside towns of Tamariu, Llafranc and Calella de Palafrugell — three gems!
There are lots of recipes using figs and this is one of the easiest. It takes almost no time at all and the ingredients are all easy to find
The southern end of La Costa Brava is home to three of its most famous towns, Blanes, Lloret de Mar and Tossa de Mar, each with its own unique charm.
Begur is an absolute must see with its colonial Cuban ambience, the 360º vistas from the ruined castle, plus its stunning Costa Brava coves!
Catalan is the primary language of daily life on the Costa Brava. Spanish is spoken too, of course, but in most places it tends to come second in everyday use.
Palamós is a fishing and port town on the Costa Brava, famous for its prawns and visited by thousands each year. But what’s its story?
Girona Province is home to a number of spectacular castles; some medieval and some even older. Some are ruins and others perfectly preserved
Pals is one of the most charming of the many amazing medieval villages dotted around the Baix Empordà countryside. If you only see one, see Pals
Foreigners in Spain often ask “Can I drink the tap water?” The answer is yes – but water filters are definitely a good idea for many reasons
Spanish wines are amongst the most widely consumed worldwide and certain Catalan wineries produce some of the finest wines in all the land.
Step inside Dalí’s triangle (Figueres-Cadaqués-Púbol) and explore the unique surreal world of the Empordà artist who left his mark on the region.
From mighty Barça to coastal underdogs, football in Catalunya is always full of surprises. Who knows, you might just catch the next big star in action!
