Cool Costa Brava Waves at
Chiringuito L’Onada!
One of the joys of life in Spain during the summer months is having a drink or bite to eat in those lovely beach bars known as chiringuitos.
If you’re new to the area (or not), you might be curious to meet some of the “Locals”, Read about some of the “blow-ins” who have come to La Costa Brava and made it their home or set up shop here, and compare stories. Where are they from, what brought them here, and what do they love most about La Costa Brava? We’ve thrown in a few famous Catalans too for good measure.
One of the joys of life in Spain during the summer months is having a drink or bite to eat in those lovely beach bars known as chiringuitos.
One of the joys of life in Spain during the summer months is having a drink or bite to eat in those lovely beach bars known as chiringuitos.
DosKiwis Brewing of Rupià in El Baix Empordà is a fine example of the growth of craft brewing in Catalunya as beer tastes continue to change
Michael Jones, originally from New Zealand, is the founder and master craft brewer at DosKiwis Brewing in Rupià, Baix Empordà, since 2019.
Adel Mechaal represents Spain in cross-country and middle and long-distance running. He is the current European 3000m indoor record-holder.
Switching to solar energy in the country with the most sun hours in Europe really is a no-brainer with so many savings to be made.
It’s not always easy to find bars selling anything other than typical lager style beers. But we have found a few that are worth checking out
In recent years the craft beer scene has exploded throughout Spain, Catalunya included, with a growing variety of beer styles to choose from
Xavier Hernández, known simply as Xavi, became a global superstar with FC Barcelona and one of the most recognized footballers in the world.
“Trencaclosques” is a free-range chicken farm near Forallac run by a Dutch couple who have been living in the Costa Brava region since 2005.
Àstrid Bergès-Frisbey is a multilingual Barcelona-born film star whose career and popularity are on the rise on both sides of the Atlantic.
Although Dr. Hans-Eric Usher came to live in Sant Antoni de Calonge relatively recently, he has known the Costa Brava well for a long time!
Nienke Abma has made Palafrugell her home. Originally from the Netherlands, she came to live in Catalunya after many years in many places!
Aline d’Haeseleer is known around Calonge for her delicious homemade cookies and cakes. She moved from Belgium to La Costa Brava for love!
Paul van Groningen is originally from the small town of Winssen, near Nijmegen in the Netherlands. He has been living in Palamós since 2018.
Maria Jesus Gómez Skarmeta, from Santiago de Chile and a vet by trade, came to La Costa Brava in 2012 and has made it her home ever since.
Rodney Homar Vazquez Rodriguez is a professional musician from Santiago de Cuba and has been living in Palamós on La Costa Brava since 2017.
Tom Walsh is a complicated mix! He is Irish-American-French but now lives between the village of Ohain in Belgium and Calella de Palafrugell
John Swift comes from County Fermanagh, Ireland. Having lived for a number of years in the UK and the Middle East, he now calls Calonge home.
Are there any Catalan creatures that are dangerous to us humans? Wild boar can be a danger on the roads, but what about the creepy crawlies?
The spa town of Caldes de Malavella has been renowned since Roman times for its thermal springs which are believe to have healing properties
Pirates once roamed the Mediterranean from ancient times, including La Costa Brava, whose rugged coves provided ideal hiding spots for ships
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