Costa Brava
A rugged coastline of tourist friendly beach resorts, make a holiday to the Costa Brava one to remember. The gorgeous sandy coves and fresh pine scented forests of the Costa Brava are where Britain's love affair with Spain began.
Cheap flights, accommodation and holidays to Costa Brava, Spain
In the North-Eastern corner of Spain, colourful fishing ports, medieval villages and the cosmopolitan city of Barcelona are all waiting to be explored and enjoyed on your Costa Brava holiday.
Whilst on holiday in the the Costa Brava, you'll find the sand and shingle beaches bathed in the warm Mediterranean sun, range from pretty coves to curving sweeps of coarse sand. You will be spoilt for choice with countless clean, spacious stretches of sand lining the coast, whether it’s Blanes or the coves at Tossa de Mar, beach holidays to the Costa Brava are justifiably popular.
No holiday to the Costa Brava would be complete without a trip to Cadaques, the home of Salvador Dali. This beautiful white village, with quiet streets waiting to be explored has a distinctly Spanish atmosphere. The Dali museum in Figueras is home to an array of interesting art which is entertaining for all ages.
Exploring
There's plenty for you to explore, away from the beaches, whilst on holiday on the Costa Brava. A trip to Barcelona is a must with its street performers, great shops, lively nightlife, plus three spectacular Cathedrals; the magnificent Gothic Cathedral, Gaudi’s La Sagrada Familia and the Cathedral of football that is FC Barcelona’s Nou Camp stadium.
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Relaxing
With resorts varying from the large and lively, to the small and cosy, there are an assortment of activities to suit all tastes too. A wide range of watersports are available, as well as coastal walks, traditional markets to explore. For the kids there are waterparks, including Waterworld, Aquatic Park or Marineland.
Eating Out
Local cuisine is dominated by rice and fish dishes. ‘Pilota’ is a combination of beef, bread, eggs and white beans. ‘Zarzuela’ is a seafood dish with cuttlefish, mussels and prawns. It was on the Costa Brava that the British were introduced to sangria – a refreshing blend of lemonade, wine, brandy and fruit.
Shopping
Scattered throughout the resorts, you’ll find gift shops and boutiques selling all manner of goods. As with other Spanish resorts, ceramics and leather goods are a good buy. There are also markets offering local produce and artisan crafts. All of which make excellent souvenirs of your holiday to the Costa Brava.
Many tour operators offer traditional package holidays to the Costa Brava. However for more flexibility, you may prefer to choose a Costa Brava hotel from the selection available, and add this to a low cost flight to the Costa Brava, to create your ideal holiday to the Costa Brava. If you are visiting family or friends, you may not need to book accommodation in the Costa Brava at all, and may wish to only search for a flight to Costa Brava.
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