Costa Brava stretches approximately 200km, from Blanes to near the French border at Portbou. It is one of the favorite summer destinations for Europeans and beyond, being the most beautiful coastal area in Spain. The resorts in Costa Brava are renowned worldwide for their beaches, resorts, gastronomy, and spectacular landscapes where the Mediterranean waves suddenly meet the steep surrounding cliffs. Most of the coastal towns are former fishing villages where you can savor some of the tastiest fish and seafood dishes in all of Spain.
How to Get to Costa Brava
Costa Brava is located in the Catalonia region, very close to Barcelona. Therefore, the simplest way is to fly into Barcelona and start exploring the coastal area from there. To fully enjoy what this region has to offer, I recommend considering renting a car. This way, you have the opportunity to visit more towns in a shorter time and enjoy breathtaking landscapes.
However, if renting a car does not appeal to you, you can also reach Costa Brava by train from Barcelona. The train ride to Blanes takes approximately 1h20m, and from there, you can continue to explore the area by train, as the towns are well connected by the railway network.
Another way to discover Costa Brava is to hike the “Cami de Ronda” route, translated as “The Coastal Path.” This is one of the most popular hiking trails in Spain, offering unique opportunities to discover many hidden caves, coves, and landscapes that you cannot see by car or train. The trail is of easy to medium difficulty and is very long, stretching along the entire coast, but you can hike just certain portions of it.
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When to Visit Costa Brava
Costa Brava enjoys mild weather all year round, thanks to the Mediterranean climate. However, the best time to visit Costa Brava is from May to June and September to October. In July and August, the heat becomes suffocating, and it is also the peak tourist season, which causes accommodation prices to rise significantly.
The Most Beautiful Towns on Costa Brava
1. Cadaques
Cadaques is one of the most beautiful and famous towns on Costa Brava, with impressive natural scenery described in detail by coves, steep cliffs, beaches, and, of course, the Mediterranean Sea. The town’s architecture is typical for the coastal area, with white-painted houses spread over high hills and narrow streets forming a delightful labyrinth. Cadaques was one of the favorite places and a real source of inspiration for Salvador Dali, who loved spending his holidays here. Tourists can visit Salvador Dali’s house in Port Lligat, just 3km from Cadaques. Another popular tourist attraction in Cadaques is the Cap de Creus Natural Park, where visitors can hike to spectacular panoramic points.
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