Costa Brava

Travel Guide

Lloret de Mar Beach which includes boating, a beach and landscape views
Lloret de Mar Beach which includes a beach and outdoor art
Lloret de Mar Beach showing street scenes, outdoor art and general coastal views
Lloret de Mar Beach showing a monument
Costa Brava
Discover the perfect harmony between turquoise-blue waters and pine green forests and mountains that this beautiful corner of Catalonia holds.

The Costa Brava is one of the jewels of the Mediterranean: it combines breathtakingly beautiful coastline with charming medieval villages and spacious natural parks. Offering bustling tourist resorts and other spots practically unknown to most summer visitors, there are Costa Brava holiday deals for all tastes: find both unspoilt beaches and large tourist complexes with every service and facility you could need all within a few miles.

Multitudes of European tourists fly each summer to this magnificent region, partly because it's easy to find cheap flights to the Costa Brava, but unquestionably drawn by its gorgeous coves and magnificent nature. The region's beaches include the famous Aiguablava beach in Begur, surrounded by an exceptional and almost untouched natural park, and Portitxol beach in L'Escala, where you will also find the archaeological site of the Greek-Roman colony enclave of Empuries, declared a UNESCO World heritage site.

Talking about culture, don't miss the region's best-known genius, Salvador Dali. Delve into the surrealist world of the artist at the Dali Theatre-Museum in Figueres, his birthplace. Or visit the postcard-perfect fishing village of Cadaques, which as well as being home to the Salvador Dali House-Museum in Portlligat, offers excellent beaches and stunning views of the nearby Cap de Creus Natural Park.

If you're looking for entertainment, join the masses of British tourists who take advantage of Costa Brava holiday deals to enjoy the warm sun, sandy beaches, and lively bars and nightclubs. In nearby Tossa de Mar, you'll find a quieter, atmosphere, great for families with children, as well as a pretty old town with its medieval walled complex.

You can get here by car, train or by bus, but you can also opt for convenient flight + hotel to the Costa Brava packages, which will let you land in Girona-Costa Brava airport, or you can fly to Barcelona and hire a car to move around more easily.

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Where to stay in Costa Brava

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Platja d'Aro

The beaches and seaside views are top of the list for many visitors to Platja d'Aro. A stop by Cala del Pi or Cala Bella Dona might round out your trip.

Platja d'Aro
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Roses Town Center

You'll enjoy the coffeehouses and waterparks in Roses Town Center. You might want to make time for a stop at Roses Beach or Nova Beach.

Roses Town Center
Gran Casino Costa Brava which includes modern architecture

Lloret Town Center

Lloret Town Center is noteworthy for its spas, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Parish Church of Sant Roma and Lloret de Mar Beach.

Lloret Town Center

Santa Margarida

Unique features of Santa Margarida include the seaside views and bars. Make a stop by Aventura Nautica or Platja de Sant Margarida while you're exploring the area.

Santa Margarida

Almadraba-Canyelles

Almadraba-Canyelles is noteworthy for its seaside views, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Canyelles Beach and Canyelles Grosses Beach.

Almadraba-Canyelles
Cala Canyelles Beach showing general coastal views and a sandy beach

Canyelles

If you're spending some time in Canyelles, Canyelles Beach and Cala Gran are top sights worth seeing.

Canyelles
Hotel & Spa La Terrassa
Hotel & Spa La Terrassa
3 out of 5
Av. Castell d'Aro, 2, Castell-Platja d'Aro
The price is P4,647 per night from 30 Mar to 31 Mar
P4,647
P5,193 total
includes taxes & fees
Mar 30 - Mar 31
Stay at this 3-star spa hotel in Castell-Platja d'Aro. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (553 reviews)
Perfect
"An excellent, comfortable hotel right in the centre of platja D'Aro. Ideal for the shops and nightlife."

Reviewed on Oct 13, 2024

Hotel & Spa La Terrassa
Hotel Rosamar Garden Resort
Hotel Rosamar Garden Resort
4 out of 5
Av. Magnòlia s/n, Lloret de Mar
The price is P4,461 per night from 12 Apr to 13 Apr
P4,461
P5,071 total
includes taxes & fees
Apr 12 - Apr 13
Stay at this 4-star spa hotel in Lloret de Mar. Enjoy free WiFi, 3 outdoor pools, and a full-service spa. Popular attractions Tossa de Mar Beach and Lloret de ...
7.6/10 Good! (234 reviews)
"This was our 2nd time at Rosamar Garden Resort and we love the facilities for our kids as well as the beach and area is like what you would expect when you say Spanish beach...absolutely stunning."

Reviewed on Oct 14, 2024

Hotel Rosamar Garden Resort
Hotel Hostalillo by Escampa Hotels
Hotel Hostalillo by Escampa Hotels
3 out of 5
Carrer de Bellavista 22, Tamariu, Palafrugell
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is P3,106 per night from 31 Mar to 1 Apr
P3,106
P3,498 total
includes taxes & fees
Mar 31 - Apr 1
Stay at this 3-star beach hotel in Palafrugell. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (638 reviews)
Mixed
"Stunning location. Our room was great but the walls are very thin and every movement can be heard from the room above and next door. Service in the bar is a little disinterested. Restaurant was just ok, nothing special. The restaurants over the bay were much friendlier and the food better. Cleaning ..."

Reviewed on Mar 4, 2025

Hotel Hostalillo by Escampa Hotels
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
L'Escala Resort
L'Escala Resort
3.5 out of 5
Carrer dels Masos, 4-62, L'Escala
Stay at this 3.5-star aparthotel in L'Escala. Enjoy 7 outdoor pools, a rooftop terrace, and WiFi (surcharge). Popular attractions Estarit Beach and Platja de ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (452 reviews)
"The apartment would need some renovation"

Reviewed on Sep 25, 2024

L'Escala Resort
Apartamentos Maurici Park
Apartamentos Maurici Park
3 out of 5
Avenue Joan Carles I. s/n, Empuriabrava, Castello d'Empuries
Stay at this 3-star aparthotel in Empuriabrava. Enjoy free WiFi, concierge services, and furnished balconies. Popular attractions Roses Beach and Karting are ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (51 reviews)
"spacious, clean and walking distance to everything"

Reviewed on Feb 17, 2025

Apartamentos Maurici Park
Pierre & Vacances Empuriabrava Marina
Pierre & Vacances Empuriabrava Marina
3.5 out of 5
Sector Cavall de Mar, 25-30, Empuriabrava, Castello d'Empuries, Girona
Stay at this 3.5-star eco-certified apartment in Empuriabrava. Enjoy free WiFi, an outdoor pool, and a rooftop terrace. Popular attractions Roses Beach and Petita ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (247 reviews)
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"Overall the accomodation was ok, nothing amazing but comfy enough, it does need some attention however. The major downside was the 'spa' facilities and the communication from the very rude staff members. The sauna and gym were closed due to Covid-19, this is understandable but there was no mention ..."

Reviewed on Sep 23, 2020

Pierre & Vacances Empuriabrava Marina
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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