Costa Brava Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Costa Brava
Costa Brava
Costa Brava
Costa Brava
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

Cala Rovira beach in Platja d'Aro, a well known tourist destination

Platja d'Aro

4.5/5(17 area reviews)

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

Platja d'Aro
Roses Town Center

Roses Town Center

5/5(2 area reviews)

You'll enjoy the coffee shops and water parks in Roses Town Center. You might want to make time for a stop at Roses Beach or Nova Beach.

Roses Town Center
Lloret Town Center

Lloret Town Center

4/5(103 area reviews)

Lloret Town Center is noteworthy for its spas, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Lloret de Mar Beach and Museu del Mar.

Lloret Town Center
Santa Margarida

Santa Margarida

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

Santa Margarida
Almadraba-Canyelles

Almadraba-Canyelles

4.5/5(3 area reviews)

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
Canyelles

Canyelles

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

Canyelles
Elisabeth by the Sea Hotel 5*

Elisabeth by the Sea Hotel 5*

4 out of 5
Passeig Mossèn Cinto Verdaguer 53 Tossa de Mar Girona
The price is ฿6,212 per night from 4 May to 5 May
฿6,212
฿6,985 total
4 May - 5 May
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this spa hotel in Tossa de Mar. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and 2 bars/lounges. Popular attractions Tossa de Mar Beach and Gran Casino Costa ...
9/10 Wonderful! (64 reviews)
Outstanding choice! We were met at the hotel car park to ensure we got in ok and helped with our luggage. The hotel staff were super friendly and ensured we had everything we needed for a super relaxing stay. The pool, bars and dining areas were all great and the room more than met our expectations ...

Reviewed on 26 Apr 2026

Elisabeth by the Sea Hotel 5*
Hotel Delfín

Hotel Delfín

4 out of 5
Avd. Costa Brava, 2 Tossa de Mar
The price is ฿2,558 per night from 3 May to 4 May
฿2,558
฿2,965 total
3 May - 4 May
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Tossa de Mar. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, an outdoor pool and a rooftop terrace. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (429 reviews)
This is an excellent hotel. Excellent breakfast and restaurant is first class. Would highly recommend and would definitely stay again

Reviewed on 16 Apr 2026

Hotel Delfín
Sweet Lloret Suites - Smart Hotel

Sweet Lloret Suites - Smart Hotel

2 out of 5
Carrer de la Sénia del Barral 58 Lloret de Mar Girona
The price is ฿1,725 per night from 4 May to 5 May
฿1,725
฿1,973 total
4 May - 5 May
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Lloret de Mar. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, laundry facilities and concierge services. Popular attractions Tossa de Mar Beach and Lloret de Mar Beach ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (81 reviews)
AC didn’t work, and neither did the mini fridge. But the staff were very friendly to help and try to fix. Good place to stay for how much it costs. Also good water pressure and clean rooms

Reviewed on 24 Apr 2026

Sweet Lloret Suites - Smart Hotel
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 aparthotel in L'Escala. Enjoy 7 outdoor pools, a rooftop terrace and Wi-Fi (surcharge). Popular attractions Estarit Beach and Platja de Riells are ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (501 reviews)
very good, clean and tidy, carpark just next to the apartment, nearby have supermarket and beach. Nice and relaxing balcony. You just need to bring your shampoo and bath, everything is there for you.

Reviewed on 27 Dec 2025

L'Escala Resort
Pierre & Vacances Estartit Playa

Pierre & Vacances Estartit Playa

3 out of 5
Avenida Costa Brava, 16, L'Estartit Torroella de Montgrí Girona
Stay at this apartment in Torroella de Montgrí. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, parking (surcharge) and a garden. Our guests praise the property condition in their reviews. ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (285 reviews)
Poor reception service. No bathroom available at the reception. Had to wait with a little girl until the check in was finish to got to the bathroom inside our room. The laundry is totally outside the building, in another business and that was not what I was told.

Reviewed on 8 Apr 2026

Pierre & Vacances Estartit Playa
Camping Castell Mar

Camping Castell Mar

1 out of 5
Passatge Campings 25 Castello d'Empuries Girona
Stay at this campsite in Empuriabrava. Enjoy free parking, an outdoor pool and a beach locale. Popular attractions Roses Beach and Platja de la Rubina are located ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (37 reviews)
l'accès direct a la.plage . proche centre Empuriabrava camping agereable avec piscine/ restauration

Reviewed on 26 Sept 2025

Camping Castell Mar
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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