Costa Brava Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Lloret de Mar Beach showing boating, landscape views and a beach
Lloret de Mar Beach showing a sandy beach and outdoor art
Lloret de Mar Beach featuring street scenes, general coastal views and outdoor art
Lloret de Mar Beach which includes a monument
Costa Brava
Thrilling outdoor adventures, fabulous beaches, natural parks and a surrealist master entice visitors to the Catalonian coastline in northeast Spain.

Costa Brava is a long stretch of Mediterranean coastline that extends from the French border south toward Barcelona. It is a coastal region of wild natural beauty, seaside resorts, mountain escapes and a rich cultural heritage. Visit the birthplace of Salvador Dalí, swim, ski in the Pyrenees and dive and surf in clear water.

Explore the extensive coastline, wild and unspoiled in places, developed in others. Find secluded coves, hike along coastal footpaths and stop at picturesque fishing villages. Among the most popular beach resort destinations are those at Tossa de Mar and Lloret de MarOpens in a new window. Beyond the beaches, discover nature, history and art.

One of Costa Brava's most famous sons is Salvador Dalí, the surrealist master. Tour the Dalí Theatre-Museum in FigueresOpens in a new window, the town where he was born and where he died. Visit Dalí's crypt, which houses the artist's remains and is located in one of the museum's lower levels. View more of his works at the Salvador Dalí House-Museum in the village of Cadaqués.

Unearth more cultural and historical treasures elsewhere on the Costa Brava. Amble along the narrow streets of the old quarter in Girona and sightsee at the 10th-century Benedictine monastery in Sant Feliu de Guíxols.

Take advantage of the region’s diverse scenery of mountains, lakes, rivers, forests and ancient volcanoes. Hike through any of the eight natural parks of Costa Brava and the Girona Pyrenees, including the Volcanic Area of the Garrotxa Region and Montseny Natural Park. Kayak in the Natural Park of Cap de Creus and try aqua-trekking in the channels of the Muga River. During the winter, go skiing, snowshoeing and ice climbing in the alpine resorts of the Girona Pyrenees.

To experience Costa Brava's beaches, nature, sports and culture, fly into the international airports at Girona or BarcelonaOpens in a new window. Although buses serve many coastal towns and taxis are plentiful, a rental car is the best option if you want to explore different parts of the coastal region.

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 Rovira or Cala del Pi might round out your trip.

Platja d'Aro
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Roses Town Center

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
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Lloret Town Center

3.5/5(2 area reviews)

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

4/5(1 area review)

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
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Canyelles

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

Canyelles
Hotel Tahiti Playa

Hotel Tahiti Playa

4.5 out of 5
Paseo Marítimo s/n, Santa Susanna
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Santa Susanna. Enjoy free WiFi, a beach locale, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
8/10 Very Good! (266 reviews)
"Good location, excellent cleanliness, excellent food, and friendly staff."

Reviewed on 14 Jul. 2025

Hotel Tahiti Playa
RVHotels Mar de Tossa

RVHotels Mar de Tossa

3 out of 5
Giverola 4-6, Tossa de Mar
The price is AU$96 per night from 1 Sept to 2 Sept
AU$96
1 Sept - 2 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star family-friendly hotel in Tossa de Mar. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and parking (surcharge). Popular attractions Tossa de Mar ...
7.4/10 Good! (264 reviews)
"This is total value for money. The location was great."

Reviewed on 24 Jun. 2025

RVHotels Mar de Tossa
Hotel Delamar - Adults Only

Hotel Delamar - Adults Only

4.5 out of 5
Av. Just Marlés Vilarrodona, 21-23, Lloret de Mar
The price is AU$246 per night from 3 Aug to 4 Aug
AU$246
3 Aug - 4 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Lloret de Mar. Enjoy free WiFi, 4 outdoor pools, and 2 bars/lounges. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (769 reviews)
Nice hotel. Noisy location
"Good pool and lounge area upstairs. Nice breakfast. Rooms clean and decent, but little basic. Very noisy street, with music from clubs and bars outside going until 6am in morning"

Reviewed on 27 Jul. 2025

Hotel Delamar - Adults Only
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.
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 3-star eco-certified apartment in Torroella de Montgrí. Enjoy free WiFi, parking (surcharge), and a garden. Our guests praise the property condition ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (260 reviews)
Super!
"Très bien situé (proche de l’épicerie et plage). Confortable et propre. Balcon avec table extérieure. Nous avons beaucoup aimé notre séjour."

Reviewed on 14 Jul. 2025

Pierre & Vacances Estartit Playa
Xon's Platja ApartHotel

Xon's Platja ApartHotel

3 out of 5
Carrer Pompeu Fabra, s/n, Empuriabrava, Castello d'Empuries
Stay at this 3-star beach aparthotel in Empuriabrava. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a fitness center. Popular attractions Roses Beach and Platja ...
7.2/10 Good! (562 reviews)
"Personnel accueillant, hôtel bien situé, mais chambre non insonorisée. Donc, une nuit sans sommeil… dommage !"

Reviewed on 22 Jun. 2025

Xon's Platja ApartHotel
Aparthotel Giuliano

Aparthotel Giuliano

3 out of 5
Tamariu 7, Castello d'Empuries
Stay at this 3-star aparthotel in Empuriabrava. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and bicycle rentals on site. Popular attractions Roses Beach and Windoor Real ...
8/10 Very Good! (93 reviews)
"We were just there for one day. The rooms are big and spacious, beds are nice and comfy with a full kitchen - great for longer stays - close to the highway. The only reason 3 star on property condition was because our ac was leaking in the night but no other issues and it did not disrupt our sleep. ..."

Reviewed on 23 Aug. 2024

Aparthotel Giuliano
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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