What to see on the Costa Brava?
Under the name "Costa Brava" is the Catalan Mediterranean coast, or rather part of it, stretching from the city of Blanes to the border with France. The name "Costa Brava" means "Wild coast" in Spanish and indeed - it is full of forgotten, quiet and rocky places where tourists practically lack.
What cities to visit?
The most important cities of Costa Brava are Blanes, Figueres and Girona and it is from them that you can start exploring this region. Blanes together with the nearby Looret de Mar form by far the most entertaining tandem in the region. It is full of hotels, bars and discos. Blanes also has the longest beach on the coast, although it should be remembered that the city is relatively old and full of interesting monuments. While in Blanes, it's also worth visiting the magnificent Marimurtra Botanical Garden.
The capital of the region, Girona, is a charming city with a beautifully preserved medieval old town, a gothic cathedral and a perfect connection with both the coast and southern Barcelona. While in Girona, we can visit numerous churches, including The Basilica of Sant Feliu or the Benedictine monastery of Sant Pere de Galligants, museums (e.g. Girona History Museum or Archaeological Museum - one of the oldest museums in Catalonia), as well as admire examples of Art Nouveau architecture.
Salvador Dali city
Deciding to relax in the Costa Brava, it is worth visiting Figueres, which is the place of birth and burial of Salvador Dali. The city has a museum dedicated to the painter's work, as well as his grave. It is worth noting that in 2017 the artist's body was exhumed at the request of a Tarocist who considered herself to be his daughter. However, studies have not shown any kinship between them.
A stay in Figueres is a great choice for art lovers, but not only - the city also has other attractions that attract tourists, such as the fortress of Castell de Sant Ferran, as well as intimate cafes, numerous bars and restaurants.
What else is worth seeing?
Other places on the Costa Brava that are worth visiting are the Roman ruins of Empuries, surrounded by the coral reefs of the island of Medes, the historic town of Tossa de Mar or the intimate Vic filled with buildings designed by Antonio Gaudi.
Driving off season for holidays on the Spanish Costa Brava should not expect crowds of tourists. It is worth knowing, in this part of Spain there are undamaged remains of many ancient and medieval buildings, which usually attract more sophisticated travelers, not looking only for thoughtless, urban or beach entertainment.
