Translated from Spanish, the phrase "Costa Brava" means "wild coast." And there is. This is the coast of Catalonia known to all, which stretches from the French border to the resort town of Blanes. The name correctly characterizes this area: cliffs, impregnable and wild, covered with fir and pine trees, in which very deep grottoes are hidden. But here they part, and beautiful quiet bays and secluded bays appear. Here is such a place - Costa Brava. Reviews about her resemble songs of poets. No wonder these places at all times attracted artists, romantics and the same poets.
Costa Brava (Spain) has magnificent beaches with clean fine sand. They, along with rocky areas, occupy enough space on the Mediterranean coast. Where the most extensive areas of excellent beaches are located, there are the most famous tourist centers in these parts:
Lloret de Mar, Platja D'Aro, Blanes, Tossa de Mar and Palamos. They have created an excellent, well-developed, resort infrastructure. At the same time, its own national flavor has been fully preserved.
If you look at the reviews on the Costa Brava and come to rest in these parts, you can fully enjoy the inimitable beauty of modern and ancient Catalonia, which is rightfully one of the most prosperous and richest autonomies in Spain.
You are most likely to come here to enjoy the blue sea and sandy beaches and wish to completely forget at least for a short vacation time about another life, giving yourself as much as possible to a carefree beach vacation. But we advise you to take some time to get acquainted with the wonderful nature, culture and history of this region. You will never have to regret the time spent.
Now, to get the most general information, we will tell you about the most famous sights and cities where travelers go first.
So where can you go when you arrive on the Costa Bravo? A map of the area may help a bit. The tourism capital of the region in question is the city of Lloret de Mar, in which the main historical monuments and cultural institutions are located. Most theaters, galleries and museums are open every day (and work seven days a week) and are ready to accept everyone. Guests seeking to get acquainted with the fauna and flora of the area can go to Blanes, a city where a very large botanical garden is located.
What else can the Costa Brava boast of? Reviews of tourists recommend visiting the seafood market - the largest on the island. This is a very remarkable place. Tossa de Mar is rich in ancient buildings, in which the ancient fortress, built in the Middle Ages, is perfectly preserved. If you go up to the observation deck, you can watch from there a gorgeous view of the coast. The city of Gerona can boast of its Cathedral - the main religious attraction. The cathedral is made in the Baroque style and is a real work of ancient art.
At the end of a short review, we should mention the mountainous region of Montserrat, where the Benedictine monastery is located , which has the same name as the mountains. The construction of the first century attracts tourists with an unusual shape. The monastery is watched by 18 monks who are always ready to tell its story to all comers, as well as conduct a short tour of its halls.
Review completed. Do you know what else the Costa Brava is known for? Reviews show that vacationers wholeheartedly can do sports here. For them there are many tennis courts, golf courses, but there’s nothing to say about water sports.