Costa Brava - paradise Spain with extraordinary beautiful nature and impressive beaches
Costa Brava is coastline mediterranean sea in the northeast of Catalonia, which stretches for 162 km from Blanes to the border with the French. This is one of the most popular coasts of Spain, which, in addition to luxurious beaches with excellent infrastructure, can offer stunning nature, interesting museums and architecture. These places inspired the eccentric Salvador Dali – the marvelous town of Cadaques is covered with an atmosphere of genius.
Photo: Map of the Costa Brava The name Costa Brava reveals the essence of this coastline, which is translated from Spanish as "wild / rocky / coast". Picturesque grandiose cliffs, rocks, foothills in fragrant pines and firs will not let your eyes get bored.
You can see all the beauty of the coast in this video:
Beaches covered with golden sand or pebbles and the azure waters of the Mediterranean always receive the European Blue Flag. Some beaches have received the Q mark of the ICTE institute for their excellent tourism (Lloret de Mar and Fenals).
The Costa Brava offers great diving opportunities - depths up to 50 m, depressions and tunnels, bizarre sponges and algae, octopuses, lobsters, eels and the most outlandish fish such as the blue wrasse.
Photo: Costa Brava Another “horse” of the Costa Brava is exceptionally interesting cities along the entire length of the coast. Catalonia is a burning mixture rich history and culture, traditions and tourist comfort. This is a great opportunity to sunbathe and go on excursions to the most interesting cities in the world, such as vibrant Barcelona or medieval Girona.
Most visited resort towns– Lloret de Mar, Playa de Aro, Tossa de Mar and Blanes.
10 things to do on the Costa Brava. Things to do:
Photo: Monastery of Sant Pere de Rodas What you must do on the Costa Brava:
- Visit the "Dali triangle": graceful Cadaques, alluring Port Lligat and the birthplace of the genius Figares with unusual museums of Salvador Dali.
- Go to one of the most beautiful natural parks of Cap de Creus and the monastery of Sant Pere de Rodas.
- Dedicate a day for a trip to Barcelona to see the striking architecture of Gaudí.
- Take a walk in the old botanical gardens x Piña de Rosa and Marimurtra in Blanes.
- Dance to the songs of Cuban fishermen in Calella de Palafrugell.
- Visit the medieval lord Girona.
- Taste the fish from your morning catch at a restaurant overlooking the sea in Palamos.
- Walk along the hiking trails of Playa d'Aro, admiring the views of nature.
- Go diving or snorkeling at Cala Canellas beach in Lloret de Mar.
- Rent a car and go for a day in France covered with romance.
- In each of the cities, the Fiesta Major is held annually - a holiday on the day of the patron saint of the city with fairs, performances, attractions and fireworks. Tossa de Mar June 28-July 1, Blanes June 24-28, Lloret de Mar July 24-30.
Photo: Lloret de Mar Lloret de Mar is a resort that has grown over the past centuries from a fishing village to the tourist center of the Costa Brava. Its location is very good - 75 km from Barcelona, 29 km from Girona, and only 90 km from France. Lloret de Mar is considered the epicenter of parties - people come here to come off to the fullest in discos, nightclubs and bars.
Cultural program
Photo: Museum "Cat's House" In cultural terms, there are places to go, for example, the private collection of the Koshkin Dom Museum or the Maritime Museum on the embankment. IN cultural center Verdaguer exhibits finds from 250 BC.
Active leisure
There are many water activities here - from a catamaran, boats, "bananas" to diving with instructors or snorkeling (with a tube). On land, play all kinds of beach sports, ride horses, play tennis. There is great places golf and bowling clubs.
see the beauty underwater world you can in this video:
Children and adults will have a lot of fun at the Marineland and Water Park water parks, located among pleasant greenery, as well as the Aqualeon mini-zoo and water park with a fur seal show and the opportunity to touch turtles and iguanas.
Beaches
Photo: Cala Canellas beach The beaches of Lloret de Mar, sheltered from the winds by mountains, are wide, clean and picturesque - beautiful bays, rocks sticking out of the sea interesting shapes, green caps of trees.
Main beaches:
Lloret de Mar- the beach is in the center right behind the strip of hotels. Here is a big one yellow sand, the depth increases rapidly. In the season it is very crowded, the infrastructure is 5+.
Photo: Lloret de Mar Sa Caleta (Playa de S'Caleta)– less crowded option with good sand a little over 100 m long. There are cabins and showers, but there is no cafe.
Photo: Sa Caleta Cala Canellas (Playa de Cala Canyelles)– located 4 km from the center in a pleasant cove among picturesque rocks in the pines. It offers kayaks, water skiing and a diving station.
Photo: Cala Canellas Fenals (Playa de Fenals)- an excellent 700-meter beach in a cozy bay with shops and cafes, cut off by a rock from the central beach. The best way for families with children.
Photo: Fenals Sa Boadeya (Playa de S'Boadella)– a beautiful beach with rocks and pine trees. A stone ledge divides the beach into regular and nudist.
Photo: Sa Boadeia Santa Cristina (Playa de Santa Cristina)– 500 m beach with white sand and peaceful water. Getting here by boat or bus, you will escape from tourists and sunbathe among the locals.
Photo: Santa Cristina You can see how the beaches of Lloret de Mar look like in the video:
In the bays of Tortuga and Morisca, you can find the desired solitude and contemplate nature.
According to tourists, it is not worth choosing the central beach of Lloret de Mar for recreation - although it is cleaned, but with a huge number of people it is possible to find garbage in the water or on the beach. It is better to go to the nearest Sa Caleta or Fenals.
Attractions
Photo: Gardens of St. Clotilde Architectural monuments of Lloret de Mar:
- The castle on the beach (Castell d'en Plaja), flaunting in all the photos, is nothing more than a new building in 1935 - as the residence of the magnate Narsis Plaha;
- The symbol of the city Fisherman's Wife (Donna Marinera), peering into the sea, on the central beach;
- Ruin medieval castle San Juan 11th century c observation platform on top of the mountain - you can get there on foot from the city of Blanes;
- The church of Sant Roma of the 16th century is amazing, which was reconstructed, introducing elements of modernity;
- On the slope of a cliff near the beach of Sa Boadea, a renaissance oasis is hidden - the gardens of St. Clotilde with sculptures, alleys and waterfalls.
Photo: Tossa de Mar Tossa de Mar - amazingly beautiful resort town, which forced many artists to take up the brush. At the beginning of the 20th century, wealthy Europeans came here to relax, and now it is a magnificent family resort. The coastline of Tossa de Mar is a marvelous kaleidoscope of cliffs with grottoes and miniature coves. Here is a real paradise for artists, divers and simple romantics.
Cultural program
When the beach gets tired and the brain wants food, go to the museums of Tossa de Mar, for example, the Museu Municipal Museum in the Villa Vella castle with works by the famous avant-garde artist Marc Chagall (the painting “Violinist”), as well as the finds of the Roman city. The second part of the Museu Municipal exposition is located in the old governor's house. The Historical Museum is located on the shore.
Active leisure
Photo: Boat trip One of the most exciting entertainments in Tossa de Mar is boat trips with a transparent bottom, during which you can admire the inhabitants of the waters. Rocky coast created all conditions for diving and snorkeling.
Beaches
Photo: Cala Giverola There are three main beaches in Tossa de Mar:
Mar Grand (Playa Gran)– a lively central beach near a cliff with fortress Vila Vella.
Photo: Mar Grand Reig (Playa del Reig)- a more secluded place a little north along the bay.
Photo: Reig Mar Menuda- a pleasant beach at the end of Sant Ramon Peñafort Avenue on the other side of the bay.
Photo: Mar Menuda El Colodar- the beach, which is located right behind the castle.
Photo: El Kolodar Cala Giverola (Cala Giverola)- a magnificent bay with restaurants and bars, where boats ply until late (20 minutes).
Photo: Cala Giverola Tourist reviews say that although Grand Beach is good, but pleasure boats with tourists a little interfere with the rest. All beaches are covered with good clean sand. For more wild places it is worth taking a boat trip to secluded picturesque bays.
Attractions
Photo: Villa Vella Fortress The main attraction of Tossa de Mar is hard to miss - this is the beautiful fortress of Villa Vella (Villa Vella) 12 in the cape of Mont Guardi. Here it is interesting to wander along the meanders of the jagged fortress walls, contemplating the sea landscapes. Round towers, jagged parapets, mountain and sea give the fortress a fabulous look. On the cape, you can also visit the Far de Tossa castle with an interesting half-hour tour of the lighthouses.
You can see the unexplored beauty of Tossa de Mar on the video:
Wander around Tossa de Mar and you will find interesting sites such as the church of St. Vincent in the square and the ruins of a 4th century Roman villa. A walk along the embankment will bring no less finds - a statue of Minerva, Albatross and others.
Photo: Playa d'Aro Playa de Aro is a small but wonderful Mediterranean resort in the center of the Costa Brava. The city is buried in pine trees, a variety of shrubs, palm trees, olive and citrus groves, fragrant with a healing mixture of greenery and the sea. On some beaches, you can even hide in the shade of centuries-old pine trees. Playa d'Aro has everything for a comfortable stay: great hotels, perfectly clean beaches, plenty of water activities, nightclubs, shops and a modern water park.
Active leisure
Many establishments in Playa d'Aro have their own amusement park. There is a water park near the city, which can be easily reached in 35 minutes. Boat trips to the nearest resorts are popular - buzzing Lloret de Mar or charming Tossa de Mar, as well as Blanes.
Establishments of various formats work at night - from modern discos to authentic bars where Spanish wine and flamenco work wonders.
Beaches
Photo: Cala Pedrosa The water on the banks of Playa de Aro warms up well only in July. Central Beach Grand Playa, 2 km long, 50 m wide, is traditionally crowded, but if you walk along the GRS-92 footpath, you will be rewarded with:
Rovira (Playa Rovira)) is a beautiful 200-meter beach surrounded by pine trees.
Photo: Rovira Sa Cova (Playa Sa Cova)- a tiny charming beach.
Cala Pedrosa– a secluded 20-meter beach for wild recreation without any infrastructure.
Photo: Cala Pedrosa Attractions
Photo: Benidormines Castle Close to tourist center(3 km) is the neat castle of Benidormines dating back to 1041, which houses showroom. The second local monument of architecture is the Gothic Church of the Virgin Mary. If you wander around the town, you can see many pretty medieval houses.
You can see Playa d'Aro from above in this video:
Nearby is the amazing medieval Girona, where you can spend the whole day. The capital and crown of Catalonia, Barcelona with the stunning architecture of Gaudi, is also relatively close - 107 km, which can be overcome by car or bus.
Photo: Palamos Palamos is an ancient town founded more than 1.5 thousand years BC. e., for a long time it was a simple handicraft (trade in cork oak bark) and fishing village. Now it is a resort with hotels for every taste - from designer apartments to modest hostels. The beaches of Palamos are covered with good sand, there are picturesque rocky coves. The city is rich not only in pines, but also in a special cork oak, from which wine corks are made.
Leisure
In Palamos you will find unusual entertainment. The city is an important fishing port and when ships loaded with fish return to shore (after lunch), an exciting fish auction begins.
Watch a wonderful video about Palamos and its beauty:
And, of course, the local restaurants serve the freshest fish prepared according to local traditions. Here they prefer not to disguise the taste of fish under a hundred spices, but to preserve its own taste as much as possible.
Beaches
Photo: Palamos Local beaches are well equipped for recreation and water activities:
Palamos (Playa de Palamos)- a clean wide sandy beach in the center of the resort. Hotels rise behind, crowded in season.
Photo: Palamos Fosca (Playa de La Fosca)- a cozy place where there is sand, and boulders, and small rocks and centuries-old pines. For tourists there is a toilet, a shower, a cafe, a shop, and kayak rentals. The place is a paradise for kitesurfers.
Photo: Fosca Castell (Playa de Castell) is a pristine coast that can be reached by going north along the GRS-92 path.
Photo: Kastel
Photo: Blanes Blanes is the sweetest ancient city near Barcelona with an endless sea and beaches, a wonderful promenade, great restaurants, the oldest botanical gardens and magnificent views. The city is divided into two parts by the lone rock of Sa Palomera, protruding into the sea: South part- a tourist paradise, the north - a residential area and a port.
Leisure
Photo: Piña de Rosa Blanes has two amazing botanical gardens worth visiting. The first Pinya de Rosa (Jardín Pinya de Rosa, 1945) is the tropics on the outskirts of the city with a huge collection of succulents (7 thousand plants in total). Second Marimurtra (Jardín Botánico Marimurtra, 1921) is a picturesque garden of 4 hectares with Mediterranean, subtropical and temperate zones. It is pleasant to walk along its paths and cascades, admiring the rocks and listening to the surf.
In the grottoes of the coast there are a lot of jellyfish, marvelous fish - be sure to take flippers and a mask with you.
Beaches
Photo: Cala Bona In total, Blanes has 5 beaches that are separated by small coves:
Playa de Blanes- sandy beach at the beginning of the Costa Brava with excellent infrastructure.
Sa Abanell (Playa de S'Abanell)- wide and long (2.3 km) beach with a smooth entry into the sea. There is kids club, toilets, showers, cafes and shops.
Photo: Sa Abanel Playa de Capellans– a less crowded beach at the foot of the monastery, favorite place divers.
Cala Bona– a pleasant beach that can be accessed through the Marimurtra garden.
Treumal- the smallest and most picturesque beach on the outskirts of Blanes.
The amazing beauty of Blanes can be seen in this video:
Tourists with children like the Sa Abanell beach - the red coarse sand of this beach is ideal for games and buildings. In addition, walking tours start from here, interesting performances take place.
Attractions
Winding through the historical quarters of Blanes is a pleasure - far from the mass resorts, Spain opens up in a different light. This is the beautiful Gothic temple of Santa Maria of the 14th century, the Gothic fountain and the colorful temple of Nuestra Señora de Esperanza of the 17th century in the center.
A wonderful place with gardens for relaxation is the monastery of the Capuchins of the Order of St. Anne right on the picturesque cape. Everyone must climb observation deck high cliff with the castle of San Juan in 1002.
Photo: Palafrugell Palafrugell is shopping center coast, which in itself is not very interesting. But in its vicinity are some of the most charming and budget places of the Costa Brava:
Calella de Palafrugell- authentic village untouched nature, picturesque bays and numerous yachts and launches, motley boats and nets. And its snow-white houses give the image of the city the most romantic features. The Nights of Habaneras (the first Saturday of July) are also beautiful with songs in a Cuban way.
Tamariu (Tamariu)- a magnificent city-bay, surrounded by rocks in pine caps.
Lafranc (Llafranc)- a bohemian place and one of the best beaches in the country with 300 m of clean fine sand, a myriad of yachts, stunning views.
Photo: Lafranc Begur- an interesting village for lovers of pebble beaches.
Results along the Costa Brava
Lloret de Mar, which "buzzes" at night, is not suitable for a measured rest, but young people love it. From here it is convenient to get to Barcelona and Girona, if your goal is to combine the sea and travel. Tossa de Mar, on the other hand, has the perfect atmosphere to get away from the bustle of the city, Playa de Aro with a water park will appeal to children, and lovers of miniature resorts will appreciate Palamós. Blanes is recommended for those who like to walk through the picturesque gardens, which abound here.
In the vicinity of Palafrugell, you can find islands of happiness - Calella de Palafrugell, Tamariu, Lafranc and Begur. The beauty of these places is in their originality, remoteness from the mass earning money from tourists..
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But in our opinion it is not quite suitable for exclusively beach holiday. For this, there are countries closer and cheaper, and with more aesthetically attractive beaches. (Cuba, Dominican Republic, Bali, Mauritius...)
This country unusually stands out among all, amazing diversity! There are oceans, and volcanoes, and parks with outlandish animals :) And all this is in relative proximity to each other.
What you need to know about the beaches of Costa Rica:
Many beaches with dark, sometimes even black volcanic sand. There are also bright beaches, and with white sand, but there are fewer of them.
The beaches of Costa Rica are considered to be among the cleanest in the world.
Also one of the safest.
Beaches Pacific Ocean more calm and predictable, unlike the Caribbean coast.
A significant part of the beaches are for surfing (with waves), but not all are suitable for swimming with children.
This point is very important if you want to enjoy swimming in the ocean and not in the pool.
Surfer beaches are great for kids, as usually at low tide until lunchtime, these beaches have a long shallow and it is very convenient for kids to splash around there.
Beaches that are suitable for swimming with children (we take only tourist areas).
Pacific coast: from Playa Panama to Playa Conchal; The beaches of Montezuma (the very bottom of the Nicoya peninsula), the beaches next to Manuel Antonio and Corcovado.
Caribbean coast: from Cahuita to Manzanillo.
For convenience, we marked them on.
COSTA RICA BEACHES AND TOURISM CENTERS:
Here we will talk in detail about the beaches and tourist centers.
What to see, where to eat and stay.
(This is a very big job, so the section is under completion. Let's start with the most popular and interesting ones.)
CARIBBEAN COAST.
PACIFIC COAST.
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Costa Blanca is a place where a huge amount of indescribable beauty of beaches with the most modern infrastructure has been collected. The coast of the Costa Blanca is forty-eight of the cleanest beaches, which are marked with a blue flag - a kind of sign of quality and safety among Europeans. Twenty of these beaches are specially equipped for people who have physical disabilities. And some of them even have special facilities for wheelchair entry. During the summer period, lifeguards are constantly on duty here, who are constantly watching everyone in the water and are ready to rush to help at any moment. Most of the beaches of the Costa Blanca have Red Cross points where they are ready to help even if they receive a very small wound.
The beaches of the Costa Blanca are well equipped for any water sport: diving, surfing, jet skis, water skiing, fishing, sailing, parapleneurism. The number of possible activities here is constantly increasing. Here you can easily rent a small boat from the local pier and ride it yourself along the coast. And you can admire them with big ship. For those wishing to learn more about these places, excursions are conducted here - from Santa Pola, Alicante to the island of Tabarca, or from Benidorm to the reserved island. 
Here, in the port area, you can find many excellent restaurants and taste the best dishes from fresh fish and other seafood.
In the evening, after the sun goes down, locals go to the embankments to take a walk before going to bed, talk on the terraces of local bars and any vacationer can join in all this to feel even more the peculiarities of everyday Spanish life.
The only thing that vacationers need to remember is the safety standards that are generally accepted: 
You can only park your car in designated areas. And in no case do not block the emergency exits from the beach.
When swimming, you need to know what the different colors of the flags mean: red indicates danger.
You cannot swim in the sea. In some places, the fine for violating this rule reaches one and a half thousand euros. Yellow indicates that all necessary precautions must be taken. Green indicates that the water is absolutely safe and perfect for swimming.
Do not leave your belongings on the beach unattended. This is especially true for photo and video cameras, which also should not be left open in the car.
Children should not swim on their own without adult supervision. It will also be better if they use sunscreen throughout the day. 
It is better to avoid continuous and prolonged exposure to sunlight.
On the beach, in no case can not walk animals.
You need to carefully look at all the instructions of the signs on the beach and strictly follow them.
- a city in the north of Alicante (one of the Spanish provinces). Perhaps this is the most popular place among tourists who go to rest here all year round. The main beaches of Benidorm are "Levante" and "Poniente" ("Dawn" and "Sunset" respectively). They are separated by the port and also by the Cape Castillo. There are also several smaller beaches such as Mal Pas. There are also caves in this city, one of them is called "TiXimo". If you move south from the province, you can see a very famous beach - Pilar de la Horadada, this is a favorite place for everyone who goes in for diving, because the flora and fauna here are truly diverse and beautiful.
The following is a list of the most popular beaches and their brief description.
(city of El Capmelho, province of Alicante) 
Location: pebble beach medium-sized, located in Pueblo Español - a resort area near the archaeological finds of l'Illeta.
Access: train, car, on foot.
Description: The beach consists of both pebbles and sand. Owner blue flag. The latest infrastructure will delight vacationers. Lifeguards are constantly on duty.
Location: The beach is located at a distance of two kilometers from the city. It used to be a fishing town, today it is a popular holiday destination among tourists.
Access: train, bus, car, on foot. Equipped for people with handicapped.
Description: A beach composed of sand and pebbles. Has a blue flag. Infrastructure changes according to the season.
Mutksavista beach(city of El Compello, province of Alicante)
Location: located in the city area, close to San Juan beach.
Access: train, bus, car. Equipped for people with disabilities.
Description: long sandy beach line. Blue flag holder. Great place for any activity water sports sports, as well as just for walking.
(city of Alicante) 
Location: The length of the beach line here is about three kilometers. Arriving here in winter, the vacationer will get a wonderful relaxing holiday, and visiting this place in the summer, he will have great fun.
Access: train, bus, car, boat, on foot.
Description: a beautiful beach with its cleanliness and golden sand, light waves. Blue flag holder. There are recreation facilities for people with disabilities. In summer, you can take part in cultural or sporting events that are held in large numbers.
(city of Alicante) 
Location: a magnificent beach in the northeastern part of Alicante, located in a quiet area of the city.
Access: train, bus, car, on foot.
Description: Pure golden sand and still water. The infrastructure changes depending on the season.
El Postiquet beach(city of Alicante)
Location: The beach is located in the heart of the city of Alicante, near the mountain on which Fort Santa Barbara stands. It has a beautiful promenade with many cafes and palm trees.
Access: train, bus, car, on foot.
Description: beautiful beach, clean and white sand. There are facilities for people with disabilities. Modern infrastructure. Blue flag holder.
(city of Alicante) 
Location: beach line one and a half kilometers long, southern part of the city of Alicante.
Access: bus, car.
Description: golden sand, cleanest beach. Blue flag winner, weak waves. Modern infrastructure.
Location: The beach has a very natural look, located in the north of Elche.
Access: bus, car.
Description: the beach is an element of a common ecosystem, located in sand dunes. The beach line is two kilometers long. The infrastructure changes depending on the season.
(city of Elche, province of Alicante) 
Location: Northern part cities.
Access: car.
Description: clean and golden sand. The beach is unusually beautiful, has a modern infrastructure. Has facilities for the disabled. Blue flag holder.
Carabassi beach(city of Elche, province of Alicante)
Location: the beach is natural, located on a hill.
Description: clean, golden sand. The beach is considered a nature reserve. Differs in quiet rest. Blue flag holder.
(city of Elche, province of Alicante) 
Location: South of Elche.
Access: car, on foot.
Description: natural open beach, clean golden sand, mirror blue water. There are sand dunes around the beach.
Varadero beach(City of Santa Pola)
Location: between two bays: Santiago Bornabeu and Santa Pola East.
Access: car, on foot.
Description: The beach consists of sand, has facilities for disabled people to relax. Blue flag holder. A very popular holiday destination in the summer.
(City of Santa Pola) 
Location: located in the protected area "Salinas de Santa Pola".
Access: car, on foot.
Description: is one of the main beaches of the Costa Blanca. Pure sand, palm trees, modern infrastructure. Beautiful place for all water sports. Possibility for recreation for people with disabilities. Blue flag holder.
Gran Playa beach(City of Santa Pola)
Location: located in the distance from the port to the center of Santa Pola.
Access: car, on foot.
Description: The length of the beach line is one kilometer. Blue flag holder. There are especially many vacationers on this beach in the summer. There are opportunities for recreation for people with disabilities. Huge opportunities for water sports. Modern infrastructure.
(City of Santa Pola) 
Location: located in the protected area "Salinas de Santa Pola", plays a crucial role in the ecosystem of the city.
Access: car, on foot.
Description: Pure sand and water. Blue flag holder. Has facilities for the disabled.
Los Tusales beach(city of Guardamar)
Location: Located on the north side by the Segura River.
Access: car, on foot.
Description: the beach is remote, so it has unusually clear water and sand, untouched vegetation, beautiful in its naturalness, surrounded by sand dunes.
La Rogueta beach(city of Guardamar)
Location: located in the southern part of the city.
Access: car, on foot.
Description: golden sand and clear water, modern infrastructure. There are all facilities for the recreation of people with disabilities.
(city of Torrevieja) 
Location: is one of the beaches with the longest coastline.
Access: bus, car, on foot.
Description: golden sand, modern infrastructure. Possibility for disabled people to relax.
El Cura beach(city of Torrevieja)
Location: located in the center of Torrevieja, is a cosmopolitan beach.
Access: bus, car, on foot.
Description: golden sand and palm trees. Blue flag holder. Modern infrastructure. Possibility for recreation for people with disabilities.
(city of Torrevieja) 
Location: northern part of Torrevieja.
Access: bus, car, on foot.
Description: golden sand, modern infrastructure. It is especially popular with vacationers during the summer holidays.
Los Naufragos beach(city of Torrevieja)
Location: located near the salt lakes of Torrevieja.
Access: bus, car, on foot.
Description: pure white sand, quiet water, a place perfectly suited for sports. Possibility of recreation for people with disabilities. Modern infrastructure.
The municipality of Sa Riera, along with neighboring Aiguablava, is perhaps one of the most famous beaches and bays of the Costa Brava. It is located a short drive from Bagur, a town worth visiting for anyone who wants to get to know the region. This place is perfect for family vacation. Landscapes of Aiguablava, which means "blue water", look like real ones Postcards. The remaining beaches of Bagura - Sa Tuna, Aiguafreda and Playa Fonda - also deserve the attention of tourists.
2. Portichol Beach (La Escala)
A distinctive feature of the Portichol zone is the proximity of the ancient Greek port of Emporion, the archaeological complex on the site of which is located near the beach. This section of the coast is equipped with a descent for people with disabilities. There are many hotels and restaurants in the surrounding area. From Portichol you can get to Las Dunas Avenue, which runs along the sea between La Escala and the medieval settlement of Sant Marti de Empurias. Its length is 2.5 km. While walking or cycling along it, tourists can enjoy magnificent panoramic views of the beaches and archaeological sites.
3. Sant Pere Pescador Beach
Between Sant Martí de Empurias and Roses is one of the largest sandy beaches on the Costa Brava. Its length is about 40 km. The area of the beach is large enough to accommodate at a comfortable distance from other vacationers. The wind that blows here in the summer attracts kite surfers to the beach. Located in the central part of the beach nature Park Aiguamols.
4. Cadaques Beach
The beaches of the region of the same name are not very conducive to a relaxed holiday under the sun - they are all rocky. However, their main attraction is the city itself, one of the most charming settlements on the coast of Girona. Local landscapes made Salvador Dali fall in love with himself. Here you can have an aperitif at one of the local summer terraces and still swim on one of the local beaches.
5. Gulf of Taballera (Port de la Selva)
Some people prefer beaches with fine sand where they can take a nap, others are willing to sacrifice comfort in order to enjoy the crystal clear waters of rocky coasts. The Gulf of Taballera is ideal for the latter. In addition, snorkeling is possible here.
6. Bay of Montjoi (Roses)
In the vicinity of this bay, the famous Spanish restaurant El Bulli, considered the best in the world, was once located. Now you can relax on the beach with gray sand, which is part of natural park Cap de Creus. The water on this stretch of coastline is calm, with moderate winds and usually not too sunny.
7. La Boadella (Lloret de Mar)
Lloret combines the best and the worst of the Costa Brava at the same time: magnificent nature and a huge number of tourists. The city is desperately trying to get rid of the title of capital of alcohol tourism. However, European youth vacationing here are usually quite lazy, and for this reason they ignore more remote beaches. One of them, La Boadella, located between Lloret de Mar and Blanes, could become good place for a relaxing holiday. Nudists rest on one of its outskirts.
8. Bay of Estretta (Palamos)
To get to Estretta Bay, a cozy stretch of coastline with coarse sand and rocky bottom, as well as to other neighboring bays, it is necessary to overcome the foot mountain route, which was previously used by smugglers and sailors.
9. Señor Ramon Beach (Santa Cristina d'Aro)
This small bay is also known as Kurkulyada. Here you can enjoy swimming, perhaps in the clean water along the coast of Girona. It is accessed by motorway.
10. Es Castell Beach (Palamos)
Es Castell is distinguished not only by its beauty, but also historical heritage. This beach is a living illustration of what the Costa Brava might have looked like if tourism had not started to develop on it. In a referendum in 1994, local residents voted against building a golf course. Thus, they saved one of the most beautiful corners of the coast. Near the beach are the ruins of an Iberian settlement.
Going on vacation and want to relax on one of the best beaches in Spain? You have moved to the correct page. In this article, we will tell you about the best beaches in Spain .
The most beautiful beaches in Spain, where are they and which beach to choose?
Spain is one of the most warm countries in Europe and at the same time one of the most popular European tourist destinations. Excellent weather, many sights, but above all, it is the beautiful beaches and numerous places for swimming that attract crowds of tourists every year.
Spain in addition to its main territory, it has two archipelagos: located on the Mediterranean Sea Balearic archipelago And Canary Islands in Atlantic Ocean . Like the Spanish coast mediterranean sea, and the islands are one of the best and most popular places rest in Europe.
The long coastline, as well as the numerous islands owned by Spain, are the reason why this country boasts a huge number of beaches. Among them there are sandy, rocky, rocky ... and black! ... Every tourist here will find something for himself.
Costa del Sol
Costa del Sol Costa del Sol
One of the most popular tourist regions that boasts beautiful beaches is Costa del Sol del Sol) . It stretches over a distance of about 300 kilometers along mediterranean sea from Gibraltar to the cape Cabo de Gata. Among the beaches Costa del Sol found sandy and rocky. Part of the coast has a rocky surface.
Beaches Costa del Sol willingly chosen by tourists, which is why in summer they are overcrowded. In addition to their beauty, the rest will be accompanied by crowds of beach lovers. One of the most beautiful tourist destinations in the region with a wide sandy beach is the town of Estepona.
Also beautiful beaches we will find in Costa Brava - a tourist region in Catalonia, stretching along the Mediterranean coast for 200 kilometers, between the town of Blanes (Blanes) and the border with France.
Despite the fact that a significant part of the local coast is rocky, tourists fell in love with this place, primarily due to the well-developed tourist infrastructure with a large selection of places to stay and restaurants.
secluded beaches
Popular beaches usually have very large crowds of people, so if you want to relax on the beach, it is best to choose not the main resorts, but, for example, places such as Calella or Platja d'Aro (Playa d'Aro) in which we will find the most peaceful, secluded and sandy beaches located in small backwaters.
Costa Blanca
Another popular holiday region is stretching along the coast for a distance of about 244 kilometers along mediterranean sea located in Valencia, area Costa Blanca .
Resorts on Costa Blanca not overly charming, however the beaches and views are some of the best in the wholeSpain. Here we will find majestic cliffs entering the sea, wide sandy beaches, and small secluded backwaters.
Costa del Azar
The widest and one of best beaches in spain we will also find in the region Costa del Azar (Costa del Azahar ) - stretched on a 300-kilometer strip of coast mediterranean sea. The beaches here are wide, sandy and less crowded than the beaches on Costa del Sol or .
Balearic archipelago
However, if we want to get out of the continent to Balearic archipelago , then there are three islands to our choice: Mallorca, Menorca and very popular among the youth.
We will find beautiful sandy beaches stretching for many kilometers. quite popular among tourists, so it is difficult to avoid crowds of beach lovers, however, the local atmosphere and the beauty of the island make staying on one of the beaches a moment of relaxation…
More calm place for recreation will be, on which, despite its popularity, tourism has not yet developed on such a massive scale as in Mallorca. Menorca is called "an oasis of calm". Local beaches are wide and plastic and less crowded, due to which they are great place for relaxing, swimming in the sunshine and the sea.
Also, we will find many beautiful beaches on. However, we must remember that it is European capital different holidays and nightclubs. Every year, tourists come here in large numbers to have fun.
The beaches, although they are among the most beautiful in all of Spain, are full of crowds of tourists. Despite this, there you can have a good rest and relax, admiring the beautiful sunset.
Canary Islands
Currently the most favored tourist place in Spain are the Canary Islands. The local weather and climate mean that this archipelago attracts tourists throughout the year.
The largest of all the islands is. On the island we will find sandy beaches of different colors - from golden stripes to Teresitas (Teresitas) , to the black volcanic beach in Playa de Las Americas .
Despite the large influx of tourists, the beaches are very beautiful, the sand is accompanied by clean, clear water and lush tropical vegetation, which lead to the fact that after just a few hours of flight, we can find ourselves in an unusually exotic place.
One of the most beautiful beaches we find on . The sand here is golden and the beaches are wide. All this is accompanied by beautiful views. The dunes are very beautiful here, which result from the transfer of large amounts of sand from the wind. Sahara to the territory of the island. Beaches very crowded, one of the best is the beach in Las Palmas .
Lanzarote - the smallest of canary islands , it is called the island of volcanoes. Its territory is mainly formed by burning lava. There are many dormant volcanoes that create incredible landscapes of this place.
Here we will find beautiful sandy beaches and charming backwaters. The tourist infrastructure is just beginning to develop, so the beaches here are not too crowded. The most beautiful beach is located in the town Papagaya (Papagaya) .
Fuertaventura - last of canary islands , it is famous for some of the largest beaches in the world. Here they are sandy and stretch for a distance of several kilometers.
The most popular beach is Playa Barca . Fuertaventura , as well as very popular among tourists, thanks to which local beaches can be crowded, but this should not interfere with our rest and tranquility.
Summing up, we can say that Spain beaches very different. If you want to relax and indulge yourself with exotic views, you should go to one of Spanish islands. We will also find beautiful beaches along mediterranean sea. Unfortunately, most of them are overcrowded, however, if we prepare for a meeting with mass tourism, nothing should spoil our holiday on one of the Spanish beaches ...
