Top towns and villages in Costa Brava
From buzzing Barcelona to sleepy mountain villages, you won’t be short of ideas for your itinerary. Here are just a few places to get you started:
Barcelona – the high-vibe Catalan capital combines history, architecture, and culture with busy beaches and bustling bars. Its major airport and rail links make it ideal for a weekend break or as a pitstop before continuing further afield.
Tarragona – many vestiges of this ancient Roman city still remain, including a relatively intact amphitheatre that looks out over the sea, a delightful old town with narrow winding streets and squares, and a beautiful Gothic cathedral. It also has long stretches of sandy beach.
Girona – the Onyar river runs through the town, with both sides flanked by colourful facades and connected by various bridges including an iconic red lattice work bridge and a traditional old stone bridge. Big enough to bustle but small enough to find your way around easily, make sure you visit the cathedral, walk along the ramparts and sup a sangria under the arcades.
Cadaqués – a picture-perfect harbour town that so inspired Salvador Dali that he set up home here. Azure-blue skies, whitewashed houses and fishing boats that bob on sparkling waters give the town a decidedly Mediterranean feel, and you can choose from soaking up the sun on fabulous beaches or walking around the dramatic rocky headland to Portlligat.
Begur and Palafrugell – these neighbouring towns lie south of Cadaqués. Begur is a pretty hilltop village slightly off the coast road which has a mediaeval castle, vibrant old town and spectacular views. Just down the road, the harbour town of Calella de Palafrugell has long sandy beaches, whitewashed houses and terracotta tiles. The coastline between the two is dotted with romantic coves, rocky creeks and clear waters, perfect for escaping the throngs on the beaches in more touristy areas.
Pubol – another beautiful medieval village and another strong link to Salvador Dalí – his castle is the main attraction here and houses a collection of his wife’s glamourous dresses.
Peratallada – head inland to discover what is rightly reputed as being one of the most beautiful villages in the region. Its cobbled streets, honey-coloured stone buildings, fortress castle and flower-decked walls ooze all the charm of centuries past.
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Villa Costa Brava
Villa Costa Brava is a modern villa for rent on the Costa Brava featuring an original design and tasteful decorative scheme.
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Can Catalonia
Can Catalonia is a beautiful Spanish holiday villa. It is a typical Catalan property and a great place to unwind in a natural environment close to the beach and a number of must-see mediaeval villages.
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Pure Nature Catalonia
Enjoy a slice of the Spanish lifestyle at this beautiful luxury villa that oozes sophisticated Mediterranean simplicity. Pure Nature Catalonia is a luxury holiday villa in Spain that will have you lapping up la buena vida!
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Design Costa Brava
Enjoy stunning views of the Mediterranean Sea at Design Costa Brava, an ultra-modern luxury rental villa where glass, wood, stone and style combine to create a haven of uplifting indulgence. A deliciously photogenic backdrop for your holiday in Spain!
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Costa Brava Entre Plages
Settle in to a front-row seat for summer on the Med. Perched on a cliff that plunges straight down to a sandy cove, this villa sits on the tip of a headland between two beaches. Guests will love the romantic stone turret and the master suite and a panoramic dining area inside it. All the ingredients for the perfect holiday!
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Esprit Costa Brava
Set on the hillside above the sea, Esprit Costa Brava is a vantage point over the steep Catalan coast, with fabulous panoramic views. This modern holiday home in Spain is situated near a quaint hilltop village which has everything you need, and not far from the beaches that lie at the foot of the cliffs. Scenic views of the Costa Brava sweep the landscape before the property.
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Simply Costa Brava
At Simply Costa Brava, your Spanish holiday will be everything you want it to be. This villa is all about bright and stylish spaces and sun-drenched terraces. Not to mention a front-row seat for the sweeping views of the Mediterranean Sea and Catalan coastline! It fits perfectly into its surroundings: it is discreetly built into the mountainside to let the stunning views take centre stage from dawn till dusk.
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Catalonia Nature
Discover Spain differently with this unique Spanish holiday villa, in a hideaway location not far from the coast! Catalonia Nature is unlike any other property – it’s a bolthole surrounded by nature but close to a vibrant village and bustling beaches. It is a superb property to rent for holidays.
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