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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With its fabulous view of the coves on the Costa Brava, this rental holiday villa is a beautiful property just five minutes from the beach and one kilometres from a charming little village.
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Sweet Cadaqués is a holiday villa on the Costa Brava in north-west Spain. This rental property comes with a sea view and a private pool in a picture-perfect holiday spot on the Catalan coast – all within walking distance of the picturesque village and its romantic sandy beach. The perfect combination for a family holiday in Spain!
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Set between the Costa Brava and the Costa Blanca, Villa Playa y Sierra is a rental property on the Costa Del Azahar in southern Catalonia. The concept is all about clean, contemporary lines and top-notch facilities. This villa has been specially designed for a luxury holiday in Spain, with the Med on the doorstep and laid-back living at your fingertips.
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Blue Costa Brava is a mountainside holiday rental property with a pool. Recently built, it blends in seamlessly with the hillside thanks to its structure, its colours and the materials used...
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Traditional and refined, this former Masia (traditional rural home) has been tastefully restored, preserving its original architecture including vaulted rooms formally used for agriculture, the superb original staircase, exposed stones, terracotta floor tiles, interior wooden shutters, etc. The high quality interior décor perfectly matches these architectural features with the overall effect being very warm and elegant. Located in the heart of a lively, attractive village with abundant ochre colours, Villa Genuina has a large private garden and a superb swimming pool, well out of sight behind the high stone walls.
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Masia Vina y Playa is a Catalan farmhouse to rent in the Barcelona area. With capacity for 16 people, it is the perfect holiday villa for large families or groups of friends. With a natural park on the doorstep and views of the sea and vineyards, this property is a haven of peace and the ideal backdrop for enjoying the best things in life.
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Costa Daurada Pool and Beach is a luxury villa with a swimming pool for rent by the sea in Spain, for 10 people. This luxury house is located on the seafront, it benefits from a fine sandy beach just 100 metres away on foot. It's a spacious, well-equipped villa that's as stylish inside as it is out. The property offers a swimming pool and an outdoor kitchen, promising convivial meals and pleasant moments of sharing. It is located just a few kilometres from a fishing village and not far from Tarragona in Catalonia.
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Ambiance Catalogne is a fine holiday property with swimming pool, in a peaceful setting on the edge of the village near Torroella de Montgri, around 10 kilometres from the nearest sandy beaches.
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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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A prestigious contemporary villa featuring an original design and tasteful decor, Green Costa Brava nestles in a leafy setting on the hillsides of Tamariu. The wide picture windows allow in abundant light, enabling you to get the most from the peaceful natural environment from comfort of the lounge and dining room. The villa's design is typical of summer residences
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