Rock creeks around where idle chat and laughter bounces off the cliffs. Quiet coves, where the waves soft sun-kissed legs cool. Secret labyrinthine caves and tunnels for exciting head hidden beaches. turquoise waters, clear as glass, but for the stirring of the breeze. Towering cliffs, ancient and strong, resistant pines sprayed. Weathered rock formations protruding into the sea, like the neck extended large dinosaur.
You are surrounded by an aura, calm and irrefutableBeauty. The sun kisses your cheeks, salty breeze bites her lip. The aroma of fresh fish on the grill sizzling dance a dance on the palate and uncorked the sound is sucked into the rock, mixed with laughter and idle chat.
What is this place that radiates this wonderful beauty? Some distant tropical island, perhaps?
No! And 'the Spanish Costa Brava, and is only two hours flight from the UK.
Mention the Costa Brava for eachThinking book their summer holidays and you can with a raised eyebrow or two must be met.
Unfortunately, the tourist demand on this coast over the decades has led to greater development and 'Britainisation' - Burger Bar dotted walks, including breakfast, day English fish n chips', and of course the concrete jungle for Tower travelers during their two week package memory burns and lagers.
The Costa Brava is the birthplace of the package. This is where it all started in 1950when hordes of tourists arrived by air old and established their beach towels for the first time. They took their fill of sun, beaches and miles of free flowing wine, which had been deprived of the house, their donkeys straw under his arm pooled and exchanged the baton to the next show fresh off the plane.
Naturally, this influx of tourists has been beneficial for the Spanish residents shop owners, villagers and property developers have become overwhelmed byoffer opportunities. The works are now available to amateurs and professionals, the interest in their products has meant that barely keep pace with demand. But perhaps the effect was not entirely positive.
Some of the most popular places started to lose their true cultural identity. The intrinsic Gastronomy stepped aside to make room for the needs of fast-food tourists. Raw, improvised performances of traditional songs and dances on stage, sold looseperformance twice every night Pay-at-the-door. UPS landscape from coast to mountain was blown away to make way for skyscraper blocks of cells.
Then in the late eighties and nineties began changes that occur. Local governments began to clean up their villages. They began their most beautiful areas of incentives, what were the places of cultural interest, somewhere in ancient traditions, festivals and delicious cuisine experience. A move back to the usualValues began to rise.
Full Circle, so that the traveler first Spanish first called the boom of tourism - endless views from the mountain to the lake to try - the fun of communicating in another language - the desire to try unfamiliar foods - in general and a British distance from the norm, now it's important again.
At the same time, holidays, Costas are declining. Some of the largest travel companies in the United Kingdom have recently been AXINGThousands of Spanish holidays in their brochures.
Spain remains a very popular holiday destination, but. But is now attracting a different type of tourism.
Fortunately, it is to shake off the reputation that Costa scored so unfair, and is welcomed with open arms the most demanding tourists.
Passengers, their nose is in the package is independent of the type that organizes your holiday in order to adapt, collecting their food and lodging,Selecting their means of transport other than by supply and choice of dates, times and length of stay that suits them. Fortunately, this is the type of tourists that many places on the Costa Brava attracts now.
Yes, there are still some of the liveliest places on this coast, which begins on the French border at Port Bou to Blanes, near Barcelona. And let them have their fun! Why not? Until you do your homework before you start your holiday on the CostaBrava, it will be in order. If you like, live, go to Lloret de Mar, Blanes, Platja d'Aro or S'Agaro. This is where you find the amusement arcades and water parks and of course, exciting night life.
If you want to experience the beauty of this beautiful coast and the delights of the renowned Catalan cuisine and taste bud stimulating fish and seafood, if you drink in the culture and landscape value of skyscrapers unobliterated go the route whereArtists such as Picasso, Chagall and Dali came in recent years, gathering inspiration for their work, then try one of these lovely places:
Tossa de Mar http://www.tossacostabrava.com/
Tossa de Mar is a quaint and beautiful resort adjacent to a lively and popular resorts is located in Lloret de Mar Tossa in history dominated by a magnificent castle, without interruption in the city. The towers of the ancient city walls dating12th Century Masters and most of the views of the city. Tossa no skyscrapers in tight, beautiful views remain unchanged. There is a certain atmosphere that attracts people year after year. There are many fine, quality restaurants, many of whom specialize in fish and seafood. The nightlife is made of small bars and beauty is left out altogether, with only two clubs well hidden in the background.
Sant Feliu deGuixols This town is situated in the heart of the Costa Brava surrounded by pine and oak forests filled. He saw some marketing, but perhaps not as much as Platja d'Aro and S'Agaro. Of particular notability here and the hermitage of Sant Grau Gothic church with its famous Iron Gate, the Porta Ferrada. Water sports enthusiasts are in good hands, especially in the nearby bay of Cala Salions.
Travel south of Roses on the Costa Brava firstResort Port Bou, is this magnificent city. Rose is a fortress from the 16th century, though in ruins, is still of great architectural importance. Again, the remains of Rhode greek settlement. Its fishing port is one of the leaders of the coast and offers a lively nightlife in its marina.
Figueres A few miles inland from Rose in the heart of Catalonia you can find Figueres better known as the birthplace of surrealist artist Salvador Dali.The town is visited for its rather Dali Museum, where the artist is buried. Figueres is the birthplace of the Sardana dance, the traditional dance of Catalonia. Also of interest in Figueres, the castle of Sant Ferran, the parish church of Sant Pere, Empordà Museum and Toy Museum.
Back on the coast of L'Escala, L'Escala is a small resort on the south side of the bay of Roses. This is a charming fishing village known for its exquisiteSardines. The resort offers much for fans of water sports, two yacht clubs and a number of marinas. This is also the entry point in the Roman colony of Empúries, the most visited archaeological site in Catalonia.
Girona, inland and south of L'Escala, Costa Brava is the capital. It 's divided in two by the river Onyar.
The old city is the Cathedral, which, like many of the cathedrals in Spain, a merger is highlightedfrom different historical periods and styles. Also worth visiting the Jewish quarter with its narrow streets shaded by tall stone walls and offer a wide variety of shops.
The twelfth-century Arab baths, the ancient city walls, and museums of archeology and history are of great interest, while the churches of Sant Nicolau, and Sant Feliu de Sant Pere Galligants highlight the religious background of the region.
Arrive at CostaBrava
There are two main airports in the region: Barcelona and Girona. Girona is the preferred choice, especially the northern towns on the coast, with an average transfer time of one hour.
Low-cost airlines offer several flights a day for both of Girona and Barcelona. There are also a number of scheduled and charter flights to choose from. Other options include a trip by ferry from Plymouth to Santander or from Portsmouth toBilbao, then by train or on the way down through Spain.
There is also the possibility of a bus to Barcelona and Girona, rent or take a train load of Euro Star to Paris, then follow the TGV Atlantique route to Barcelona Girona airport or take the service Elipsos.
Stay in Costa Brava
are hotels, hostels, apartments and campsites abound. There are a number of accommodations to choose from, ranging from luxury to basic. VisitWeb sites for each location for recommendations.
Eating on the Costa Brava, the course places are flooded with fish and seafood restaurants, but there are restaurants for every taste. If you want to taste the authentic Catalan cuisine is famous worldwide for its diversity, then try some of these dishes: Escalivada (baked vegetable salad), a rovellons the llauna (mushrooms), Pa amb tomaquet toasted (bread tomato, garlic and olive oil)Botifarra amb Monget (sausage with white beans) to the Cargol llauna (snails), the marisc Graellada de Peix (grilled fish and seafood), and Sarsuela Suquet de Peix (fish stew), Romesco sauce (spicy).
And for dessert ... Bunyols (pancakes), caramelized Crémade Cream (Cream) Panellets (marzipan cake) Torrone (almond sweets), Tortell (rings of pasta).
When you go to the Costa Brava, is a milder climate than the moreSouthern Costas. Temperatures rise in July and August and reached high and twenty three decades. May, June and September are ideal for those who love the sun, but rather a more tolerable climate. Spring and autumn remain hot, but if you are looking for winter sun, you need to venture down south.
Like all other regions of Spain, Catalonia celebrates its fair share of holidays. Every city has its own traditional festivals and cultural programs for each Resortare normally by the local tourist office. Many religions are based on the celebrations, but also by some pagan traditions. But whatever its roots, you can be sure that when you indulge in the true spirit, you may find yourself wanting more!
Why not do some research and time of your visit together with a Fiesta?
Perhaps the most important festivals in Catalonia and Sant Jordi - Saint George - the patron saint of Catalonia. On this day, couplesexchange books and roses, and Barcelona, Las Ramblas is lined with stall stall on the books. And 'the equivalent of Valentine UK.
The region is the 11th National Day in September and is celebrated with Castellers and Sardana.
Castellers means castle builders and includes teams of enthusiasts impressive human towers - Castells - can constitute up to ten high.
The Sardana is a dance that is really very old Catalan. This is an open ball, which canhave joined and left at any time. We dance in a circle holding hands in the air, and coordination of activities in line with a complex set of rules.
The Costa Brava: Once a package holiday hotspot, now a haven for demanding tourists. Natural beauty, historical monuments, artistic heritage. The jagged coastline awaits you!
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