In 1905, Ferran Agullo, journalist and writer who coined the term "Costa Brava", along the coast between the Mediterranean and the Pyrenees, in the province of Girona described.
The Costa Brava is where it all began, with regard to tourism goes, since 1950, tourists have flocked to this coast, the first of them arrived in the ex-combatants.
Until now, tourism is the main industry of the Costa Brava.
Costa Brava means' rugged coastline. Its 214 km coaststretches from Blanes in the south, bordering France and Portbou in the north. It 's the northern coast of Catalonia.
The Costa Brava coastline dotted with distinctive strong beautiful bays and beautiful beaches - layered, very quiet and well maintained for sun lovers and water sports, hitting spores reef belt of pines, beautiful coves with shimmering metallic colors on interior walls, and amazing rock formations, the paradise for themselvesDivers. Plus from the coast, flourishing forest filled with beautiful plants and animals.
moderate rain, hours and hours of sunshine and a Mediterranean climate, are all characteristics of the Costa Brava, which combined with his passionate story, amazing sights along the coast, and its famous resort, coastline make it one of the most popular in Spain.
Perhaps the Costa Brava has some false representation seen as a typical packageDestination. But this is unfair, and that this call may not actually owed some of the many resorts on the coast.
The truth is that this is incredibly diverse region with a rich cultural heritage, fortified towns, ancient villages, beautiful coastline of the Mediterranean and offers great natural beauty.
In 1900, Picasso and Marc Chagall were attracted by this natural beauty, and as Salvador Dalí in his home here, came a trail of artisansfollowed.
Before the Civil War, the Costa Brava started competing with the Cote d'Azur in France as a playground for the rich and famous. When the ex-powered Ministry of Tourism for promotion as a tourist destination in 1950, with little regard for the environment began, the stars, but returned as a quiet fishing villages consumed the high-rise hotel, have turned their backs on the region and continued.
However, the region had always survived no matter charmWhat did the tourist boom to destroy them and the Spaniards continued to visit for its breathtaking natural beauty.
Today, the city of Costa Brava are increasingly reluctant to their traditional values for the mass tourism. The region is the strengthening of those values that are increasingly sophisticated travelers who receives it gown with open arms, and has begun to address the flood of its unfair trade as the epitome of mass tourism.
Here are some brief information on some of themajor cities of Costa Brava, and removes some of them only from the coast.
Portbou A meeting place for those who want a break from the more commercialized resorts. The city is the furthest north of the Costa Brava. Promenade-side restaurants and bars attract a large number of visitors per day. The border with France is near. Friday is market day.
Cholera small coastal village with a winter population of only 300, tooSummer here is not overfilled. The perfect place to indulge in real time to rest and traditional values.
Llanca This town is 15 km from the French-Spanish border, with a fishing port and marina. The village elder has a number of historic buildings around the Plaza Major.
Port de la Selva, where the Cap de Creus is a large bay, is the Port de la Selva. This is a family resort and a good basis forHikers admire the Cap de Creus. This is one of two options for access to Sant Pere de Rodes, one of the most important sites of the Catalan Romanesque. There is also a diving school here.
Cap de Creus nature reserve in 1998, this beautiful area is the only reserve in Spain, which includes both land and sea, including the largest uninhabited area in the Spanish Mediterranean coast. Felsübersähten the coast is barren and broken by small coves. The flora andThe wildlife here is unique and includes many rare species of seabirds that are threatened with extinction.
This city is the way Cadaques approached by a small elevator that runs through the mountains of roses. Cadaques is very picturesque: cobalt water, beaches and fishing boats dot the age of white houses, labyrinths, and a hill from the 16th Century, the parish church. It is not a place for families - more than a haven for up-market people with artand blood in his veins creative.
Roses This city has a fortress from the 16th century, though in ruins, still of great architectural importance. Once again, the remains of the Greek colony of Rhodes. Its fishing port is one of the leaders of this coast and offers a vibrant nightlife to the marina.
Roses Empuriabrava lay south of the name sounds old, but in reality was built especially for tourists. E 'known asthe largest marina in the world. There are possible channels of Venice, and boat owners have their own moorings in front of their homes. Here you can practice almost any water sport you like. This city also has its own airport, equipped to deal with small aircraft, and offers lessons in skydiving.
L'Escala, a small town south of the Bay of Roses. It is a charming fishing village known for its delicious sardines notes.The resort offers plenty for sports enthusiasts, water, two yacht clubs and several marinas. This is also the entry point of the Roman colony of Empúries, the most visited archaeological site in Catalonia.
Toro Ella de Montgri There is a castle of the 13th Century, a vast Gothic church and a museum of natural history. Also note the Hermitage of Santa Catalina and the legendary "Tower of Shadows" are.
L'EstartitShe is Montgri de Toro near this fishing village that offers a harbor and marina up to 3 km of beaches. From here you need to visit the Medes Islands. Take a glass bottom boat and what lies beneath the sea will be thrilled.
The Medes Islands a small archipelago of seven islands and small solid rocks a few miles from several of the Catalan coast of Empordà and Montgri. The area is one of the unique biological and ecological value. The different depths of the sea wateraround the islands, and the contrast of rocky and sandy seabed, with the type of rock that is particularly the formation of tunnels and caves, all working together, united to win a variety of species - more reported in 1345.
Ullastret The archaeological site of ancient Iberian city makes this country great interest.
Pals There are a number of significant historic buildings, including the two towersold city walls and the church of Sant Pere.
Begur This is truly a unique resort in the Bay of Aiguablava there is a Parador Hotel. Here is one-fifteenth Century ruined castle on a hill with breathtaking views of the Costa Brava.
Palafrugell This area is located 4 km from the sea and is protected by tourist activities. Sunday, the city comes alive with the vibrant market. The old streets and shops crowd aroundBeautiful 16 ° century church. There are three districts in Palafrugell:
Tamariu has to go to a small beach and a small population with him! Llafranc is located in the bay next, with a long beach and a marina. Calella de Palafrugell is primarily a fishing port, the white houses with aging in narrow slit. He interrupted a breathtaking rugged coastline with many sandy beaches packed petite enough to receive, on behalf of the tantalizing crystal clearWaters.
Palamos is a lively town with a harbor full of yachts and a remarkable 16 th Century, the church. The city dates back to 1277, and, like many of the towns on the Costa Brava is the historic center is to order a new one. Palamos is an important fishing village and is a frequent guest of major sailing events.
Platja d'Aro and S'Agaro These are two of the more commercialized resorts on the Costa Brava. There is plenty for tourists: hotels, campgrounds, shops,Restaurants and bars, and numerous recreational facilities. But beyond that, the area is a beauty with golden sandy beaches.
Sant Feliu de Guixols This city is located in the heart of Brava, Costa woods, surrounded by pine and oak filled. Have you seen any marketing, but perhaps not as much as Platja d'Aro and S'Agaro. Of particular importance here is the hermitage of Sant Grau and the Gothic church with its famous Iron Gate, the Porta Ferrada. WaterSports fans are well treated, particularly in the bay close to Cala Salions.
Now, we are now to Low Selva, from Tossa de Mar, and go south on .... Lloret de Mar Lloret de Mar is a well-known reputation for loyalty, for being one of the liveliest resorts of the Costa Brava. It offers much for fans of the party: String pubs, discos, casinos and popular fast food chains line the promenade to the hotel after Tower Hotel far superiorPalme.
In addition to these web sites are some Lloret holiday is pleasant to see, for example, open the gardens of Santa Clotilde, in summer, and the ruined fortifications marking each end of the main road on the beach, including sites, monuments and beaches .
The last town of Blanes on the Costa Brava, with a substantial beach and marina and offers a lot for tourists on the way to hotels, restaurants, bars and nightclubs. Perhaps its most remarkable featureare the botanical gardens Mar i Murtra overlooking the sea and thus offers a breathtaking view of the bay coast occupied. In addition to presenting more than 4,000 plant species from five continents, some of which are threatened with extinction, the gardens also have a value of research and study center.
Inland cities and coastal cities, the region has a considerable wealth of the Interior, who must be visited:
There are many Peraladafortified villages in this region and Peralada is one of them. It has many important buildings, including the impressive castle of the family in a large park surrounded Rocabertí.
The castle, originally a Renaissance palace, now the Deluxe Casino Peralada, the reasons for the position of a great summer music festival that brings the best talent in the world of classical music on the Costa Brava.
The castle and the walls from the 14th Century, sits next to 1206Monastery of Nuestra Señora del Carmen, which has a beautiful courtyard and cloisters and displays a fine collection of glass, ceramics and paintings and a library of over 60,000 books.
This town is Figueres Catalonia is located in the heart of Dali and is well known as the birthplace of surrealist artist Salvador. The city is for its Dali Museum, where he buried the visiting artist. Figueres is the birthplace of the Sardana dance, traditional danceCatalonia. Also of interest in the castle of Sant Ferran, Figueres, the parish church of Sant Pere, the Museum of l'Empordà and the Toy Museum.
Besalú This city was chosen in 1966 as a public property in the heart of Spain.
Its most striking feature is the 12 Century Roman bridge over the river Fluvià. There are two 10th churches and the Jewish baths, which date back to medieval times.
The great BanyolesThe attraction is the lake 6 km which reaches a depth of 60m. Here, you can swim, fish, canoe or rent a rowboat. Banyoles Rowing will host the 1992 Olympics.
Near the lake there is also an archaeological museum, a 14th Century Gothic church and the neo-classical, Sant Esteve de Banyoles.
La Costa Brava Girona capital Onyar divided in two by river.
The city will be highlighted by the cathedral, who, like manyCathedrals of Spain, is a mixture of different eras and styles. Worth a visit is the Jewish Quarter, with its winding streets shaded by tall stone walls and offers a multitude of shops.
The twelfth-century Arab baths, the old city walls and the Museum of Archaeology and history are of particular interest, while the churches of Sant Nicolau, Sant Feliu and Sant Pere de Galligants climax of the religious background of the region.
La Costa Brava: RobustCosta, historical treasures, insert with cities, villages and cities, leaving visitors in awe of his surroundings. Forget the make and take cast in the intrinsic culture, landscape and traditions of this wonderful part of Spain.
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