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Travel to Costa Brava

The Costa Brava stretches all the way from the French border towards Barcelona, and is typified by a gorgeous, rugged coastline with some lovely bays and bustling seaside resorts, such as Lloret de Mar.

Getting there

Barcelona is the main entry point from the air, with an extensive domestic timetable, as well as flights arriving from all over the world. Gerona Airport is now mainly given-over to domestic routings and light aircraft. Barcelona’s El Prat de Llobregat Airport has good road and rail connections with Trains run to the city every 30 minutes on the Rodalies line (€2.15), and the Aerobús runs from the airport to Plaça de Catalunya regularly. The A-7/E-15 European highway runs to Barcelona from France, and the A-19 and Gi-682 run to the major resorts from Barcelona. Trains service Barcelona from Madrid’s Atocha Station all day, and there are also buses and coaches from Madrid’s Estacion sur de Autobuses.the city and along the Costa Brava.

Information on Costa Bravas key attractions

Lloret de Mar is the undisputed capital of the Costa’s resorts. This trendy resort comes with a golden beach, a fantastic palm-lined promenade loaded with shops, cafés and restaurants, and a vibrant nightlife. For more exciting water sports opportunities, head for the resort of Calella, to the south, with its extra-long beach and sports centres.

Out and about

If you have a hire car, a visit to Spain’s most cultured city, Barcelona, is a must. This historical metropolis features a superb stretch of beach near the centre and a mountainous backdrop, as well as world class museums and numerous historical attractions by the genius architect, Gaudí. Gerona is a historical delight with great architecture; additionally, the cathedral, churches, synagogues and mosques are complemented by a plethora of excellent cafés and restaurants.

Leisure options

Jet-skiing, windsurfing, snorkelling and scuba diving, as well as a host of other water-based activities are available on the Costa, along with more sedate sports such as fishing and golfing. There is an endless choice of eating opportunities throughout the many resorts, with an abundance of cafés and restaurants offering a wide range of international cuisine.

Safety

Travellers are much more at risk from pickpockets and should remain alert to dangers and annoyances while also enjoying their stay. Water sports and driving are a very real hazard and visitors should be extra vigilant. We strongly recommend you take out travel insurance for yourself and your family.

Weather for Costa Brava

The principal attraction for the Costa Brava is the warm Mediterranean climate. July and August are extremely hot with temperatures in the 30s. August is also the main holiday month for the Spaniards so you may prefer to visit in the Spring or Autumn when the crowds are thinner and the temperatures are less fierce. October/November can be rather wet while December/January can be surprisingly chilly although they can still average around four hours of sunshine a day.

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