Outdoor Sports in Costa Brava The rich sea life makes this a haven for divers and snorkelers. Numerous diving schools offer a range of services from beginner’s courses to boat excursions and equipment rental. Many also organize snorkeling excursions to the numerous hard-to-reach coves.
The main areas are around the Illes Medes, where different depths allow for all levels, beginners and experts, who are treated with a spectacular show of ocean life in all its splendid colour.
Walkers, cyclists and bikers are royally treated. Throughout the region, walkers and bikers are guided over signposted networks of trails. For walkers, a network of signposted pathways crisscrosses the region, the routes colour-coded according to distance. One of the loveliest routes is the Cami de Ronda, old coastguards' and farmers' trails that hug the coastline.
Two-wheel enthusiasts are similarly treated, with long distance routes for the experienced riders. A cycletouring network of 250 km allows you to plan the day’s ride, follow the signposting and admire the landscape at a relaxed pace. Mountain bikers have more than 300 routes to choose from, differentiated by distance and altitude. | Cities in Costa Brava The coastline is studded with picturesque towns and villages that add colour and beautiful architecture to its fine sandy beaches, coves and clear water. Most have markets selling local produce, including fish, and are well endowed with cafes, restaurants and bars.
Sitges, a lovely town south of Barcelona, sits on top of a hill, between two beaches, and revels in its somewhat Bohemian reputation. The town is located in the foothills of the Garraf Massif, one of the most important nature parks on the Catalan coast. Walking, mountain biking, climbing and potholing are popular here.
Begur is a small village and is one of the main tourist attractions on the Baix Emporda. Its beaches are magnificent, but its main attraction is in its history. This is a fortified hill town, and has two watchtowers built in the 16th. and 17th. centuries used against Moor pirates.
Cadaques is a lovely tiny village, where the painter Dalà spent most of his life creating the surrealistic paintings inspired by these landscapes. Dali said this was the most beautiful village in the world. The whole village is surrounded by a Natural park (Cap de Creus) and the village itself is a natural harbor. |
 Art in BarcelonaBarcelona is not just a city full of life and culture; it is a city living and breathing art.
Master architect, Antonio Gaudi, created unforgettable edifices that are major attractions, such as the Sagrada Familia, a giant temple under construction since 1882 and they've still got another 30 to 80 years (depending on funding and resources) to go before it will be finished. Another one of Antonio Gaudi's creations is the Casa Mila, commonly known as La Pedrera which means "quarry". Gaudi was instrumental in completing this building and his characteristic wavy brick work and colourful tiles are also evident on this masterpiece
The Picasso museum has arranged the artist’s paintings in chronological order from his early days to his final works. Arranging the paintings in this way gives you a fascinating insight into the development of Picasso thinking over time and shows how he developed the distinctive designs that he is famous for today.
The Miró gallery has a wide range of his work dating back as far as 1914. This artwork collection not only includes his paintings but also a good selection of sculptures, tapestries and early sketches. A wonderful collection of Miró's work
Now that you have decided on the region, you need only decide on your holiday rental in Costa Brava. Then choose your activity. Will it be skiing lessons in the Pyrenees, diving schools in Costa Brava, or heading out on a cycle tour of Costa Brava? Thank you for reading IndependentOwners.com’s Costa Brava Tourist Information Guide. |
