Castelldefels Located just to the north of the massís del Garraf, Castelldefels is a beautiful town famous for its long beach. Beside the beach, tourists are attracted by the Montjuic's 'Olympic Ring' one of the four major competition sites used for the 1992 Summer Olympics. The Olympic Stadium (Estadi Olimpic) now houses the Galeria Olimpica, a permanent exhibition and information centre about Barcelona's Olympics and its sports facilities. Also, the Palau Sant Jordi hosts a mixture of sporting events. The Picornell swimming-pools are currently open to the public. | Book this City | Figueres Figueres is world-famous as the birthplace of artist Salvador Dalí, and houses the Teatre-Museu Gala Salvador Dalí, a large museum designed by Dalí himself containg the largest single collection of Spain's most notorious Surrealist. Close to the Dalí museum, is the pedestrian precinct with many fashion shops, businesses and restaurants. At the lower end of the town center, the "Rambla", you will find a monument in honor of another Figueres famous son, Narcís Monturiol, the inventor of the submarine in 1918 with a monument. | Book this City | Lloret de Mar Founded in 1001 AD, Lloret de Mar has attracted for decades visitors, mainly from northern Europe becoming nowadays the most important resort in the Costa Brava. Its beaches have been awarded the blue flag by the EEC, in terms of quality of the water, sand and services provided. Lloret is regarded as one of the best-endowed tourist centers in terms of sports facilities, and has many options in shopping, leisure and cuisine. Another attraction is a medieval fort on the outskirts of the town. | Book this City | Malgrat de Mar Located on the southern end of the Costa Brava, Malgrat de Mar is a charming holiday resort offering excellent sandy beaches and clear waters for swimmers and aqua sports enthusiasts. L'Astillero beach serves the main hotel area and and is very crowded in height season. The beach of Tordera is the largest and least crowded. Water sports activities include pedal boats, water skiing, fishing and scuba diving. The beautiful architecture of the town reflects its long history. The old castle, El Castell, on the top of the hill, surrounded by a beautiful park, well worths a visit. The 16th century church of St. Nicolau is known as the Cathedral of the Coast. Malgret de Mar can be explored using the mini road train. The Activ Natur adventure park in nearby Santa Susana provides assault courses with varying degrees of difficulty, catering for children, teen and adults. | Book this City | Platja D`Aro Platja d'Aro is a cosmopolitan city combining sport, culture, leisure and business in a natural setting, centered on the delightful seafront, with an impressive beach. The entire area is filled with possibilities for entertainment: boutiques, shops, bars, coffee shops, discotheques, gambling halls, pubs, restaurants, open-air cafes, clubs, and more. Platja d'Aro remains lively all year round, with a complete programme of events and festivals, such as Carnival, the Beer Festival and the Medieval Market in Castell d'Aro. | Book this City | Roses Founded by Greek mariners from Rhodes, Roses is a living museum bearing the traces of the passing ages and of the many cultures that once inhabited its past. Some good examples of Roses long history are the monastery Santa Maria de Roses and the Dolmen Creu d'en Cobertella. The town welcomes visitors with a variety of artistic and historical monuments in a scenic setting of the bay, perfectly sheltered spot to enjoy the sandy beaches. Many restaurants, hotels and other businesses are opened all the year. | Book this City | Santa Cristina D`Arc Tucked away in a quiet spot on the edge of the Gauarres Mountains and close to the beautiful Les Gavarres Nature Reserve, Santa Cristina d'Aro is the perfect place for the nature lovers. The breathtaking views of undulating valleys, the L'Ardenya Mountains and the scintillating Mediterranean Sea, make it a hiker's paradise. Set off across the captivating countryside and follow sun-dappled paths through the protected woodlands of Romanya. If you're a golf lover, you're in for a treat, with the Costa Brava Golf Club and the PGA Golf de Catalunya at Caldes de Malavella nearby. Just a 10-minute drive to the coast, you'll discover a string of shimmering beaches with stretches of golden sand, endless water sports and seaside eateries. In the evening, take a walk through Santa Cristina d'Aro, admiring the lights of Sant Feliu De Guixols and S'Agaro sparkle in the distance. | Book this City | Santa Susanna Located in the centre of the Maresme coast, on a quiet spot surrounded by a splendid garden, Santa Susanna is an international tourist centre very well known in the field of international sports and cultural events. Surrounded by the greenness of its mountains and the blue of its waters, Santa Susanna is the perfect place for a relaxing vacation. Competition, leisure and relaxation are all possible here thanks to superb beaches which cover a surface of more than 100,000 square meters. | Book this City | Sitges Located between the Mediterranean Sea and the Coastal Mountain Range, Sitges offers breathtaking landscapes. Its 17 privileged crystal-water, fine-sand beaches (some of them having quality diplomas and blue flags awarded by the European Union) make it one of the most charming and visited destinations in Catalonia. The museums Cau Ferrat and Maricel are a must see here and also pay a visit to the picturesque Old Quarter for some wonderful sightings. Sitges also offers a wide choice of leisure, sports, amusement and cultural activities. It's ideal for practicing land sports and lots of nautical activities. | Book this City | Tossa de Mar 90km north of Barcelona, lies Tossa de Mar, a wonderful gleaming white town with its 12th century walls, fascinating old quarter and good beaches. This is the perfect base for a Costa Brava holiday. Tossa de Mar has two beaches: Mar Grand and La Bauma, both offering wonderful surroundings and clear water. Tourists from all over the world come here during the summer holiday to sample the beauty and the charm of this jewel resort on Costa Brava. | Book this City |
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