What are the activities for retirees on the Costa Brava?

Because of its many assets (mild climate all year round, beautiful landscapes, lower cost of living, accessibility and proximity to France to visit loved ones ...), the Costa Brava attracts thousands of seniors.

Some live there only a few months a year while others settle there permanently.

Like many retirees, you plan to buy a property on the Costa Brava but you are afraid that boredom will win you over. 

Do not panic, there are lots of activities to do that we will discover right away.

The sports activities

The Catalan coast allows the most active retirees to practice a large number of nautical activities such as sailing, windsurfing, stand up paddle or diving ...

On the Costa Brava, there is no shortage of possibilities for hiking or cycling, as there are a multitude of hiking trails (of which the best known and longest is the Camí de Ronda: GR 92) and numerous parks. natural (including the essential Cap de Creus located north of Roses).

It is also possible to play tennis, run, swim, aquagym or enjoy a moment of well-being at the spa.

Cultural activities

The retreat is also the perfect time to enjoy the many cultural activities that the Costa Brava offers.

You can discover several museums including one of the most visited in Spain: the Dalí theater-museum located in Figueres which, as its name suggests, is dedicated to the artist Salvador Dalí.

Exhibitions are also very numerous as are classical music festivals which will appeal to culture lovers.

City tours

Whether alone with your spouse or as part of an organized excursion, it is possible to visit the ruins of Empuries, the charming villages like Pals or the pretty nearby towns like Girona, Tossa de Mar or Barcelona (at only 1 hour from Blanes).

Family activities

Do your children and grandchildren come to visit you? There is no doubt that they will not be bored as there are so many family activities on the Costa Brava .

During their vacation, they can enjoy with or without you:

● beaches and paradisiac crises       

● the tourist train to Roses, Cadaqués and Pals       

● tropical gardens: the Butterfly Park in Empuriabrava, the Santa Clotilde gardens in Lloret de Mar, the Marimurtra and Pinya de Rosa gardens in Blanes       

● water parks: Water World in Lloret de Mar, Aquadiver in Platja d'Aro, Aquabrava in Roses and the sea water park in Empuriabrava       

● the Costa Brava adventure park Parc Aventura in Pals and Platja d'Aró       

● mini golf in Blanes and Empuriabrava       

● karting in L'Escala, Roses, Blanes and Palamos       

● ...       

Be part of an association

So as not to get bored during your retirement, what could be better than joining an association?

Due to the growing number of French, Belgian and Swiss retirees settling on the Catalan coast, there is no shortage of French-speaking associations either. 

Among them, we can mention L'Amicale des Français de Rosas, which has been responsible for welcoming newcomers for 25 years and who offer many cultural activities (meals, travel) and sports (hiking, biking, golf, aqua gym, etc.) in its members.

You will understand, if you buy a property on the Costa Brava to spend a few months in the year or to settle there permanently and spend your retirement there, you will not be bored as the activities are diverse and varied .

If you wish to be accompanied for your project, we invite you to contact our real estate experts.