The most beautiful villages of Costa Brava

Along the Mediterranean Sea for 265 kilometers, the Costa Brava is a Catalan coast which abounds in magnificent villages as characteristic as each other.

Whether you want to go on vacation or make the decision to move to Spain, we support you in the best choice of villages on the Costa Brava. Discover a cultural heritage and historic architecture out of the ordinary!

Cadaqués

Also known as the “white village”, Cadaquès is one of the most beautiful villages on the Costa Brava. Located only a few kilometers from the French border, its dazzling setting blends between the Mediterranean and the Pyrenees. Built in the province of Girona, the village of Cadaqués is a favorite destination for many families. The village is famous for hosting the popular Casa-Museo by Salvador Dalí and the Casa Blaua.

With its dreamy coves and picturesque landscapes, Cadaqués has become the pearl of the Costa Brava.

Its traditional architecture attracts visitors from all over the world every year.

You can plan your trip to this village on the Costa Brava by carrying out multiple cultural and educational activities intended for the whole family such as the excursion in Barco Adela, scuba diving with the Sotamar Diving center or basking in the different beaches offered by the village of Cadaqués.

L'Escala

Do you dream of sun and cultural history? The village of l'Escala is for you!

Mediterranean coastal village, l'Escala belongs to the bay of the Gulf of Roses in the north of Catalonia.

There are many ways to reach this pretty little village. You can get there by car, bus, train, but also by boat or plane.

You will quickly succumb to the charm of the local beaches and the nautical activities offered there. Riells beach is ideal for families to enjoy tourist entertainment, while Cala Montgo beach and Moll Grec beach are more suitable for those looking for peaceful beaches isolated from the crowds.

After your sunbathing, you can visit Empuries, the ancient Greco-Roman port but also the church of San Pedro dating from the 18th century and admire the heights of l'Escala from the top of the Planasses on the site of Montgri.

The villagers will not fail to make you taste the famous emblem of the town: the anchovy. However, if you are not convinced, you can always go and visit the museum which is dedicated to the conservation of this fish ... Yes, because even if it is a medieval town, let's not forget that l'Escala is above all a village on the Costa Brava known to be a fishing village.

Begur

You certainly know the village of Begur by reputation for its many paradisiacal coves such as the playa de Aiguablava, with its limpid water and golden sand. Remember that this is not the only superb spectacle that this small village on the Costa Brava can offer you.

Begur is also an unparalleled historic center in the Baix Emporda region.

Surrounded by cliffs and pine trees, the municipality of Begur fascinates thousands of tourists every year. The village has a large number of monumental buildings dating back to the Romanesque period, especially on the site of Esclanyà. The castle of Begur concedes an incomparable panorama to admire the whole village.

Hiking enthusiasts will particularly appreciate visiting Castell de Begur.

Pa am tomàquet is part of the local gastronomy, do not leave without tasting it, you risk biting your fingers ...

Pals

Very popular with tourists during the summer, this village on the Costa Brava remains a must-see destination.

Located less than an hour from La Gerona, you can easily reach it by car.

Pals is a village that was once built around a fortress. Hence its particularity to have a typically medieval architecture.

The village offers many activities to entertain you alone, with friends or with family, such as scuba diving, golf, hiking trails or even boat trips. Pals has important rice fields that you can visit during the harvest. For a picnic with the family, there is nothing like going to the Torre Mora. It is an old watchtower, part of the preserved remains, which allows tourists and villagers to eat there. With its benches adapted to the situation, the whole family will have the opportunity to eat and play in the shade of the pine forest.

The villages of the Costa Brava offer all those who venture there a unique experience with a picturesque setting and a range of breathtaking landscapes.

Now that we have taken stock of the magnificent villages of the Costa Brava, do not hesitate to go to the Catalan coast to visit it or to put your suitcases there!