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Revel in the hidden
delights of the craggy coastline, many exploring in boats to seek out
deserted coves redolent with pine and citrus trees, fragrant herbs and
bright flowers. International resorts and marinas lie in close proximity
to relatively unspoilt fishing villages and towns bearing evidence of
the area’s rich history with ancient castles and fortifications.
Offshore divers revel in the abundance of wrecks to explore in the
crystalline waters, while seemingly endless sunshine pours down on
stretches of sandy or shingle beach. The untouched natural areas and
fishing industry have also resulted in making a holiday here a
gastronomic treat. Seafood reigns supreme, from sardines to delicious
lobster, but specialities also include local wild game, like boar, duck
and rabbit, which can all be washed down with a variety of wines
produced from the vineyards that clothe the hillsides.
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Places
of Interest - Click on the photos for more details
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Estartit
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 Estartit
forms part of Torroella de Montgrí, the Mountain of Montgri divides the Alt and
Baix Empordà on top of the mountain range the Castle of Montgrí. L'Estartit
itself is a tourist resort and one of the attractions are the Marine Reserve of
Les Medes. These are a protected nature reserve, with a important colony of
herring gulls and a fabulous underwater life. Divers from all over visit the
islands on a regular basis although there are now restrictions on the access to
the area.
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Blanes
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 Blanes is situated
at the mouth of the river Tordera, in the extreme south of the province
of Girona. Its northern boundaries are the districts of Maçanet de la
Selva, Vidreres and Lloret de Mar; in the east, Lloret de Mar, in the
south, the Mediterranean, and in the west, the river Tordera serves as a
dividing line from the municipal districts of Tordera, Malgrat de Mar
and Palafolls. The coast of Blanes has 4 km. of very different kinds of
beaches. Steep rocky cliffs and small inviting coves alternate within
its scenery.
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L'Escala
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 L'Escala
is located between the south of the Gulf of Roses and the Cala (bay) Montgó.
Traditionally, the main industry had revolved around fishing, especially
sardines and the anchovies of L’Escala. More recently, the most important
industry is tourism. "Many things have changed in the last forty
years. L'Escala has grown, is greater, agriculture and the fishing has taken
step to the tourism and the services, at the beach the boats are replaced by the
tourists, the cafés are now bars and terraces with view to the sea..
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Figueres
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 Figueres
has an important heritage of monuments, among which the old medieval
walls and the castle of Sant Ferran are outstanding, as well as examples
of Modernist and Neoclassical architecture which appear dotted around
the city centre. To the many attractions of Figueres, are added its
excellent position, which enables you to discover the great tourist
potential offered by beautiful parts of the Costa Brava.
Figueres between the eastern end of the Pyrenean chain and the Costa Brava, is a town full of tourist attractions.
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Palafrugell
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 Palafrugell
has one of the best positions on the Costa Brava. Palafrugell has
changed very little over the years and escaped from mass tourism. A very
popular resort for Catalans themselves and a village bringing in a mix
of nationalities to enjoy the many small coves and sandy beaches that it
has to offer with their crystal clear waters. From the Canadell beach to
the Sant Roc beach. In Calella de Palafrugell, you will find a wide
selection of bars and restaurants along front.
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Empuriabrava
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 Mijas
Costa is the part of the municipality of Mijas which covers the 12 kilometre
stretch of coastline joining (from East to West) El Chaparral, La Cala, El Combo
and Calahonda and takes in the two major urbanizations, Riviera del Sol and
Sitio de Calahonda. Although just a twenty minute drive from little village of
Mijas which is still steeped in the old Andalucian traditions and customs, the
residential and beach life of the coast is very much 21st century.
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Barcelona
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 Finding your way about in
Barcelona is not very difficult, but you should bear in mind some
important references: The centre of the city is of course Plaza de
Catalunya, to the south of which you can find the old town and most of
the museums and other historical places of interest of the city. The
famous Rambla meanders from the Plaça de Catalunya down to the Columbus
statue, just before the port. To the east of the Rambla you can find the
beautiful and romantic Barri Gòtic and to the west, the Barri del Raval.
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Golf in
the Costa Brava
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 Costa Brava is one of the prime
tourist regions of Europe. Its popularity comes from the quality of the region's
resorts, their facilities, the natural and cultural attractions of the area. It
now offers unsurpassable facilities for golf enthusiasts, for practice
throughout the year thanks to the kindliness of the climate. Possessing a long
golfing tradition (the first course was created in 1914), this region of Spain
now provides 26 golf courses. Costa Brava itself has four courses which have
been called some of the best in Europe.
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