Costa Brava Tourism Information

A summer holiday in Costa Brava can produce many nice surprises. There are often lots of festivals and interesting events, which can make for a fantastic stay in the area.

It all begins in June with the night of musicians in Cassà, the Catalan city with the biggest number of musicians able to play the typical instruments of the region. In this lively night, they meet up to put on an amazing show.

During the month of July in Blanes, there is a fireworks competition which is recognised as one of the most important in the world. It takes place during the feast of Santa Anna and lasts three nights during which approximately 500 kilos of fireworks are launched toward the sky. A jury assesses each performance and choose the best display. It is wide regarded as a truly spectacular evening.
Another characteristic event of this area is the regatta of Llaguts and Lateen, when the local historical boats (llaguts) are rediscovered and displayed on the seas for the locals to come and admire.

In August, the spotlight moves on to the beautiful lakes. Lake Puigcerdà hosts a famous festival which was started back in 1886, and initially dedicated to the bourgeois elite of Barcelona who used to spend their summer holidays there. In the estanyol of Vilar there’s a traditional fishing competition, held annually since 1910. At dawn, a procession leaves the square facing the Town Hall towards the lake, accompanied by a group of musicians performing ‘L’airet de la matinasa’, a well-known popular song.
At Tossa de Mar, during the last Sunday in August takes place the Contest of fast painting, an event with a long tradition. The village of Tossa hosts for 12 hours professional artists, fans, experts and amateurs who put to the test their creative talents by placing their canvasses on the most beautiful views in the country.

This rich bouquet of events is an important reason to choose Costa Brava as a holiday destination and it would be useful to consult the wide range of Hotel Costa Brava and Ville costa brava now available.

Costa Brava Tourism Information

Costa Brava stands for many things, but especially for nature, culture and fun. Enjoy the charm of the Costa Brava. Get to know the romantic villages, Mediterranean atmosphere and cultural attractions. Here I will take you through some of the main events and attractions on the Costa Brava…

Ruins of Empúries (L’Escala):
The Greeks originally settled here during the sixth century BC, and later the Romans selected this place for their settlement, not only for strategic reasons, but also because it pleased them. The historical name of Empúries comes from the Greek term “Emporion” which means market place or commercial centre and correctly describes the purpose of the site. The city was favourably situated at the delta (at that time) of the (river) Fluvia and at the crossing of several trade routes. The natural harbour basins in front of Emporion offered protection to the trading vessels.

Medieval village Pals:
Pals is a medieval town in Catalonia a few kilometres from the sea in the heart of the Bay of Emporda on the Costa Brava. It has a historic centre on a hill surrounded by plains with an ancient Romanesque tower built between the 11th and 13th centuries which were used as a bell tower - which is why it is known as the Torre de las Horas (Tower of the Hours).

Iberian settlement Ullastret:
Ullastreet is an archaeological site and an Iberian settlement of Puig de Sant Andreu d’Ullastret. It is the largest archaeological site of this period to have been discovered in Catalonia. It was populated in the 6th century B.C. and it is located in the territory which ancient authors ascribed to the tribe of the Indiketas.

Valley of Camprodon:
The area includes the small town of Camprodon and several other villages such as Llanars, Molló Setcases with interesting Romanesque architecture.

‘Vila Vella’ in Tossa de Mar:
Vila Vella is a medieval, walled village on a headland above the bay. It is a National Historic Monument. The walls date from the end of the 12th Century but were rebuilt in 1387 into what is their present shape. Almost the entire perimeter, with its seven towers, is in tact. During the 15th Century, a village with eighty houses and a Gothic church stood within the walls.

Sant Pere de Rodes:
The monastery Sant Pere de Rodes is considered art-historically as a prime example of the Catalan Roman era. Its origins date from the 1st century AD. According to the legend, Christians coming from Rome were stranded in the bay and saw this as a sign from God that they should erect a monastery in this place. The Christian doctrine at Sant Père de Rodes ranks among one of the most significant within monasteries. The first official mention of the monastery originates from the year 878.

Summer is the best time to visit the Costa Brava. You can start lots of diverse trips in the region of Catalonia. And so that you will comfortably reach all these attractions, it would be the best to find a Ferienwohnung Costa Brava near to Barcelona, the capital of Catalonia. Barcelona offers a good connection to the Costa Brava by train. Or even better is to visit the attractions by car so you´ll don’t have any problems. Try it … You will be impressed by the diversity of the Costa Brava and by the amount of Costa Brava Hotel and Hotel Costa Brava on offer.