Things To Do Near Your Costa Brava Villa
There are many great villas in Spain, especially on the eastern coast
. One of my favorites is sited merely 60 kilometers outside of Barcelona and is around a six-hour drive northeast from the Costa Blanca, close to the center of the Costa Brava.
Costa Brava which is also known as the wild coast is situated in Catalonia's north-eastern part and it stretches along the French border right up to Barcelona. Fit for all age groups Costa Brava has a variety of coastal scenery, lush beaches, family happiness and famous places of interest.
If you are planning to spend your vacation in Costa Brava, these 16 places are most happening and worth visiting:
1) De L'Emporda National Park
One of the biggest national parks in the whole Northern Spain De L'Emporda National Park is recognized for its numerous species of birds.
2) Castell de Pubol
Castell de Pubol was the residence of the wife of Dali, one of the most famous Spanish artists during the 20th century.
3) Water World
This isn't a Kevin Costner movie, still one of Europe's prime family water parks, which includes a 250-metre long rubber raft rides.
4) Lloret de Mar Beach
Lloret de Mar Beach is always rewarded the Blue Flag for maintaining cleanliness, is the major white sand beach which stretches along 1630 meters.
5) Santa Clotilde Gardens
These Italian Renaissance style gardens made by Nicolau Rubio i Tuduri are located on top of a peak overlooking the Mediterranean Sea.
6) Modernist Cemetery
Designed at the end of the nineteenth century the Modernist Cemetery provides an amazing look into funerary art of the time.
7) The Municipal Museum
The museum includes the work of architects who visited the area in the 1930s.
8) Bar Europa
Known for its low-priced beer, Bar Europa is a simple yet elegant bar in Tossa .
9) Sant Antoni de Calonge
Sant Antoni de Calonge is a tiny town of 8.200 inhabitants, which covers the town of Calonge and the coastal centre of St. Antoni. The Medieval Tower is an Baroque style church of the 18th century and a few amazing and fresh beaches, are worth visiting.
10) The Ruins of Empuries
Empuries were created in 575 BC by Greek pioneers and was later taken by the Romans. You will find the ruins of this town between Costa Brava town of L'Escala and the village of Sant Marti which was abandoned in the Early Middle Age.
11) Castell de Sant Joan
Castell de Sant Joan is a medieval fort constructed in 11th century. Today only the castle's tower remains and it offers an excellent view of the surrounding area.
12) Can Comadran
Can Comadran, also known as Casa Font, is a large hall which was constructed in 1877 in the Modernist style.
13) Parish Church of Sant Roma
The Parish Church of Sant Roma is a gothic church that was built 1522 and in the early 20th century it was converted into a spectacular building with Byzantine, Muslim, Renaissance and Modernist influences
14) Puig de Castellet Iberian Settlement
This walled decision, was occupied amid 250-210 BC, is located on the north-west part of a mountain with an amazing view of the complete coastline, however it is completely invisible from the sea.
15) Santa Cristina Hermitage
Santa Cristina Hermitage dates back in the year 1376 is worth watching. Yet the present temple was made at the completion of the 18th century and is in the neo-classical style.
16) Marimurtra Botanical Gardens
The Marimurtra Botanical Garden overlooks the southernmost cliffs of the Costa Brava. An unique feature of the gardens is the two week flowering and leaf color changing cycle, that makes every visit a novel experience.
by: Jamie Hanson
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