HOLIDAY RESORTS IN THE COSTA BRAVA
Lloret de Mar is the most popular holiday resorts on the Costa Brava. With 5 superb beaches along 7 km of coastline it is regarded as the liveliest holiday spot catering for the 18-30s and families with children. Are you ready for a fantastic vacation in this bustling holiday resort? Check our holiday homes in Lloret de Mar.
The huge water park, aquatic zoo and a theme park offers plenty of entertainment opportunities for kids. There are all kinds of sports available within the resort and you can spend some great time exploring the surroundings or enjoying excursions within easy driving distance. The Gardens of Santa Clotilde are a cool retreat from the heat of the beach. Laid out a hundred years ago, with terraces, fountains and statues, the garden and offers inspiring views of the sea through avenues of tall cypresses and pines. Lloret de Mar has not lost his original beauty in the race for the tourists. The narrow streets of the old town recall the feeling of the old fishing village and lively markets attract locals and visitors alike. The elegant promenade of the city, flanked by palm-trees, offers restaurants, bars, and cafés where you can spend a few hours tasting the local flavors. You can pay a short visit to the Fisherman's Wife, a bronze sculpture at the end of Lloret beach. Legend says that touching the sculpture's foot while looking out at the horizon will make your wishes come true. You can also join the locals on Saturday evenings when they dance their traditional Catalan dance.
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Estartit is a very pretty family resort located at the northern end of the Costa Brava at the foot of the Montgri Mountain. It has 15 kilometers of beautiful rocky coastline and one the longest sandy beaches on the Costa Brava. Once a sleepy seaside village, Estratit has become a fashionable holiday destination with Spanish British, Dutch and Germans. It appeals mostly to families with young children, being a fairly quiet and relaxed resort. Now you can get comfortable in Estratit using our beautiful holiday home located just 200m from the beach. Equipped with all the infrastructure demanded by modern holidaymakers, this Costa Brava resort town also allows visitors to enjoy the surrounding natural heritage. Estratit overlooks the lovely Medes Islands, an archipelago of seven islands which together make up one of the most important nature and marine reserves in the western Mediterranean. Coastal trails extend from the town through dunes and marshes, bicycle trails meander along the banks of the River Ter. You'll find Estartit a compact resort with plenty of local shops, supermarkets, bars and restaurants.
Tossa de Mar is an attractive town with cobbled streets, a magnificent 12th century castle and a beautiful mountainous hinterland with green valleys and natural springs. Once a haven for writers and artists, Tossa de Mar is now a favored holiday destination for families, couples offering bustling beach life and countless opportunities to relax, play, eat and drink. The 14-kilometer stretch of sandy beach is sandy and clean. The most attractive part of this historic town is the Villa Vella with its ancient defense walls and towers still intact with wonderful views over the sea. Curious about this attractive town? Take a minute to view our holiday homes in Tossa de Mar. Just 800 meters from the town is the Sa Riera Park, a nature reserve home to a Mediterranean forest, river and lake with an underground watering system where you can admire the wealth and diversity of plant and animal life. The Massif of Cadiretes is a large reserve which extends over most of Tossa region. You can explore this his wild, mountainous territory walking along the lush valleys and hollows.
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The fishing village of L'Escala is one of the smaller holiday resorts in the Costa Brava Not far from the border with France, it is a perfect choice for families and independent holidaymakers wanting to avoid the mass-market package holiday resorts It is also an excellent base to discover the unspoiled northern Costa Brava with beautiful beaches, historic sites, and one of Spain's most important wild bird reserves situated a few kilometers north of town. The older center of the town still retains the character of typical Spanish narrow streets. There are two small, popular beaches in the old town that increase the charm and atmosphere of the area. The town is famous for its anchovies and the ancient ruins of Empuries. If L'Escala seems to be the perfect destination for your Costa Brava vacation, take a short break to see our exclusive holiday homes with a breathtaking view over the sea.
The picturesque medieval town of Pals sits high on a hill and its rooftops are visible from kilometers around on the plains. This meticulously restored charming town is popular with day-trippers. The little alleys and thick stone walls look as they might be part of a movie decor. Check out the Romanesque tower Torre de les Hores and the Church of Sant Pere. Climb to the lookout point at Mirador del Pedró for unequaled views of the countryside and coast. On clear days, you can see the Medes Islands. Our comfortable and cozy accommodation in Pals is just 10 minutes walk from one of the best beaches in the area.
The calm, sun-baked town of Begur holds a privileged position, with its tile-roof houses scattering the sides of a forested hill. Many of the houses here have a unique colonial style. Economic crisis in the early 19th century, forced many locals in Begur to move off to Cuba, and when they found fortune there, they returned building their colonial-style dream houses called casas indianas. After a look around at Plaça de la Villa, the town square, and its small Gothic church climb the antic Carrer del Castell and the paved path that winds up the hillside to the castle. There you'll find fascinating 360-degree views of the Costa Brava. Located near excellent beaches including Aiguablava, Sa Riera, and Sa Tuna and boasting a couple of terrific small hotels and a superb restaurant, Begur can be considered one of the finest bases from which to explore the region.
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