Costa Brava

🏞️ Nature & Outdoor Activities

• Walk the Camí de Ronda coastal trails between coves
• Cycle inland routes through vineyards and countryside
• Snorkel in clear waters at Aiguablava and Tamariu
• Explore Cap de Creus Natural Park’s rugged landscapes

🏖️ Beaches

• Relax on Lloret de Mar’s main beach
• Discover secluded coves in Begur and Tamariu
• Swim in the turquoise waters of Aiguablava
• Visit Cala Sa Boadella for a quieter beach experience

🍽️ Food & Drink

• Enjoy fresh seafood along coastal towns
• Sample Catalan wines from Empordà region
• Try traditional dishes like suquet de peix (fish stew)
• Taste local cheeses and tapas in village restaurants

🎉 Nightlife & Entertainment

• Beach clubs and bars in Lloret de Mar
• Live music venues in coastal towns
• Evening promenades with lively atmosphere
• Cultural festivals and local events

📸 Instagram-Worthy Spots

• Tossa de Mar’s medieval walls and coastline
• Cadaqués’ whitewashed houses and harbour
• Aiguablava’s turquoise bay
• Hidden coves along the Camí de Ronda

Best Value Deals

🌅 All-Inclusive Holidays

Costa Brava's all-inclusive market is concentrated in Lloret de Mar and Blanes at the southern end of the coast, where three and four-star beachfront hotels operate full-board packages with meals, drinks and entertainment included from £299pp including flights in shoulder season. Properties including the Guitart Central Park and the Evenia Olympic Resort in Lloret and the Hotel Gran Garbi in Blanes deliver competitive all-inclusive pricing along well-developed resort seafronts with direct beach access throughout. Girona-Costa Brava Airport, served by easyJet and Ryanair on direct year-round UK services, sits 40–55 minutes by transfer bus from both resorts — one of the most straightforward airport-to-beach connections on the Spanish Mediterranean coast.

👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Family Holidays

Costa Brava suits families across a wide range of holiday styles — Lloret de Mar and Blanes offer flat, supervised sandy beaches with calm Mediterranean water and direct waterpark access, while the quieter coves of Tossa de Mar and Palamos provide more sheltered swimming for families with younger children. Water World Lloret de Mar, the largest waterpark on the Costa Brava with over 30 slides and a dedicated children's zone, is walkable from most Lloret beachfront hotels and operates from June to September with day admission from €32 for adults and €24 for children. The medieval old town of Tossa de Mar and the Dalí Theatre-Museum in Figueres — 45 minutes by regional bus from Lloret — extend the family cultural programme beyond the beach throughout the week.

💎 Luxury Holidays

Costa Brava's most refined luxury offer is concentrated in the northern stretch of the coast around Begur and Cadaqués, where whitewashed clifftop villages, turquoise cala coves and boutique villa rentals define an upscale coastal experience entirely distinct from the southern resort areas. Begur's collection of restored stone farmhouses and boutique hotels — including the Hotel Aiguaclara and the Mas de Torrent Relais & Châteaux property — deliver some of Catalonia's most architecturally distinguished rural-coastal luxury from €250 per night in shoulder season. Cadaqués, the whitewashed village that Salvador Dalí called home for 40 years, has no large hotels by municipal planning restriction — private villa rentals and small boutique guesthouses above the harbour represent the only accommodation options in the village itself.

⏳ Last-Minute Deals

Costa Brava produces excellent late availability outside the peak July and August window — the coast's large and varied hotel stock across multiple resorts, combined with competitive year-round easyJet and Ryanair services into Girona-Costa Brava Airport, means unsold rooms and packages surface reliably within two to three weeks of departure in May, June and September. Sea temperatures of 20–24°C and prices running 25–35% below the summer peak make these months the strongest windows for last-minute value on the Costa Brava. The last two weeks of July and all of August fill fastest across the southern resort areas of Lloret and Blanes; the northern villages of Begur and Cadaqués have smaller accommodation stocks and reward earlier booking regardless of season.

Why Book with us:

💷 Low deposits from £49pp

📅 Flexible payment plans with balance due 6 weeks before travel

🛡️ ATOL Protected — your money and flights are safeguarded

✏️ Free amendment window on selected packages

📞 UK-based customer support, 8am–11pm every day

📅 Best Time to Visit

• May–June: Warm weather and fewer crowds
• July–August: Peak summer with lively resorts
• September–October: Warm sea and quieter beaches
• November–April: Mild but quieter, ideal for cultural visits

🏨 Where to Stay

• Families: Lloret de Mar and Blanes resorts
• Couples: Tossa de Mar and Tamariu
• Luxury travellers: Begur, Aiguablava and Cadaqués
• Budget travellers: Apartments in resort towns

🚗 Getting Around

• Car hire recommended for exploring hidden coves
• Buses connect major towns and resorts
• Walking paths like Camí de Ronda offer scenic routes
• Train links available from Barcelona to Blanes

💡 Travel Tips

• Book accommodation early for peak summer
• Use a car to access less crowded beaches
• Combine with Barcelona for a city and beach holiday
• Carry cash for smaller village restaurants