Top Things to do in Costa Brava
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5 History Museums in Costa Brava That You Shouldn't Miss
Whether you're looking for sandy beaches, rocky coves, tranquil villages or mountain scenery, Spain's Costa Brava has something to offer you. Situated in the north-east of the country overlooking the Mediterranean Sea, the Costa Brava region enjoys hot summers and mild winters, making it an all-year-round holiday destination. There are plenty of opportunities in the Costa Brava to play golf, tennis or football, as well as to take part in water sports. The Sant Daniel Valley on the western side of the Gavarres hills has mountain biking and trekking paths with stunning views. If you are looking for a cultural activity, the Archaeological Museum in Banyoles is housed in a Gothic palace and has displays of paleontology and pottery as well as archaeology. Modern art lovers must not miss the Theatre Museum in Figueres which has a collection of Salvador Dali's paintings. At the end of the day, if you still have some energy, there is no shortage of nightlife in towns such as Lloret de Mar.
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1. Ruins of Empuries
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4.5 based on 825 reviews
Empúries is one of the finest historic settings in Catalonia.Two cities, one Greek and one Roman, set by the sea at L’Escala on the south of the Bay of Roses, named by Unesco as one of the most beautiful in the world.
Reviewed By MesaGrandJunction - Grand Junction, United States
What a beautiful and fascinating location - right on the sea! There are 2 cities - the Greek city closest to the water and the Roman city above it. The mosaics in the Roman city are amazing, and the museum has some very well-preserved mosaics and sculptures. The audio guide, which is included in the admission price, is available in many languages and really helps you picture life in Empuries.
2. The Municipal Museum
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4.0 based on 103 reviews
This museum contains modern works of art done by artists who frequented the area in the 1930s, as well as an important archaeological section that places man in Tossa from the Paleolithic era.
3. Museu del Mar - Can Garriga
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4.0 based on 148 reviews
This building belongs to the second half of the 19th century and its location in Passeig Verdaguer makes it emblematic of a glorious past, when the people of Lloret left everything behind to go and seek their fortune in the Americas. This house, a surviving example of the traces of the indianos −those who left for Cuba or the West Indies and came back once they had made their fortune. The route is divided into five areas: Sons of the sea, Mediterranean, The doors to the ocean, Lloret after the sailing ships and Beyond the beach. The Maritime Museum is housed in what used to be Casa Garriga.
4. Museu de la Mediterrania
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4.0 based on 23 reviews
The Mediterranean Museum opens its doors to the discovery and understanding of human space of the Mediterranean territory starting Montgri Massif, the Baix Ter plain and the Medes Islands. A participatory experience for children and adults that invites us to smell the aromas of the Mediterranean, hear their sounds, touch history and enjoy an audiovisual about the reality of the Mediterranean.
