Top 10 Outdoor Activities in Costa Brava, Catalonia

November 21, 2021 Darwin Bolte

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.
Restaurants in Costa Brava

1. Fenals Beach

Lloret de Mar Spain http://lloretdemar.org/en/what-to-do/beaches/698-fenal-beach
Excellent
49%
Good
39%
Satisfactory
10%
Poor
2%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 2,790 reviews

Fenals Beach

Reviewed By rebeccareeve80 - Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom

Spent 1 week on this beach in June and 1 week in October and have to say we love the beach yes it’s shingles and there’s a bank into the water and then a bit of a shelf in the water (so beware with little ones) but in places there is waves and they are so much fun tumbling you around we had such fun trying to get in and out of the water. Your bather, bikini or shorts will end up full of shingles if you get tumbled though. There’s a little ice cream hut at the end of beach towards Lloret end and the ice creams are lovely and reasonably priced too.

2. Playa Fonda

17255 Begur Spain
Excellent
53%
Good
39%
Satisfactory
7%
Poor
1%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 202 reviews

Playa Fonda

3. Playas de Calella

Calella de Palafrugell, Palafrugell Spain
Excellent
67%
Good
28%
Satisfactory
4%
Poor
1%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 701 reviews

Playas de Calella

Reviewed By 1trekky

A small holiday resort and fishing village. Not comercialised like other Costa Brava resorts. There are no large hotels and mass turism. The town has some small hotels and few quality restaurants along with a lovely beach.

4. Ruta Cap Norfeu Roses

Roses Spain
Excellent
73%
Good
23%
Satisfactory
3%
Poor
1%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 71 reviews

Ruta Cap Norfeu Roses

5. Plage de Sa Tuna

Begur Spain
Excellent
57%
Good
33%
Satisfactory
7%
Poor
3%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 528 reviews

Plage de Sa Tuna

Reviewed By Compass758556 - Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom

A beautiful bay with a few cafes and restaurants, worth a visit and stop out of season. The beach is also very clean and well kept. The downside is limited parking so in high season either walk or go to one of the other beautiful beaches in the area.

6. Cala Pola

Tossa de Mar Spain http://www.infotossa.com/en/beaches-nature/beaches-and-coves/cala-pola
Excellent
58%
Good
33%
Satisfactory
5%
Poor
3%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 214 reviews

Cala Pola

7. La playa de Tamariu

Tamariu, Palafrugell Spain +34 669 16 03 95 http://visitpalafrugell.cat/es/tamariu/playas-de-tamariu/playa-de-tamariu/
Excellent
59%
Good
33%
Satisfactory
7%
Poor
1%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 383 reviews

La playa de Tamariu

Reviewed By El0nG - Tel Aviv, Israel

A super beach for summee vacation, nice sandy beach, lots of restaurants and boats an exvellent spot of the vosta brava

8. Playa Cala Sa Boadella

17310 Lloret de Mar Spain
Excellent
63%
Good
30%
Satisfactory
5%
Poor
1%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 372 reviews

Playa Cala Sa Boadella

The main attraction is the tranquility in only 250 meters. In this beach the traveler can see a pristine landscape. Cala Sa Boadella combines the charm and the crystal clear waters of the small beaches of the Costa Brava and the space of the widest beaches. Note: Authorized nudism.

9. Cala Giverola

17320 Tossa de Mar Spain +34 972 34 00 00 http://www.fondocristal.com
Excellent
53%
Good
28%
Satisfactory
12%
Poor
5%
Terrible
2%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 237 reviews

Cala Giverola

10. Cala Futadera

Tossa de Mar Spain
Excellent
79%
Good
17%
Satisfactory
4%
Poor
1%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 114 reviews

Cala Futadera

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