Top Things to do in Costa Brava
Top Restaurants in Costa Brava
What to do and see in Costa Brava, Catalonia: The Best Museums
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. Magic House, Col.leccio XEVI
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5.0 based on 65 reviews
2. Salvador Dali House
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4.5 based on 3,391 reviews
Built in the 1930s, this was the summer home of the famous artist Salvador Dalí.
Reviewed By globalnuggets - Barcelona, Spain
Simply amazing. A beautiful house in a perfect location with the house itself as if Dalí left only yesterday. Good value too. A must.
3. Casa Museu Can Font
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4.5 based on 43 reviews
4. 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.
5. Museu d'Historia de la Joguina
6. Art Gallery Blanco Grane - Tossa de Mar
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4.5 based on 30 reviews
"Art Galley Blanco Grané, Tossa de Mar, exposiciones del artista-pintor de Tossa, Blanco Grané. Sentimientos y colores reflejan sus cuadros. Pintura de transparencias y realidades. Dibujo y color aplicado inteligentemente, sin concesiones. Reconocido por la fuerza de las marinas, paisajes, bodegones y por las ferias y carrusels con los cuales transmite alegría e ilusión"
7. Museu Can Mario
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4.5 based on 41 reviews
Can Mario is the Fundació Vila Casas Museum of Contemporary Sculpture in Palafrugell (Costa Brava). It was opened in 2004. It has around 220 works on show dating from the 1960’s to the present day by a wide range of artists born or living in Catalonia. Temporary exhibitions are also held every year. Can Mario was a cork factory dating from the early 20th century and was one of the buildings of the Miquel & Vincke cork company. Today it is a place for contemplating art situated in the Plaça de Can Mario, where we can also find a modernista water tower and the Cork Museum. Sice April 2011, 33 sculptures by artists from the Empordà region of Catalonia have been placed in the Jardí de Can Mario, as permanent, open air exhibits. In October of the same year the Sala Empordà was opened in the Museum, for holding temporary exhibitions of artists from the region.
8. Museu Palau Solterra
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4.5 based on 26 reviews
Palau Solterra is the Fundació Vila Casas Museum of Contemporary Photography (National and International) located in the town of Torroella de Montgrí in the Empordà region of Catalonia. It was opened in 2000. There are presently approximately 200 contemporary photographs on display by artists from around the world. Palau Solterra is a 15th century palace that was the ancestral home of the Counts of Torroella de Montgrí. As well as the permanent collection, temporary exhibitions and a cycle of conferences on history and humanities are held annually.
