CATALONIA - COSTA BRAVA: BEACHES AND VILLAGES

In the end I have visited some villages and beaches of La Costa Brava like Pals, Begur (and their coves), Llafranc and Calella de Palafrugell. These villages are really beautiful. I could walk eternally along their narrow and charming streets. I could spend a whole day in each one of their coves. I could walk for hours along their Ronda Ways. For sure, these villages are some of the most charming ones of Catalonia.

I really liked Sa Riera beach in Begur, one of the most beautiful beaches in La Costa Brava and in Catalonia

During these days, we stayed at the apartments L'Escala Resort, which I strongly recommend. These lovely apartments are located in L'Escala. For further information, you can vist the website www.lescalaresort.com. Besides, clicking on the next link, you can see some pictures of L'Escala Resort apartments.

Next, all the interesting villages, beaches and coves I visited:

Day 1

• Pals and Peratallada
• L'Escala

Day 2

• Begur
• Sa Tuna, Sa Riera and Aiguablava Beaches in Begur
• Aiguafreda Beach  in Begur
• Illa Roja Cove  in Begur
• Platja Fonda Beach  in Begur
• Begur - Ronda Way along the previous beaches and Coves
• L'Estartit - Illes Medes

Day 3

• Llafranc - San Sebastià Lighthouse
• Ronda Way from Llafranc to Calella de Palafrugell
• Calella de Palafrugell
• Calonge

Day 1

Pals

City hall of Pals

Carrer Major in Pals

Peratallada

Typical stone buildings of Peratallada

Plaça de les Voltes, Peratallada

L'Escala

Sunset in L'Escala. In the background, on the left, the marina

Sailing between seagulls near L'Escala

Day 2

Begur

Carrer del Castell. This nice street leads to the castle of Begur

View of Pals Beach and the Illes Medes from the castle of Begur

The remains of the Castle of Begur with the Catalan Flag, the Senyera

Begur - Sa Tuna beach

Sa Tuna is a peaceful beach really charming

Overview of Sa Tuna Beach in Begur

Begur - Sa Riera beach

Sa Riera beach from the Ronda Way in Begur

Begur - Camí de Ronda (Ronda Way)

The Ronda Way led us from Sa Riera beach to Aiguafreda cove

L'Estartit

Sailing and fishing boats in the Marina of L'Estartit with the Illes Medes in the background

Day 3

Llafranc

Overview of Llafranc and its beach from the Ronda Way

Camí de Ronda from Llafranc to Calella de Palafrugell

The Ronda Way from Llafranc to Calella de Palafrugell is really nice

and the views of the coast and the turquoise blue water are wonderful

A small viewpoint in the Ronda Way

Calella de Palafrugell

Overview of El Canadell beach, Calella de Palafrugell, from the Ronda Way

Calella de Palafrugell is a typical nice fishing village of La Costa Brava

Typical white buildings next to Port Bo beach in Calella de Palafrugell

Llafranc - Far de San Sebastià

Lighthouse of San Sebastià, in Llafranc. From this point the views of Llafranc are fantastic

Calonge

Castle of Calonge

Calonge - Teteria Sa Pubilla

The Tea Shop Sa Pubilla, next to the Tourism Office of Calonge, is a cozy place to have a rest. The decoration is friendly and colourful and the relaxing music is perfect to get one's strength back (Address: Plaça Major 4, Calonge)

Some months later I visit the beautiful village of Tamariu, also in La Costa Brava, and its lovely beach, as you can see in the following picture:

Beautiful beach of Tamariu in La Costa Brava

Other nice villages of La Costa Brava are Tossa de Mar, which I visited two years ago:

Castle and beach of Tossa de Mar in La Costa Brava

and Blanes:

S'Abanell beach in Blanes, another beautiful beach in La Costa Brava

and Sant Feliu de Guíxols:

Cala Jonca in Sant Feliu de Guíxols

and Platja d'Aro:

Camí de Ronda (Ronda Way) beside Cala Rovira in Platja d'Aro

and Palamós:

La Fosca beach in Palamós from Camí de Ronda

I also recommend spending a weekend in Cadaquès, Portlligat and Empuriabrava, three charming villages located in the north of La Costa Brava, as I did in 2009.

Of course, in addition to its almost heavenly beaches of turquoise water, Costa Brava offers many cultural activities. Among them, I would recommend visiting the following places:

• Girona 
• Dalí Theatre-Museum in Figueres
• Monastery of Sant Pere de Rodes in El Port de la Selva
• Medieval villages of Pals, Peratallada and Palau-Sator
• Empúries
• Catedral de l'Empordà (church of Santa Maria) in Castelló d'Empúries
• Medieval village of  Besalú

and enjoying Camins de Ronda in Costa Brava, from where you can enjoy fantastic views of Costa Brava and its beaches:

• Camí de Ronda (Ronda Way) in Tossa de Mar
• Camí de Ronda (Ronda Way) in Sant Feliu de Guíxols
• Camí de Ronda (Ronda Way) in S'Agaró
• Camí de Ronda (Ronda Way) in Palamós
• Camí de Ronda (Ronda Way) in Platja d'Aro
• Camí de Ronda (Ronda Way) in Begur
• Camí de Ronda (Ronda Way) in Calella de Palafrugell

However, If you especially like beaches, below you have other beautiful beaches in Catalonia:

- Costa Daurada beaches

• Barra del Trabucador beach in Delta de l'Ebre
• L'Ametlla de Mar
• Salou beach
• Miami Playa
• Beach beside the Castle of Tamarit
• Beach of Roc de Sant Gaietà

- Barcelona Beaches

• Barceloneta beach
• Castelldefels beach
• Sitges beach

Other fantastic beaches I have visited in Spain and Portugal are:

• Mallorca
• Cádiz and Costa de la Luz
• Beaches in  Galicia
• Basque Country - Guipúzcoa and San Sebastián
• Cantabria and Santander
• Alicante

• Beaches in Algarve

Finally, clicking on the next link you will find links to other beautiful places and villages in Catalonia.