Posts Tagged ‘Costa Brava’

Traveling is a great fun to restore the freshness and new positive energy in life. People also like to know about different places and engage them in the happenings of the world. Spain has been one of the favorite spots in the list of visitors because of its glorious beauty. Read the rest of this entry »

Catalonia is perhaps one of the most popular provinces in Spain, due to its capital, Barcelona. The fantastic Costa Brava is another important attraction in this region, with its wide beaches bathed in warm sun all year long. However, if the province has so many attractive beaches, this does not mean that the high mountain ranges are not part of the landscape. Read the rest of this entry »

Costa Brava is one of the most beautiful places in Spain; this is the reason why it is also one of the most popular among tourists. Costa Brava has a lot of beautiful resorts ready to receive tourists and one of them is Tossa de Mar. The resort, situated close to the France border and very accessible from Barcelona, became popular around the year 1950, when Ava Gardner filmed a movie there, called “Pandora and the Flying Dutchman”. Read the rest of this entry »

Costa Brava means Wild Coast, situated in Girona province in the Catalonia region with an extensive coastline as long as 5,800 square kilometers. Read the rest of this entry »

Spain is one of the most beautiful countries in the world, and it is ranked as the second most-visited country of the world as well. People who have had Spanish experiences will bear witness that it is indeed a marvelous country Read the rest of this entry »

Of course, beaches are the best place to relax and rejoice. But the beach in Catalonia called ‘Costa Brava’ makes a huge difference. The natural beauty which is present in the Costa Brava is not to be seen on any other beaches of Europe. Read the rest of this entry »

A Holiday Destination

Spain: one of the most beautiful places on earth. It is the country chosen by millions of tourists from all around the world as their holiday destination. They are attracted by its beautiful cities, architectural jewels, its beaches and clean waters, its breathtaking landscapes, and last but not least, by its monuments. Thousands of tourists choose Castell d’Aro as their holiday destination.

Why is that? Castell d’Aro is something worth seeing at least once in a lifetime. Castell d’Aro is a small town, just a few kilometers away from the Mediterranean Sea, and it hosts a very busy place in Costa Brava: Platja d’Aro.

The town is situated on the eastern coast of the valley of Aro and its jewel, the one that attracts the visitors in the area, is Platja d’Aro. This is a holiday resort that provides numerous leisure activities, as well as one of the most varied ranges of accommodation types in the province.

What can one do in Castell d’Aro?

Don’t worry about boredom; you won’t experience it while staying in Castell d’Aro. In fact, there are so many thing to do and so many places to visit, that it is best to make sure that your stay is long enough. It would be a pity to regret missing something while you were in Castell d’Aro.

First of all, it is a wonderful place for sunbathing and water-sports. You can practice sailing and scuba diving. Then, you should know that the town is a place of great historical importance for Spaniards.

Vestiges show that the place has been discovered since prehistoric times, which means that the origins of Spain date back to that time period. You can visit the menhirs in Vallbanera to convince yourself in this respect. Then, if you wonder what a Roman bath looked like, just go to the Pla de Palol archeological site, dating back to the first century.

Another place of historical significance for the town, the one that actually gave its name to the town, is the Benedormiens Castle; built in the 9th century. Once you are done sightseeing, you can delight your senses with the best chicken and rabbit stews in Spain. You can order such dishes in any restaurant in Castell d’Aro.

Accommodation

When it comes to accommodation, choose a villa. The locals are very hard-working people; most of them have villas for rent which have been decorated in the traditional manner. You will definitely be impressed by them.

Being among the largest European countries, Spain is a major tourism hub because of its diverse cultural and geographical nature. Sun seekers are especially attracted to beach resorts of the Mediterranean on Costa Brava, Costa del Sol and Costa Blanca. Spain is believed to be an extraordinary region with so much to offer to tourists. Read the rest of this entry »

Costa Brava is the name of the northeastern Mediterranean coast of Spain, which extends from the town of Blanes in the south to the French border in the north.This region is characterized by a high rocky coast, which descends steeply to the sea. In the fifties of the last century, Costa Brava had no tourist infrastructure. Read the rest of this entry »

Calella de Palafrugell

Calella de Palafrugell is a little fishing and tourist place. It is totally opposite to Lloret de Mar. There are 5-6 friendly beaches in the area of about 2 km from the city. They are crowded in the peak season.Nightlife is not developed, so this is a place primarily intended for those seeking leisure and peace during the summer. Calella de Palafrugell has recently started to offer exclusive hotels and inns, which are quite expensive. Read the rest of this entry »