Top Experiences in Costa Brava

Spain's Costa Brava is dotted with charming and historic medieval villages, making it an ideal region to enjoy a little exploring from one town to another. On this tour, you'll visit several of the most beautiful and interesting villages, where your guide will help you understand the history and cultural importance of the area. Enjoy strolling through Gothic quarters, inhaling the sea breeze, and admiring castles and towers.

Embark on an epic guided adventure that combines culture, leisure, and adventure in the beautiful Costa Brava. Start by exploring the historic walled enclosure with its various landmarks, then take a glass-bottom boat ride to Cala Pola, hike the scenic Camí de Ronda to Cala Bona, and finish with a kayak and snorkel excursion to Mar Menuda.

Enjoy the perfect mix of outdoor activity on the Costa Brava: a hike along the area's famed Camí de Ronda coastal trail, kayaking in idyllic coves, and swimming, cliff jumping, and/or snorkeling in a protected lagoon. You'll start with a hike along the coast to Sant Pol de S'Agaró, where a beach and your kayaks await. Then, after an introductory course, you'll gear up and paddle along sandstone cliffs, learning about the area's marine ecosystems along the way. Upon reaching a protected cove with calm, clear water, park your kayaks and snorkel, cliff jump, or simply cool off with a refreshing swim.

When you arrive in Girona, you'll see exactly why the popular series Game of Thrones used the city for filming. Girona features iconic aspects of the show, including narrow, cobbled streets leading to medieval and Roman squares. The city's entire Old Town includes incredible Roman and medieval architecture, and your guide will take you through the streets to find those famous filming locations.

Discover the local food, wine, and history of Girona, a smaller city tucked into Catalonia with plenty of gastronomical traditions and delicacies to enjoy. A local guide will take you through the city's charming medieval streets and to places like artisanal bakeries, buzzy market halls, traditional restaurants, and family-owned shops. Each stop has a taste or two of delicious, local, and authentic bites loved by Catalan culture. The last place you'll visit is a must in Girona: Rocambolesc, with its Michelin-starred chef and homemade ice cream.

The Costa Brava is a popular destination for kayaking and snorkeling, and you can discover why on this excursion along the idyllic coasts of Platja d'Aro and S'Agaró. After a brief introductory lesson on kayaking, where you'll learn the necessary techniques, follow your guide around this rocky stretch of coastline, exploring cliffs, coves, and narrow passages. Stop at one of the best inlets in the area to enjoy time snorkeling with panoramic vision masks, allowing you to clearly see all the excitement under the surface.

Enjoy a bit of luxury by sailing along the scenic Mediterranean coastline in a chartered yacht. You'll start at Palamos Port, where your skipper awaits. Board the boat and help raise the sail, setting off along the Natural Reserve of Castell-Illes Formigues-Cap Roig. The trip is up to you: Try your hand at steering the boat, take photos of the picture-perfect Catalan coastline, or drop anchor in a secluded cove and go for a swim in the crystal-clear waters. Enjoy some light snacks and drinks on board before heading back to the port.Discover more experiences on the Costa Brava.

Explore the picturesque Catalan countryside with the help of an e-bike. You'll start in Gualta, a small village in Baix Empordà. After getting acquainted with your e-bike, enjoy an "electric" ride through the region's breathtaking scenery without even breaking a sweat.This 18-mile (29-km) itinerary passes through several medieval villages, among the most representative of Baix Empordá. Most of the route stretches along rural trails and farmland following a relatively flat terrain suitable for all levels. There will be plenty of time to stop for photographs and learn about the local history from your guide.Discover more experiences on the Costa Brava.

The Costa Brava is known for its extensive history and exquisite vineyards, both perfect for a day trip. Start in the city of Girona, where you'll explore its colorful history and medieval architecture with strolls through the old quarter's cobbled streets and pretty gardens. Along the way, stop to visit Girona's stunning Gothic cathedral and the Jewish heritage center of Bonastruc Sa Porta.As a former home to Greeks, Romans, Visigoths, and Franks, Girona has stood the test of time via countless attacks by armies from near and far, which you can discuss with your guide. The local Catalans who live here have tastefully respected the town's unique history in carrying out the artistic, architectural, and cultural traditions since its founding nearly 2,000 years ago.You can have lunch in Girona before driving to a small wine producer in the Costa Brava's Empordà region. This area stretches from the town of Figueres in Catalonia to the French border. Although not as big as other viticulture regions in Spain, Empordà is known to produce delicious wines like white grenache, tempranillo, Macabeo, and syrah. There's a long wine-producing legacy here—historians say that vineyards have been in this area since the 5th century BCE.Discover more experiences on the Costa Brava.

This tour submerges in both the life and work of the surrealistic genius artist, Salvador Dalí. During this tour you can visit Salvador Dalí Theatre-Museum in Figueres, Dalí's House in Port Lligat (Cadaqués) and the Gala Dalí Castle of Púbol.The Dalí Theatre-Museum is regarded as the world's largest surrealist museum. Inaugurated in 1974, it rises on the remains of the former Municipal Theatre of Figueres, considered to be the last great work of Salvador Dalí. Everything in it was conceived and designed by the artist so as to offer visitors a real experience and draw them into his unique and captivating world.Portlligat is a small, isolated fisherman's hut, with an astonishing landscape. The House-Museum in Portlligat was Salvador Dalí's only place of residence, where he lived and worked until 1982. Dalí spent 40 years building his perfect home, resulting in a labyrinthine structure, which spreads out in a succession of spaces linked by narrow corridors, slight level changes and blind passageways. The different spaces are decorated with carpets, whitewash, dried flowers, velvet upholstery, antique furniture, etc, belonging to the artist. Furthermore, all the rooms have windows of different shapes and proportions, framing a landscape which is a constant point of reference in Dalí's work: the Portlligat bay.After Gala's death, Dalí moved to the Púbol Castle. At the Gala-Dalí Castle of Púbol, open to the public since 1996,  visitors can discover the medieval building in which...

Renowned for its stunning coastal villages and rugged coastline with numerous idyllic coves, ports, and beaches, the Costa Brava runs from the Spanish and French Mediterranean border down to just north of Barcelona. A day trip exploring some of the Costa Brava’s most charming villages and beaches allows you to discover what makes this region so special.If you’re interested in art and history backed by a stunning natural setting, don’t miss the coastal village of Cadaqués. Its rocky coast, fringed by beautiful beaches and quiet coves, forms one of the region's main attractions, together with the incredible landscape offered by the Cap de Creus Natural Park. The village is dominated by the 16th-century Church of Santa María, famous for its intricate baroque retablo. Many leading artists, including Joan Miró, Pablo Picasso, Federico García Lorca, and André Breton, found their particular source of inspiration in this beautiful town. However, it was Salvador Dalí who brought it international fame, as it's the village in which he resided for over 30 years. His house (now a museum) beside Port Lligat Bay offers a look at Dalí's life here in the mid-20th century and hosts some of his extensive surrealist work.To continue your peek into the life of Salvador Dalí, head to Figueres. A small town near the border of France and one of the three points forming the so-called "Dalí triangle," Figueres is both the birthplace of the artist and home to the surrealist museum he designed. The...

Head outside the city to visit two amazing nearby towns, Girona and Figueres. The medieval city of Girona holds historical roots in Christian, Jewish, and Muslim cultures, and you can visit sites like the Arab baths and Girona Cathedral. Then head farther north to Figueres, the hometown of artist Salvador Dalí and where you’ll visit the surrealist museum he designed.

The Costa Brava offers various activities, and one of the best combinations is pairing a coastal hike with visiting a charming old fishing village. With this activity, your hub is Tossa de Mar, a small coastal town north of Barcelona. To start, you'll catch the area's famed Camí de Ronda trail, which follows the coast, and explore the town. Enjoy charming culture, fresh coastal air, and some of Spain's most beautiful turquoise-blue water.

Not many know that the province of Girona is a volcanic region—historic and dormant, of course. With a private guide, you'll explore the area, visiting its charming medieval villages, including Besalú with its famous Romanesque bridge and Castellfollit de la Roca uniquely set atop a cliff. You'll also visit Europe's largest Jewish baths and a hermitage set within a volcanic crater, among other unique sites. This is an excellent cultural and historical day trip from Barcelona.