Costa Brava
Costa Brava stretches for a hundred miles along Spain's Catalonian shores, with modern resorts and busy marinas scattered from Port Bou to Tossa del Mar. Due to the size of the coastline the region of Costa Brava still retains the natural aspects of the coast, with interior green hillsides, wild cliffs and mountains and some enchanting coves and cave areas. Visitors can experience both package holidays in one of the many luxury resorts or they can choose to explore a more traditional Spanish holiday in a beautiful, natural landscape, at one of Europe's most popular holiday destinations.
The rugged coastline offers visitors the delights of exploration, with boat rides offering the chance to seek out deserted coves dotted with citrus and pine trees, vibrant wildflowers and fragrant herbs. Many of the international resorts offer escapes to untouched fishing villages and quaint towns, which are rich with historic relics and castles. The unspoilt turquoise waters offer ample opportunity for divers to explore ancient relics and wreckage under the watery depths while the shingle or sandy beaches are heated under the continual rays of sunshine. Culinary delights in the region include fresh seafood and local wild game, which are complimented by a vast range of excellent wines from nearby vineyards
Vall de Nuria Rack Rail and Girona
Costa Brava offers a popular excursion to the Vall de Nuria, on the only cog railway in Spain. Vall de Nuria is situated on the southern slopes of the Pyrenees in the north of Girona surrounded by Alpine mountain ranges and a massive amphitheatre made up of several passes. The excursion gives visitors to Costa Brava the chance to explore a natural summer alpine regions of Pyrenees and experience the panoramic views of the mountains. Girona is a city en route from the Pyrenees to Barcelona, which contains some of the most important Spanish ancient relics. Dating back to Roman and Moorish eras the city also contains enchanting medieval buildings, historical walls, monasteries, castles, cathedrals and many cultural and historical museums and galleries for tourists to explore.
The Medes Islands
The Medes Islands are only mile from the popular resort of L'Estartit in the Costa Brava; this collection of islands is protected area and is a haven for scuba divers and snorkelling. Seven islets and reefs form one of the most impressive marine reserves in the Med, with the species of plant life in the thousands and millions of fish in the reserve divers of every level can experience an underwater adventure and for tourists not eager to dive into the crystalline depths, there are a variety of glass bottom boat rides.
Salvador Dali Museum House
The Salvador Dali Museum House is situated in the quaint fishing village of Cadaques, which has a scenic and natural harbour, with a variety of galleries, some spectacular restaurants and many fashion and craft shops available to the many visitors. Once the residence of surrealist artist Salvador Dali, Cadaques now is home the museum, which is a labyrinth of fishing huts added the original structure and an insight into Dali's bizarre home, where visitors can explore his house, garden and more importantly works of art.
Address: Portlligat, Cadeques; Telephone: Information and bookings: 972 251 015; Website: www.dali-estate.org; Transport: Train to Llanca or Figueres station. It is possible to walk to Portlligat from Llanca station, or take the bus from Figueres; Opening time: Open from 10.30am daily, except Mondays and bank holidays (13 March to 6 January). Between 15 June and 15 September no Monday closure. Visitors must pre-book by telephone, fax or email and are admitted in groups every ten minutes during the day; Admission: €8 (adults), concessions €6, children under 9 free
