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Costa
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Cataluña/Catalonia
Travel Guide:
Barcelona
Travel Guide
The
Best Beaches In Costa Brava
Catalonia
- Holidays in Barcelona, Tarragona and Girona
Catalonia's
Costa Daurada: The Family Friendly Destination
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Tossa
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Spain: Girona and the Dali Triangle
The
Best Beaches In Costa Brava by Daniel Eyre
We're now in peak booking season,
and as usual one of our big sellers are our Costa Brava holiday packages.
What attracts such big numbers of tourists to Spain's 'Wild Coast' every
year? Sun, Sand and Sangria - along with the great range of Costa Brava's
cheap hotels. With a coastline stretching all the way down from the French
border to Barcelona, there's quite a few Costa Brava beaches clamouring
for your attention - so which are the most worthy?
Well, a good start for narrowing
the list down is to look exclusively at EU Blue Flag winning beaches in
Costa Brava. The Blue Flag is only granted to beaches that meet 29 criteria
for excellence, with everything from cleanliness, to water quality, to
the quantity of lifeguards come under scrutiny, ensuring that the Blue
Flag really is a sign of quality. To give you an idea of the quality of
the region, Costa Brava has the largest concentration of Blue Flag awarded
beaches in Spain - no wonder it's popular, though it does make my task
of narrowing down the best that bit more difficult!
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Gandia
Nobody knows a region better
than the locals, and that is why you can safely say Gandia is one of the
finest beaches in Costa Brava - there are hardly any tourists there. This
one is purely popular with the locals, and that alone should make you consider
visiting this Costa Brava holiday gem! The beach itself is enormous, with
fine white sands stretching off into the distance - and if you tire of
this, the restaurants and cafes nearby make a delicious change of pace.
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Aigua Blava
Aigua Blava is tranquil
and calm - perfect for a break away from the clubs and bustling towns.
The waters are clean, relaxing and calm, and wash peacefully over the golden
sands. This Costa Brava beach is the smallest listed here, which provides
a charming intimate feel allowing you really to feel like you're getting
away from it all on your Costa Brava holiday.
Tamariu
Slightly larger than Aigua
Blava is Tamariu - the little cove is a short hike across picturesque cliff
tops, and well worth the slight effort of finding on your Costa Brava holiday. |
The sand is fine, the water
is clear and the nearby amenities are top notch, with welcoming restaurants
and charming boutiques lining the promenade ensuring a break from the relaxation
is never far away, for those strange enough to want it!
Llafanc
Llafranc, while larger than
the previous two Costa Brava beaches listed, is still small enough to feel
cosy. The port is picturesque, there's plenty of space for children to
play, and the sands are perfect for relaxation and working on your tan
in the brilliant sunshine. As seems compulsory for blue flag Costa Brava
beaches, you can be sure to find many fine restaurants along the promenade
meaning that what started out as a 'couple of hours sunbathing' can easily
extend into the evening - only ended when hunger pangs draw you to one
of the nearby restaurants or cocktail bars, as the daylight draws to a
close.
This is just a smattering
of the many fine beaches along the Costa Brava, and as long as the beach
is blue flag listed, you can be sure of quality. While the best time to
visit the region is May-June (before the crowds) or September-October (after
the crowds), the beauty of the amount of quality beaches is that if you
find one too crowded, you can always head to the next one and still be
assured of a relaxing day out.
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About the Author: Daniel
Eyre is the Product Manager of Search Travel Online. Search Travel Online
is part of the Co-operative Group, specialising in holidays
in Costa Brava, Majorca, Tenerife, Costa Dorada, Costa del Sol, Andorra,
Egypt, Malta and the Canaries. |
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Aqua
Hotel Bella Playa, Malgrat de Mar
The Aqua Hotel Bella Playa
is a modern resort hotel set 250 metres from the beach, resort centre and
main promenade of Malgrat de Mar on the Costa Brava. Facilities at
this family-friendly hotel include an outdoor pool surrounded by palm trees
and terraces with sun beds, and a separate pool for kids, as well as a
kids' club. There is also an indoor pool, a sauna, a television room with
satellite and a reading room. Entertainment is also offered with shows,
Flamenco, live music and discos. The hotel has a large buffet-style
restaurant serving international and Spanish Dishes. Vegetarian and children's
menus are available. Aqua Hotel Bella Playa offers 270 air-conditioned
guestrooms located on eight floors, which have simple decor in warm Mediterranean
tones with modern pine furnishings and tiled floors. All include balconies,
cable television, complimentary internet connections, safes, hair dryers,
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Hotel
Cartagonova, Malgrat de Mar
The Hotel Cartagonova Management
welcomes you from a special conception in understanding the new hotel keeping.
In this we reflect commitment to service and a very specific offer: A comfortable
hotel and an urban spa. Exclusive and in keeping with the most up-to-date
demand. If you so prefer, you can read the papers or have your favourite
drink in our Bar, in an exceedingly comfortable atmosphere. Guests
can relax on loungers around the pool, try their hand at water polo, work
out with an aerobics class, and enjoy the live evening music. The restaurant
offers an extensive buffet of regional and international cuisine and the
hotel hosts a range of live shows and entertainment four nights a week
in low season and five nights a week in high season. Guests can enjoy
cocktails and a game of billiards in the bar before heading down to the
Tropicana Nightclub, located directly under the hotel. |
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Luna Club, Malgrat de Mar
The Hotel Luna Club is a
modern complex set in gardens 200 metres from the beach, between the towns
of Malgrat de Mar and Santa Susanna on the Spanish Costa Brava. The lagoon-style
outdoor pool has sunbathing terraces, a separate area for children, and
is flanked by sub-tropical gardens, while spa facilities include a range
of massage treatments (surcharge), as well as a hot tub, solarium and a
heated indoor pool. There is a children's room with games including
table tennis and billiards, and an activity programme for kids and adults
runs from June to September. There is a gym on site, and free Yoga, Tai-Chi
and Shiatsu courses, and dance and aqua aerobics classes at the resort
during July and August. The hotel's two bars provide relaxing locations
where guests can enjoy snacks and cocktails, and the restaurant offers
buffet local and international dishes, including vegetarian and children's
options, in an informal setting. |
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Hotel
Tahiti Playa, Malgrat de Mar
This hotel is located in
Santa Susanna. Dining options at Hotel Tahiti Playa include a restaurant
and a bar/lounge. A complimentary breakfast is served daily. Recreational
amenities include an outdoor pool, a children's pool, and a children's
club. The property offers an airport shuttle (surcharge). Additional property
amenities include a poolside bar and laundry facilities. This is a smoke-free
property. Guestrooms have balconies. Bathrooms feature bidets. Guestrooms
offer phones and in-room safes. Televisions have satellite channels. Rooms
also include air conditioning. Guests may request hair dryers. Cribs (infant
beds) are available on request. Guestrooms are all non-smoking. |
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Aqua
Hotel Promenade, Pineda de Mar
The Hotel Promenade is a
modern, seven-storey property situated on the beach in the small resort
of Pineda de Mar, 50 kilometres from Medes Island and 54 kilometres from
Barcelona city centre. The Promenade restaurant offers an extensive buffet
for breakfast, lunch and dinner, served in light, modern surroundings.
Guests can work up a sweat at the gym or take it easy in the sauna, hot
tub and swimming pool. Children can join in the fun at the kids'
club and play in their own pool. Drinks are served at the Terrace Bar,
and the hotel offers a full entertainment programme, with live shows and
dancing several times a week. Guests can lounge on the beach opposite the
hotel, enjoy traditional Spanish shows at the medieval castle, ten kilometres
away, or visit Montserrat, 50 kilometres from the hotel. |
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Merce, Pineda de Mar
The Hotel Merce is a modern
family-run hotel situated 400 metres from the beach in the quiet village
of Peneda de Mar, 50 kilometres from Barcelona. Guests can bask on the
terraces, enjoy a refreshing swim or play a game of tennis. Restaurant
Merce offers a buffet of regional and international food in a light modern
dining room. Alternatively, the pool-side bar serves grilled snacks, salads
and pizzas. The hotel offers evening entertainment three nights per week
during the summer months, including flamenco shows and live jazz music.
Sightseeing excursions are organised by the hotel. Alternatively, guests
can enjoy the beach and promenade 400 metres away, visit the Natural Park
of Montnegre two kilometres away, or enjoy a fun day out at Marineland
six kilometres away. |
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Cap Roig, Platja D'Aro
Hotel Cap Roig is located
on the Costa Brava in Girona, Spain, within 30 kilometres of the city centre.
Golf Course Mas Nou is four kilometres away. The nearest train station
is in Girona city centre. Hotel Cap Roig is surrounded by trees and
set on a private beach facing the sea. There are a total of six swimming
pools, including an outdoor swimming pool that opens during the summer
months with an open terrace overlooking the sea, and an indoor swimming
pool that is open year around. Complimentary continental breakfast
is served daily in the hotel's main restaurant. The restaurant serves buffet-style
dishes for lunch and dinner. There are two bars, including a poolside bar
that serves cocktails and snacks. There is a games room with ping-pong,
chess, two pool tables and a bridge lounge. The hotel features a tennis
club with five courts, some which offer artificial light for night-time
playing. Mountain bicycles and kayaks can be rented from the hotel. |
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Columbus, Platja D'Aro
This modern six floor property
lies amid 2,700 square metres of gardens, directly opposite a sandy beach
in a residential quarter of resort town Platja D'Aro. Watersports can be
found along the shoreline of the beach across the road from the hotel,
while further afield guests have golf facilities (at a distance of two
kilometres), a medieval castle (three kilometres) and the bars, shops and
restaurants of the nearby fishing village (5 kilometres). Guests can spend
their days relaxing around the swimming and their nights taking in sea
views and Catalan cuisine in the modern restaurant, followed by a cocktail
in the lobby bar. More formal occasions take place in the banquet room,
where up to 300 guests can enjoy unobstructed coastal panoramas. Those
arriving by car find secure and complimentary parking for the duration
of their stay. Cable television and minibars feature in guestrooms furnished
with simple white décor, all of which extend to balconies or terraces. |
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Pinar del Mar, Platja D'Aro
Modern, cosmopolitan Platja
d'Aro sits alongside elegant S'Agaro, where a recognised circular route
skirts the peaceful streets of the old town. This place is the perfect
destination for you to enjoy your holiday. The Platjapark is a hotel for
you to rest and enjoy in Platja d'Aro, in the heart of Costa Brava, the
biggest
commercial and leisure area of Girona. The hotel boasts 200 spacious
and comfortable rooms that are facilitated with a host of modern amenities
to ensure you a pleasant and memorable stay. The onsite buffet restaurant
serves a wide range of different menus for you to dine. You can also sip
your favourite drink at the bar, which is an ideal place to relax after
a tiring day. |
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Silken
Park Hotel San Jorge, Platja D'Aro
The modern Silken Park Hotel
San Jorge is set in gardens situated on a cliff top overlooking two sandy
beaches on the Costa Brava, 30 kilometres from Girona's city centre. There
is plenty to do nearby, with beaches and picturesque walking trails within
300 metres. Barcelona is 120 kilometres away. Girona Airport is approximately
20 kilometres and a 30-minute drive from the hotel. Marbistro Restaurant
serves Mediterranean style dishes, and the hotel bar is open 24 hours.
A complimentary buffet breakfast is served each morning. Guests can
hire bicycles at Pinar del Mar for exploring the beach or the surrounding
area. The 119 air-conditioned guestrooms have modern decor in cream
with dark wooden furniture. All rooms have balconies with sea views, cable
television, desks, minibars, direct-dial phones, and Internet connections. |
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Montecarlo, Roses
The beachfront Hotel Montecarlo
is located in Roses, Spain. The resort centre is 2.5 kilometres away, Figueres
is 17 kilometres away, and Girona is at a 53 kilometre distance.
Set on the beach with direct access to the promenade, the Hotel Montecarlo
occupies a modern Mediterranean-style property spread over six storeys.
The hotel extends to an outdoor pool, covered in winter, and provides a
wireless Internet zone and Internet room with computer. The Hotel Montecarlo
houses an informal, modern restaurant serving a range of local and international
dishes from an extensive buffet. There is a ground-floor bar with terrace
area, which hosts nightly live music and houses a pool table. The
hotel offers beach volleyball and runs a horse- riding centre, six kilometres
away. There is a seasonal animation team, and complimentary bicycles are
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Prestige Coral Platja, Roses
The Hotel Prestige Coral
Platja is a superior three star establishment located on the Santa Margarita
Beach, only 300 meters from the city center of Roses. Roses, set on Spain's
beautiful Costa Brava, is a delightful mix of modern-day resort and timeless
fishing village. The most impressive of the four hotels in the Prestige
group, The Hotel Prestiqe Coral Platja has been carefully restored with
attention to maintaining its colonial style. Like Prestige's other three
hotels, this is a resort-style property with an active focus, offering
on-site games, sport, and entertainment for all ages. Common conveniences
include a TV and reading room, meeting facilities (available by prior reservation),
and private parking. Guests can relax by the Coral Platja's sparkling pool
or in its comfy garden hammocks, or enjoy a coffee on the terrace or in
the hotel's spacious solarium. An on-site restaurant offers buffet-style
dining with a wide selection of regional and international fare. |
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Prestige Goya Park, Roses
Modern hotel situated 200
meters from Santa Margarita beach and 1.5 kilometers from Roses and the
Costa Brava. Guests can unwind in the sunshine with the swimming
pool, mini golf and games area. Guests can relax indoors in the TV
room, or make the most of the summer activity and entertainment programs
and nightly live music. Guests of the Hotel Prestige Goya Park enjoy a
complimentary buffet breakfast each morning. Hotel Prestige Goya
Park Restaurant - Guests can enjoy a variety of regional and international
cuisine as well as themed menus in this buffet restaurant. Open daily.
This hotel features 246 guestrooms, all of which include satellite television
and direct-dial telephones. Rooms are bright and simply decorated and all
have balconies or terraces. |
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Prestige Sant Marc, Roses
The Hotel Prestige Sant
Marc is a superior three star establishment located only a few meters from
the Santa Margarita Beach and within two kilometers of the city center
of Roses. The Hotel Prestige Sant Marc is a resort-style property
with an active focus, offering on-site games, sport, and entertainment
for all ages. Common conveniences include a TV and reading room, meeting
room and banquet facilities (available by prior reservation), and a children's
play area. Guests can relax by the Sant Marc's sparkling pool, or
enjoy a coffee on the terrace or in the hotel's spacious solarium. An on-site
restaurant offers buffet-style dining with a wide selection of regional
and international fare, and the Sant Marc's lively Discotheque Pub (open
according to demand) beckons guests to boogie the night away. |
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