This unique and spectacular coastline in Northeastern Spain is one of the most exciting, glamorous and interesting places for a vacation. Costa Brava or the Rugged Coast is indeed a wild and unspoilt stretch of seashore, which has featured extensively in art, literature, film and cultural events. With millions of tourists arriving every year, the scores of Blue Flag beaches, secluded coves and bays are a major attraction but there's much more to Costa Brava than just sun and sea.

For environment and plant lovers, there are three big national parks which range from maritime protected parks to mountain parks covered with dense oak, pine and cork forests. A visit to Marimurta Botanical Gardens is a must. Located close to Blanes station, these gardens offer spectacular views over the cliffs to the Mediterranean Sea, which provide wonderful photo ops.



Museums and culture centers abound in this region, which has had a colorful and eventful history. With more than 60 notable museums and several smaller galleries and collections, Costa Brava region is indeed a treasure trove for the art and history lover. Toys, farm-implements, taps, salt, art, history, underwater archeology are some of the interesting collections all along the coast. This area is also famous for once being the home of Salvador Dali, Picasso and Joan Miro and there are several museums here which host their paintings.

Costa Brava is the playground of celebrities from the glamor world of film and television and several notable theater, literary and music personalities have enriched events and shows here. Many movies have been shot here and the amazing coastline itself provides the drama.

This region has a packed festival calendar. Annual music events are a feature in most towns along the coast featuring everything from rock to folk and local music. Flower and tree festivals, wine and harvest, food, art, literature and other hobby festivals abound. Verges has a macabre Dance of Death festival during Easter, where the procession consists of people dressed as skeletons! It's a good idea to check with your villa rental service if there are any events happening in the vicinity while you're there.

Historical sites and churches are another huge attraction. The Old Church at Cadaques on the French border is a beautifully preserved example of medieval architecture and was much admired by artists like Dali and Picasso. Cadaques also has the Dali House Museum. The ruins of Empuries are another fabulous place where you can view ancient Greek and Roman settlements.

Foodies are in for a gastronomic feast here. Fresh, delicious seafood, vegetables and meats cooked Mediterranean-style are available along with traditional Catalan delicacies, wines and sweets. Fruits, nuts and honey from the mountains are extensively used and add to the mild, yet piquant taste of the dishes here.Explore this rugged coast for that dream holiday!

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