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Costa Brava Holidays
from £ 325 pp
View All DealsCosta Brava holidays introduce you to Spain at its wildest – whether it’s the make-up-free beaches and thick forests, or the dizzying waterparks and nightlife of Lloret de Mar.
Wild card
Creeping up to the French border, the Costa Brava takes you to Spain’s less-trodden top corner. When it comes to landscapes, this place likes to go au naturel – think mountain backdrops and forest-tickled coves. It’s probably the reason Salvador Dali liked it so much – you’ll find a couple of museums dedicated to the artist around here. It’s just north of Barcelona, too, so daytrips are easy.
Big and bold
The so-called Rugged Coast still has all the beachy charms of the rest of the Costas along Catalonia. After all, there’s a reason why city slickers from Barcelona flock here to sunbathe. Loud- and-proud Lloret de Mar probably has the biggest helping of blue-water beaches in the palm of its hands – you can count five within a 10-minute drive. Plus, it’s got a bumper crop of bars to boot.
The quiet ones
Some of the Costa Brava’s holiday destinations like to lie low. They’re not exactly fishing villages per se, but they’re the type of places you can sip sangria or tuck into paella and watch the world go by. Pineda’s small, but well-stocked with tapas bars, cute squares and a big beach. And Santa Susanna’s even sleepier, with cobbled streets and plenty of family-friendly beaches.
At a glance
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Have a night on the town in Lloret de Mar
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Settle down with a book on Pineda’s peaceful beach
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Time travel in Tossa de Mar’s old town
Destinations in Costa Brava
Top Destinations
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Calella de la Costa
Calella de la Costa holidays are perfect for families, beachgoers and city lovers, with easy access to both peace and parties.
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Lloret De Mar
It's easy to see why the Costa Brava’s biggest resort keeps pulling in the punters. Holidays to Lloret de Mar pack in Blue Flag beaches, stacks of sports, and a full-on nightlife scene.
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Malgrat De Mar
With Blue Flag award-winning beaches and an easygoing atmosphere, Malgrat de Mar holidays show off the best of the Costa Brava.
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Pineda
Kitten-soft sands, waterslides and family-friendly restaurants are the main ingredients for Pineda holidays. Bustling Barcelona’s an easy train trip away, too.
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Santa Susanna
Holidays to laid back Santa Susanna come complete with a trio of beaches, a characterful old town and a rural setting that’s ideal for nature lovers.
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Tossa de Mar
Holidays to Tossa de Mar and its many beaches check off all the highlights of a classic Costa Brava getaway.