Sights Costa Brava, Spain

The main resorts of this part of the coast are considered Tossa de Mar, Lloret de Mar and Blanes.

Tossa de Mar - a bustling tourist city with a developed infrastructure, which in the 18-19 century was a major port. From medieval times the city has remained a fortress Vila Vella, which was built in 14 century. It is located on a small cliff. It also houses the Municipal Museum with archaeological finds and art collection of Catalan and foreign artists. In the new area of Vila Nova, you will find many hotels, bars and restaurants. You can sunbathe on the municipal beach in March and La Grande Baum.

Lloret de Mar - the main tourist center of Catalonia. With a beautiful waterfront, surrounded by palm trees, beautiful view of the sea. Next to it are medieval and modern buildings. Church of Sant Roma was built in 1552 in the Gothic and Romanesque style. It is also interesting to look at the hermitage Santa Cristina and monument Sailor. In the city is 4 sandy beach, where there are opportunities for sports and water sports. Far from Lloret de Mar was built a water park Water World. This resort is ideal for family holidays.

Blanes - one of the oldest resorts coast. On the hill of San Joan is the famous botanical garden Jardin Botanico Marimutra. It collected about 7 000 exotic plants. Also Blanse a zoo Marineland with marine animals, which are arranged exciting presentation with seals and dolphins.

Village of La Platja d'Aro, with endless sandy beaches and hotels growing up close to the water, is a perfect place for lovers of noisy nightlife. There is a water park "Akvadayver. The beaches here are overcrowded, and historical attractions can be found just outside the village. For example, 10 km to the west in the cave of al-Dine (Romanya de la Selva) found a cult place with dolmens and megalithic stone circle, "age" which is almost 4 thousand years.

Palamos - is quite a large resort. Hotels here constitute whole neighborhoods on the coast and in the depths of the city. Wide sandy beaches, palm alleys and secluded coves attract many tourists. Founded in 1277, Palamos retained its individuality. Very beautiful church of Santa Maria (1371), in the museum Cau de la Costa Brava are the collections of Iberian, Greek and Roman pottery. Now the city is the center of the cork industry in Catalonia.

Campus Estartit is remarkable that in front of him are the islands Medos. Once they hid pirates. Now these rocky islands are a protected zone. Access is closed, the divers are not allowed to swim closer than 75 m. For tourists here are organized excursions to the mini-submarine. The town itself Estartit has a well developed infrastructure, a wide sandy beach stretching for several kilometers and closed on all sides by mountains, and shallow sea lagoons attract many tourists with children.