Coast of the Costa Brava: where is it located on the map of Spain, which cities

Most tourists who decide to relax in Spain choose the Costa Brava. They think, and some are even sure, that this is a city and a resort. In fact, this coastline is 200 kilometers long. And it is on this coast that the ancient beautiful cities: Blanes, Tossa de Mar and Lloret de Mar. And it is in them that tourists stop when they come here. And where do they come? Do you know where the Costa Brava is on the map in Spain? We offer you to look at this place and then you yourself will understand that this place is truly magical and it is worth coming here for a vacation.

A bit of geography

And so, the Costa Brava is the coast, and some say that it is a strip. This miracle is located in the northeast of Catalonia, in the province of Girona. Actually, Barcelona is about 60 kilometers from here, and the Costa Brava borders on France and the border is natural mountains with beautiful landscapes and picturesque paintings. Ski resorts can also be found here in winter.

Video about Costa Brava

If you have not visited the coast yet, then watch a beautiful video that shows all the beauty of the coastline 200 kilometers long. In the video, you will see the cities, look at the best beaches in the country and penetrate the rest so that you want to immediately go here.

Climate and weather of the Costa Brava

This place is one of the three most visited places in the country by tourists. But in general, the Costa Brava is the coldest place in the country, if you take average temperature in a year.
The climate here is mild and stable. Still, this is the Mediterranean Sea and there are almost no unpleasant surprises. In summer, when the holiday season is in full swing, the air temperature is always above +30 degrees.

July and August are the hottest months. During these months, the temperature can easily rise to +35 degrees.
Winter months are the coldest. During the day there is almost no heat above +10, and at night it can drop to +2 +4. The rainiest month is November, at the end of autumn there are 15-18 days with rain. And the amount of precipitation reaches 120 millimeters.

Spain map with Costa Brava

Look directly at the map. Where is the Costa Brava and what cities are on it.

Map of the Costa Brava with cities and resorts

And now we offer you new map with the Costa Brava. The map shows cities and resorts located along the coast. You will see how far Barcelona is from the first city of the coast, where the border with France passes and how far Andorra is.

in front of you detailed map Costa Brava with the names of cities and towns in Russian. Move the map by holding it with the left mouse button. You can move around the map by clicking on one of the four arrows in the upper left corner. You can change the scale using the scale on the right side of the map or by turning the mouse wheel.

What country is the Costa Brava in?

Costa Brava is located in Spain. It's wonderful a nice place with its own history and traditions. Costa Brava coordinates: north latitude and east longitude (show on a large map).

virtual walk

The figure of a "little man" above the scale will help you take a virtual tour of the cities of the Costa Brava. By pressing and holding the left mouse button, drag it to any place on the map and you will go for a walk, while inscriptions with the approximate address of the area will appear in the upper left corner. Choose the direction of movement by clicking on the arrows in the center of the screen. The "Satellite" option at the top left allows you to see the relief image of the surface. In the "Map" mode, you will get the opportunity to get acquainted in detail with highways Costa Brava and the main attractions.

When bewitching Barcelona and delightful Madrid are behind, tourists go to the golden coast of Spain - to the Costa Brava. Here, all travelers are waiting for a relaxing beach holiday mixed with noisy fun parties, activities active species sports and tasting delicious local dishes.

The Costa Brava, with the cities of eternal summer - Blanes, Tossa de Mar and Lloret de Mar, are considered the main center of recreation by the sea in the country. Developed tourism infrastructure Spain's Costa Brava attracts millions of tourists every year. Resort towns are ready to receive a huge number of guests.

The best hotels on the coast

For tourists who are planning to spend their first vacation in the north-west of Spain, we offer a small list the best hotels golden coast.

Hotel Vistabella 5 * offers ideal conditions for relaxation for tourists. Located in the small resort town of Roses, it has modern amenities in every room and is proud of its good location.
Elite vacation and spa therapy is offered to guests at the Salles Hotel & SPA Cala Del Pi 5 * - a hotel located on the coast of Cala del Pi. At the hotel's Gaudí Restaurant, you can taste the most delicious Mediterranean cuisine.
Hotel Hotel Beverly Park & Spa 4 * is located in the heart of Blanes. Cozy hotel ideal for family vacation.
There is another hotel in Blanes that is worth your attention. Apartamentos AR Muntanya Mar 3 * is located a 5-minute walk from the beach and offers tourists comfortable accommodation at a loyal price.
Premier Gran Hotel Reymar & Spa 4* in Tossa de Mar welcomes guests with excellent service and amazing views from the windows of the rooms on the picturesque Costa Brava. The food at the hotel is excellent, according to tourists in the reviews.

The choice of places where you can stay during your vacation is huge. In the resort region of Costa Brava there are more than 2 thousand hotels at any cost and travelers' requests.

Where is Costa Brava located?

If you could not find the location of the Costa Brava on the world map using Google or Yandex mapping programs, on our website you can do it with ease.

On the map of Spain, the region with the most the best beaches you should look north of Barcelona.
Close proximity to the city rich in attractions - only 60 km - can be convenient, because you can always go on a tour of Barcelona.

A map of the Costa Brava will help tourists who plan to come to rest on the beaches of the Costa Brava for the first time. It contains information about the placement of all resort towns with their interesting places, attractions, restaurants, shops and shopping malls, a list of hotels and sports centers. For convenience, our compatriots are offered a map of the Costa Brava in Russian.

When the holiday season is in full swing, it's time to choose perfect place for vacation this year. Spain is waiting for you! The map of the Costa Brava resorts will help you decide on the resorts and hotels where you will have an unforgettable and most comfortable vacation.

Coast mediterranean sea passes through many countries, but the most popular for sea recreation is Spain and its coast. The popularity lies in the fact that the coast is beautiful and even, with many bays and bays. The coast is represented by many attractions for every taste, whether ancient castles, churches and cathedrals, or is it amusement parks.

Costa Brava is a large resort located in autonomous community Catalonia begins in the northeast of the city of Barcelona and ends at the border with France. The weather is Mediterranean, the season lasts from late April to early October.

Mediterranean coast of Spain

The Mediterranean Spanish coast has a length of about 2 thousand kilometers - from the French border to the Portuguese. Even in the Iberian period, many settlers began to come here, among whom the coast was popular.

Mediterranean coast of Spain on the map

Now it is divided into many resort areas, among which are:

Costa Brava - a resort, one of the most popular in Spain, is known throughout the world.
Costa del Maresme. Mountain area with beautiful and clean beaches, suitable for a relaxing holiday with children, as it is protected from the winds by mountains.
Costa Dorada. One of the most popular holiday destinations on the coast. Refers to Catalonia. Main city Salou, which is known for its Port Aventura amusement park and the Costa Caribe water park.
Costa del Garraf. Located south of Barcelona, famous for its sights and beautiful beaches, the frequent holding of various holidays and carnivals, whether it is a retro car rally or a flower festival.
Costa del Azahar. If you translate the name into Russian, then it sounds like " orange coast". The zone is known for its orange tree plantations due to the mild climate.
Costa de Valencia. Located in the province of the same name Valencia. It features a beautiful hilly landscape, with cliffs and many hills that flow into gently sloping shores. Because of this, it differs warm winters, the temperature rarely drops below 16 degrees Celsius.
Costa Calida. Located in the province of Murcia. It is popular due to the many entertainments and activities on the coast.
Costa Blanca. Ecologically clean area of the Mediterranean coast. Mild climate attracts tourists all year round. Very well developed in terms of infrastructure.
Costa Almeria. A popular place among diving and fishing enthusiasts, it is also famous for its ancient buildings. A popular attraction is located in the city of Almeria, home to a fortress built in 995.
Costa del Sol. One of the earliest popular holiday areas in Spain. It has a developed infrastructure, popular cuisine. Many hotels, restaurants and cafes create an excellent atmosphere for relaxation.
Costa Tropical. Located in the province of Granada. Due to the proximity to Africa and the location here mountain range a warm subtropical climate is created, ideal for beach holiday. There are many sights from the Roman and Phoenician periods, villages from the era of Arab rule have been preserved.

Resort Information Costa Brava

Mount San Salvador de Verdera and St. Peter's Monastery

The coast of the region is rocky and hilly, with beautiful coves and bays. The beaches are mostly sand and pebbles. Most famous beach territory is called Lloret de Mar. The coast is rich in forests and many green spaces. The place has many attractions, including the monastery of St. Peter and the Werder castle, which are located on the mountain of San Salvador de Werder. A lot of historical monuments dedicated to the famous artist Salvador Dali, including the theater-museum in the city of Figares, the museum in Cadaqués and the castle of the same name.

Costa Brava - popular resort thanks to a very developed infrastructure (with its help you can travel around the entire region without problems), the presence of many hotels and hotels, and many ancient architectural monuments.

Note! Among the cities of the coast, a charter was signed on the development of tourism and the preservation of the environment, which is called the "Carta de Tossa".

It was signed in 1998 and regulates the activities and development of resorts on the Mediterranean coast. The place is also infamous for the competitive war between the associations Costa Brava and the Dalí Triangle.

Map of the Costa Brava - cities and resorts

Costa Brava on the map - a long coastal strip with a changeable landscape, cliffs and rocky hills, as well as pristine coastal areas with white sandy beaches. The region is rich in settlements and villages where ancient Spanish traditions are observed, events and holidays are often held. Tourists like local kitchen and architecture.

We can distinguish the most beautiful and popular cities of the Costa Brava:

Note! Girona Airport can also be called a beautiful attraction, it is recommended to walk around the territory and see it from the outside.

A snow-white village called Cadaques, in which something happens all year round. These are numerous parades, holidays, in which not only local residents are involved, but also visiting tourists and travelers. Business card of the settlement - Old city with cobbled streets and entertainment venues, as well as an ancient castle.
For admirers of Salvador Dali, it is recommended to go to Figueres, where the museum of this outstanding artist is located. Among popular places you can select the Plaza del Ayuntamento, which is located in the Old Town. San Fernando - lock, total area which amounted to more than 30 hectares, which hosts numerous parades and holidays, without which Spanish culture is indispensable.
Once a fishing village, now a small one locality called Roses with a beautiful promenade, rocky coast, and many coves and bays surrounded by rocks. It is famous for its relaxed and calm atmosphere, where locals are always happy to tourists, and fine cuisine will not leave anyone indifferent. A must visit is a mountain fortress called San Juan. For lovers of plants, the botanical garden will be interesting, which contains the most exotic flowers and trees from around the globe, the garden is the leading one in the European Union.
Among all the places in the region, one can single out Lloret de Mar, which is loved by couples with children and a large number of youth due to the availability of entertainment for every taste. One of the most visited - this is a coastal water park with the name " water world". It has a huge territory with many slides and pools, with fresh and sea water. It is popular not only among children, but also among adults.

Water World Aquapark in Lloret de Mar

A very large number of tourists and travelers have already managed to visit the region in Spain called the Costa Brava, who leave their recommendations. Among them are:

It is not recommended to leave things on the beach unattended, as thieves are operating.
On the beaches of the coast, you can sunbathe in any form quite freely, however, when visiting churches and temples, you must follow the dress code, as they may not be allowed into the territory.
Siesta is common throughout Spain, this must be taken into account when visiting various institutions and even cafes and restaurants.

The Costa Brava is at the peak of popularity due to its warm climate, excellent beaches and many attractions. It is a travel-friendly region due to its developed infrastructure, a huge number of architectural monuments and excellent beaches, has a rich geographical landscape and stunning views.

Getting to Barcelona is not difficult, the express bus runs on the route Tossa de Mar - Lloret de Mar - Barcelona about 7 times a day and the ticket costs about 6 euros, and the fare for a taxi will be about 90 euros. But still, the main mode of transport on the coast is comfortable commuter trains. Railway stretches along the coast from the town of Blanes to Barcelona and beyond. Trains leave every 30 minutes (traffic stops at night), the ticket price varies depending on the day of the week and is approximately 3 euros. From Lloret de Mar to railway station Blanes can be reached by bus, which also leaves every 30 minutes from the bus terminal. But there is an alternative way to travel between neighboring resorts- These are pleasure boats plying between the cities of Blanes, Tossa de Mar and Lloret de Mar several times a day. The price of a boat ticket is 3 - 8 euros one way, depending on the distance. Moving between the resorts of this coast by taxi will cost you about 6 - 20 euros. Prices are for one way only.

Things to do?

Resting in the resorts of the Costa Brava, you can successfully combine a beach holiday with excursions. Moreover, there really is something to see. Well, how not to visit Barcelona, for example? Not to see the famous creation of Antonio Gaudi - Sagrada Familia? 145 km from Barcelona is a magnificent medieval city Girona. Not far from this historical monument is the town of Figueres, where the theater-museum of Salvador Dali is located. It is also impossible not to visit the miracle of ancient architecture, the symbol of Catalonia - erected at an altitude of 721 m above sea level and surrounded by bizarre rocks, the monastery of Montserrat. A full day excursion to the independent Principality of Andorra - a duty-free zone - is a "deep dive" in shopping. In the town of Valtordera, you can see a real medieval jousting tournament, as well as become a participant in a medieval festival with dancing and dinner. Not only children, but also the older generation will enjoy visiting the Marineland dolphinarium, the Aqualeon minizoo, water parks, the largest of which is called Water World and is located near Lloret de Mar.

Resorts

The resorts of Costa Barcelona and Costa Brava, which have long been known under the common name "Costa Brava", are located on the northern coast of Spain and are deservedly loved by tourists from all over the world.
Vacationers are attracted by affordable prices, a large selection of entertainment for the whole family, developed infrastructure and proximity to Barcelona, the capital of Catalonia.
The Costa Barcelona (or Costa Maresme) stretches from Barcelona to the resort town of Santa Susanna. Behind him begin the resorts of the Costa Brava - Blanes, Lloret de Mar, Tossa de Mar and Playa de Aro, each of which has its own unique look. Lloret de Mar is popular with young people who prefer leisure and entertainment.
Beach lovers will appreciate the long beaches of Calella and Santa Susanna, their picturesque surroundings and sea food. Tossa de Mar, a natural gem of the region, is a quiet and peaceful family resort, located in a cozy bay on the seashore. Here is the famous medieval fortified city of Vila Vella (" old village»). Hospitable resorts The Costa Brava will not leave indifferent those who cannot imagine life without shopping and leisurely dinners in local restaurants. A large selection of hotels for different tastes, gentle sea and bright sun, attractions located "literally at your fingertips", you will find all these joys of life here, on the coasts of Catalonia.

Beaches and bathing season

coastal relief resort region The Costa Brava is made up of impregnable cliffs and cliffs, overgrown with Pyrenean pines and firs, which, in turn, alternate with magnificent bays and bays with white sand beaches.
All beaches here, as well as throughout Spain, are municipal and free. Many beaches are marked " blue flag", including: Blanes and Sabanell beaches in Blanes, Fenals, Lloret, Sa Boadella & St. Cristina in Lloret de Mar, Garbi and Gran de Calella beaches in Calella, Gran de Todda & La Mar Menuda in Tossa de Mar , the central beach of Malgrad de Mar and Pineda de Mar.
Rental of beach equipment (sunbeds and umbrellas) is paid separately. The swimming season lasts from mid-May to October.

Resorts of the Costa Brava:

Blanes

Blanes is lively resort town with contrasting architecture. medieval monuments, quarters rebuilt in the old Spanish style, side by side with ultra-modern buildings. Among tourists, the resort is famous as an excellent place for family holidays.

Costa Brava

The coolest coast of Spain - the Costa Brava - has a particularly mild climate throughout the year. The coast includes several resorts stretching up to the border of France, the most famous of them are the towns of Tossa de Mar, Lloret de Mar, Blanes.

Lloret de Mar

Lloret de Mar is a small Spanish paradise where you can forget about cloudy days and the bustle of a dusty metropolis, enjoy sunny bunches of grapes and dance fiery flamenco until dawn. And during the day - to wander through the narrow streets ancient city and relax on the golden beach, where gentle waves with a gentle touch will heal accumulated fatigue.