Holidays to the Costa Brava 2017 / 2018

Costa Brava – Holiday Destination Information

Key Information: The Costa Brava is a coastal area of north-eastern Spain in the province of Girona, Catalonia. It is known for its romantic and beautiful stretches of untouched natural coasts and its sunny weather. It is also a cheap holiday destination due to it being relatively close to Britain and a part of Europe.

Ideal Time to Go: Sunny weather is often an easy find all year round, so if that is all you want then you could pack up and set off to your Costa Brava holiday right now and you’ll likely be satisfied. Most Costa Brava holiday-goers flock there during July and August, these are obviously great months to visit with great weather and plenty going on, but if you’re after a more relaxed holiday without the crowds and possibly a cheaper price tag, we recommend May, June & September, as the weather is fine and you’ll be avoiding those large crowds of tourists.

Weather: The average annual temperature in Costa Brava is a fine 15.2°C; however, in the warmest month of July, the average temperature is a very respectable 24°C. In the coolest months of December and January the average temperature is only 8°C, so hot and sunny conditions are more prominent towards the middle of the year.

Flight Time: A direct flight from London to Costa Brava is little over 2 hours

Time Difference: Costa Brava is 1 hour ahead of UK time

Currency: Euro (€)

Fun Fact:  The name ‘Costa Brava’ translates into ‘Rugged Coast’

Top Tip: The emergency number in Costa Brava is 092, we recommend saving this number to your phone before your holiday.

How to Get There

Direct flights to Costa Brava are available from airports all over the UK.

Read more about why you should visit Costa Brava in our blog.

Where to Go In Costa Brava

The Costa Brava is a beautiful place with many amazing places for tourists to explore, here are some of our recommended places to visit during your holiday to the Costa Brava:

• Jardi Botanic Marimurtra (Blanes) – These botanical gardens were established in 1920 and are home to over 4,000 species of exotic and beautiful Mediterranean and Sub-Tropical flora. Tours are available at £81.

• Cap de Creus National Park (Cadaques) – This beautiful national park will be the highlight of your holiday, with gorgeous sights you’ll never get bored of and tours available at the cheap price of £20 you’ll be able to keep the whole family entertained without having to spend very much at all.

• Vila Vella (Tossa de Mar) – Also known as ‘Old Town’ Vila Vella is a cultural place that really captures the historical beauty that Costa Brava has to offer. You’ll be exploring ancient buildings and artefacts that have been looked after and kept in good condition, even the young members of the family will be captivated in the beauty of this place. Tours start as cheap as £45.

Holiday Activities in Costa Brava

The most northerly of the Spanish Costas, Costa Brava, is also the most scenic. With rugged cliffs merging into scenic fishing villages, this destination has been successful in attracting loyal visitors year after year. Maintaining their old world charm with districts of cobbled streets and medieval churches, Lloret de Mar and Andorra la Vella are the contemporary faces of this Catalan region - modernised to attract a young and lively crowd, which is perfect for those who are looking for an exciting holiday in Costa Brava.

Costa Brava holidays in Lloret de Mar are characterised by lazy days on glorious beaches and long nights sampling the resorts’ vibrant nightlife - both of which are considered the best in Costa Brava. The mile-long stretch of sand is divided between 5 Blue Flag beaches, offering a range of water sports, with pubs, bars and cafés selling every cuisine you can think of.

All-inclusive holidays at Calella de la Costa are ideal for everyone. You can easily book hotels or even villas in Costa Brava. The powder-soft beaches, thrilling water sports and a lively nightlife all mix seamlessly - held together by a ribbon of superb restaurants and heritage centred round a bustling town. Alternatively, we suggest you look at all inclusive deals to Costa Brava’s Catalan village of Tossa de Mar. Its two scenic beaches and traditional houses are framed by lush mountains and forests making this one of the prettiest areas in Costa Brava.