Catalonia is one of the corners of Spain with the most cultural and scenic wealth . And we are talking about a region of diverse realities that make this community a great destination both to live and to visit.
Of the many attractions in Catalonia, the coast is one of the most sought after, and not only because of the beautiful beaches that can be found on the Costa Brava and the Costa Dorada, but also because of the beautiful fishing villages that are hidden throughout the coastline. Today we want to show you 10 of the most beautiful. Of course, we apologize in advance for all those who have remained in the pipeline. Would you like to join us?
Cadaques
We are going to start our tour of the most beautiful coastal towns in Catalonia on the Costa Brava, one of the most desired destinations in Spain. We have to admit that one of our favorite corners of this area of the Catalan coast is Cadaqués, which is located on the Cap de Creus peninsula. Its beaches and secluded coves stand out as well as its historic center with a deep seafaring flavor , as well as the Salvador Dalí House-Museum.
Calella de Palafrugell
From the Costa Brava we also want to highlight Calella de Palafrugell, an old fishing village that continues to preserve the atmosphere that was breathed in the area before the arrival of mass tourism. Thus, here you can find narrow streets, houses with sloping tile roofs, traditional fishermen’s houses …
Begur
We also want to talk about Begur, a town where the mountains sink into the Mediterranean Sea, creating sandy beaches and small coves. Beyond its urban center, with a strong traditional flavor, the town surprises with its fishing neighborhoods on the beach. Above all, Aiguablava and Sa Tuna stand out.
Empuriabrava
Known as "the Venice of the Costa Brava", Empuriabrava is one of the largest residential marinas in the world. Here you can enjoy beaches for all tastes and quiet or exciting activities. In addition, we must highlight the architectural heritage of Castelló d’Empúries.
L’Escala
Another town that we want to highlight is L’Escala, which offers a great diversity of landscapes and settlements. Beyond its beaches and coves of fine sand, which are ideal for scuba diving, we want to highlight the Greek ruins, which are more than 2,000 years old.
Tossa de Mar
The last town on the Costa Brava that we want to highlight is Tossa de Mar, which offers history , art, leisure and exquisite cuisine on the shores of the Mediterranean Sea. In addition, here you will find a wide variety of accommodations.
Sitges
Although the province of Barcelona has many attractions, we are only going to highlight one of its coastal towns. This is Sitges, which offers the visitor numerous leisure opportunities, as well as beautiful natural landscapes , an interesting town center, luxury developments, golf courses and nautical facilities on the beaches.
Deltebre
From the province of Tarragona we want to highlight Deltebre, the starting point to discover one of the most important wetlands in Spain: the Delta del Ebro Natural Park. Its municipal area includes Punta del Fangar, which offers a port and a beach; the Canal Viejo lagoon and the Garchal, an area made up of small islands.
Tamarit
We continue in the province of Tarragona to tell you about Tamarit, an old town that is located to the right of the mouth of the Gaià river, built on a rocky promontory . The walled enclosure and some remains of the castle are preserved in quite good condition from the old town.
Cases d’Alcanar
Finally, we want to talk about the Cases d’Alcanar, a population entity attached to the municipality of Alcanar, which is located in the Montsià region. Its nucleus enjoys gastronomic prestige. In addition, we must highlight its 12 kilometers of beaches.