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- Costa Brava
Costa Brava
The ruggedly beautiful Costa Brava holiday coast stretches for
100 miles (160km) along the shores of Catalonia in Spain's
north-eastern corner, from Port Bou on the Franco-Spanish border to
Tossa del Mar, just north of Barcelona. The coast is filled with
high-rise resort developments and modern marinas catering to
package tourists, but retains enough green hillsides and lonely,
wild cliffs, coves and caves to belie its reputation as one of
Europe's busiest holiday destinations.
Holidaymakers revel in the hidden delights of the craggy
coastline, many exploring in boats to seek out deserted coves
scented with pine and citrus trees, fragrant herbs and bright
flowers. International resorts and marinas lie in close proximity
to relatively unspoilt fishing villages and towns bearing evidence
of the area's rich history with ancient castles and fortifications.
Offshore divers revel in the abundance of wrecks to explore in the
crystalline waters, while seemingly endless sunshine pours down on
stretches of sandy or shingle beach.
The untouched natural areas and fishing industry have also
resulted in making a holiday here a gastronomic treat. Seafood
reigns supreme, from sardines to delicious lobster, but
specialities also include local wild game, like boar, duck and
rabbit, which can all be washed down with a variety of wines
produced from the vineyards that clothe the hillsides.
Information & Facts
Climate
Costa Brava has hot summers with July and August temperatures
reaching well over 82°F (29°C). Winter months can become chilly,
with January being the coldest month. Costa Brava is wetter than
the southern regions of Spain, the rainfall averaging 1, 000mm per
annum.
Language
Spanish is the official language, but English is widely
understood in areas frequented by tourists. Catalan, Galician and
Basque are spoken in the relevant areas.
Money
Spain's official currency is the Euro (EUR). One Euro is divided
into 100 cents. Money can be exchanged at bureaux de change and
major hotels, but banks give the best rates. All major credit cards
and travellers cheques are widely accepted at most hotels,
restaurants, and shops. ATMs are widespread and are generally the
cheapest and most convenient method of obtaining money.
Time
Local time is GMT +1 (GMT +2 between the last Sunday in March
and the Saturday before the last Sunday in October). The Canary
Islands: GMT (GMT +1 in summer).