Introduction
Like it’s cuisine, the Costa Brava features a wide variety of sporting activities, both on water and on land. Whether you wish to go sailing, surfing or diving or you prefer to play a game of tennis or golf, you will find the opportunity not far away. The International Association for Golf Tour Operators (IAGTO) has recently awarded the Costa Brava as Best Emerging Golf Destination.
The nearby presence of the majestic Pyrenees also provides a whole range of mountain and winter sports such as climbing, hiking, rafting and of course skiing.
If you prefer a cultural or historical excursion you will find a wealth of options to choose from. Examples are the extraordinary Dali museum in Figueres, the 13C cathedral in Girona or the magnificent old village of Pals. In combination with the ever-changing and impressive countryside, an occasion for a small trip is never hard to find.
The Costa Brava, like the rest of Spain, has many celebrations and traditions. Most famous are the Sardana dance and the old fishermen’s songs, the Habaneras, both typical Catalan and actively practised by the local population in the squares of the rustic small towns. Being both a tradition and a social celebration they are best enjoyed by taking part.
