Family holidays to Costa Brava
Costa Brava is one of Spain’s most popular tourist destinations stretching from the north of Barcelona over the province of Girona. It is of great natural beauty with crystalline beaches, small hidden coves, white-washed fishing villages, cliffs and natural untouched landscapes. There are many exciting places to go, mountains to climb, sights to see and foods to taste for all members of the family. So; let’s go discover Costa Brava!
Family days out and attractions in Costa Brava
There are five main beaches in Costa Brava to occupy children all day long as they enjoy the sunny climate, warm waters and fun that the seaside always offers. There are also amusement parks, theme parks, water parks and zoos as well as cultural activities to experience together.
Do visit the tourist towns of Lloret de Mar, Cadaqués and Roses.
Water World has the fabulous Water Mountain for spills and thrills and Rafting River, Europe's longest slide! Aquopolis La Pineda is another water park swarming with attractions of the wet kind; as is Marineland combining the fun of a water park and animal exhibitions like dolphins, exotic birds and sea lions.
For more animals; there’s camels, tigers, elephants, an aquarium, birds and reptiles in the Parc de la Ciutadella which is a zoo that also has tours and special workshops for the children.
If football is more to your liking do explore the Camp Nou Football Stadium as it’s an interesting and unique museum.
Then there’s Heron City with heaps of fun and entertainment fro the whole family, the giant screened cinema of Imax Port Vell and lots, lots more fun to be had by all!
Child friendly accommodation and places to stay in Costa Brava
It’s easy to relax along the gorgeous coastline of Costa Brava as there are many hotels, apartments and resorts to choose from. From self-catering holiday accommodation right on the seafront to an historical building in the city centre; there’s bound to be something that’s just right for your family.
Family restaurants and local cuisine
Costa Brava, Barcelona and Catalonia are steeped in Mediterranean culture and its long tradition of international commerce means that the area is very cosmopolitan. The region’s cuisine is characterized by seafood, rice dishes, wines of great international reputation and traditional desserts like the famous "Catalonian Cream". Here are some other dishes that you will find on the menu:
Calcotada, Costa Brava - is made by cooking spring calocats (a local variety of spring onions) over an open flame. When cooked, the spring onions char on the outside but inside are tender.
Canalones a la Catalana - cannelloni, a delicious Italian influence.
Meats - either barbecued or cooked over a fire of vine prunings which generates an intense heat with dishes like arros amb conill (rice with rabbit) or perdices con coles (partridge with cabbage).
Mar i Muntanya Cuisine - this translates to "sea and mountain" and is the appetizing combination of seafood with land produce such as pork and muscles, tuna soup with snails, rabbit with crayfish and chicken and so on.
You could always play it safe and have the national dish of Pan a la Catalana which is simply basic bread with ripe tomatoes squeezed on top and finished off by drizzling on some oil with a sprinkling of salt. Delicious!
Finally, Costa Brava is a region steeped in religious ceremony combined with pagan rituals which come to life in many of their colourful festivals with plenty of noise, merry making and dancing. The gegants (giants) feature in most of them and you will see them up to 12 metres tall, dancing and swirling through the streets. At any time of the year there will be a festival in full swing, somewhere in the area; so do join in the fun.
