From buzzing Barcelona to sleepy mountain villages, you won’t be short of ideas for your itinerary. Here are just a few places to get you started:
Barcelona – the high-vibe Catalan capital combines history, architecture, and culture with busy beaches and bustling bars. Its major airport and rail links make it ideal for a weekend break or as a pitstop before continuing further afield.
Tarragona – many vestiges of this ancient Roman city still remain, including a relatively intact amphitheatre that looks out over the sea, a delightful old town with narrow winding streets and squares, and a beautiful Gothic cathedral. It also has long stretches of sandy beach.
Girona – the Onyar river runs through the town, with both sides flanked by colourful facades and connected by various bridges including an iconic red lattice work bridge and a traditional old stone bridge. Big enough to bustle but small enough to find your way around easily, make sure you visit the cathedral, walk along the ramparts and sup a sangria under the arcades.
Cadaqués – a picture-perfect harbour town that so inspired Salvador Dali that he set up home here. Azure-blue skies, whitewashed houses and fishing boats that bob on sparkling waters give the town a decidedly Mediterranean feel, and you can choose from soaking up the sun on fabulous beaches or walking around the dramatic rocky headland to Portlligat.
Begur and Palafrugell – these neighbouring towns lie south of Cadaqués. Begur is a pretty hilltop village slightly off the coast road which has a mediaeval castle, vibrant old town and spectacular views. Just down the road, the harbour town of Calella de Palafrugell has long sandy beaches, whitewashed houses and terracotta tiles. The coastline between the two is dotted with romantic coves, rocky creeks and clear waters, perfect for escaping the throngs on the beaches in more touristy areas.
Pubol – another beautiful medieval village and another strong link to Salvador Dalí – his castle is the main attraction here and houses a collection of his wife’s glamourous dresses.
Peratallada – head inland to discover what is rightly reputed as being one of the most beautiful villages in the region. Its cobbled streets, honey-coloured stone buildings, fortress castle and flower-decked walls ooze all the charm of centuries past.
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Ambiance Catalogne is a fine holiday property with swimming pool, in a peaceful setting on the edge of the village near Torroella de Montgri, around 10 kilometres from the nearest sandy beaches.
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Beautiful vacation home for rent on the Costa Brava. Equipped with all the necessary comforts and a large pool for ultimate relaxation. You’ll be charmed by the natural surroundings and the views from this vacation villa.
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Escape to an idyllic setting: a holiday villa with a pool, just minutes away from the stunning beaches of the Costa Brava. Comfort and tranquility await you for a memorable holiday in Catalonia.
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Barcelona Grande is a beautiful rental property for groups which is perfect for holidays or as a conference venue. Where better to hold a large gathering than a villa with a pool on the Costa Brava? This exclusive haven has sea views, a nearby beach and shops and restaurants on the doorstep and is easy to get to from Barcelona and Girona.
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Blue Costa Brava is a mountainside holiday rental property with a pool. Recently built, it blends in seamlessly with the hillside thanks to its structure, its colours and the materials used...
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With its fabulous view of the coves on the Costa Brava, this rental holiday villa is a beautiful property just five minutes from the beach and one kilometres from a charming little village.
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Can Catalonia is a beautiful Spanish holiday villa. It is a typical Catalan property and a great place to unwind in a natural environment close to the beach and a number of must-see mediaeval villages.
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Welcome to Catalonia with Catalan Masia, a large property available to rent in Spain for reunions with family or friends. This farmhouse with its typical regional style offers large spaces inside and outside and many recreational items including a beautiful pool. All this makes for an ideal playground for all ages without bothering the neighbours. But this rental isn't isolated, it’s located on the doorstep of Girona, in the heart of an endearing and generous region.
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Discover Spain differently with this unique Spanish holiday villa, in a hideaway location not far from the coast! Catalonia Nature is unlike any other property – it’s a bolthole surrounded by nature but close to a vibrant village and bustling beaches. It is a superb property to rent for holidays.
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Colores de Catalonia is a beautifully authentic Spanish family villa with a pool in the heart of the Baix Empordà region. Traditional stone and warm wood features combine with resolutely modern furnishings to create a stunning effect. The villa is bright, spacious and uplifting inside and out.
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