The Costa Brava’s open access to the Mediterranean Sea means that freshly-caught seafood figure prominently on the local menu. Seafood connoisseurs will be in heaven, and a plentiful supply of shellfish, lobster, squid, cuttlefish, tuna and prawns are served up as platters, sashimi, or in a suquet stew.
Catalan cuisine has a surf and turf slant to it, often combining fish and meat in the same dish, and rice is another staple used in local dishes. Top off your meal with a Crema Catalana dessert, a fragranced egg custard similar to the French crème brulée.
The Costa Brava is home to the Emporda wine region, which has been producing wine since Roman times. Grape varieties including Muscat, Chardonnay and Xarel-lo produce flavoursome whites, while Carignan, Grenache, Merlot and Syrah make complex, full-bodied reds. Rosé and sweet wines are also produced in the region. Wine tourism is increasingly popular in the Emporda vineyards in Girona province and a great way to find out more about how the wines are made and what to pair them with.
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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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