Description

Costa Brava is located on the northeastern part of Catalonia, Spain. Costa Brava literally translates into the “coast rugged”. As the name suggests this resort is rocky and has many unevenly shaped cliffs. The beaches of Costa Brava are sprinkled by local tavernas, restaurants and small shops. This resort is mainly famed among the young Brits and UK citizens.

Shopping

Little further along the skiing, is a small town called La Bisbal d’Empordà, where travelers can buy the best ceramics and potteries. There are many shops in and around Costa Brava that include D’Arau, Armand Basi, Lotta and others where travelers are left with a spoilt choice of articles.

Restaurants

There is an assortment of restaurants at Costa Brava that serve both local and global delicacies. Tourists inclined to taste quality sea foods should not miss visiting the restaurant Marina. Restaurant Vegetariano La Polenta serves varieties of vegetarian delicacies and is best suggested for vegetarians. Other recommended restaurants include La Taberna de Tossa, La Sala de Cel and Discoteca Xarai.

Night Life

Nightlife in Costa Brava is confined to talking and dining over drinks. For an extensive nightlife tourists can visit the neighboring resort of Lloret, which is just few kilometers away from Costa Brava.

Activities

Scuba diving, tennis, golf, horse riding, yachting and skiing are some of the activities that tourists can enjoy in Costa Brava. Boat trips can be held to the interiors of the resort.

Communications

The international access code for Spain is +34. The outgoing code is 00 followed by the relevant country code. Pay phones are blue or green and coins or phone cards can be used. Phone cards are available at post offices, tobacco shops, and newsagents. GSM is operated through 900/1800 and covers the entire country by three telecom operators. Internet is accessible at internet cafes in most towns and resorts.

Contacts

Spanish Tourist Office, Madrid: +34 91 366 5477 or www.spain.info
Spanish Embassy, Washington, United States: +1 202 452 0100
Spanish Embassy, London, United Kingdom: +44 (0)20 7589 8989
Spanish Embassy, Ottawa, Canada: +1 613 747 2252
Spanish Embassy, Canberra, Australia: +61 (0)2 6273 3555
Spanish Embassy, Pretoria, South Africa: +27 (0)12 344 3875/6/7
Spanish Embassy, Dublin, Ireland: +353 (0)1 283 9900
Spanish Consulate, Wellington, New Zealand: +64 (0)4 472 5804
United States Embassy, Madrid: +34 91 587 2240
British Embassy, Madrid: +34 91 700 8200
Canadian Embassy, Madrid: +34 91 423 3250
Australian Embassy, Madrid: +34 91 353 6690
South African Embassy, Madrid: +34 91 436 3780
Irish Embassy, Madrid: +34 91 436 4093
New Zealand Embassy, Madrid: +34 915 230 226
Emergencies: 112/061

Currency

EUR

Attractions

The beach is the main attraction of Costa Brava but to the proximity of this resort there are many other magnificent beaches, ancient cathedrals, tombs, museums and many other places that are worth a visit.

Language

Spanish

Language Description

The official language is Spanish, but English is widely understood in main tourist areas. Galician, Catalan, and Basque are spoken in the some areas.

Tipping

It is customary to tip 5-10% for most services rendered. 15% tip at restaurants is the norm, although bills are inclusive of service charges. 10-15% of the bill amount is paid as tips to drivers of metered taxis.