Holidays to Costa Brava

With golden beaches, sparkling seas, medieval villages and national parks, you can choose your own adventure on Costa Brava holidays. Hello Wild Coast!

Beach breaks

Boasting more than 200km (120-plus miles) of coastline, Spain’s Costa Brava is all Blue Flag beaches, sandy coves, turquoise waters and rugged cliffs. Whether you’re looking for a bay for bae or a beach with enough activities to keep the whole fam happy, there’s a sandy spot with your name on it!

Sea for yourself

Don’t forget to pack a mask and snorkel – the Costa Brava is an ace place for Mediterranean immersion! Illes Medes is a marine life haven and one of the best sites in Spain for diving and snorkelling. Catch a boat from L’Estartit Beach, jump in and keep your eyes peeled for octopuses, sponges, groupers, scorpion fish, rays and even dolphins!

Dalí delights

Salvador Dalí was born on the Costa Brava – in Figueres, to be exact – and the region is home to a bunch of attractions dedicated to the moustachioed maverick. One of them is the Dalí Theatre-Museum in Figueres. The surrealist artist’s works are in a (suitably crackers) red castle studded with golden bread rolls. Look up to see giant eggs lining the roof. It’s an IRL fever dream!

Walk it off

The Costa Brava serves up national parks and coastal paths for a bit of land lubbing in between beach sessions. Hop onto the Camino de Ronda, which follows the coastline through fishing villages and over clifftops. Some sections of the Camino can be completed in just a day, and you’re never far from a salty plunge in the sea whenever the heat rises and the mood takes you!

Tapas you like it

You won’t go hungry on the Costa Brava! Dig into all the tapas your stomach desires, from anchovies on bread and grilled squid to croquettes and, of course, those heavenly patatas bravas!

For hearty mains, choose from paella, arros negre (black squid ink rice) or seafood and (not or!) meat stews. Space for afters? Xiuxos are fried pastries stuffed with custard and coated in sugar. Need we say more?

Sneak Peek

Best for... A sun, sea and sand getaway with a side of surrealism ☀️

Go... In early or late summer for beach weather without the crowds ⛱️

You have to... Embrace the weird and wonderful at the Dalí Theatre-Museum 🎨

Costa Brava holiday deals

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Hotel Xaine Park

4.2

Very Good

Lloret De Mar, Costa Brava, Spain

5 Sept 2026
14 nights
Self-catering
From Bristol

Prices from

£556 pp

Hotel Surf Mar

Very Good

Lloret De Mar, Costa Brava, Spain

26 Sept 2026
14 nights
Bed & breakfast
From Bristol

Prices from

£565 pp

Alba Seleqtta

Very Good

Lloret De Mar, Costa Brava, Spain

26 Sept 2026
14 nights
Bed & breakfast
From Bristol

Prices from

£579 pp

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Details

Currency

Euro

Language

Spanish

Time difference

GMT +1

Cost of a beer

€3

3-course meal

€22

Flight time

2 hours

Beautiful bays for days

Platja de Lloret de Mar is the longest beach in the region, fronting one of the most popular resorts. With heaps of activities on offer this is a top pick for families! For a more chilled spot, head to nearby Playa Cala Sa Boadella, a stunning small cove (NB: it’s nudist-friendly). The town of Begur has eight coves, but Platja de Aiguablava is perhaps the most glorious – go paddleboarding on the azure water before a fresh-as-it-comes seafood lunch.

Nightlife that’s wild by name

The Wild Coast’s wildest nightlife is in Lloret de Mar – we’re talking foam parties, karaoke and lasers. Start with a jug of sangria at a beachfront bar before hitting the dancefloors! Blanes has a smaller scene, but there are still clubs that know how to throw a party. Calella is another vibey spot, with clubs open until the sun comes up – and plenty of chilled bars in the old town and along the beach if your vibe is more cocktails than chaos.

Family-friendly days out

Building sandcastles on Blue Flag beaches are just the start of a family holiday here. There are a bunch of waterparks, like the massive Water World in Lloret de Mar and Aquadiver Parc in Platja d’Aro (ideal for the littlest kids). Or take guided kayaking trips around the coast and visit Castell de Lloret – as well as being a cool seaside castle, it’s home to a VR experience about climate change. Kids are welcome in most places too, which takes the pressure off finding a lunch spot.

When to go to Costa Brava

Peak season is mid-summer, when the schools are off. If you’re not travelling with kids or teens, June or September are better bets – there are fewer people around and it’s toasty enough for the beach.

May and October are still relatively warm, with lower prices and even smaller crowds. This time of year is ideal if you’re hoping to get some hiking in and aren’t too fussed about sunbathing.

Winter (low season) is the best time for cheap Costa Brava holidays. Although it’s often sunny enough to sit outside with a beer, it’s not beach weather, and many establishments close at this time of year.