It is worth knowing about the delights of Spain’s ‘rugged coast’ and there is always time for the beach on Costa Brava holidays . You can meander through charming coastal towns during the day before sampling the local food and drink in the evening.
This quiet corner of Spain is the place where the cognoscenti take their holidays year-round. This gorgeous Mediterranean coastal region reaches from the French border to the town of Blanes, a short distance south of Barcelona.
The Spanish are famous for their love of food and drink. There are plenty of plates of tasty tapas and crisp glasses of cava to be had in atmospheric watering holes all around the peninsula. Take holidays here in winter and you’ll be rewarded with great culture and cuisine.
The Catalan’s are known for the stock they put on quality cuisine and both seafood lovers and carnivores are served well here, as Costa Brava holidays are also about food. You don’t have to pay Michelin star prices for a good meal around here, although many gourmet tourists make their way to this part of the world to dine in renowned restaurants.
One of the most famous people to come out of this inspiring part of Spain is the surrealist painter Salvador Dali and the artist’s museum at Figueres will give you plenty to write home about. People come from around the world to see the eccentric and humorous artwork, including his famous Mae West Lips sofa and a telephone shaped like a lobster. The surreal scene is set by a sculpture of giant eggs on top of a tower at the entrance to the museum.
You don’t need sizzling heat and clamouring crowds to enjoy the best of what Spain has to offer either. The coast is clear for some fun and rewarding winter holidays up here in Catalonia.
Steve Alexander is a writer with a good knowledge of winter holidays. For more information on holidays around Europe, go to MyTravel.com.