What to do in Costa Brava?

Have you never practised kitesurfing? Never mind: the instructors of Kitecostabrava in Girona will teach you the basics of this board sport and how to handle the kite according to the wind in this region of Spain. Beginner's courses take place in groups of four over one or two days. At the end of the practice, you will be able to continue to perfect your basics on your own or, if you prefer, to take private or semi-private refresher courses.

The volcanoes of Catalonia as you have never seen them! From the air, you can admire the Garrotxa Natural Park and the Mediterranean on a clear day. The day begins at dawn with a coffee and a pastry while the pilot gives you his information. The wind will show you the direction of the flight, which will last between 1 hour and 1 hour 30 minutes. Once in the air, sip a glass of champagne to help you enjoy and savour this moment of escape as it should be. A great tour to try and experience in Spain!

Come and taste freshly roasted coffee, selected with the most excellent care—Savour healthy, simple, colourful, and gourmet dishes in this warm, family-friendly Girona cafe. The stone room and the terrace invite a good time in this small place run by a couple of enthusiasts who have gone from cycling to coffee with the same desire to succeed and surpass themselves. You cannot fail to be charmed by the place and its owners.

People come to Atics as much for its gourmet dishes as for its view overlooking the bay of Lloret. Dinner on the terrace with the sea as a backdrop offers a setting equal to the dishes served, while the room diffuses a more subdued atmosphere. Outside, a relaxation area is also available to guests who have just come to drink a cocktail in a musical atmosphere that is easy to relax in.

The Pa I Raïm has taken up residence in the former home of the writer Josep Pla. In this rustic and intimate setting, the restaurant welcomes guests in the shade of bicentennial lime trees or one of the house's rooms. The dishes offered follow the seasons. The menu is rich in tapas, fish, and candied meats. And don't leave the table without tasting Chef Roseta's desserts. It is her passion, and she is very communicative.

"Compartir" means "share": what better name for a restaurant? Especially if this said restaurant has embarked on a gastronomic concept of sharing dishes and is enthroned in the centre of the table. The carefully prepared plates offer several portions for each guest to taste the dishes. A friendly approach, reinforced by a rustic and Mediterranean setting, animates discussions around the table.

If you feel like eating simple and invigorating cuisine with fresh dishes at an unbeatable price/quality ratio, you can fearlessly push the doors of Can Bigots. This typical local restaurant of Tossa de Mar offers a family Mediterranean cuisine, hearty and without frills, through a very extensive menu. The hard part will still be choosing from all these dishes, including sauce, fish, tapas, and other specialities of the establishment.

The Butterfly Park, a small tropical zoo in Empuriabrava, brings a little exoticism to the Costa Brava. By recreating a humid tropical environment, the park can support many butterflies, parrots and other animals. Little by little, it has become a sanctuary for abandoned birds that cannot be reintroduced into nature. More than entertainment, Butterfly Park is a place to educate the public about animal conservation.

The Carmanso minigolf offers an oasis of relaxation where you can enjoy a moment of conviviality with the family, integrated into a lush landscape. Various obstacles mesh this course, making up 18 holes in half shade and half sun. A team of enthusiasts beautifully maintains everything, and you can have a drink there to prolong the experience. It remains a lovely place that will undoubtedly appeal to young and old alike.

Salvador Dali decided to build his museum on the ruins of the Municipal Theatre of Figueres, a 19th-century building destroyed during the civil war. It is considered the master's last significant achievement because he planned it entirely. It was inaugurated in 1974. His entire creative journey is traced there, from his first artistic experiences to his latest works. You will never have felt so close to an artist as here.

Ready to satisfy your curiosity? With the scientific itineraries through the Counties of Girona, you will become inexhaustible on the formation of cork, the chemical process at work in the manufacture of cheese, underwater life or the discoveries of ecologist Ramon Margalef. The aim is to increase visitors' interest in science and technology and promote the activities of research centres and universities in Catalonia. It surely ought to enrich your coastal holiday and help you discover more about Spain!

Girona has the longest Carolingian walls in Europe, which offers an exceptional setting to admire the city. Several routes include a visit to the cathedral and the old town, the ramparts with the rampart walk and the towers that look like watchtowers. A site full of character, steeped in history, where people flock to capture all Girona's architectural and ancestral beauty.

With its forty volcanic cones and twenty lava flows, the Garrtoxa is the central volcanic area of ​​the Iberian Peninsula. Several hiking routes of varying length and difficulty allow you to discover the jewels of this protected natural park and, more particularly, the twelve points of interest listed, such as the nature reserves of Volcà del Croscat and Fageda d'En Jorda and its beech forest.

With its 200 km, the Cami de Ronda coastal path offers many possibilities for hiking on wide and well-groomed sections or narrow and winding sections. The two-day hike from Sant Feliu de Guixols to Begur is among the most popular routes. If you prefer to walk inland, you may choose the path from El Port de la Selva to Sant Pere de Rodes.

Designed in 1990 by architect Ramon Espinosa, Golf d'Aro was subsequently recognised as the best European golf course by the European Society of Golf Course Architects. This 18-hole course is played in a breathtaking mountain setting located at an altitude of 300 m and just 10 minutes from the sea. The view from the golf course is undoubtedly one of the most beautiful you can find on the Costa Brava.

The Costa Brava is not just about its sandy beaches; this region that stretches from Portbou to Blanes has many facets, each more captivating than the last. Nothing is better than a road trip to capture all of its beauty. Here are a few stopovers not to be missed if you set off on the roads of the Costa Brava: the natural park of Cap de Creus, Cadaques, Figueras, Empuriabrava, Estartit beach, Pals, Begur, Tossa de Mar, Blanes and of course Girona.