Brava, Dorada! Compare Spanish resorts. Tips for tourists in Spain What to choose Costa Brava Dorada

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If you have never been to Europe, start with Spain. This southern country can be compared with the heart, always beating, always burning, charged with its energy giving life. The sun, the sea, the best sandy beaches and a variety of hotel base, make your holiday in Spain not the best, and your loved one. And for those who do not like the passive "vegetable" rest, there is an extensive grandiose sightseeing program: Barcelona, \u200b\u200bGirona, Figueiros, Mount Montserat, the world of El Salvador Dali, Gaudi, Caravaggio, Picasso, Monet and much more. We can talk about all this for hours, but it is better to see once than a hundred once to hear.

I will try to tell you about the two most popular coasts of Catalonia: Costa Brava and Costa Dorada. I hope my comments will help you make the right choice and you will return to Spain.

Costa Dorada

Costa Dorada - Golden Beach. This magic place got its name due to the special color of the sand. Under the rays of the sun, he becomes golden. The resort attracts wide, sandy beaches with gentle entrance to the sea. Between hotels and the beach there is a promenade zone. In the evening, in the light of the lanterns, it is nice to walk along the sea. The Costa Dorada coast consists of the following areas: La Pineda, Salou, Cambrils.

La Pineda is a modern resort area, with a high hotel base and a variety of entertainment complexes (Aquapolis, Pinteda Drink, Eurosport). And a very nearby is the ancient city of Terragon. In my opinion, mandatory for visiting.

The largest Salou resort. Popular place among young people and lovers active rest. Lively night life It takes place on numerous disco, in dance halls, musical cafes and bars. And of course, the main advantage of the resort is located near the theme park of the entertainment "PORT AVENTURA". The world of joy and fun. There you can become a child again. Visit everyone must, from Mala to Great.

Cambrils is located a few kilometers south of Salou. This area can be divided into two parts. Historical and port. In the port part of the resort is focused on tourist infrastructure: hotels, cafes, bars, restaurants.

Comfortable transport links between these areas, we will help you better understand and experience the spirit of these places. From Salou every hour trains go to Barcelona, \u200b\u200bCambrils and Terragon.

The central bus station of Costa Dorada is located in Terragon. Travel by bus is usually paid by the driver. For example, the road from La Pineda to Terragon is 6-7 km and costs 1.5 euros one way. What to go back, just tell the driver's name to the driver. All stops on demand. Note, the last bus from Terragon leaves at 22:00. I advise you to immediately buy a ticket back and back, it will save time. In Barcelona, \u200b\u200byou can get a map of the city for free, contacting the "Information" rack, which is in the main mall. Either buy in the kiosk (5 euros) in Russian. There is a good shopping in Barcelona, \u200b\u200balmost all the well-known brands of clothing and shoes are presented. Cheap shops are focused on Portal De L "Angel, which can be easily walking to Catedral Cathedral, Gothic part of the city. Do not be afraid to travel, most importantly have good map Terrain, water availability and comfortable shoes. There will have to walk a lot, but it is worth it.

Costa - Brava

Wild coast, the name of Costa Brava is translated. This area was mastered before the rest. Therefore, he is so densely built up with hotels. Rocky coastline stretched from the borders of France to resort town Blessed. Exactly this north coast Mediterranean Catalonia. The main resort centers of Tossa de Mar, Lloret de Mar, Blanes.

Tossa de Maara is a small town in a cozy bay on the seafront. An extensive urban sandy beach borders with a rugged rocky shore, where sea rocks form deep grots, narrow straits and secluded bays. Here is the famous medieval city of Villa Vella.

Lloret de Maar is the "party" place where young people from all over the world come to rest. There are many bars, discos, nightclubs.

Blanes is good for family holidays with children. The local gold sand beach is much wider than in Lloret de Maare. In July, an international contest of feverwork is held on the city beach. Unforgettable action.

The coast is located the largest water parks, the largest Water World in Lloret de Maare and Marinaland in the north of the coast, near Blanes.

South is the coast of Costa del Maresme ("Fruit Coast") with wide sandy beaches of silver color. Many hotels are 300 meters from the sea. Major resort centers Malgrat de Mahar, Santa Susanna, Pineda de Mar and Calell.

Malgrat de Mahar can be divided into two parts: the historical, preserved in the original form, and the modern area built up with hotels and entertainment centers. Wide sandy beaches stretch along the urban embankment on many kilometers.

Santa Sussana - a suitable place for family holidays with children. The hotel base is elongated along the coastline, so all hotels are located near the sea.

Pineda de Maar is divided into the historic part and tourist embankment, along which many hotels, bars, restaurants and cafes are located.

Calella is 1 hour from Barcelona. This is a resort for lovers of outdoor activities. Luxury kilometer beaches here.

Estival complex
/ / Appartaments - big hotel Located on a large green area in a calm coastal area of \u200b\u200bthe fashionable resort area of \u200b\u200bLa Pineda. The city center is 500 m, to the beach - 250 m.
The first line is located the Estival Club case. A quiet and quiet place than Estival Park is farther from the sea. Power in the main restaurant. Rooms are spacious (maximizing 3 adults).
Estival Apart. - The apartments have their own closed territory (internal courtyards) with a children's playground, a swimming pool. Not all rooms are a french bed, there are two separate.

La Pineda district. A few minutes from the city center, 150 meters from the beach, 200 meters from the water park. Standard rooms are found overlooking the road. There are rooms like Superior (views or pool or a side view of the sea, with a terrace), Junior Suit. Rooms Duplex (2-level) There is a surcharge for the appearance. The best and large numbers of Duplex SEA VIW.
The hotel is divided into two zones, powered by HB (half board) and all (all inclusive). 3 Restaurants, 2 Bar, Pool Bar, Outdoor Solarium, Meeting Rooms, Game Hall, 2 Swimming Pools (Outdoor and Closed Heated), Beauty Salon, Sauna, Jacuzzi, Souvenir Shop, Laundry, Hairdresser, Luggage, Parking, Garage . There is a Russian-speaking staff at the reception. Beach towel secured at the reception. Gym, Billiards, Tennis Court, Table Tennis, Day and Evening Entertainment Programs.

La Pineda district. The hotel claims to category 5 * de luxe. According to the description of the hotel and the stated services, this is an excellent 4 or 4+ business hotel. The hotel promotes an individual approach to each guest. Calculates work on the Russian tourist market, i.e. 60% of the quotas of places is intended for Russians. There are special Russian curators, ready to solve any questions. The hotels even have such a person who is at night follows information on signs (wishes and requests), which leave guests on the doors. When booking a half-pathion, dinner can be changed for lunch. But if the hotel's guests are going to the morning excursion (for example, in Barcelona), they must pay for an early breakfast to take it with them. I hope the hotel's management will work on this issue.

Located in Salou district. Decent family hotel. Included in the PORT AVENTURA Association. For certain days, the famous duckling arrives here and communicates with children. Strong, good children's animation. There is a hall with video games. There is a separate territory for children, with a mini club. Day and evening program (in English or german language). Russian-speaking staff only at the reception. SPA-csentr, gym (free). Rooms 4 Categories: Standards, publish the back of the hotel, Superior - view of the patio or central entrance. Suite - direct view of the sea, apartments - side view of the sea. Guests staying in apartments use all the services of the hotel.

Salou. Quiet quiet hotel, designed for business people, not for children. It has a SPA zone (free), a massage for a fee. Rooms from 1 to 3 floors with bathroom, only shower cabin

Located in Salou. Near the sea. At the reception, Russian staff. Popular hotel, hard to book in season. The main contingent of guests is the British.

An excellent option for those who do not want to pay for the services of the hotel. Good service, inexpensive. Sold without meals, but you can lunch at a side worthwhile hotel Blaumare. The rooms are clean enough spacious (maximum 4 adults in the room). All rooms are the same, with a mini-kitchenette and microwave oven. There are laundry services, 2 pools incl. Children's

Best Davinchi (Apartments) - Salou district. Many retirement travelers, especially in May. Quite good nutrition. Standard rooms are not large, one-room. Can be separated by a wardrobe and have a kitchenette.

Place Cambrils, 25-30 km about Salou. The hotel has direct access to the sea. The main contingent of guests, families with children, or older people. Excellent animation, V.T.ch. Children's Standard rooms, small. Additional place for a child - clamshell. They have a lateral view of the sea, or a neighboring building, or on the pool.

Quiet calm Zone Cambrils. On the seashore, near the bus stop. Very good nutrition, ice cream for free. Much rests French, Spaniards, Germans. Standard rooms are spacious, some have sea views. The largest numbers are suite (maximum 4 + 1).

Presentidence 3 * - a comfortable hotel, for those who want to live in the urban trait of Salou (2 line). Located on a promenade street. Pool on the roof. The rooms are all the same, standard (maximum 4 people). There are Russian-speaking staff.

The hotel is located in a wonderful place Porte Ventura. It has 5 freshwater pools. One of the pools with a sandy bottom and the beach. Standard rooms are small beds, so if children are tall, it is better to take King Sait numbers.

Excellent hotel of your category in Kaleya district. Located across the road from the beach. The season often conduct thematic evenings (Greek, Italian, etc.). Standard rooms (maximum 2 + 2), there are overlooking the sea.

This hotel has long has a good reputation and supports it. Good room foundation. There is a SPA center with a jacuzzi.

It is in a closed place, so there is no wind. 200 -250 m. Kaleya district. Good animation, disco. There is a Welness Center. 2 pools, one closed, jacuzzi. Large half of the numbers updated. Holds maximum 5 people.

Otful youth hotel. To the sea 400-500 m. Good diverse nutrition. Spacious standard rooms (Maximum 5 people). May Conection (DBL + DBL 10 people)

Dear specialist! You probably know that Lloret consists of two parts. The tour Fenals is a completely calm area without disco. In the central zone, Lloret is certainly vyuly. But no one advises to settle in Don Juan. I personally rested in hotels in Rosamar Spa and Garden. So They are committed by quiet, albeit near the beach. With the edge of them only the green mountain with a fortress.
The chosen hotel Highime in Salou is not like no more quiet place.
Like the resort itself.
At the Costa Brava, of course, the beach and the occasion at sea are not so small as in the Costa Dorada. But the water is certainly more transparent and cleaner. For adults who know how to swim quite. The same without children.

We, too, between the Costa dorada and we think, with hotels on Dorada, it seems to be decided, but if there is a better sea on the places to the sights ...
What budget 3 * -s on Bravi will advise (parties, etc. I do not need, the place is quiet)?

Honestly in Spain were not. We choose between the resorts of Brava and Dorada, and there were all sorts of other words that I am now confused: (I'm not against discos, even want to look at, the main thing is that you did not interfere with sleep and smaller there were teenagers.
As I understood Brava closer to Barcelona, \u200b\u200bwhich is not unavailable, but on Dorada better beachesWhat do I want to do, want the other? :)
And can also advise on hotels. Interested in an economical rest, since the hotel comes only to sleep, the hotel is 3 * NV, you can even go to the beach 300-500m.
And if anyone knows how with the weather in September?, We plan to drive 10 for 12 days. Thanks.

Definitely, if without children, it is better to go to the Costa Brava. Nature is much richer (magic views are opened from the airport to the hotel), the mass of attractions in the district, but the deeper sea and large sand turns into small pebbles, although the beaches themselves are excellent.

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Julia, do not forget that the distance to the sea in the catalogs is significantly amenable. So multiply it on 2, as a result, rarely, when less than 200-300 meters it turns out.

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The distance to Barcelona from the Costa Brava and Daurada is equally located (they are simply located in different directions from the city), but in most cases it is more convenient to get from the brave thanks to the direct railway to the resort towns with Barcelona

It seems to me that your requirements would satisfy the area from Kaleille to Blanes. Lloret - It is unlikely that, really more partition, Toss and Playa Daro - will come out.

Julia! For comparison I will describe you the following:
On the Costa Dorada (in Salou), the sea, depth, fine sand is similar to the beach in Albena or St. Constantine in Bulgaria.
In the Costa Brav, the sea is deeper, the sand is larger, as in the evils.
Under the Costa Bravo, many understand different things.
The actual Costa Brava includes the towns of Blanes, Lloret de Mar, Tossa de Mar, Dresses de Aro. Catalonians live historically many centuries. It is a residential array and tours.
In Blanes of the Turzon separately from the residential city. In 20-30 minutes walk.
In Blanes, the final point of electric trains going to Barcelona along the coast.
Lloret de Mar The largest coast resort. There are about 160 hotels and apartments. The ministry of them in the historic center or adjacent to it. As a rule of class 3 star hotels. Many young people and discos. All shots like a hive walk from the center. This is a calm area of \u200b\u200bhotels without noisy discos.
Tossa de Mar is a historic town with a fortress .. The most beautiful resort is located right in it.
Often, Costa Mares-Malgrat de Mar, Santa Susanna, Calell, Pineda de Mar are counted to the Costa Brav. Really, this is quite another thing. As a rule on the site of the former and existing tomato fields and thickets of the type of roaster along the inextant railway j.d. (only for electric trains) A bunch of hotels built in the last 20 years. Dental street. Sale of little. Historical attractions are none.
The beach is long and sandy from large sand. The property is only one-
Close to get to Barcelona.

2 used. Thanks for the detailed info. In Bulgaria, I certainly like Albena more, but according to your description of the Costa Brava (with the exception of the beach). Only I do not understand how to choose a hotel if the catalogs write simply the name of the resort, without refinement.
From your story I liked Tossa de Mar (Lord, as you remember such names :)) How are there with beaches?
And also Blanes, as I understood it something like a resort, and the city separately. What do you think?
In general, from Brav, you can get to the park Aventura? Maybe you will advise an inexpensive hotel if you know?

Very useful topic. It is also interesting to me - we plan to go to August. It is clear that it should be very hot, but at other times we can not. It is clear that Brava is a couple of hundred kilometers north of the dorada. Question to the connoisseurs - does it affect at least somehow on the climate? No such that brave is slightly less hot, or in principle equally?

Spain is a country that is lucky with both climate and the presence of the sea. In fact, in addition to the West of the Far North-East, all of its borders pass on the waters. This is the Biscay of the Bay of the Atlantic Ocean and the Mediterranean Sea. To sort out their numerous coasts, the Spaniards came up with names for them. Along the Biscay Bay stretches Verde - green shore. But tourists who dream of warm the bones to buy in calm and warm water, attract more beaches of the Mediterranean. Hammer from Pyrenees to Gibraltar Strait is a lot. In the south of Spain, the form is famous for the form and Azahar (White and Sugar Coast). But Catalan resorts are considered more budget consists. They are called Maresm, Costa Brava and Costa Dorada. Compare them with each other, we will try in this article. Many tourists do not know which of the three Catalan coaster to choose. And others think that it does not matter - after all, in Spain, everywhere is good. Meanwhile, these coasts are very different.

Spain: on the map

In the south of Pyreneev, near the Mediterranean Sea, there is a large autonomous province - Catalonia. Perhaps she will soon become an independent republic, who knows? But now we are interested in the coast of Catalonia. There are only three of them. In the middle, around the capital of the region, the city of Krasavtsa Barcelona, \u200b\u200bthe sea coast stretches (Maresme). To the north of Barcelona, \u200b\u200bit stretches to the resort of Blanes. By the way, to this city is laid and railway along the coast. Further to the north the rocks begin - the sings of Pyrenees. Therefore, along the coast of the bravets or, as otherwise, they call it - the rocks of the bold, namely between the resorts, run only buses. Maresme stretches to the south of Barcelona. The coast ends on the village of Kunit. Its south to the very border of Catalonia with Valencia, the dorada stretches. The name is translated as the Golden Coast. In Costa Brav, the main city is Girona, and the most promoted resort - Blanes. The capital of the Golden Coast - Tarragona. And the main resort is Salou.

Costa Brava or Costa Dorada - What is better?

Let's just say: this question has no definite answer. After all, rest many people are interpreted in different ways. One give spacious sandy beaches, other rocks and secluded coves. Someone loves silence and calm, and someone - the fun and drive of youth resorts. Do not dump the scales in the Costa Brava or Costa Dorada dilemma: what is better? " and climatic indicators. This is especially true if you gathered to Catalonia at the beginning or at the end of the tourist season. Good rest is unthinkable without a rich excursion program. Where are more attractions - on the coast of brave or dorada? If you are going to rest with children, you are interested in the safety of their swimming. And finally, the issue of the price of all pleasures also remains important. Therefore, we will compare both coasts by different parameters. And to decide where to go - you.

Nature

For lovers of beauty, the question of what is better - Costa Brava or Costa Dorada is not worth it. Of course, the wild and rocky shore brave on great landscapes completely overshadow their southern competitor. Costa Brava relief mainly hilly. Rocks and rocks break into the sea. They are covered in beautiful pine forests. Relief Costa Dorada is plain. Here is more dry and greens are smaller here. On the other hand, lovers to wander kilometers along the edge of the sea is more suitable for the golden coast. In Costa Brava, you will have to climb upstairs to go down to Kalya - bay. But landscapes on this coast so ascend the artist's cloth. On the tops of the coastal cliffs will leave the towers (or their ruins). And it adds the beauty of nature of an additional charm.

Climate

If you wish to get to the resort, where it will be guaranteed hot and all vacation will pass without precipitation, look at the Catalonia card. So where better - in Costa Brava or Costa Dorada? Self geographical location The first coast assumes that the climate is cooled there. It will appeal to those who feel bad heat. Even in the summer months there is a fresh breeze. Deep Sea warms only by June. And the season ends at the end of September. Costa Dorada in the matter of climate is plugging for the belt of his northern competitor. This is the warmest Catalonia coast. Mountains barely seen away, but reliably protect the resorts of the Costa Dorada from the cold winds. It is possible to fully sunbathe and swim here from the end of March at the beginning of November. But in the summer months there is very hot. The feeling of heat enhances the complete absence of wind. Little children and people suffering from cardiovascular diseases will be uncomfortable in summer.

Beach

Costa-Dorada is because called the golden coast, which in its sand is dated mica. It is a foot on the bottom, and sequins climb into the water. Just like gold flakes! In question beach holidays It is also difficult to please everything, and say unequivocally that better - Costa-Brava or Costa Dorada, it is impossible. In the water from the rocks on the gold coast, you definitely do not jump. Diving there is not too interesting. At sea without waves, it becomes meaningless surfing. For all this you need to go to Costa Brava. But on the gold coast smooth at sea. No stones, cliffs and other troubles. Sands are small, golden, as if created by nature specifically for laying locks. Costa Dorada - perfect place For recreation with children. Yes, and bad swimmers there will also like it too. Costa Brava demands to gain courage. The sea is often worried there. On the other hand, you can always find the bay, turned in such a way that it will be a full calm in it, when on other beaches - a storm. Sand on Costa Brava is large, actually grinding pebbles. Some of it will not work. But this sand and does not stick to the body.

Excursions and entertainment

Will you go to Costa Brava or Costa Dorada, your vacation will be very saturated with your impressions. Interesting places Enough on both coasts. But go to Catalonia and not to visit Barcelona is an unforgivable slip. Only here to the capital is best to get from the Costa Brava. Especially if you live not far from Blanes, in such resorts, like Lloret del Mar or Tossa. Before Blanes, the buses are very often running, and already from there the train dominates you to Barcelona for an incomplete hour (and 6.15 euros). From the Costa Dorada to get to the capital will be unlikely, it is definitely longer and more expensive. Travel in one direction will take two hours. But under the side of the holidays on Costa-Dord, there is a beautiful and ancient city of Tarragona. And from entertainment - a famous park of Aventure rides near Salou.

Prices

There is an opinion that the main thing is that the Costa Brava differs from the Costa dorada is the budget of rest. But it is not so. Just on Costa Brav, a very large selection of hotels. This coast is perceived by tourists from Western Europe as a continuation and therefore there are many five-star hotels and luxury villas that we give. At the same time, there are also enough of all budget hotels and even hostels. You can rent cheap accommodation in the private sector or stay in Camping. Prices for other services depends on the "promotion" of the resort. But even more - from whether it is high or low. If you have chosen to visit Catalonia, the end of September or the beginning of October, then you will pay less for the same services on Costa Brava than on the Gold Coast. Vacationers are most of one more advantage: they can go to Andorra cheap, where duty-free trade makes it possible for a successful shopping.

findings

Of course, you yourself decide where it is better - on Costa Brava or Costa Dorada. We can only summarize the foregoing. Costa Brava is more suitable for young people. There is a mountainous relief, often a restless sea, a cooler climate. But there are many entertainment, and the city of Lloret del Mar is called the youth resort. Costa Dorada is more suitable for older people or resting with children. The gentle sea has a smoothly descending bottom, and the cakes and castles can be sculpted from the sand. The relief here is plain and will not come down to go up to the beach on the steps. But youth here may seem boring. In addition to the park Aventur, there is no special entertainment in Salou.

I believe that someday my vacation will turn into something more authentic "for 3 days somewhere in Europe." In the meantime, only my colleagues and acquaintances go to Spain on vacation to Spain, I try to bring them to use and do for the project reviews in Spain's resort towns. To begin with, the simplest thing: Costa Brava and the Costa Dorada. Although there are so many resorts that is not so easy to all :-)

Let's try to simplify the choice:

Costa Brava:

Deep sea, sometimes waves;
- Large sand;
- rich excursion program;
- Cheaper hotels;
- More quiet rest;
- hour to Barcelona;
- Ride by beautiful places On a rented car.

Costa Dorada:

Calm sea, gentle entrance;
- small sand;
- rich entertainment program;
- common price For Spain;
- more parties;
- two hours before Barcelona;
- Ride in beautiful places on public transport or rented car.

And now about some popular or not very resorts in more detail.

Costa Brava: dive with stones, swim among the cliffs, ride along the coast with the breeze.

Popular and largest place Lloret de Mar. Located 75 kilometers from Barcelona. Llores in spirit similar to the budget version of Ibiza. Days of day for a day, drinking and dancing to fall; Day - Giant Aqua Park with a frightening 80 meter slide. Walking on the beach in Lullee is much less pleasant than staggering by numerous bars and pubs: the sand is rather large and places similar to the sandpaper, but the rocks from the rocks are quite cards, and the prices are some of the lowest in all Spain.

Lloret de Mar, photo: Victor Radziun

20 kilometers from Liarta is a place for romantics Tossa de Mar., Favorite Spanish Town Mark Stegal, which became popular in the 50s after filming the film "Pandora and Flying Dutchman." In Tossa, you can endlessly walk on mountain paths, ride boats with a transparent bottom, again and again go back to the restaurant on the lighthouse. Prices in hotels are moderate. Beaches are wide and sandy. The only minus Tossas is crowded, because of which the couples in love do not regret the money to rent a rude boat and go to search for secluded little bays and quiet grotts.

On the other hand from Llores is Blanes With the ancient ruins - the remnants of the past luxury dynasty of the same name, sandy beaches up to 60 meters wide, sea with hedgehogs and stars and a water park, where a show with dolphins take place in half an hour. Is it worth saying that instead of the noise of the surf in Blanes, children's laughter and sighing mothers dreaming to go to the beautiful Botanical Garden of Marimurtra? All families with children of Blanes seem to be a real find.

Blanes, photo: Pawel Bak

Another beach town of Costa Brava Playa de Aro It is good with its typically Spanish winding stairs, cut down in the rocks and descending to the beaches, typically Spanish restaurants with sea views and typical spanters, sailing flamenco in small eaters with drunk wine. At the prices of Playa de Aro, the same blessed, but because of the remoteness from Barcelona, \u200b\u200bthe people here are smaller, and because of approximity to France - more shopping.

Playa de Aro, photo: freebird_71

Neighbor Playa yes Aro - Sagaro - place for rich romantics-aesthetes. Extra class hotels engraved in cliffs tracks, restaurants with famous chefs, abundance of pink oleandrov and melancholic shades of olive trees on the sand of enviable beaches. True and prices are relevant.

Sagaro, photo: Sebastia Giralt

In the farthest town of Costa Brava - Rosses. - The stream goes machines with samplings on the roofs. Because of the location on the edge of the bay in Rosses, as a schedule blows the thermal wind, and always in the right direction, so the chances of sitting on the shore without a business or be worn into the sea are reduced to zero. Friends and wives of surfers also complain Rosas - prices do not bite, the beaches are excellent and the people several times less than in the same blanes and Tossa.

The promised excursions of the Costa Brava are next to the beaches. In casual Girona You need to chew a roasted Girona dish (this part of the sentence must be repeated as a patter) - bread with tomatoes; just walk around the streets, think like the Spaniards fit all their trash on such tiny balconies, whether cats walk along the fortress walls, from which Girona is visible as on the palm, and in the blood of the Spaniards to build wonderful houses like on the Onyar River, which are running Tourists. And do not forget to kiss in the ass Girona Lionz - it works on the principle of throwing coins to the fountain, although it is not necessary to return to the city that you can get around one day.

Separate Catalan theme - Dali. In tiny town FigueresWhere Dali was born, died and built a museum named after himself, the current flood of tourists all year round. They can be understood - this meeting of the work of the genius is not in any museum of the world.

Figueras, photo: Rucamher

Later all this crowd moves into the town Publ To walk along the castle of Galym, the beloved was given, look at her bizarre dresses, and listen to cracked stories how Dali took the dead Gulu in Madrid on Red Datsun, seated her on the seat like a living.

Publing, photo: jaume meneses

Third place Dali - his house in Porto Liegardconsisting of seven huts connected by labyrinths, which is also worth visiting if you are not embarrassed by the abundance of fences, which tourists are chosen from things Dali, and the fact that he did not want to see visitors in his home and even built the Museum in this Figueres.

Costa Dorada

Costa Dorada love all, but especially Russian tour operators, therefore there are no language barriers in Dorada - the attendant personnel often speak Russian.

The most beloved tour operators city - Salou With beaches for which you can wander long in search of a free place. In Salou a lot of parties: discos, bars, processions, restaurants with live music - someone from such activity begins to twitch an eye, someone feels like the center of the world on a dream of a dream. Salou is loaded by the people mainly because of the port of Aventura, Giant thematic Park Attractions, a dream for those who like to ripped the nerve with a free drop, a lightning acceleration, almost supersonic speed and other extreme joys. As an option - to turn the tickle to the baby's nerve on special children's attractions, which, of course, laughter and only.

Fir city La Pineda, on another edge of the cape, puts children's rest at the head of the corner. Every young levit feels Royal: on the beach there is perfect golden sand, the entrance to the water is very gently, the depth begins not soon because of which coastal waters are warm as paired milk. Each restaurant has a children's menu, each hotel is frogs, huge playgrounds, animators in delusional costumes and a set of mini-children. Even in the local water park, the attractions are completely children's, and in the queue in Dolphinarium communicates with squeaky voices not otherwise as: "CTOO I am typing the warmth. "

La Pineda, photo: Steve P2008

More nordes there is a historic town Tarragona Where in spite of a couple of large factories are the purest beaches. At one time, Tarragon was the Roman capital in Spanish territory, so numerous antiquities were preserved here. All summer in Tarragona will rattling festivals, and in the fishing quarter, El-Seraio serves the company Tarragona Cassol de Rasseko - casserole with walnut sauce and arros, cooked in Calmar ink.

Tarragona, photo: Albertmanya

The most discerning lovers to eat well do not miss the opportunity to visit Cambrils.. Exactly at 16.30, the main port of the country returned to the country's fishermen, at 17.00 the fish market opens, and the queues are built up to the restaurants, running back to the Michelin stars, neither then on the breathtaking odors. By the way, the beaches in Cambrils are also beautiful, the prices for accommodation are similar to the entire Costa Dorada, and the people are significantly less than that makes the place ideal for fans of a quiet rest. From entertainment, except good meal, only golf and walks through the ancient city.

Cambrils, photo: Hermanosguasch

The entire coast of the Costa Dorada was covered with small towns, coves and beaches, where public transport walks, and some can be reached on a bicycle path, stretched almost throughout the coastal strip. Miami Playa. - The place is just 5 kilometers from Cambrils, but the atmosphere is completely different: unatthey two-story houses and the beach, on which someone will fight from boredom and someone enjoyed solitude. The closer to Barcelona, \u200b\u200bthose such a place are more and more: Torrerebarra, on the wide beaches of which the nearest person should be sought in binoculars, crushed palm trees Calaphal, or their opposite - loved by gay Sitges., a city-holiday, where peace and loneliness do not even be found in the morning.

Most Russian-speaking tourists prefer to relax in Spain at the Costa Brava and Costa Costa resorts. But these two tourist regions are seriously different from each other, as they offer a completely different vacation.

Rest in the Costa Brava will like the one who does not sit in place. Museums, natural species, architectural monuments, the proximity of the attractions of Barcelona - for a week not to get around!

Costa Dorada, on the contrary, is focused on the "lazy" tourist and young parents. The latter will definitely like the gentle entrance to the sea and the proximity of one of the largest amusement park in Port Aventura.

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Comparison of advantages and minuses

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Costa Brava

Main resorts:

Costa Brava (translated from Spanish means "wild rocky shore") represents part of the coast of the Balearic Sea to the north of Barcelona. It is officially believed that its borders begins from the city of Blanes and ends with the Spanish-French border.

The only "own" Costa Brava airport is located in Girona, but 98% of tourists arrive in Barcelona and get to resorts with public transport or by transfers.

Costa Dorada

Costa Dorada is located in the province of Tarragona, which is in the northeastern part of Spain. "Golden Beach", as often called this coast due to the golden color of sand, stretches from Tarragona to Barcelona.

Basic resorts:

Climatic features

Costa Brava

In Lloret, Blanes and Tossa de Mar always for a couple of degrees cooler. The influence of the mountains and cold flow, which comes here from Gibraltar. Water warms up a little longer, so the bathing season begins only at the end of June and ends at the end of September.

Majestic rocks, densely swords of mighty pines and fir, secluded bays and snow-white beaches. Nothing like you in other regions will find, so lovers beautiful species, hiking tourism We recommend to stop in the north.

Costa Dorada

Costa Dorada has a slightly softer and warm climate. Thanks to the southern location of the rain from Pyrenees. The bathing season here begins earlier and ends a little later. Therefore, in June and October it is better to rest in Salou or Tarragona.

Since the entrance to the sea of \u200b\u200bclauses, water is also warming much better than at the resorts of the Costa Brava. And sand here is smaller, so it's better to stick and like the kids. There are so many entertainment here that it will not be boring neither kids nor lovers of outdoor activities and acute sensations.

Every year the infrastructure of the resorts is growing and improved. There are much more hotels with animation and nutrition, which is used to our tourist. The same applies to nightclubs, noisy discos and entertainment centers.

Master resorts

Costa Brava

Perhaps the most bright and lively resort of the region is the former shopping port, now paradise for vacationers -. Night clubs and discos for every taste, British bars, beach attractions and a noisy party life - everything is designed for a carefree youth recreation.

An excellent place to relax is. 3 kilometer golden beach, picturesque bays, medieval buildings, botanical gardens And wonderful nature create an atmosphere of comfort. Also from here constantly run trails in Barcelona.

From northern resorts hand to file to the southern coast of France. Taking the car, you will easily reach Nice and the Principality of Monaco in 6 hours. And good transport links with Barcelona will give you the opportunity to get acquainted with these beautiful city And his sights.

Costa Dorada

Tarragona Cathedral is a majestic building of the XII century building. In the temple you can see sculptures of the 12 apostles, Jesus Christ and the Virgin. Cathedral acting, therefore, in addition to architecture, noteworthy and what allows you to plunge into the local religion.

Excursions to the Roman Amphitheater, Vilanutuni castles, a fault, Siurant and others will not only be informative, but are very interesting for both children and adults.

The main place of entertainment and an outstanding attraction of the entire Spanish coast is considered this real city of attractions, large-scale colorful shows, holiday and joy.

Why does Costa Dorada more expensive Costa Brava?

The reasons for slightly higher prices are somewhat:

1. More network hotels offering food
2. Above the demand for the same proposal
3. Weather