By: Julia Aidan
Submitted: 2009-12-11 18:18:57 | Word Count: 608
You will find several amazing villas on the eastern coast of Spain. One of my favorites is situated merely 60 kilometers outside of Barcelona and is approximately a six-hour drive northeast from the Costa Blanca, near the middle of the Costa Brava.
Costa Brava, meaning rugged or wild coast, is located in the north-eastern region of Catalonia, Spain and stretches from the French border almost all the way to Barcelona. Fit for all ages Costa Brava contains a variety of coastal view, lush beaches, family fun and famous interesting places.
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If you are planning to spend your vacation in Costa Brava, these 16 places are most happening and worth visiting:
1) De L'Emporda National Park
One of the prime national parks in the whole Northern Spain De L'Emporda National Park is known for its many species of birds.
2) Castell de Pubol
Castell de Pubol was the residence of the wife of Dali, one of the most famous Spanish artists during the 20th century.
3) Water World
This isn't a Kevin Costner movie, still one of Europe's largest family water parks, which comprises a 250-metre lengthy rubber raft rides.
4) Lloret de Mar Beach
Lloret de Mar's main white sand beach is a staggering 1,630 metres in length and is consistently awarded the Blue Flag for cleanliness.
5) Santa Clotilde Gardens
These Italian Renaissance style gardens designed by Nicolau Rubio i Tuduri are sited on top of a peak overlooking the Mediterranean Sea.
6) Modernist Cemetery
Designed at the end of the nineteenth century the Modernist Cemetery provides an amazing look into funerary art of the time.
7) The Municipal Museum
The museum includes the work of artists who visited the spot in the 1930s.
8) Bar Europa
Known for its low-priced beer, Bar Europa is a simple yet elegant bar in Tossa .
9) Sant Antoni de Calonge
Sant Antoni de Calonge is a tiny town of 8.200 residents, which covers the town of Calonge and the coastal centre of St. Antoni. Some of the attractions are the Medieval Tower, an 18th century Baroque style church and some amazing beaches.
10) The Ruins of Empuries
Empuries were set up in 575 BC by Greek settlers and was later taken by the Romans. In the Early Middle Ages the town was abandoned and the ruins are still there just between the Costa Brava town of L'Escala and the village of Sant Marti.
11) Castell de Sant Joan
Castell de Sant Joan is a medieval castle built in 11th century. Today only the castle's tower remains and it offers an excellent view of the surrounding area.
12) Can Comadran
Can Comadran, also known as Casa Font, is a huge manor that was built in 1877 in the Modernist way.
13) Parish Church of Sant Roma
The Parish Church of Sant Roma is a gothic church that was built 1522 and in the early 20th century it was converted into a spectacular building with Byzantine, Muslim, Renaissance and Modernist influences
14) Puig de Castellet Iberian Settlement
This walled settlement, was occupied between 250-210 BC, is sited on the north-west side of a hill with an incredible view of the entire coastline, yet it is entirely invisible from the sea.
15) Santa Cristina Hermitage
Santa Cristina Hermitage dates back in the year 1376 is worth watching. However the present temple was designed at the completion of the 18th century and is in the neo-classical way.
16) Marimurtra Botanical Gardens
The Marimurtra Botanical Garden overlooks the southernmost cliffs of the Costa Brava. An exceptional aspect of the gardens is the two week flowering and leaf color changing cycle, which makes each trip a novel experience.
