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Stories from the Costa Brava

Routes, villages, beaches and good food — told by the people who explore the Empordà.

The coast of Calella de Palafrugell seen from the camí de ronda, with turquoise water, rocks and white houses above the sea
Routes

The Camí de Ronda from Calella to Tamariu, Stage by Stage

Seven kilometres of coast between Calella de Palafrugell, Llafranc and Tamariu, with the Sant Sebastià lighthouse in the middle: distances, times, climbs and where to stop on each stage.

23 October 2026 · 7 min read

The classical gazebo on S’Agaró's camí de ronda above the turquoise sea, framed by pine branches
Getaways

What to See in S’Agaró in 2026

Five essential stops in the one Costa Brava town that started life as a blueprint rather than a fishing harbor: the camí de ronda, Cala Pedrosa, the beach huts, and the Hostal La Gavina.

25 September 2026 · 6 min read

Fishing boats drawn up on the sand at Calella de Palafrugell, under a clear blue sky
Food

Where to Eat in Calella de Palafrugell

The best restaurants in Calella de Palafrugell, from Tragamar on the sand at Canadell to the chef's cooking at El Balcó and the old-school cooking of Sol i Mar and Les Voltes.

5 March 2026 · 7 min read

A cobbled street in Pals between stone houses, with bougainvillea and a medieval tower behind
Getaways

The 7 Most Beautiful Towns on the Costa Brava

Seven gems of the Costa Brava and the Empordà: Peratallada, Monells, Madremanya, Sant Martí d'Empúries, Pals, Calella de Palafrugell and Cadaqués.

5 March 2026 · 7 min read

A stretch of the Costa Brava's Camí de Ronda, with a rock arch above a turquoise-water cala
Getaways

What to See in Lloret de Mar and Around

Beyond the beach: the Santa Clotilde Gardens, the Sant Pere del Bosc hermitage, the Camí de Ronda to Cala Boadella, the Museu del Mar, and neighbouring Tossa de Mar.

5 March 2026 · 6 min read

The fishing harbour of Palamós at dusk, boats moored and the town behind them
Getaways

What to See in Palamós in 2026

Five essential stops for discovering the seafaring soul of Palamós: the Museu de la Pesca, the fish market, the Barri Vell, the path to Cala S'Alguer, and the lighthouse.

5 March 2026 · 6 min read

The Camí de Ronda in S'Agaró, with its railing above the sea and a pine tree beside the path
Routes

Costa Brava Walking Trails

Five essential trails across the Costa Brava, from the Camí de Ronda in S'Agaró to the wild landscape of Cap de Creus and the wetlands of l'Empordà.

5 March 2026 · 7 min read

Turquoise water and pine woods above a hidden cala on the Costa Brava
Coast & beaches

The Best Beaches on the Costa Brava

A tour of the Costa Brava's most beautiful beaches and calas, from Cala Estreta and Platja Fonda to Cala Taballera, Cala S'Alguer and Cala Aiguablava.

25 November 2025 · 10 min read