Costa Brava
Spanish Mediterranean shore
Costa Brava is a coastal region in northeastern Spain, stretching along the Mediterranean in Catalonia.
The name means "wild coast" or "rugged coast" in Spanish, referring to its rocky cliffs and coves.
It's a popular tourist destination known for beaches and resort towns: We spent a week on the Costa Brava.
Sheltered coastal indentations
- cliffsSteep natural rock walls
- rocky coastlineStone-edged meeting of land and sea
- headlandsLand projecting into water
- inletsCoastal water passages
bays · pine forests · rugged terrain · scenic views · coastal paths · natural parks · sea caves · turquoise waters
Fine rock particles
- sunbathingDeliberate exposure to rays
- swimmingLocomotion through water
- snorkelingSurface swimming with breathing tube
- paddleboardingWater sport, board and oar
beach umbrellas · seaside · shoreline · turquoise water · secluded coves · rocky shores · beach bars · marine reserves
Leisure travel destinations
- vacationLeisure time away
- hotelsCommercial lodging establishments
- package holidaysBundled travel arrangements sold together
- day tripsShort journeys returning home
excursions · campsites · water parks · nightlife · souvenir shops · tourist season · all-inclusive · beach towns
Marine creatures as cuisine
- sea urchinsSpiny spherical marine invertebrates
- anchoviesSmall, oily, cured fish
- gambasShrimp in Spanish cuisine
- cavaSpanish méthode traditionnelle sparkling
local wines · paella · fresh fish · grilled sardines · olive oil · tapas
Irrational, dreamlike aesthetic
- medieval villagesRural settlements from Middle Ages
- sardanaCatalan circle dance
- local festivalsRegional public celebrations
- palsInformal term for companions
coves
Sheltered coastal indentations
- cliffsSteep natural rock walls
- rocky coastlineStone-edged meeting of land and sea
- headlandsLand projecting into water
inlets · bays · pine forests · rugged terrain · scenic views · coastal paths · natural parks · sea caves · turquoise waters · promontories
sand
Fine rock particles
- sunbathingDeliberate exposure to rays
- swimmingLocomotion through water
- snorkelingSurface swimming with breathing tube
paddleboarding · beach umbrellas · seaside · shoreline · turquoise water · secluded coves · rocky shores · beach bars · marine reserves
resorts
Leisure travel destinations
- vacationLeisure time away
- hotelsCommercial lodging establishments
- package holidaysBundled travel arrangements sold together
day trips · excursions · campsites · water parks · nightlife · souvenir shops · tourist season · all-inclusive · beach towns · promenade
seafood
Marine creatures as cuisine
- sea urchinsSpiny spherical marine invertebrates
- anchoviesSmall, oily, cured fish
- gambasShrimp in Spanish cuisine
cava · local wines · paella · fresh fish · grilled sardines · olive oil · tapas
surrealism
Irrational, dreamlike aesthetic
- medieval villagesRural settlements from Middle Ages
- sardanaCatalan circle dance
- local festivalsRegional public celebrations
roses
Thorny flowering shrubs
Costa BravaFrench Riviera
Southern Mediterranean resort coast
Côte d'Azur · Amalfi Coast · Monaco · Saint-Tropez · Portofino