Costa brava

Our four favorite Baix Empordà coastal villages are the hub of the Costa Brava fishing tradition and lifestyle in its most prestigious area. The Baix Empordà, which is the southerly half of the Empordà region of Catalunya, is located in the northeast portion of the Iberian peninsula. Inhabited since Paleolithic times, it has been under …

Who doesn’t like long walks by the sea? If you’re thinking of walking in Spain, consider walking Costa Brava! It’s a walk a little more on the wild side. Spain’s Costa Brava is somewhat of an unknown factor – to Americans, anyway – on the Mediterranean. Mention it in the U.S. and you’re likely to …

Simple ingredients fresh from farm and sea make for magical meals of Costa Brava cuisine at traditional tables in Catalunya. If a society’s overall well-being is reflected in its everyday food, Catalunya may just be the finest place on the planet. In the Costa Brava, local food – its production, preparation, presentation, and ultimately, the …