Costa Brava, Spain

Costa Brava is a region located in the northeastern part of Spain. Situated along the Mediterranean coast of Catalonia, it is bordered by France to the north and the Balearic Sea to the east, while Barcelona lies about 140 kilometers to the south. With its pleasant Mediterranean climate, the region is a popular tourist destination known for its picturesque villages, resort towns, and long sandy beaches.

One of the main cities of the Costa Brava is Girona, a historic city located on the River Onyar. Girona is especially known for its medieval architecture and historic landmarks such as the Old Quarter and Girona Cathedral. The city also offers many accommodation options, bars, restaurants, and tourist attractions, making it an important cultural and shopping destination. Major shopping malls include Espai Gironès and El Corte Inglés Girona.

Girona is home to Estadi Montilivi, the home field of Girona FC, which also hosts selected matches of the Spain national football team. The city is easily accessible via Girona Train Station and sits between the Costa Brava and France to the north and Barcelona and other urban areas in southern Catalonia.

Cadaqués is a charming town located on the Bay of Cadaqués (Badia de Cadaqués) along the Mediterranean coast. The town has been home to many notable artists, writers, and cultural figures, including Pablo Picasso, René Magritte, Walt Disney, Federico García Lorca, Marcel Duchamp, Salvador Dalí, André Breton, and many others.

The Costa Brava region is rich in natural and cultural attractions, with numerous parks, beaches, coves, gardens, museums, and galleries. One of its most famous landmarks is the Dalí Theatre and Museum in Figueres, which opened on September 28, 1974. Dedicated to the life and work of Salvador Dalí, the museum houses his important works such as Port Alguer (1924), Leda Atomica (1949), and Galatea of the Spheres (1952).

Other notable museums in the region include the Gala Dalí Castle House-Museum, the Archaeology Museum of Catalonia, the Cinema Museum in Girona, and the Art Park in Cassà de la Selva, among many others.