Enjoy Spain's sunny 'Wild Coast'. It's lined with rugged cliffs, sandy inlets and resorts offering all the bubbly exuberance that first enticed British visitors to the Mediterranean.
In between the coves and promontories that give this area its name, you'll find long crescents of sand and shingle, sloping gently or shelving deeply into the sea. Lively resort beaches have water sports to suit everyone, whether you fancy a lazy excursion by pedalo or a more energetic hour or two windsurfing. Estartit is great for scuba diving, especially if you head to the islands of Les Medas, although an excursion by glass-bottom boat gives you a more leisurely view of the fish.
If you should tire of the beach and the warm waters of the Mediterranean, spend a day enjoying the flumes and pools of Marineland or Aquadiver, perfect for children of all ages! A visit to Universal Studios Port Aventura (Costa Dorada), Spain's best known and most exciting theme park is sure to be a holiday highlight.
You'll find each resort has its own character. Once a sleepy fishing village, bustling Estartit boasts an attractive marina crammed with luxury yachts. Choose Lloret de Mar for its cheerful shops, late night discos, British-style pubs and lively bars. If you are looking for a more peaceful Spanish ambience, Tossa de Mar has narrow twisting streets dating back to the 12th century, many lined with tempting shops and boutiques. Pineda is a quiet change from the more crowded resorts and although it sits in Costa del Maresme, enjoys many of the characters of Costa Brava.
Away from the coast, you'll discover a different side of Spain. This is Catalonia, an area with its own ancient language, traditions and atmosphere, rolling orchards, almond groves and a distant backdrop of snow-capped mountains. Enjoy local fiestas and see performances of Catalonia's national dance, the stately Sardana. Visit the vibrant city of Barcelona, known as the designer capital of Spain.
th a more gentle heat than southern Spain, the Costa Brava is deservedly popular with couples and groups as well as families with children.
