Northern Catalonia
Costa Brava
The Costa Brava sits north of Barcelona in Catalonia — rockier, greener and wilder than our home coast. Small coves hide beneath pine woods, the Camí de Ronda footpath links village to village, and the food is some of the best in Spain. These are the towns we head to on our northern road trips.
Destinations
Six villages worth the drive north
Walled old towns, pine-backed coves and the Camí de Ronda footpath linking them all together.
Family guides
Plan the days out
Beaches
Best Beaches for Kids in Costa Brava
The calmest coves and sandiest bays on Catalonia's rocky northern coast.
Days out
Best Water Parks
Where to go when the children want slides rather than sand.
Days out
Best Theme Parks
Roller coasters, animal parks and the day trips that are worth the drive.
Days out
Rainy Day Activities
It does rain in Spain — here is what we do when it does.