Costa Brava, only the name of this legendary coastline is enough to make you dream... Situated on the province of Girona, these coastlines have a reputation that goes beyond the borders of Catalonia. Between the heat of the Mediterranean and the Pyrenean peaks, the Costa Brava attracts millions of curious visitors each year to discover its historical heritage and its sensational landscapes.The natural parks constitute a large part of this territory whose panorama is also strongly marked by the passage of Iberian, Greek and Roman populations.
One of the most famous traces of this remarkable past is the Iberian village of Ullastret. Perched on Mount Sant Andreu near the village of Ullastret, this archaeological site from the 7th century BC. J-C reveals several aspects of the life of the Iberians. These remains are complemented by a Museum of Archeology located on the site itself. Journey through this fortified complex and discover the secrets of this extinct civilization. As well preserved, the ruins of Empuries are a true temporal portal to two great ancient civilizations. Founded more than 2,500 years ago by the Greeks, this city was first named Emporion then Emporiae when the Romans settled there from the 1st century BC. J-C. It enjoyed great prosperity until it was abandoned in the 3rd century AD. J-C. Since its discovery in 1908 in the town of L'Escala, excavations have never ceased to better understand the ways of life of these legendary peoples. During the summer, immerse yourself in the daily life of these civilizations through the dramatic visits of the site.
The Costa Brava is also an exceptional natural landscape. Beyond the dazzling beaches and coves, these are immense sites sheltering a fauna and an abundant flora that spread there. The lake of Banyoles is one of the pearls of the Geronese province. This vast natural lake inspires peace and serenity is a place impossible to circumvent to ressourcer in full nature. The hikers will prefer to follow the many itineraries of the natural park of the volcanic zone of La Garrotxa. In this protected territory of more than 10000 hectares, it is nature that makes its law. Between craters and vegetation, fill up with landscapes as surprising as grandiose
Art lovers have inevitably heard of this magnificent coast where Salvador Dalí, the great master of Surrealism, was born. The famous Triangle Dalinien is a set of three spaces dedicated to its limitless talent. The artist devoted much of his last years to the realization of the Dalí Theater-Museum in Figueres, where many of his works are found. At the Salvador Dalí House-Museum in Cadaqués, penetrate into the heart of his genius. The artist's studio still contains the furniture he used as well as many personal items. Lastly, the Gala-Dalí House-Museum-Chateau is Dalí's sumptuous estate, which Dalí offered to his wife in 1969 for her to rest in peace.