Spain Costa Brava

The Wild Coast or Costa Brava is a region in northeastern Spain, famous for its rugged coast-line and tourist hot-spots. Originally a quiet fishing coast, this region was specially demarcated for tourism by the government in the early 1950s to cater to European tourists who arrived there in droves to escape the harsh winters of their home countries.

With important cities like Barcelona being included in this region, it is indeed a tourist's delight. There are plenty of things to do here and though it's heavily crowded during the peak tourist seasons, there are enough quiet and secluded places to enjoy the beautiful and dramatic coastline. Dotted by series of picturesque and colorful villages, fishing communities and fabulous beaches, this coastline offers stunning visuals for your photographs.

With four big rivers criss-crossing this region, it is rich in farm produce, stock-breeding and vegetation. Being on the sea-coast, sea-food is of course the main component of the cuisine here, but apart from that, a variety of vegetables, rice, cured meats and fruits are blended into this region where mountains and seacoast meet in wonderful harmony. Traditional wines and cheeses accompany most meals and the region also has some of the most famous restaurants in Europe, especially in Girona.

The Costa Brava has a very glamorous image thanks to the hundreds of celebrities who have holidayed or lived here down the decades. Famous Hollywood film-stars, writers, artists, musicians, intellectuals and socialites have gathered here and given the region a wonderful ambiance of glamour and sophistication. There are classy clubs, bars, restaurants and cafes where you can spot the rich and famous, but there are also enough wallet-friendly places to cater to the average tourist as well! Costa Brava has also featured in hundreds of films from all over the world. Apart from the traditional religious and cultural festivals in the region, there are also many notable international events that take place here. All genres of music ranging from classical to folk, rock and pop have their own special place at different music events.

The Wild Coast boasts of more than 100 museums and art collections which showcase regional, local and international art, culture and history. This coast-line has played host to artists like Picasso, Miro and Dali and they have left behind some of their most notable works here. Dali's house has been converted into a museum, while the region closest to the French Pyrenees has been a cultural hub for centuries.

Some of the interesting historical places here are Peratallada, an old Gothic city near Girona where time seems to have stood still after the 12th century!

For a richly diverse Spanish holiday, there's no better place than Costa Brava!

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