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Best about the idyllic charm of Costa Brava is close proximity to areas of historical and cultural significance, giving one the opportunity to enjoy the best of both worlds while spending the holiday in Costa Brava. One should absolutely visit Figueras and Cadaques during the Costa Brava holiday. Figueras is an art enthusiasts dream and is home to the Gala Dalí museum or Pubol Castle. Some of Dalís finest work is within the walls of this structure however equally intriguing is the haute couture collection of Gala which can be viewed in the museum. Dali's theater museum is also located in the community of Figueras making this an exemplary location to view famous art while spending the holiday in Costa Brava. Within the Dali' Theater Museum one can find anything from his famous surrealist pieces including Rainy Taxi and Mae West to other pieces like Galarina and Atomic Leda. All pieces give one an idea of the many types of masterpieces completed by the artist.

Those who wish to simply create a Costa Brava holiday focused on Dali can also venture to one of the artists famous hangouts, as well as the gathering place of famous Spanish artists like Picasso, Bunuel, and Lorca when discovering the community of Roses. Fascinating history surrounds this location, in close proximity to Cadaques. This particular area contains fascinating medieval architecture with a monastery dating back to its construction in the 1200's with its iron gate and the community's medieval tower built in its defense.

One can also venture a short distance from Figueras and Roses to the seaside oasis of Cadaques. This artisan's community is a short distance from the boarder of Spain and France. Cadaques bohemian culture sits amongst quaint whitewashed buildings on narrow streets and offers beautiful accommodations in Costa Brava. One can easily stroll amongst such areas or sit along the beach shore simply watching the ebb and flow of the oceans waters or eat in any of its restaurants sampling delicious dishes with fresh seafood.

In this region, make sure to find the villages of Pals and Peratallada. These villages lie east and west of one another and are about an hour from Cadaques, in close proximity to Roses. Pals and Pertallada have quaint narrow streets and great historical locations like L'eglesia de Sant Esteve and medieval buildings. History dates back in the both villages well past the medieval ages to over 3,000 years ago.

Make sure when spending time in a Costa Brava accommodation to find the capital of Costa Brava, Girona. Girona is a walled city of Roman origin and was located at a strategic point between Pyrenees and Barcelona. This area of Catalonia contains perhaps the most extensive evidence of the areas past when visiting areas like St Mary's Cathedral built over several centuries starting in the 1200's with the largest arch in the world. A monastery is equally fascinating and was built in the 1100's, as well as an ancient Arab bath.

One is spoiled for choice when finding a Costa Brava hotel . Book direct to find the best selection of Costa Brava hotels with choices ranging from beachside retreats to hotels in Costa Brava located in the heart of historical districts in any of these communities.

Cadaques is perhaps one of the most charming cities for a Costa Brava holiday. This gorgeous coastal town was once a sleepy catalan fishing village, and even today has a year-round population of just 2,612 people. The city has grown over the decades to become a major tourist destination, particularly for those looking for a Costa Brava accommodation close to Barcelona. In addition to providing tourists with a gorgeous destination for sun and surf on the beautiful beaches of the Mediterranean Sea, Cadaques is also known for its rich culture including a vibrant art and music community. Over the years, the area has attracted such renowned artists as Mei Fren. You can view Fren's famous charcoal pieces in a museum in Cadaques. Cadaques was also the notable residence of Salvador Dali, who often hosted such famed artists as Pablo Picasso, Bunuel, and Lorca at his house. The area also also has been home to other artists such as Joan Miró, Marcel Duchamp, Antoni Pitxot, Henri-François Rey, Melina Mercouri and Maurice Boitel.

Visitors to Cadaques will also want to spend time exploring the traveling outdoor market that visits the area on Mondays. This traveling market includes produce, arts and crafts by local artisans, and more, proving to be worthwhile for locals and tourists alike to visit.

Equally as charming is the small village of Figueres, the capital of the Alt Emporda district. This town is the birthplace of Salvador Dali, as well as the home of the Teatre Museu Gala Salvador Dali. This expansive museum was designed by Dali and includes many of Dali's more notable pieces. Figueres also plays a role in history as the birthplace of the inventor of the first machine powered submarine, Narcis Monturiol Estarriol. Music buffs will enjoy visiting the area of the birthplace of Monica Naranjo, one of the best selling Spanish singers of the last two decades.

You will also want to spend some time exploring the ruins of the Sant Ferran castle located just outside of Figuera, which offers history buffs an impressive look back in time. The architecture inside the city is equally as impressive, including notably the beautiful town church tower.

Whether you are searching for Costa Brava accommodations in Cadaques, Figueres, or someplace ideally situated between the two cities, you can easily find Costa Brava holiday homes along the whole coast.

Just a short drive southwest of Barcelona, sits the celebrated city of Sitges in Catalonia. This popular gay and lesbian holiday destination resembles an upscale tropical paradise, sitting picturesquely between the turquoise waters of the Mediterranean and the lush green hills.

Sitges is an ideal destination to visit any time of year. There are different possibilities to stay, e.g. a nice Costa Dorada hotel or a Costa Dorada apartment. Many visitors flock to the area for its many festivals. Sitges is known internationally for its International Film Festival and its Carnival celebration. Carnival is a popular festival in the months of February and March, and is widely popular for the cultural dancers with bright costumes and its large parade that seemingly envelopes the city streets. The International Barcelona-Sitges Vintage Car Rally and the International Jazz Festival are also popular events.

Since the late 1800s, the city has grown and evolved into a hub for the art community, bringing together a diverse mix of local and seasonal writers, artists, and intellectuals. Enhancing the city's uniquely artistic ambiance is its large number of international residents, estimated to comprise over one third of the city's permanent residents. The artistic and international dominance creates a truly eclectic and liberal atmosphere.

The city is also known for its seventeen gorgeous beaches, which draws in gay and lesbian visitors in the months of July and August. Playa del Muerto is popular with the gay and lesbian community. Throughout the year, the area's nightclubs and restaurants are popular destinations for locals and visitors.

The Spanish city offers a diverse range of architecture, including a beautiful combination of centuries-old historical buildings with a distinctly Cubanesque influence. The Sant Bartmeu church is one of Sitges more popular historical structures, and was built in the 17th century. You will also want to spend some time exploring the Cau Ferrat Museum and the Maricel Museum.

While you are visiting Sitges, be sure to sample its delicious Catalan cuisine. Xato is one of the city's most popular dishes, and features escarole salad, cod, tuna, anchovies, arbequine, and black olives. Its sauce is made from scalded chillies, toasted almonds, garlic, olive oil, salt, vinegar and hot peppers. Other popular dishes include stewed sepia with potatoes and all-i-oli, bull de tonyina, fideuada, and stuffed peppers with cod. Such variety guarantees the extraordinary richness and singularity of Catalan's and Sitgetan's gastronomy. A meal in Sitges would not be complete without the accompaniment of Sitgetan malvasia, a dessert wine.

For a true taste of the history and beauty that drenches the rugged region of the Costa Brava in Catalonia, travelers must make time to visit Roses. This resort is the largest on the northern coast and rests along the calm waters of the natural harbour just 30 km from the French border. To visit this beautiful resort you can live in a nice Costa Brava Hotel or Costa Brava Apartment.

Over the course of the past 40 years, the spanish town has grown to become a premier tourist destination for its natural beauty and of course, the architecture and history that capture imaginations. The fact that the resort is so close and accessible to major Western European centres added to the growth of Roses as a tourist hub. You can find nice Costa Brava accommodations in Roses.

The town centre boasts a wide array of lovely restaurants where the regional cuisine of Girona can be sampled at will. Many of these locations are built so one can absorb the breathtaking views while sampling local delicacies. For the lover of food and drink, one can ask for little more to offer pure satisfaction.

There are lighthouses and 16th century castles, churches of inspirational design and 7th century fortresses throughout the region and of course, fabulous beaches teaming with soft white sand. Some are more developed while others are nestled between rocky outcrops and feel as though they've barely been touched by the hand of man. Some of these are only accessible by boat or on foot, and certainly well worth the effort.

Along with the beaches, the natural beauty of the area is captured and preserved in the Creus Cape Peninsula and the Parc Natural dels Aiguamolls de l'Emporda, which has been a protected area since the early 80s to ensure that future generations can access the unique flora and fauna of the region. Close to this beauty there are several Costa Brava holiday homes and Costa Brava accommodations.

Roses is truly the ideal tourist destination with something to satisfy every type of traveler. The history, the beauty, the food and the beaches ensure that no matter who sets the agenda, all will be satisfied during your stay in a Costa Brava hotel.

One of the biggest and most important museums

If you will stay for holiday in Barcelona and stay in a Barcelona hotel you should definetly visit this really interesting mueseum with the whole family.

The CosmoCaixa is not even one of the biggest museums in Barcelona but also one of the biggest in Spain. After 100 million euro the modernism building was opened in the year 2005. It is one of the most important museums of science sponsored by the famous bank "la caixa".

The most significant difference to other museums is that it is no typical exposure. The people should try the different things by themselves. You can do physic, engineering, geological, chemical and math experiments. So it is not only fun for kids to learn how different things are working.
It all starts with a 30 meter coil which is around a tropical tree from Amazon and ends in the 5th basement floor.

There are then a lot of different theme areas. For example you could see a pendulum which shows the rotation of the earth. Furthermore, you could learn much about waves, which different kinds there are and with a simulator you could see how they form the coast. Or if you want you could create your own sandstorm.
Even a rainforest with trees and plants from the Amazon exists. Of course there are also a plenty of Animals from this region. But be careful - sometimes it will rain there.
If you are hungry you could go in the outside area of the museum and have a picnic or you will visit the satellite dish which is only 80 meters away and shows how the sound is been created.
So in whatever you are interested, a visit in this museum is definitely worth time.