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Costa Brava |
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The Costa Brava is a coastal region of northeastern Catalonia, Spain, in the comarques of Alt Empordà, Baix Empordà and La Selva, in the province of Girona. Costa is the Catalan and Spanish word for 'coast', and Brava means 'rugged' or 'wild'. The Costa Brava stretches from Blanes, 60km northeast of Barcelona, to the French border. |
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Figueres |
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Figures, in the heart of Catalonia, Figueres once played a role in Spanish history. Philip V wed Maria Luisa of Savoy here in 1701 in the church of San Pedro, thereby paving the way for the War of the Spanish Succession. But that historical fact is nearly forgotten today: The town is better known as the .. |
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Lloret de Mar |
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Lloret de Mar is situated in the southern part of the Costa Brava, 70 Km away from Barcelona. This former fishermans village covers 48 square kilometres, and has five main beaches along a 7 Km of coastline. Its beaches have been awarded the blue flag by the EEC, bearing witness to the perfect state of beaches in terms of quality of the water, sand and services provided. |
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Tossa de Mar |
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Tossa de Mar is located on the South part of the Costa Brava. South of Tossa is Lloret, a town that attracts a massive tourism. Lloret visitors get what they want: beaches, parties and cheap accommodation. Tossa de Mar is also known as the "Flower of the Sea", because of its beauty. |
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Sant Feliu de Guíxols |
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This is one of those towns that don't die in winter. The seafront is attractive throughout the year. The town has good shopping, and a thriving local life. Although it is quite hard to put one's figure on why it is appealing, it is, and there is a considerable amount of property that has already been bought by non-Spaniards - many of them long-term residents of the town and surroundings. Property prices are modest compared to a little further north and this is a town that we can recommend. |
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