Coast of Spain. Resorts of Catalonia - Barcelona, ​​Costa Brava, Costa Dorada, Costa del Marese, Costa del Garraf Overview of resort towns on the Costa de Barcelona-Maresme

Everyone is crazy about Barcelona. Tourists come here in droves, but in Spain there are still a lot of resorts located on the Catalan coast. Barcelona is an interesting city, but noisy, and sometimes you want to relax in a secluded and nice place. These include Costa de Barcelona Maresme.

Costa de Barcelona Maresme

Costa del Maresme on the map

History of the resort

Like other resorts in Spain, Costa de Barcelona Maresme was previously just a fishing village. But by the mid-twentieth century it attracted the attention of the nobility, and luxurious whitish cottages and hotels for wealthy Europeans began to appear here. Thus, the tourist infrastructure of the resort gradually developed.

Beaches of the city

Kilometers of soft sandy beaches stretch along the coast. The Mediterranean Sea gently licks the coast. Mountain landscapes are pleasing to the eye. The most famous resort centers are located here: Pineda de Mar, Malgrat de Mar, Saint Paul de Mar, etc.

Leisure on the Costa de Maresme

Not only Barcelona has beautiful sights. In the historical quarter of the resort is the Church of Iglesia de Santa Maria. Here she appeared in the sixteenth - eighteenth centuries. Another temple was erected in Malgart de Mar, the Torre d'en Riera (a sixteenth-century tower) was also built here, and there are palaces and villas created in the Art Nouveau direction. In Castel Park there is an observation terrace, in Pineda de Mar there is the Can Jalpi Palace.

After visiting historical places and cultural institutions, you can move on to active recreational leisure. On the island there is a wonderful Marineland water park. It has many attractions and hosts various programs with dolphins and other animals. You can also see an exhibition of birds of prey. Both adults and children will enjoy the park.

Costa del Garraf

Another resort near Barcelona is Costa del Garraf. The coast stretches southwest from Barcelona to the Llobregat River. Mountains stretch along the coastline, which contributed to the formation of picturesque bays. Most of the territory is a natural park.

In the center of the Costa del Garraf is the popular resort of Sitges. This is a fairly large town with a well-developed tourist scene. Most hotels here are awarded 4 stars. You can go shopping not only in Barcelona. The resort has many fashion boutiques. In general, this place can hardly be called cheap.

Sitges is not the only resort in Garraf; you can stay here in Villanueva i Geltru, Cubellas and other places. Windsurfers will appreciate Castelldefels.

The resorts of Costa de Maresme and Garraf are suitable for both beach holidays and wellness. This is facilitated by clean mountain air, clear Mediterranean waters and a favorable climate.

In Garrafe, as well as in the Costa de Maresme, there is something to see - a knightly tournament or a holiday in a farmhouse. If this is not enough for you, you can safely go to Barcelona, ​​it is only 36 km away.

Barcelona provides tourists with a variety of ways to relax and a variety of accommodation options. The coastline is literally littered with attractions, so you will have plenty to do here.

Costa del Maresme (video)

General information about the Province of Barcelona (Provincia de Barcelona). Where to go and what to see in the Province of Barcelona.

The province of Barcelona is part of the Mediterranean coast, stretching over 100 km to the south and north.

Until recently, the southern part of the Mediterranean coast was called Costa del Garraf, and the northern part was called Costa del Maresme. Today both of these names have been combined for convenience.

The province of Barcelona is an excellent holiday destination, giving tourists access to all the famous cities. But in addition to sightseeing and entertainment in the largest metropolis of Catalonia, tourists can have a great rest on the golden sands of popular local beaches, visit thermal resorts, see local cultural and historical monuments, visit restaurants and national natural parks.

Connoisseurs can visit the wine provinces of Aleia and Penedes. And how many opportunities open up for sports fans!

The comfortable warm climate allows you to relax in the Province of Barcelona all year round. In addition, the Province of Barcelona has a developed infrastructure, in particular, a railway connection with the capital of Catalonia. Therefore, everyone can freely afford to make their own during a holiday on this Mediterranean coast.

In the Province of Barcelona you can discover modernism, one of the most popular architectural styles in this region of Catalonia. On the coast there are such architectural masterpieces as: the pavilion in Mataro and the Crypt of Colonia Guell, created by. The pavilion periodically hosts exhibitions dedicated to contemporary world art.

Also in Sitges you can visit the Maricel Palace or visit the Domenech i Muntanera House Museum, located in Canet de Mar. This museum is dedicated to the architect who created the famous Palace of Music in Barcelona.

In the Province of Barcelona you can relax with the whole family. There is entertainment, attractions and water parks for everyone (Isla Fantasia and Marineland).

It is also a paradise for shopping lovers. In the Province of Barcelona there is a huge La Roca Village outlet, which features 130 different boutiques where you can buy clothes from more than 30 foreign and Spanish designers with a discount of over 60%. The outlet is open 24 hours a day all year round. You can get to this outlet by public transport from Santa Susanna and Lloret de Mar from June to September, as well as from Barcelona at any time of the year on comfortable buses.

It is noteworthy that it was the Province of Barcelona that was the first to implement social tourism programs aimed at retirees. Today, older people can easily and without compromising their health and wallet have a wonderful holiday at sea, visit Barcelona with excursions not only during the summer holidays, but also in the period February-May, October-November.

The Costa Barcelona has endless beaches from north to south. The main ones are:

. The resort is considered an optimal place for a family holiday. There are not only golden beaches here, but also animation events for children, one of the best local children's parks - "Castel", with labyrinths, swings, and children's slides.

. The area has received certification for sports and family tourism. The resort is located on a hill very close to the sea. Montnergre y el Corredor Park is nearby. For lovers of cycling, water sports and just walking, this is a real haven.

– the resort with 3 kilometers of beaches also has a certificate in the direction of family recreation and tourism. Here, both adults and children can practice their favorite sports, and while the adults are splashing in the Mediterranean Sea, professional animators look after the children, entertaining them with exciting programs.

Located on the Costa del Maresme. This resort is famous for its medieval thermal springs (XIII century). The oldest balneological sanatorium in this region, built back in 1818, is located here. This is where the famous world-class hotel – Colon – is located.

Here on the sea coast you can undergo thalasso and thermal therapy. It is also home to the museum of Palau's famous art collector, in one of whose galleries you can see the works of Pablo Picasso.

Also certified as a family holiday and tourism destination. It is convenient to get to the resort, as there are well-developed transport links with the capital of Catalonia. The airport is 10 km away. Here on a hill you can see a medieval castle dating back to the 10th century. Today, the castle's areas are rented out for various festive events.

The resort is famous for its wide beaches, which is very convenient for a family holiday. Nearby is the Garraf Park, where you can walk along specially equipped routes not only for ordinary people, but also for people with various health limitations, including the blind. In the very heart of this park there is a Buddhist temple where you can take courses in relaxation, yoga, self-improvement and meditation techniques, and listen to thematic lectures.

The small cozy resort is always full of tourists. The city is a 30-minute drive from Barcelona. Life here is in full swing all year round. Sitges offers a lot of entertainment, discos, including Pacha, 3 sports ports, shops, restaurants, festivals, film festivals and parties. For example, you can visit Sitges during the Corpus Christi celebrations and marvel at the floral carpets spread out in the old part of the resort town.

Here is the museum of the famous local artist Santiago Rusiñol, who taught himself. In addition to this museum, you can also visit many other art galleries and workshops in the city. Another famous local resident is the founder of the Baccardi brand. You can visit the house-museum dedicated to the creator of the famous rum brand.

Deserves special attention! Barcelona is the capital of Catalonia, a city with centuries-old traditions. History is preserved here in both Gothic cathedrals and Art Nouveau mansions; almost all of the most memorable buildings in the city were made by the architect Antonio Gaudi. All this is worth seeing with your own eyes.

Plaza Catalunya is the largest square in Barcelona. It is a square surrounded by banks, government offices and shops. It is an ideal meeting place for travelers, shoppers and tourists. Next to Plaza Catalunya, Rambla street begins, it is similar to our Arbat, but much livelier and more interesting! There you will meet street mimes and sellers of flowers and souvenirs. There is even a small part where they sell animals. While walking, you can sit down to have a bite of paella and drink sangria in any street cafe.

If you turn left (or right, depending on where you are moving) from Rambla into any alley, you will find yourself in Gothic Quarter. This quarter serves as the main historical center of Barcelona. It is located approximately where a walled Roman settlement was located in ancient times. You will see the indescribably beautiful facades of the cathedral, city hall and town hall, it’s not for nothing that this place is one of the most popular in Barcelona.

Next you should take a walk around Park Guell. Park Güell is a masterpiece by Antoni Gaudi. Right at the entrance to the park there is a “gingerbread house”, and almost immediately behind it is the symbol of Barcelona, ​​the lizard. Also in the park is the world's longest bench inlaid with mosaics in the shape of a intricately writhing snake. It can seat 5,000 people at the same time. This is the largest bench in the world. The curves of the bench are designed so that those sitting on it feel like they are in a secluded corner. When creating the seats, Gaudí forced workers to sit in a cast without pants so that the seats took an anatomical shape.

Sagrada Familia(or Church of the Holy Family) is a church in Barcelona, which, perhaps, is in every photograph of a tourist who has visited Barcelona! This is a church whose construction was started by the famous architect Gaudi back in 1884. Financing of the construction was initially planned only through donations from parishioners, therefore, the construction period was expected to be considerable.

Almost 35 years later Sagrada Familia was not yet completed, but Gaudi died, without completing the main project of his life. 126 years have already passed since the start of construction, five generations of residents Barcelona contemplated the unhurried construction of a masterpiece, but the construction is still not completed. Builders and architects continue to build the masterpiece, and soon plan to demolish an entire nearby block to build a huge grand staircase to enter the church.

We can talk and talk about Barcelona, ​​but it’s better to see it with your own eyes and feel this city! Therefore, we suggest spending time on the beach resorts of Spain:

Costa Dorada

It is one of the most optimal resorts in terms of price-quality-service ratio. Here are the best golden, wide beaches with a comfortable gentle entrance to the sea, with a picturesque long and spacious promenade with a variety of benches.

The huge hotel complex is located on a large green area in the tranquil coastal area of ​​La Pineda. A few minutes drive from Port Aventura. Sandy beach across the road and promenade area. The Complex has a mini club from 3 to 12 years old; children under 3 years old come with their parents (programs for children are in Russian). Interesting educational and educational games and activities are held throughout the day. All guests of the complex can use the Estival Spa center (for an additional fee). The rooms in the complex are spacious. Good food. The all-inclusive system offers locally produced drinks and a free indoor pool, jacuzzi, baths, saunas, and gym.

Complex is divided into:

Located closest to the sea. More relaxed, with a separate reception, swimming pool and bar. Wi-Fi is free in the rooms.

A more fun and noisy hotel with a disco and entertainment programs for children and adults.

Estival apart.– consists of 2 bedrooms and a living room. Maximum occupancy – 6 people. They have their own closed territory, but also use the Estival Park 4* Complex.

The most economical option is Apartments Estival Punta Prima. Includes 1 bedroom, living room and kitchen.

One of the most beloved by Russian tourists. Beach across the road and promenade. A few minutes drive from Port Aventura. There is a stop across the road. There are Russian speaking staff at the reception. The hotel is divided into 2 buildings. Superior - superior rooms overlook the sea and the road, Standard - standard rooms overlook the courtyard and the pool. The rooms are spacious, but the soundproofing is poor. Good food.

The hotel has beautiful grounds. There is a small Spa center (Turkish bath, sauna, solarium, small indoor pool), it is possible for 50% to go to the Spa of the neighboring Grand Palas hotel, where the Spa is much larger, several types of baths, saunas and jacuzzi.

Grand Hotel Palace 5*. A new excellent five-star hotel built in high-tech style. Spacious rooms, good food, excellent service. Luxurious Spa center. The hotel is located across the road from the sea. Suitable for family holidays.

The hotel is located within the Port Aventura amusement park. 1 km from Salou, 1.5 km from the sea. The hotel is located right at the entrance to the park, with gorgeous grounds, excellent rooms and good food. The hotel is suitable for families and youth holidays.

The hotel is designed in a colonial Mexican style, consisting of small buildings located around swimming pools, among lush gardens. Spacious rooms also in Mexican style. From El Paso 4* there is a tram to the beach and to Port Aventura Park, free for guests. There is free parking. 1.5 km to Salou, 3 km to the sea.

A hotel with a wild west atmosphere. Also located near Port Aventura. Luxurious hotel, suitable for children and adults. For guests of these 3 hotels, unlimited admission to the amusement park is free.

Cap Salou is a quiet place and can be reached by bus.

Belongs to the Spanish chain Best, which speaks of quality. An excellent hotel in its category. Direct access to the sea, small but cozy green area. Nice rooms, free fitness center, Spa – 5 euros. Mini-club and entertainment programs for children.

Salou

– there are trams running around Salou that can take you to the center of Salou or to the Port Aventura amusement park.

Decent hotel in the very center of Salou, 250 m from the sea. Small rooms, animation takes place by the pool (water aerobics). Safe 25 euros per week, Wi-Fi free, suitable for youth holidays.

Spanish chain Best. Located in the center of Salou. Decent hotel, cozy rooms. Suitable for youth recreation.

Spanish chain Best. Center of Salou, 250 m to the beach, cozy area, good rooms. There is a children's club in Russian. The hotel is suitable for families with children.

Hotel price-quality. 100m to the beach. Not far from the center of Salou. Small area. Great rooms. Good food.

Located just 50 m from the sea, in the center of Salou. Not far from the Port Aventura amusement park, 1.5 km. The hotel has APT rooms for 2 adults + 3 children, the room has a kitchen. Russian-speaking staff (reception, animators and in the restaurant). There are animation programs for children, and there is an excellent Spa center. The hotel has an excellent variety of food.

Cambrils

– 20-30 km from Salou. Quiet place. A beautiful embankment with fountains and a magnificent view of the harbor with yachts.

Spanish chain Best. Direct access to the wide beach. Nice area, cozy rooms, excellent animation for children and adults. The hotel is suitable for family holidays, as well as for lovers of a relaxing holiday.

Located in the center of Cambrils. Just 50 m from the picturesque embankment and the sea. The hotel has a small, cozy area and decent rooms. A great place for those who love a relaxing holiday, but at the same time be within walking distance of entertainment.

Costa Brava

One of the most beautiful coasts of Spain. With its secluded bays, pine groves, stone cliffs and interesting history, it is rightfully one of the leaders in attendance among resorts in Spain. This is where the most beloved resorts by Russians are located. The amazingly beautiful combination of sea and mountains gave this region its name - translated from Spanish as “rocky coast”. The Costa Brava is an exceptionally suitable place for walking, driving, cycling, water sports and exciting excursions. From here you should definitely visit the fortified city of Carcassonne in France, the monastery of Montserrat to bow to the “Moreneta” or “Darkie”, as the Catalans lovingly call the patroness of their lands, who fulfills human desires as soon as you touch her. Here you can also try the most delicious cheese, cottage cheese, honey, produced from time immemorial at the foot of the mountain range where the monastery is located, and brought for testing and sale to pilgrims. Costa Brava is unthinkable without the world of Salvador Dali, whose museums and castle are located here, and, of course, without Barcelona - in my opinion, one of the most beautiful cities in the world, where the world's largest number of Art Nouveau buildings and world-famous architectural masterpieces of Gaudi are concentrated : Expiatory Temple of the Sagrada Familia, Park Güell... It would take a long time to list the sights of Barcelona, ​​walking around this city is endless, but having arrived once, you want to come back here again and again.

The Costa Brava stretches for 200 km along the seashore and, like a canvas, consists of towns passing into each other. The most popular among Russian tourists are Tossa de Mar, Lloret de Mar, Blanes.

Tossa de Mar

- the most picturesque city of the Costa Brava, since the early 20s of the last century it has been known as a holiday destination for wealthy Europeans. Here is located one of the best VIP hotels on the entire coast, with a magnificent view of the bay and the old fortress. The hotel is designed for a comfortable stay with the opportunity to combine relaxation with wellness treatments.

Lloret de Mar

Lloret de Mar is the main tourist center of Catalonia. There are hotels for every taste, but for those who want to relax in peace and quiet, it is better to bypass this town: the entire city center is full of shopping tents, shops and numerous nightclubs, discos, restaurants and bars.

For youth recreation, we can recommend hotels: (located in the very center and completely reconstructed) and (a more budget option, but very worthy).

Costa del Maresme

- part of the coast stretching from the Costa Brava to Barcelona. The main feature of this place is the presence of a railway that separates the resort villages from the sea. But this is by no means a disadvantage of the resorts - electric trains are silent, and you can get to Barcelona in an hour; and in order to get to the beach, you just need to walk along the passages that are built every 300 meters. The largest towns on this coast are Santa Susanna and Calella.

The Maresme region, formerly also known as the Costa del Levante (eastern coast), includes part of the Catalan coastline, stretching for 50 km. Thanks to its geographical position and proximity to the mountains, the Costa del Maresme has a favorable Mediterranean climate, clear skies and 275 sunny days a year. The balance between sea, valley and mountains defines the soft and moist landscapes of this area, where there are abundant pine and coniferous forests scattered along the hillsides, as well as vast areas of cultivated land. The Sierra Litoral mountain range, formed by the San Mateu, Corredor and Montenegre ranges, offers landscapes of extraordinary beauty.

Archaeological finds dating back to ancient cultures testify to the rich historical past of the Costa del Maresme-Barcelona: along this coast there was a pillar road that connected the Spanish province with the capital of the Roman Empire, as evidenced by the column discovered in the town of Vilaszar. The first mentions of the existence of settlements here date back to the 10th-11th centuries and speak of villages located far from the coast, from which fishing settlements were later formed, which over time turned into independent regions.

The raids of pirates from North Africa during the 16th and 17th centuries led to the construction of observation and watchtowers, some of which can still be seen today. Rapid development during the Middle Ages was marked by the construction of a large number of castles and churches, but this region received a real impetus for growth only after the success of navigation and the subsequent establishment of trade relations with the American continent, in which people from the coastal cities of the Costa del Maresme took an active part, showing themselves as shipowners, captains and shipbuilders.

Historical dependence on Barcelona, ​​convenient transport links and a favorable climate influenced the development of this coast as a place of country residences and a tourist area much earlier than other areas of Catalonia. This can be seen in the buildings that are often found here at the end of the 19th century and served for these purposes. Wide beaches of coarse sand alternate along the entire coastline with small bays, where excellent conditions are created for water sports.

In various coastal towns of this unusual Spanish resort you will find pleasant corners, varied cuisine and a high-level tourist infrastructure. The zones of influence are distributed equally between the “seaside” cities, such as El Masnou, Vilaszar, Mataro, Arench de Mar and Calella, and the “mountain” ones, among which Alella, Argentona, Tordera, etc. stand out. All this makes it possible so that tourism in the northern part of the coast from Malgrat de Mar to Calella, where most of the hotels are located, is the driving force for the harmonious development of the region.

Costa de Almeria, Costa Azahar.

Location of the coasts of Spain

Costa Brava

This is the northern part of the Mediterranean coast of Spain, which begins 60 kilometers north of Barcelona (from the city of Blanes) to the border with France.

Costa Brava literally means “Brave, Wild Coast”, sometimes it is translated as “Sheer, Rocky, Steep Coast”. Costa Brava is rightfully considered one of the most picturesque places on the coast. Here the mountains descend to the sea, and the sea, with narrow bays, cuts the coast into several small cozy beaches.

The recognized capital of the resort is Lloret de Mar, a pretty seaside town located 80 km from the city of Barcelona and 39 km from the city of Girona.

Blanes- one of the most famous seaside resorts on the Costa Brava. Over the past decades, it has turned into a major tourist center with a relatively quiet and cozy atmosphere, which does not prevent it from remaining a city of eternal celebration.

Tossa de Mar is rightfully considered the most beautiful and green part of the Costa Brava. The extensive city beach is bordered on one side by rocky shores, where sea cliffs form deep grottoes, narrow straits and secluded coves. On the other hand, from the city beach is one of the most famous national monuments of the Costa Brava - the medieval fortified city of Vila Vella ("Old Village").

Climate

The climate in the Costa Brava is mild throughout the year. Rain in the Costa Brava, both in winter and summer, is not uncommon, and this may explain the abundance of greenery. The highest rainfall in the Costa Brava occurs in September and October. The swimming season begins at the very end of May; in October there is no swimming in the Costa Brava. Snow is a common occurrence in winter. The best months for a holiday on the Costa Brava are from May to mid-September.

Average daily air temperature in the Costa Brava resort: April +18°C, May +21°C, June +25°C, July, August +28°C, September +25°C, October +21°C.

Average daily water temperature in the Costa Brava resort: April +14°C, May +17°C, June +20°C, July, August, September +23°C, October +20°C.

Main types of entertainment

Children's water park, Marineland theme park, Aqualeon mini-zoo and a real knight's tournament. On this coast is the Aiguamolls bird sanctuary and the first marine nature reserve in Spain - the Medes Islands, which is home to several dozen interesting species of fish, marine animals and waterfowl.

Thanks to the gentle sea conditions and mild climate, the Costa Brava is a real paradise for lovers of sailing and other water sports.

How to get there

Thanks to a well-developed transport system from Tossa de Mar, you can easily visit the neighboring coastal resorts by using shuttle buses or taking a boat trip.

In the center of Lloret de Mar there is a terminal from where buses depart to the cities of Tossa de Mar and Blanes, where it is most convenient to change trains and get to other resort towns on the coast or Barcelona.

Costa Blanca

Levante Beach, Benidorm

Along the Mediterranean coast of the province of Alicante, the “white coast” of Spain stretches for 212 kilometers - Costa Blanca- one of the main tourist centers of the country. And about half - 101 kilometers - is a strip of fine sandy beaches.

White Beach - this is how the name of the Costa Blanca is translated from Spanish. The coast extends approximately 500 km from Valencia in the north to Almeria in the south and covers the territory of three regions: Valencia, Murcia and Andalusia.

The Costa Blanca is divided into two areas: the northern coast - Costa del Norte and the southern coast - Costa del Sur.

Climate

The Costa Blanca has 305 sunny days a year, the average air temperature in January is not lower than +10°C, and in July and August the air warms up to an average of +26°C, the sea up to +24°C. Rains are quite rare and occur mainly in the northern part of the coast.

Major resorts

Gandia, Denia, Javea/Xabia, Calpe, Altea, Benidorm, Villajoysa, Alicante, Torrevieja.

Main types of entertainment

In the center of Benidorm there is a huge water park called Aqualandia, the largest water park in Spain, with swimming pools, water slides and caves. Nearby is a park with marine and exotic animals, Mundomar. In the summer of 2000, an amusement park called Terra Mitica opened near Benidorm, dedicated to the history and culture of ancient civilizations of the Mediterranean.

How to get there

Flight to Alicante from Moscow - 4.5 hours

Along the Costa Blanca coastline, between all resorts, there is a regular bus service. From Benidorm to Alicante (50 km) you can get for 3 €, to Valencia (160 km) for about 15 €. By taxi - for 50 and 150 €.

Costa del Sol

The Costa del Sol, translated from Spanish as "Sunny Coast", is the southernmost Mediterranean coast of Spain, stretching from Malaga to the Strait of Gibraltar.

The resorts of the Costa dnl Sol enjoy a worldwide reputation as the most prestigious and fashionable holiday destinations on the Spanish coast.

The mountains protect the coast from northern winds, so the Costa del Sol is not cold in winter. And in summer there is no sweltering heat, as in the central regions of Andalusia: the Costa del Sol is cooled by the breeze blowing from the sea. The coastal climate is considered the best in continental Spain.

Capital of the coast- city of Malaga. The informal capital and chic resort is Marbella.

Climate

The “summer season” on the Costa del Sol lasts from June to September. The hottest days occur in July and August: during the day in the sun the air usually warms up to 31°C. At night, the temperature does not drop below 20°C. The Mediterranean Sea in summer near the Costa del Sol may seem somewhat cold (+20-24°C).

Winter, in our understanding, does not exist on the Costa del Sol. From December to February, the weather resembles the fine days of early autumn: in the sun it is warm (up to 20°C, and sometimes higher), in the shade it is also not particularly cold (17°C).

Major resorts

Torremolinos, Benalmadena, Fuengirola, Marbella, Estepona.

Main types of entertainment

Activities here include water skiing, windsurfing, swimming, horse riding, tennis, squash and golf. For children there are two wonderful water parks: in Torremolinos and Fuengirola and the Tivoli Adventure Park (Benalmadena).

Marbella, Del Faro Beach

How to get there

From Moscow, on Saturdays there are charter flights to the Costa del Sol.

You can view the schedule, type of aircraft, departure airport and air ticket prices. Travel time is a little over 5 hours. On the Costa del Sol, planes arrive at Malaga Airport (www.aena.es).

It is easy to get to the center of Malaga from the airport by regular bus (route No. 19) or train. Electric trains also run from the airport to Fuengirola, and buses along the coast to Estepona.

There are daily flights between Malaga and the Canary Islands. Travel time to the island of Tenerife is 2 hours 30 minutes.

The main transport hub of the Costa del Sol is the bus station in Malaga. From here buses depart to all corners of Spain, as well as to Portugal, France and other European countries.

The cost of a trip within one locality is about 1 €. On suburban lines, the price depends on the distance. Tickets can be purchased at ticket offices at bus stations, and when boarding at intermediate stops and on city routes, directly from the driver.

All bus routes within the city of Malaga are operated by EMT (www.emtsam.es). The cost of a trip around the city is 0.95 €, but this is when paying the fare in cash to the driver. By purchasing a card for 10 trips in advance for €5.90, you will save 40%.

Buses follow a schedule, which can be found at the bus stop. The schedule is divided into three blocks: Laborables - weekdays, Sabados - Saturday, Domingos y Festivos - Sunday and holidays.

Taxis on the Costa del Sol are white cars with an identification sign on the roof and a sign “Libre” (free) or “Ocupado” (occupied)

A distinctive feature of the local taxi fleet is the absence of meters: the price must be agreed upon in advance. The cost of 1 km of travel is approximately 1 €, a little cheaper during the day, and a little more expensive at night and on weekends.

The cost of renting a car on the Costa del Sol is 25-30 € per day. For one liter of 95 (Sin Plomo 95) they ask for about 1.10 €.

Two railway lines connect Malaga with Fuengirola (line C1) and Alora (line C2). Tourists are primarily interested in the C1 line, which runs along the coast with intermediate stops at the airport, Torremolinos, Benalmadena and other points. The fare depends on the zone and is 1.10 €.

Ferry service to Tangier is also carried out from the port of Tarifa: the high-speed vessels “Tarifa Jet” and “Thundercat 1” of the FRS company (http://www.frs.es) cross the Strait of Gibraltar several times a day in just 45 minutes. Ticket price: 52 € round trip.

Costa de la Luz

In the extreme southwest of Spain, on the coast washed by the Atlantic Ocean, in the provinces of Cadiz and Huelva, there is a resort area.

On the streets of Cadiz you can feel the breath of the sea - after all, the city is located on a peninsula, which is connected to the coast only by a narrow strip of land. Cadiz is strictly divided into two parts. The new city moves away from the sea inland, and the Old City is located at the end of a long nine-kilometer spit protruding into the sea. In Cadiz, the baroque splendor of churches coexists with a bustling port quarter, and spacious neoclassical squares coexist with ancient castles and a fortress. There are magnificent promenades and excellent beaches right within the city. By the way, picturesque beaches, bordered by pine trees and sand dunes, stretch along the entire Costa de la Luz.

Climate

The climate of the Costa de la Luz is very mild. The average annual temperature on the coast is approximately 18°C. Thanks to the refreshing breezes blowing from the ocean, the summer here is not swelteringly hot, although there are very few rainy days a year.

Major resorts

Ensenada de Bologna, Saarade los Atunes, Caños de Meca, Conil de la Frontera.

Main types of entertainment

Children will appreciate the water park in Cadiz and the Isla Magica (Magic Island) amusement park in Seville. Here, in the vastness of the Atlantic, it is good to windsurf or sail. Coast (260 km) Costa de La Luz is a real Mecca for scuba divers.

How to get there

There are two ways to get to the Costa de la Luz:

1. Flight to Malaga airport, the flight will take about 5 hours;
2. Flight to the city of Cadiz which connects the Costa de la Luz with the main centers of Spain.

Costa del Garraf

The Costa del Garraf stretches from Barcelona to Cubellas. Charming with its beautiful nature and excellent climate, the Costa del Garraf has a lot to offer travelers. Here the rich past is perfectly combined with the achievements of the modern resort industry, special conditions have been created for both mass and elite recreation.

In the center of the Costa del Garraf, stretching south of Barcelona, ​​lies its most popular seaside resort - Sitges— (35 km south of Barcelona) is an ancient Catalan city and the most popular seaside resort on the coast.

In Sitges, the main beach is considered, stretching along the entire city limits and the adjacent resort area in the direction of Tarragona. In the direction from Sitges to Barcelona, ​​the nature of the coastline changes, and sandy stripes of sea beaches alternate with rocky areas of the coast.

Throughout the year, Sitges hosts many cultural and sports festivals of international importance and economic forums.

Sitget is also considered the Blue Capital of Europe. Gay tourists come here from North America and Australia.

Climate

The climate in Costa Del Garraf is typical of a Mediterranean resort: mild, wet winters and long, warm and sunny summers.

Main types of entertainment

Family entertainment center Barnasud (Gava): cinema, bowling alley, billiards, children's playground, commercial center, Olympic Canal (kayaking, rowing, boating, golf), many tennis clubs, golf club and yacht club.

How to get there

The main means of transport are commuter trains that stop in Sitges and depart to Barcelona and towards Tarragona several times an hour (services stop at night). The cost of a one-way ticket to Barcelona is about 2.2 €.

Barcelona can also be reached by buses, departing from Sitges to Barcelona and back several times a day. The cost of a one-way ticket is about 2.4 €.

Taxi services (one way): Sitges - Barcelona: approximately 42.1 €; Sitges - Tarragona: approximately 60.1 €; Sitges - Salou: approximately 72.2 €.

During the summer season, pleasure boats make small cruises several times a day: Sitges - Vilanova - Sitges. A one-way ticket costs approximately 7.51 €.

Costa del Maresme

Costa del Maresme is the name of the part of the Catalan coast that runs south from the town of Malgrat de Mar almost to Barcelona. This area is distinguished by magnificent beaches, developed tourist infrastructure and a favorable climate. From the city of Malgrat de Mar to Barcelona itself, the coast is built up in an almost continuous line: old villages, new resorts and entire blocks of beautiful villas alternate at the edge of the surf - this is a very popular place among Catalans. The Catalans themselves call the Costa del Maresme the coast of fruits - three harvests are harvested here a year, and even from the highway you can see that the mountain slopes are covered with strawberry plantations and orchards.

Climate

Thanks to its geographical position and proximity to the mountains, the Costa del Maresme has a favorable Mediterranean climate, clear skies and 275 sunny days a year.

Major resorts

Malgrat de Mar, Santa Susanna, Pineda de Mar, Calella and Sant Pol de Mar

Main types of entertainment

Children will love Marineland with its water rides, mini zoo and dolphin and parrot shows. For lovers of active recreation, diving clubs and equipment rentals for water sports are open.

How to get there

Flight to Barcelona; Flight duration from Moscow is 4 hours 15 minutes.

Buses run to the resort from all resort centers. Along the entire coast, parallel to the beach, there is a kind of railway with small and neat electric trains, each of which pulls only three cars. Trains run every 30 minutes and are very convenient for getting to Barcelona. There is no traffic on this highway at night.

During the tourist season, pleasure boats operate between the resort towns of the Costa del Maresme and Costa Brava, departing several times a day from the beach piers. The cost of a one-way ticket is 4-12 € depending on the distance.

Costa Dorada

Costa Dorada- the southernmost coast of Catalonia. The resort is located 100 km south of Barcelona. The name of the coast translates as “golden coast”, which is associated with the peculiar golden hue of the sand on the beaches of the coast. The wonderful golden sandy beaches of the Costa Dorada are very wide and the sea is shallow, which creates excellent conditions for a family holiday with children. The Mediterranean coast is well protected from winds and cyclones from the north and west, first by the Pyrenees and then by the Catalan Mountains. Thanks to the mountains, the Costa Dorada has good weather from March to October, and therefore tourists flock here to relax almost all year round.

Average air and water temperatures

Main types of entertainment

There are ideal conditions for water sports such as sailing and windsurfing, and there are tennis courts, golf courses and riding clubs. Thanks to the warm, shallow sea, and most importantly, the presence of the famous Port Aventura, a grandiose theme park, near Salou, the resort has become the best place for families with children. In addition, there are two large modern water parks in the vicinity: Aquopolis in La Pineda and Aqualeon in El Vendrell.

How to get there

You can get to Barcelona by bus. The fare will be 4 - 6 € one way, depending on the distance of the resort from Barcelona. The price of travel between coastal cities varies from 1 to 3 €. An express bus runs on the route Salou - Tarragona - Barcelona 5-7 times a day, the fare for which averages 7 - 8.5 € one way. A cheaper way to travel between cities is by regular bus.

This area covers 200 km of coastline: stunning beaches, often hidden from prying eyes by nature itself, majestic mountains, pine forests and the famous Mar Menor lagoon. Here is one of the most fashionable, prestigious and promising resorts in Spain - La Manga del Mar Menor.

La Manga is a long (24 km) and narrow sand spit that separates a huge lagoon with an area of ​​almost 180 square meters from the Mediterranean Sea. km - the so-called Small Sea (Mar Mepo). The average depth of this bay is 1.7 meters, the maximum is 7 meters; it is almost completely cut off from the Mediterranean Sea, and due to this, there are no high waves on the Small Sea, the water warms up well and has a high concentration of salt and iodine, which explains its healing properties. Maloe More is often called the largest swimming pool in the world. Recently, La Manga has become one of the most fashionable, prestigious and promising resorts in Spain.

Climate

On average, the Costa Cálida has 322 sunny days a year. The minimum temperature in winter is + 11°C, the maximum temperature in summer is +40°C (sea +27°C). It rains very rarely, several times a year

Basic types of entertainment

Thanks to its unique climatic conditions, the Mar Menor is an ideal place to practice almost any water sport. Numerous rental stations and yacht clubs have been built along the entire coast at the service of active recreation lovers. Windsurfing and kitesurfing are especially popular among tourists. For fans of scuba diving, there are several diving centers where you can take training courses, and more experienced scuba divers can go to the wrecks of the Hormigas Islands.

Spain is a place where you can truly drown in the warm rays of the dazzling sun and the gentle sea sand of numerous and varied beaches. Choose for yourself!