Costa Brava Villas

Holiday villas and apartments in the picturesque Costa Brava

Costa Brava stretches along the northeast coast of Spain, running from Blanes up to the French border. Whether you are looking for a quiet and tranquil escape or you want an action-packed holiday, the Costa Brava offers every type of vacation preference.

Staying in a private villa or apartment in the Costa Brava means that you can plan your holiday around all the things you love doing the most. From fun days around the pool to days exploring the breathtaking surroundings, you can holiday at your own pace, in your own space.

Our Costa Brava villas are located across the region, so if you want to be close to the action, you can find a stunning villa that provides a gateway for adventures. Or if you prefer to spend some quality time just unwinding and enjoying the Mediterranean weather, you can stay in a peaceful and blissful location. With your own Spanish villa, you can also experience the best of both worlds.

Eating out in Costa Brava

Costa Brava has a fantastic food scene, with seafood and traditional Catalan dishes that combine years of culinary culture and fresh, local ingredients. When staying in a villa in Costa Brava, you can choose to dine in the comfort of your accommodation but sampling the unique gastronomy in the region is highly recommended.

Whether you are looking for a casual dining environment to eat with your family or fancy trying a gourmet meal with spectacular views, you have endless cuisine choices. These are some of the top restaurant picks in Costa Brava:

Bo.TiC (Baix Empordà)

For an unforgettable fine dining experience with an elegant ambience, Bo.TiC is a two Michelin star restaurant located in the Baix Empordà. For the most exquisite Catalan dishes, Bo.TiC is highly rated and a must for anyone who appreciates high-end dining.

The tasting menu is perfect for trying a blend of sumptuous, seasonal dishes that will take you on a journey through Catalan cuisine. Dishes like squid, monkfish and crab are popular and the cannelloni is a favourite too.

Popa (Tossa de Mar)

If you are looking for a place to try authentic tapas in Costa Brava, Popa has a great range of dishes including their famous mussels marinara and Andalusian-style calamari.

The restaurant has a relaxed atmosphere and is located overlooking the beach with picturesque views to take in while you enjoy your meal.

Restaurant El Pedró (Pals)

Set in a stunning courtyard, in a stone building El Pedro is a majestic place to dine in the evening and is equally captivating during the day. Offering a varied menu, their seafood rice casserole is a popular specialty, while roast Iberian pork cheeks and roast shoulder of lamb receive rave reviews from diners.

The family friendly restaurant also has a good choice of children’s meals and is ideally located to combine with a stroll around the nearby stone streets to admire the gothic architecture and other historical buildings.

La Cuina de Can Simón (Tossa de Mar)

This Michelin star restaurant is based in a restored fisherman’s house, providing a fascinating look into the history of the area. As for food, naturally there is a large option of locally caught seafood as well as “from the mountain” food such as shoulder of goat and roast beef from herds reared on the nearby Ardenya and Cadirates mountains.

La Reserva Grill Restaurant (L’Escala)

Steak lovers flock to La Reserva Grill in L’Escala to enjoy their selection of meats including Tomahawk, T-bone and Japanese Wagyu steaks cooked to perfection. There is also a tempting tapas menu and a choice of burgers. The restaurant has a welcoming atmosphere and friendly staff, who are always happy to chat to visitors.

Discover the Beaches of Costa Brava

There are so many great beaches to choose from in Costa Brava that the biggest challenge is choosing the ones you want to spend the day at. It really depends on what sort of beach experience you are looking for, there are beaches with long stretches of sand and many watersports activities, or quiet coves where you can relax and bask in the sun and enjoy the breathtaking scenery.

Here are some of the top beach options in Costa Brava:

Lloret de Mar

For a lively trip to the beach, head to Lloret de Mar where you can try almost any watersport activity imaginable. You can try jet skiing, parasailing, wakeboarding, water skiing and many more fun options. The main beach in Lloret de Mar is 1.5km long and consists of golden sand, making it a favourite with holidaymakers. There is also a long promenade with cafes, bars and shops plus there are facilities like toilets and lockers.

There are a few smaller beaches close to the main beach too, including Sa Caleta and Sa Boadella which tend to be a bit quieter.

Aigua Blava

A short distance from the town of Begur, Aigua Blava is regarded as one of the best beaches on the Costa Brava. With a sandy beach and clear blue waters (the name translates to blue water), it is a fairly small beach that can get busy in peak season but is definitely worth a visit if you are staying in a villa in the surrounding areas.

Set back in a cover, surrounded by the picturesque cliffs, Aigua Blava has shallow waters making it ideal for young families who want a safe and fun day at the beach.

Llafranc

The beach at Llafranc is a long and wide sandy beach that is popular with families. There are lots of facilities to use including showers and it is located close to waterfront restaurants and bars offering lovely views. You can hire pedalos and other water crafts for an exciting day at the beach.

Calella de Palafrugell

In Calella de Palafrugell there is a choice of smaller beaches and coves including Port Bo which has stunning scenery with a backdrop of white washed buildings and it hosts the Havaneres festival in July. There are lots of good restaurants and shops nearby and you can combine your beach day with walking around the historical maritime quarter.

Tamariu

The family friendly beach in Tamariu is an idyllic cove surrounded by pine trees and is popular for swimming and snorkelling in the clear waters. The sand is pebbly and the cove is well sheltered so on breezy days you will be more protected. There is a nearby promenade with restaurants to grab lunch while gazing over the crystal waters.

Costa Brava: Family Escapes

With beautiful beaches and activities for children of all ages, the Costa Brava is one of the most family-friendly European holiday destinations. Staying in a private villa in Costa Brava will ensure that your family gets to enjoy your all the comforts of your own space, with all the facilities you need for cooking, relaxing outdoors and indoors and taking each day at your own pace.

You can book villas with your own private pool and outdoor cooking amenities so that you can spend fun days and evening at your villa, as well as getting to explore the amazing highlights of Costa Brava. With everything you need from Wi-Fi and games rooms available at Costa Brava villas, you can look forward to an unforgettable family getaway.

Arriving in Costa Brava

There are several airports located in and around the Costa Brava, with the man airport for the region being Girona-Costa Brava. There are several bus services that provide transport from the airport to towns including Lloret de Mar, Blanes and Tossa de mar.

Some travellers use the Barcelona-El Prat airport, which is around an hour’s drive from Blanes and Lloret de Mar. You can get a train from the airport into Barcelona and then take a further train to Girona, which takes just over an hour. There are also many options for car rentals and there are taxi services from the airport.

Best Shopping Areas in Costa Brava

Whether you need to pick up some groceries for home cooking in your villa or you want to visit a large shopping centre for fashionwear, there are lots of shopping options in Costa Brava.

Espai Gironès

The biggest shopping centre in Girona is perfect if you fancy a shopping spree. You will find top fashion retailers like Zara, H&M and Primark. A visit into the centre of Girona will also give you time to wander around the historical buildings and the Old Town has lots of boutique stores.

Begur

The town centre in Begur also has some great shops including independent fashion stores, artisan gift shops, handmade jewellery stores and clothing shops. Begur is well known for shops selling high quality handmade items, so if you want to take a little bit of Costa Brava back with you to remember this beautiful part of the world, Begur is a good place to find long-lasting items to take back to your home.

Porta Lloret

Lloret de Mar is a large holiday resort with multiple shopping centres, including Porta Lloret which is a mall with supermarkets, clothing stores, and a wide range of retailers. There is also a large parking lot if you are hiring a car to pick up groceries for your villa stay in Costa Brava.

La Santa Market

There are many great weekly markets around Costa Brava and La Santa Market in Santa Cristina d’Aro is particularly popular and known for great quality local products and the night markets offer an exciting experience of live music, food stalls, drinks and family-friendly shows.

What is the Weather Like in Costa Brava?

The hottest months are June to August, with temperatures typically reaching high 20s. These are the ideal months if you want to spend time at the beach and swimming but spring and autumn months are often warm too. May and September are good months to visit if you want to enjoy warm weather without the busy crowds in the summer.

December through to February can still be pleasant in the day with average high temps of around 15 degrees but can be much colder in the evening. March and April tend to be popular with visitors who want to enjoy hiking or cycling, as the weather is dry and usually no higher than 20 degrees so it is comfortable to do sports activities.

Are villas or hotel better for family holidays in Costa Brava?

Staying in a villa provides a more comfortable and relaxing way to enjoy a family holiday. With more space for your family and all the facilities you need for cooking, you won’t have to work to restaurant opening hours and can have complete privacy. A private pool is also an option with a villa, so no missing out on sunbeds, just find your perfect spot in your outdoor area, light up the BBQ and have an undisturbed day of peace.

Which areas in Costa Brava are best for booking villas?

It depends on what you are looking for but all parts of Costa Brava offer easy access to the many beaches. Villas in Tamariu and Llafranc offer a quiet location within easy reach of the beach, while Begur has scenic views and historical buildings as well as the nearby beach.If you want to go on lots of walks, staying in a villa close to any section of the Cami de Ronda will put you in the gateway to stunning walking adventures.

If you have older children, you might prefer to be closer to Lloret de Mar where there is a lot more going on for teenagers, with waterparks, beaches with all types of watersports and a livelier atmosphere.

For beautiful holiday villas and apartment rentals from Prestige Villas Spain, check out our destinations:
Jávea, Tamariu, Calella De Palafrugell, Cala D'or, Llafranc, Pollensa, Puerto Pollensa, Son Bou, Begur, Lloret de Mar