Things To Do
Eat & Drink Barcelona
For most restaurants, making reservations in advance is recommended. Barcelona bar and restaurant recommendations: - Cal Pep (Classic, seafood) - Cafe del Centre (Gorgeous, classic) - Botafumeiro (Fancy, seafood) - Ultamarinos Marin (Casual, delicious) - Babula Bar 1937 (Beautiful ambiance, tapas) - Bar Bocata 2 Diagonal (Younger, chill, good ambiance) - Colmado Wilmot (Local, delicious tapas) - Clara Restaurant (Contemporary Mediterranean) - Bandini's (Delicious Italian) - Gats (Beautiful ambiance, good food and drinks) - Bar Canete (Iconic in Barcelona) - Canvis Nous (Cool wine bar) - Bo de B (Fast, casual sandwiches) - Libertine Cocktail (Fun cocktail bar) - Farola Bar (Fun bar to go out and have drinks in the evening, can get crowded)
Eat & Drink Costa Brava
In the town of Blanes: - Es Blanc (Our favorite restaurant in the area, turns into a bar late night) - Sa Lola - El Colmado Cafe Gastrobar (Fun ambiance for tapas and drinks) - Eco del Mar (Casual coffee and breakfast) - Restaurant Sa Malic (Casual, waterfront paella and seafood) - Can Tirol (Casual drinks and tapas) - Casa Oliveras (rooftop terrace with views) - Gelateria Artesanal - l'hivernacle Restaurant i Copes (Late night bar with a patio) Near Lloret de Mar: - Restaurant Atics (Terrace with views) - Gammarus Restaurant & Beach Club - Restaurant Can Sabata
Santa Clotilde Gardens
Beautiful gardens in Lloret de Mar
Kayak
Kayaking is a fun and beautiful way to experience Costa Brava. Lemon Kayak and Kayak Fenals are two companies located close to the Santa Marta Hotel and Hotel Rigat.
Snorkel
Rent gear or buy affordable flippers and goggles from local corner marts to take to the calas!
Camí de Ronda
Hiking the coastal walking path, Camino De Ronda, is a popular activity as the path runs along a large portion Costa Brava. The S'Arago Beach path leads north of Blanes and is a less rugged portion of the trail, more similar to a boardwalk, that still offers incredible views. A section further north from Tossa de Mar to Cala Bona is particularly beautiful. It is an easy hike, and you can stop to swim along the way or just enjoy the breathtaking scenery.
Cala Beaches
Calas are smaller cove-like beaches dotted along the coastline of Costa Brava. Many require parking on the street and walking down the cliffside to the beach. Some have small beach bars. We will list some of our favorites (in order of closest to wedding events to furthest North) and encourage you to explore and find new spots. Cala Canyelles Cala Sant Francesc Cala Boadella Cala Treumal Cala Bona Cala Pola Cala Futadera *Cala Cap Roig Cala Sa Tuna Cala Aigua Xelida Cala s'Alguer * Our top choice and close to Park Hotel San Jorge - a beautiful place to stay or have a drink (Be cautious not to leave valuables in rental car if parking on the street)
Tossa de Mar
We highly recommend visiting and spending time in this town of Costa Brava. It is approximately a 30 minute drive from the wedding event locations in Blanes. It is one of the most popular towns in the region, with many areas still maintaining a local and relaxed feel. Hotel: Roqueta Mar Restaurant: L'Espai Bar: Bar Lola
Calella de Palafrugell
Another town in Costa Brava known to be a quaint beach area. Approximately a 1 hour drive from Blanes /the wedding event locations.
Begur
A more northern hilltop town in Costa Brava, highly recommended by locals of Spain and known to be very beautiful and tranquil. The brides will be starting their honeymoon here. It is 1 hour and 15 minutes from Blanes.
Girona
Historic city of the Catalonia region, situated between the mountains and coastline, it has medieval influences and riverfront views throughout the city.
Cadaqués
Gorgeous, more remote town of Costa Brava known for a trendy and relaxed ambiance. It is at one of the most northern points of the region.