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Torremirona Golf Course

Wednesday, January 11th, 2006

Torremirona Resort and Golf Club is situated a few kilometres from Figueres and a stones throw of the Costa Brava. It is tucked into a breathtaking natural setting with the Pyrenees as a backdrop. The course can be played from various tees allowing for enjoyment of all standards of player. Torremirona also boasts a prestigious […]

Flying Lessons

Wednesday, January 4th, 2006

Several flying schools throught the Costa Brava offer flying lessons or short flights in propellor planes with up to a maximum of 3 passengers. There are some that offer more extensive flights in Ultralight aircraft of up to an hour’s flight. Pilot’s courses with 10 hour’s flight-time and pass certificate are also available for the […]

Costa Brava by Hot Air Balloon

Monday, January 2nd, 2006

Perhaps the most romantic way to see the Costa Brava is by hotair balloon. Most fly over the area of Girona and along the Costa and are available year-round. There’s no better time to go as they say the scenery is most impressive in January and February, and visibility best in the early morning, so […]

Albera Range

Thursday, December 15th, 2005

Inland of the Costa Brava, The Albera Range belongs to the part of the Pyrenees which consists of granite and schist rocks and offers easily negotiated passes, such as those of El Pertús or Banyuls, which have served as thoroughfares for countless generations. There are areas with spectacularly beautiful mountain landscapes of granite rock making […]

Costa Brava Golf

Tuesday, November 29th, 2005

All Year
Fancy a challenge? Just 50 minutes North of Barcelona on the Costa Brava, an official PGA Tour golf course can be found - the PGA Golf de Catalunya in Caldes de Maravella. The par 72 course has been open since 1999 and is considered one of the the most challenging in Spain due to […]

Sant Romà Festival

Monday, November 14th, 2005

8-21 November 2005
The resort of Lloret de Mar holds the Sant Romà Celebrations this month including dances, theatre, exhibitions, concerts and sports events aimed at children.
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Girona Five-Resort Ski-Pass

Friday, November 4th, 2005

The Girona and Costa Brava Tourist Board has announced thay it has launched a special ski-pass that is valid in 5 different ski-resorts in the Catalan Pyrenees. The five resorts - La Molina, Masella, Vall de Núria, Vallter 2000 and Guils Fontanera - are all close to the town of Girona which is also […]

Medes Islands

Wednesday, October 12th, 2005

All Year
The small archipelago of the Medes islands (21.5 hectares in area), made up of seven islets and a few reefs, is located scarcely a mile off the Empordà coast and the massif of Montgrí of which it forms a part. Because of the variety of the species found and the environment the islands are […]