Archive for the 'Costa Brava' Category
Wednesday, January 25th, 2006
Founded in 1968 and designed by ‘Hamilton Stutt &Co’, the Costa Brava Golf Club is situated just 4km from the inlets and beaches of ‘Platja d’Aro and St Feliu de Guixols. The front nine holes of this beautiful course are flanked by pine and cork trees which, along with undulating fairways, make them fairly challenging. […]
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Monday, January 23rd, 2006
If you are stuck for something to do with the kids on the Costa Brava, check out the Aquadiver water park at nearby Platja d’Aro, just over an hours drive from Barcelona. A whole day can be enjoyed by the family with waterslides, chutes and pools for all ages. It can also work out surprisingly […]
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Monday, January 23rd, 2006
Platja de Pals Golf Club Golf Club was founded in 1966, designed by FW Hawtree and is situated in the heart of the Costa Brava. It runs parallel with the beautiful white sands of Pals beach and is surrounded by dense green pine forests. ‘Pals’, as it is more commonly known, is used as one […]
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Tuesday, January 17th, 2006
With the mild winter weather in Spain continuing this year, there’s no better time to try Club de Golf d’Aro or Mas Nou Golf Club in the Costa Brava. Built high above the resort of ‘Platja d’Aro’ at the southern end of the Costa Brava, it is a truly spectacular setting with panoramic views of […]
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Monday, January 16th, 2006
A range of works from the Prado Museum will head out of Madrid in 2006 to go on tour around Spain. The ”Travelling Prado” is an ambitious programme of temporary exhibitions which will take the priceless collections of this gallery to other Spanish cities for the first time. The first stop on this unique journey […]
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Monday, January 16th, 2006
Although it might be a bit chilly right now, Sea kayaking on the Costa Brava is becoming increasingly popular as the weather warms up. The largest Kayaking company is based in L’Escala but the excursions leave from different locations, including Tamariu (Calella) and Port Lligat (just above Cadaques). Groups are usually limited to about 12 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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Tuesday, December 20th, 2005
If you are spending Christmas in Spain, then don’t miss out on one of the most celebrated religious events of the year - Misa de Gallo (Mass of the Cockeril). The country celebrates the birth of Christ with midnight masses throughout the country on Christmas Eve when it is said the cock crowed as Jesus […]
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