The name Costa Brava translates to "Wild Coast" in Spanish. The city is home to charming medieval homes, pristine beaches, cobblestone streets, and well-preserved historic landmarks. It has more than 200km of coastline full of sandy beaches and secluded coves. If you have extra days to spare, you can also explore the nearby villages of Girona, Besalu, and Cadaques to immerse yourself in the rich culture and remarkable quaint architecture.
Costa Brava is also known for its delectable cuisine made from local ingredients like cheese, wine, and olive oil. Famous artists like Salvador Dali and Pablo Picasso found the town’s landscape inspiring and made it the subject of their paintings. Adventure enthusiasts can make the most of activities like sailing, windsurfing and kitesurfing along the coast of Costa Brava.
The best time to visit Costa Brava depends on your personal interest, preference and the activities that you plan to do. June to September is the peak tourist season. The weather is at its warm best and sunny which makes it ideal for sightseeing and relaxing on the beach.
Costa Brava bus tour offers you the convenience and flexibility to get off at the nearest designated stop. No tour guide, you set your own itinerary. You’ll find all the stops are located strategically at all the major attractions, making your touring as hassle-free as possible. And then, when you’re ready to continue, return to a designated bus stop, show your pass, and hop back on the bus and onwards towards your next attraction. So, go ahead and make a whole loop of the route once you have your tour ticket, get familiar with the city and pick out your favorite places to visit and then return to them during your stay.
That will depend on the tour provider. You’ll find that Costa Brava hop-on hop-off tours can be either live or audio-guided. Many will have a pre-recorded commentary that’ll share fascinating information about the history of Costa Brava, its culture, and many places of interest. You’ll find that the audio commentary will be provided in various languages. English, French, German and Spanish are the most commonly used, but others may be available. Check the specific product page for full details of all the languages offered.
Each tour is different, but in general, they will have a duration of between 1hr and 2hrs. Make sure to check the specific tour for timings.
Costa Brava bus tours will run at different times of the day, especially if you have booked admission or skip-the-line tickets to the attractions. Make sure to check the tour details for full details on timings.