Costa Brava and Costa Dorada both share a rich Catalan history and lifestyle.
The whole region offers a wonderful mix of sea and mountains views mar i muntanya as the
Catalans call it. The phrase also relates to a local dish, involving seafood (usually lobster) and meat. A wide variety of Catalan dishes, many of which are based on the local fresh fish, are also available. Cava the Spanish sparkling wine is made in this region. There is a spectacular selection of long, sandy beaches, secluded coves, tiny bays and a wide variety of watersports on offer including waterskiing, snorkelling, pedalos and sailing. Shooting, hunting and horse riding are popular. There are also many golf courses in the region. The Pyrenees are close by for skiing.
Attractions
The Costa Dorada,
on the east side of Spain, runs from south of Barcelona to Tarragona and
encompasses about 150 miles of golden beaches, hence it's name 'the Gold Coast'.
The safe, shallow waters found in Salou and Cambrils are perfect for the small
children. Sitges is a little more relaxed and sophisticated. Wherever you find
yourself make sure you check out the local Catalan dishes, many of which are
based on fresh fish caught locally. The whole coast has a reputation for it's
friendly informality, it's glorious beaches and almost endless sunshine.
Major villages, towns and cities in Costa Dorada
Alcarras, Alfafulla, Alguare, Amposta, Artesa de Segre, Asco, Balaguer, Bovera, Calaf, Camarles, Cambrils, Cervera, Corbera d'Ebre, Falset, Flix, Gandesa, Golmes, Guissona, Horta de Sant Joan, Igualada, Juneda, L'Ametila de Mar, L'Espluga de Fancoli, L'Hospitalet de Llobregato, La Cava, La Fuliola, La Senia, Les Borges Blanques,
Linyola, Lleida, Maials, Miralcamp, Montblanc, Perello, Piera, Ponts, Puigvera de Lleida, Reus, Riba-roja d'Ebre, Ruidoms, Salou, San Carles de la Rapita, Sant Vicenc dels Horts,
Santa Barbara, Santa Colome de Gran, Seros, Sitges, Tarragona, Tarrega, Tora, Torrefarrer, Tortosa, Vandellos and Vilanova i la Geltru.
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