A beach vacation is especially memorable if you combine a stay by the sea with a rich program of educational excursions. In Spain, from the Costa Brava, you can go to many sights, natural and architectural masterpieces, and representatives of travel agencies will willingly help guide the traveler on directions, prices and programs offered in each excursion.
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Among the popular excursions in Spain from the Costa Brava are certainly:
- Sightseeing trip to Barcelona - the capital of Catalonia and one of the most beautiful cities in the Old World. Barcelona is famous for the creations of the great Gaudi, an architect whose buildings have long become a symbol not only of Spain, but of all of Europe. (The duration of the trip with a professional Russian-speaking guide is 9-10 hours, the price of an adult ticket is from 35 euros.)
- The excursion to Barcelona will last a little longer, during which tourists will be able to see the Magic Fountain. It looks especially luxurious at dusk, when the backlight is lit and the water jets, soaring up to a height of 54 meters, are painted in all the colors of the rainbow.
- Montserrat Monastery is called a miracle. The reason for this is the architectural design of the monastery, erected high in the rocks, and the Black Virgin of Montserrat, whose statue in the temple invariably fulfills wishes and heals diseases. (About 10 hours and from 40 euros.)
- A trip to Rupit is an opportunity to take hundreds of photos of an old provincial Spanish town and enjoy the surrounding landscapes. Legend has it that witches were hiding here from the Inquisition. (6 hours and from 55 euros.)
Excursions to the Salnitre caves, the Pyrenees mountains, the Spanish capital Madrid and hot air balloon flights over the Costa Brava are also in demand.
Dali and his worlds
A trip to medieval Girona is one of the most vivid impressions of a tourist who decides to take a tour of Spain from the Costa Brava. The city was founded in the ancient Roman era and its first stone was laid at the confluence of three rivers in a picturesque valley. The local cathedral houses the throne of Emperor Charlemagne, who stopped the invasion of Muslims moving from Iberia deep into the Old World.
In addition to the medieval architectural sights that have survived from that era, Girona offers its guests an acquaintance with the world of the greatest artist Salvador Dali. It is here, on the site of the old burnt-out theater, that the painter's museum was opened, which has become the cultural center of the city.
Dali's unique vision of the world became an inspiration for the creators of the museum's interiors and exteriors. Unusual holograms, bold installations and amusing sculptures are just a part of the exhibition, which invariably enthralls all visitors without exception. (The tour takes 6-8 hours, depending on the location of the hotel you have chosen. Ticket prices start from 45 euros.)
Enjoy the taste
Gourmets and lovers of Spanish wines will not miss the opportunity to taste them in one of the wineries, where you can sign up for an excursion from the Costa Brava. In Spain, wine is a national pride, and therefore everything related to winemaking can seem especially interesting.
30 km south-west of Barcelona are the vineyards of Pendes, a region famous for its cava wines. During the trip, guests will have the opportunity to descend into the famous cellars, where the best wines of Catalonia are kept.
Sommeliers will talk about wines, teach you how to read the label correctly and choose a drink that matches your mood, preferences or just the dishes on the table.
Buying your favorite wines directly from the producers is a great chance to become the owner of the best souvenirs and gifts for friends from sunny Spain.(The trip will take a whole day. The cost of the excursion is from 50 euros in accordance with the chosen program.)
All prices in the material are given as of May 2016, are approximate and may differ depending on the travel agency where the excursion was purchased.
