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One of the Costa Brava's most famous former residents is the eccentric artist Salvador Dalí. Dalí was born in the town of Figueres, around 43km north of Girona. Today, this is also where you'll find one of his most celebrated and arguably his best museums – The Dalí Theatre Museum.



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The origin of the name Costa Brava The area was named Costa Brava thanks to Ferran Agulló i Vidal in 1908. Ferran was a journalist from La Veu de Catalunya who first defined the coast as “Oh, our Costa Brava, without equal in the world!” As we can all imagine, its name is dictated by its rugged and rugged landscape.

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The Costa Brava (Catalan: ['k?st? 'ß?aß?], Spanish: ['kosta 'ß?aßa]; Wild Coast or Rough Coast) is a coastal region of Catalonia in northeastern Spain.

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A combination of poor quality hotels at expensive prices and the growth of no-frills airlines such as Ryanair in the region has led First Choice to drop the area from its summer 2005 brochures, Travel Weekly magazine reported. Cosmos is reported to be considering following suit.

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  • 11 Best Places to Visit in Costa Brava. Blanes & Lloret de Mar. Girona. Sant Feliu de Guixols. Begur & Fornells. Tossa de Mar. Calonge. Cap de Creus National Park. Figueres. Pals. Gulf of Roses. L'Escala and Empúries.
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The city of Lloret de Mar may be popular for its sunrise and sandy beaches, but it becomes a lively nightlife hub come sundown. Known as the party capital of Costa Brava, you can find over 100 pubs and nightclubs lining its streets.

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What is Costa Brava Most Famous For? Costa Brava is a coastal region about 60 km away from Barcelona. Its Mediterranean climate makes it a favorite vacation spot year-round, though it's best in the summer when local festivals and music performances take place in various beach towns across the region.

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