Cheap flights to Costa Brava from $173

The ruggedly beautiful Costa Brava holiday coast stretches for 100 miles (160km) along the shores of Catalonia in Spain’s north-eastern corner, from Port Bou on the Franco-Spanish border to Tossa del Mar, just north of Barcelona. The coast is filled with high-rise resort developments and modern marinas catering to package tourists, but retains enough green hillsides and lonely, wild cliffs, coves and caves to belie its reputation as one of Europe’s busiest holiday destinations.

Vacationers revel in the hidden delights of the craggy coastline, many exploring in boats to seek out deserted coves redolent with pine and citrus trees, fragrant herbs and bright flowers. International resorts and marinas lie in close proximity to relatively unspoilt fishing villages and towns bearing evidence of the area’s rich history with ancient castles and fortifications. Offshore divers revel in the abundance of wrecks to explore in the crystalline waters, while seemingly endless sunshine pours down on stretches of sandy or shingle beach. The untouched natural areas and fishing industry have also resulted in making a holiday here a gastronomic treat. Seafood reigns supreme, from sardines to delicious lobster, but specialities also include local wild game, like boar, duck and rabbit, which can all be washed down with a variety of wines produced from the vineyards that clothe the hillsides.

Costa Brava Travel Information

• Sure, you want to book your Costa Brava cheap flight during the summer months for prime beach time, but why not consider Spain’s breathtaking northern coast for other parts of the year as well? Carnaval, celebrated in Lloret, is a festive break from the winter doldrums, with vibrant costumes, parades, and revelry. For a romantic springtime getaway, book your cheap flights to Costa Brava in time to celebrate Sant Jordi’s Day on April 23rd. On this Catalan holiday, sweethearts exchange roses and books as tokens of affection. Visiting Lloret and other parts of Catalonia on Sant Jordi’s Day is a great opportunity to see the region while celebrating one of its intimate, time-honored traditions.
• Need something wonderful to watch on your flight to Costa Brava? Grab a copy of “Pandora and The Flying Dutchman”, a silver screen favorite featuring Frank Sinatra and Ava Gardner, and enjoy the breathtaking scenes of Spain’s coastal town? Costa Brava’s resort town of Tossa del Mar was the shooting location for the 1951 classic. Tossa del Mar is one of Costa Brava’s most popular resort towns, after Roses and Estartit.