Spain is a wonderful country with a rich architectural and historical heritage.
The Costa Brava is not lacking in places and villages that make ideal destinations for a weekend or a short break in complete tranquillity.
With their typical houses and low-cost services, the villages of the Costa Brava are attracting more and more tourists, as well as locals.
Catalonia is full of little nuggets that are still relatively unknown to tourists, but these treasures never remain hidden for long.
Here are the 5 most beautiful villages on the Costa Brava.
Sitges for its beaches and sunshine
Located 35 km south of Barcelona, this village enjoys a unique climate, with mild summers and winters and 300 days of sunshine a year.
And the scenery is so varied that you can enjoy a wide range of activities, including walks and hikes (beach, Garraf nature park), water sports, nightlife in musical bars and theaters, and much more.
The medieval village of Peratallada
A pretty medieval village on the Costa Brava.
The village is distinguished from other villages by its extremely well-preserved medieval walls and elaborate architectural features such as arches, wells and houses.
Peratallada attracts more and more visitors because of its very rural character and because it has remained true to its architectural origins.
Besalù, a historic and artistic village
Located in the Garrotxa region, the village of Besalù is now a National Historic and Artistic Heritage Site.
It's a medieval city rich in edifices such as the Royal Curia, the churches of Sant Pere and Santa Maria and the Sant Julià hospital.
Besalù is also famous for its impressive medieval bridge linking the village to the outside world.
Bossost, Catalan mountain village
Situated in the region known as Val d'Aran, Bossost is crossed by the Garonne River and offers postcard-perfect scenery.
Perched at an altitude of 924 meters, Bossosts is a typical Catalan mountain village.
Don't forget to discover its 12th-century parish church, wander through the ruins of the castle or take a stroll along the footpaths that cross the hermitages and forests close to the village.
Rupit, a journey through time
If you want to discover the village of Rupit, you'll have the impression of entering a living nativity scene, as this small Catalan town is packed with old stone houses with red roofs, all set out in narrow streets.
A beautiful river crosses Rupit under a suspension bridge, reinforcing the impression of traveling to a village forgotten by time.
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