The Costa Brava, the Catalan coast on the Mediterranean Sea, owes its name to its rocky, rugged terrain. This paradise-like coastline is a haven of peace for tourists and locals alike, seduced by the gentle way of life in a region brimming with a thousand and one treasures. The beauty of the landscape, with its medieval villages, botanical gardens, nature parks, calanques and lakes, as well as the cultural and gastronomic diversity of this place where life is good, are true invitations to travel and escape!
This mysterious yet welcoming place combines friendliness and hospitality with a respect for traditions, of which there are many on the Costa Brava! Here's a short guide to all the secrets of the region's traditions.
Festivals and traditions on the Costa Brava all year round
Life on the Costa Brava is punctuated by a host of traditional festivals that add to the charm of this region, where the past blends harmoniously with modernity!
- The month of January is marked by pilgrimages, and in particular by the so-called "Pilgrim's Greetings" held in Tossa de Mar. These vows are a nod to the ancient inhabitants of Tossa, who in the 15th century promised to send a pilgrim each year to the hermitage of Saint Sebastia to thank heaven for keeping the plague at bay. This tradition has been scrupulously respected for 500 years and is an integral part of Costa Brava folklore.
- In February, culinary traditions are celebrated: the honey festival with fairs where locals and tourists alike can buy artisanal honey. The Castell-Platja d'Aro carnival is also one of the region's most spectacular events.
- From May to June, nature takes center stage with the celebration of flowers at the Girona Flower Show, a popular and well attended event. The city's monuments are decked out in their finest: flowers, of course, but also light displays, water displays and more. The Festival of Roses, meanwhile, celebrates the region's gastronomy with the fish-and-potato dish Suquet de Roses. The month of July also offers a wide range of events, from fireworks competitions to maritime processions, all of which bear witness to the Costa Brava folklore to which the locals are so attached.
Last but not least, the winter season is not to be outdone either, with its sheepdog competitions, vintage car caravan, dance tributes and the unmissable Christmas tree festival in December, when people flock to buy their tree - a Costa Brava tradition in its purest form! Are you planning to move to the Costa Brava? Contact our real estate agencies today!
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