Plus, Tossa de Mar has some of the best beaches and secluded coves on the Costa Brava, where you can relax, take a dip, or participate in a variety of water sports.

Take a serene walk through Tossa de Mar, a coastal treasure on Spain’s Costa Brava. Stroll along ancient stone walls, peaceful seaside paths, and lush landscapes as you uncover the rich history ...

The Costa Brava is also known for its network of enhancing coves tucked between cliffs such in areas such as Tossa de Mar, Torroella de Montgrí, Begur or Calella de Palafrugell.

French painter Marc Chagall was so taken by the quality of light he found in Tossa de Mar that he nicknamed the Spanish coastal town “Blue Paradise.” As my wife and I lay in bed one evening ...

The beach at Llafranc, on Spain's Costa Brava, is known as Platja de Llafranc and attracts a cosmopolitan crowd to its golden sands. By Fred Mawer 07 May 2010 • 12:15pm .

Now, the Costa Brava is making room for a wider set of travelers beyond sun-seekers and fans of Surrealist art—giving the neighboring Balearic Islands a run for their money. Tossa de Mar. Photo ...

The beach at Tamariu, on Spain's Costa Brava, is known as Platja de Tamariu and is one of the best beaches for families in the region. By Fred Mawer 07 May 2010 • 12:11pm .