Costa Brava, Spain's seaside paradise

Another breathtaking view of one of the many spectacular beaches in Costa Brava, Spain.   Along the Mediterranean Coast,  Costa Brava is a must stop for any visit to Europe.   Vistas like this one can be seen at nearly every turn.   It is easy to see why Costa Brava is so popular with Europeans but it is relatively unknown to most Americans.  Another spectacular view in Costa Brava, Spain's undiscovered seaside paradise.   It's one place to put on your bucket list.   Everywhere you turn, you will see sights like this.   Crystal clear water and mild warm, sunny climate.   The region is well known to Europeans but relatively unknown to most Americans. View the list ยป
A stroll through one of the many breathtaking seaside beaches in Costa Brava, a jewel along Spain's coast, west of Barcelona.   It should be on everyone's bucket list of a place to visit before you go to that big beach in the sky.   Every turn in Costa Brava reveals a new bit of history and natural beauty. 

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Have you been to Costa Brava, Spain? If you are the typical American, the answer to that question is no. Costa Brava has long been a favorite vacation spot for Europeans but is relatively undiscovered by most Americans. Costa Brava is along the Mediterranean coast south of Barcelona. It is definitely one of the places to see before you die. The region has it all from wine country, to spectacular beaches, to fascinating museums, to abundant nightlife.

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Costa Brava is a spectacular 135-mile stretch of the Mediterranean between Barcelona and the French border. Its picturesque beaches and laid-back but lively nightlife have long made it a popular vacation spot for Spaniards and for the French for decades.

Costa Brava offers a lesson in history every where you turn. Some good examples are the medieval villages of Pals, Besalu and Santa Pau. Stepping into the towns is like turning the clock back to another time.

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  • A stroll through one of the many breathtaking seaside beaches in Costa Brava, a jewel along Spain's coast, west of Barcelona.   It should be on everyone's bucket list of a place to visit before you go to that big beach in the sky.   Every turn in Costa Brava reveals a new bit of history and natural beauty. 
  • Another spectacular view in Costa Brava, Spain's undiscovered seaside paradise.   It's one place to put on your bucket list.   Everywhere you turn, you will see sights like this.   Crystal clear water and mild warm, sunny climate.   The region is well known to Europeans but relatively unknown to most Americans. 
  • Another breathtaking view of one of the many spectacular beaches in Costa Brava, Spain.   Along the Mediterranean Coast,  Costa Brava is a must stop for any visit to Europe.   Vistas like this one can be seen at nearly every turn.   It is easy to see why Costa Brava is so popular with Europeans but it is relatively unknown to most Americans.  
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Ed Walsh is a San Francisco-based multi-media travel writer. His travels have taken him from New Zealand to Iceland and just about everywhere in between. Ed Walsh's e-mail is edwalsh94105@yahoo.com.

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