Costa Brava

The region of Costa Brava is often thought of as just another stretch of beach resorts, but it is much more. The diverse Costa Brava landscape is rich with cultural heritage and enchanting Spanish culture. From medieval villages to tiny fishing towns, Costa Brava holidays are great for anyone who wants a holiday that mixes sunshine and tradition.

With an excellent summer climate, stunning landscapes and plenty of great deals, holidays to Costa Brava are a great way to getaway. If you want to experience the best of both worlds, choose one of our great offers in the Costa Brava resort of Lloret De Mar then explore the tiny villages and towns surrounding it.

Check out our great range of options on the top Costa Brava resorts:

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Currency:

Spain’s official currency is the Euro often signified by € or EUR.  One Euro is divided into 100 cents.   Money can be exchanged at bureaux de change and major hotels, but banks give the best rates.  All major credit cards and travellers cheques are widely accepted at most hotels, restaurants, and shops.   ATMs are widespread and are generally the cheapest and most convenient method of obtaining money.  The Euro is used in 12 members of the European Union.  Countries and territories using the Euro include: Belgium, Germany, Greece, Spain, France, Ireland, Italy, Luxembourg, The Netherlands, Austria, Portugal, Finland, Andorra, Monaco, San Marino, The Vatican, Martinique, Guadalupe, Reunion, Montenegro, and Kosovo.

Costa Brava Climate:

The average temperature on the Costa Brava hovers around 22C, with temperatures in the summer months often reaching 30C and the region often receiving as much as 12 hours of sunshine a day.  The months of July and August are peak season, and the hot humid weather during this time is often tempered by coastal winds.  May and June is a great time to visit, with temperatures of 23C, and the more unpredictable weather results in fewer crowds.  Spring and autumn is the wettest time, although rainfall on the Costa Brava is fairly moderate, with the area receiving about 600mm per year.  The autumns are warm, seeing temperatures between 21- 24C, with October being the wettest month.  During the winter, the sun still shines an average of 6 hours a day, although the temperatures drop to 16C, resulting in crisp, bright days.

Time :

Local time is GMT +1 (GMT +2 between the last Sunday in March and the Saturday before the last Sunday in October).

Language :

Spanish is the official language, but English is widely understood in areas frequented by tourists. Catalan, Galician and Basque are spoken in the relevant areas.

Electricity

Electrical current is 220 or 225 volts, 50Hz. 
European-style two-pin plugs are standard.

Tipping

Hotel and restaurant bills usually include service charges, but additional tips are welcomed for services rendered.  In established restaurants tips of about 10% are expected.  Drivers of metered taxis expect small tips and it is customary to tip usually 5-10% for most services, including guides.

Communication

The international access code for Spain is +34.  The outgoing code is 00 followed by the relevant country code (e.g. 0044 for the United Kingdom).