The Costa Brava

What it is

The rocky coast north of Barcelona around Tossa de Mar, Begur and Cadaqués — coves rather than long beaches, and considerably better than anything within the city.

Getting there

Buses from Estació del Nord take one to two hours; the local train up to Blanes is cheaper and slower.

When to go

June and September. July and August are expensive and full.

On a student budget

A day return is usually €15–25 depending how far you go. Cadaqués is the prettiest and the hardest to reach; Tossa is the easy first trip.

Prices and times last checked August 19, 2026. Treat figures as indicative.