COSTA BRAVA

The Costa Brava is a coastal region of northeastern Spain, consisting of Alt Empordà, Baix Empordà and Selva, in the province of Girona. The Costa Brava stretches from Blanes, 60 km (37 mi) northeast of Barcelona, to the French border. In the 1950s, the Costa Brava was identified by the Spanish government and local entrepreneurs as being suitable for substantial development as a holiday destination, mainly for package holiday tourists from Northern Europe and especially the United Kingdom and France. The combination of a very good summer climate, nature, excellent beaches and a favourable foreign exchange rate, which made Spain a relatively inexpensive tourist destination.

 

High Speed Train
A high-speed train line (AVE) connects PGA Catalunya Resort with Europe’s high-speed rail network offering a 37 minute journey to Girona from Barcelona, and also providing regular direct connection from Madrid and Paris to Girona city centre.

Barcelona, the hot city of Europe

The vibrant metropolis of Barcelona is the pride of Catalonia and a popular destination for both international visitors and Spaniards alike.

This lively city brings together artistic monuments from all times, a unique awareness of style and design and the temperament of South Europe, giving it an irresistible urban diversity.

Key to Barcelona’s fame are its varied shopping possibilities and its lively nightlife. In addition, visitors must not forget to go to Las Ramblas, one of the most beautiful walks in Europe, which starts at Plaça de Catalunya and leads directly to the port. Also from Plaça Catalunya but in the opposite direction, visitors can enjoy a truly unique shopping and art experience; luxury boutiques, international fashion houses and the most beautiful modernist buildings line the Passeig de Gracia and surrounding area. The buzzling nightlife attracts visitors from all over the world to its widely renowned fashionable bars and clubs. The beach, with its chiringuitos (beach bars), and the neighbourhood of Ciutat Vella have restaurants, bars and clubs for all tastes.
With shopping, cultural visits, sunbathing on the beach, fantastic nightlife or football matches, there is always something to do in Barcelona.

Girona

Just 10 minutes from PGA Catalunya Resort, explore the fascinating mosaic of historical treasures and monuments that make up the city of Girona.
The impressive cathedral and the picturesque streets of the historic quarter ooze medieval charm, taking you back to times past. Its historic bridges and churches, its many museums, good shopping and atmosphere, give this university city its unique character.