Tossa de MarStory N° 174
Costa Brava Coastal Road Trip
Chase hidden coves and cliffside roads along Spain's wild Costa Brava from Tossa to Cadaqués
The itinerary.
4 days · 11 stops
Friday
Day One
Pick up the car and start where the coast turns dramatic: medieval Tossa de Mar and its walled headland over the sea.
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Vila Vella de Tossa de Mar
The only surviving fortified medieval town on the Catalan coast, with stone towers wrapping a headland above the bay.
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Platja Gran de Tossa
The main town beach framed by the castle walls — a classic first swim before the drive begins.
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La Cuina de Can Simon
Michelin-starred Catalan seafood in the old town, rooted in local fishermen's recipes.
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Hotel
Hotel Diana Tossa de Mar booking.com
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Getting around
- Pick up rental car at Girona-Costa Brava Airport
- Drive the GI-682 coastal road south to Tossa de Mar
Saturday
Day Two
Wind north through Palafrugell's calas and up to hilltop Begur, stopping wherever a cove calls.
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Cala Sa Tuna
A tiny pebble cove beneath Begur with crystal water and a single beachfront restaurant.
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Camí de Ronda Calella–Llafranc
A cliff-hugging coastal footpath linking whitewashed fishing villages with sweeping sea views.
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Castell de Begur
Ruined hilltop castle with a 360-degree panorama over the Costa Brava coastline.
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Hotel
Hotel Aiguaclara Begur booking.com
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Getting around
- Drive north on the GI-682 toward Palafrugell and Begur
- Short coastal hikes between calas on foot
Sunday
Day Three
Cross the Cap de Creus headland to Cadaqués, the whitewashed village that drew Dalí and Picasso.
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Casa Salvador Dalí Portlligat
Dalí's labyrinthine seaside home and studio, kept exactly as the artist left it.
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Cap de Creus Natural Park
The easternmost point of mainland Spain, a wind-sculpted moonscape of rock meeting the Mediterranean.
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Compartir Cadaqués
Inventive shared-plates restaurant from elBulli alumni, right on the Cadaqués seafront.
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Hotel
Hotel Playa Sol Cadaqués booking.com
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Getting around
- Drive the winding GI-614 over the Cap de Creus pass to Cadaqués
- Park in the village and explore on foot
Monday
Day Four
A slow morning on the water before looping back inland to return the car.
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Cadaqués Old Town
Steep whitewashed lanes climbing to the Santa Maria church above the bay.
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Es Caials
A quiet cove just outside Cadaqués for a final swim in clear turquoise water.
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Hotel
Hotel Playa Sol Cadaqués booking.com
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Getting around
- Drive back inland via the C-260 and AP-7
- Return rental car at Girona-Costa Brava Airport
Location.
Frequently asked
How many days do you need for Costa Brava Coastal Road Trip?
4 days. The itinerary runs from Friday to Monday and covers 11 curated stops across 4 days.
How much does Costa Brava Coastal Road Trip cost?
Mid-range — €150–300 per day per person.
Where do you stay during Costa Brava Coastal Road Trip?
Hotel Diana Tossa de Mar is the recommended base for the trip; the full hotel list per day is in the itinerary section.
What's included in the Costa Brava Coastal Road Trip itinerary?
Day-by-day stops at 11 restaurants, museums, viewpoints and landmarks; transportation hints between each leg; and a hotel base in Tossa de Mar.
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