Day Trips to Costa Brava from Barcelona

Discover the essence of the Mediterranean with excursions to the Costa Brava from Barcelona. Idyllic beaches and charming villages await you, live the adventure!

Day Trips to Costa Brava from Barcelona

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The Costa Brava is the ideal place to disconnect during a trip, where the Mediterranean is shown in all its fullness between cliffs sculpted by the Tramontana wind, in turquoise coves hidden as treasures among the vegetation and fishing villages whose beauty inspired artists like Salvador Dalí or Truman Capote.

A magical place in the province of Gerona that extends along 214 kilometers between Blanes and Portbou and looks like a little piece of paradise on Earth. A trip along the Costa Brava is a great plan that you can not miss. I tell you the best options!

The best option

Kayak and Snorkel Day Trip to Costa Brava from Barcelona

With this excursion to Barcelona from the Costa Brava with water activities you will spend a fun-filled day.

Get to know the Costa Brava from the inside enjoying a snorkeling or kayaking trip. The coves of the Catalan coast offer you plenty of water activities to explore it in a unique experience.

Starting from a central point from Barcelona itself, if you choose the option of this snorkeling and kayaking tour along the Costa Brava, you will not only know the most beautiful villages of the Catalan coast but you can also enjoy these water activities while you know its fantastic white sandy beaches.

A professional guide will be giving the appropriate explanations so that you do not have any problem when you dive into the crystal clear waters of the Mediterranean Sea. During the 8 hours that this excursion lasts, everything will be adventure and enjoyment along the beautiful Costa Brava.

Why I like this option... this excursion will allow you to put the perfect finishing touch to your vacations on the Costa Brava.

Recommended if... you like adventure and want to enjoy the possibilities that the Catalan coast has for activities such as snorkeling or kayaking

The most complete option

Girona and Costa Brava Day Trip from Barcelona

A full day in the most beautiful villages of Girona and the Costa Brava with this excursion.

Perfect to get to know the most authentic side of the Costa Brava and spend a day outdoors touring fishing villages, archaeological sites and sailing the Mediterranean.

This day trip to Girona and the Costa Brava will allow you to discover by land and by sea one of the most beautiful places in Spain that combines like no other its rugged coastline with picturesque villages of seafaring soul and a rugged landscape where the blue sea is the absolute protagonist.

Accompanied by a guide you will visit beautiful coastal villages such as Calella de Palafrugell or Llafranc as well as the medieval village of Pals, famous for its spectacular viewpoint from where you can contemplate wonderful views of the Baix Empordà.

Why I like this option... It is a super complete tour of the Costa Brava for a very reasonable price.

Recommended if... you want to know the most authentic side of the Costa Brava, its history and landscapes and you have enough time to make a day trip outside Barcelona.

The cheapest option

Costa Brava Day Trip from Barcelona

Discover the waters of the Costa Brava, its gastronomy and its villages with a seafaring soul with this half-day excursion.

The excursion with the best value for money if you want to make an express getaway to know the Costa Brava.

If during your trip to Barcelona you would like to make a getaway outside the city but you do not have much time, this half day excursion along the Costa Brava is the perfect option.

In just 8 hours you can discover Lloret de Mar and Tossa de Mar, two of the villages that best represent the essence of the Costa Brava, by land and by sea, as the walking tour of both towns is joined by a boat trip along the Girona coastline to enjoy this unique landscape in Spain dotted with huge cliffs shaped by the Tramontana wind on which grows a wild vegetation that contrasts with the turquoise blue of the Mediterranean. A wonderful place that will stay forever in your memory!

Why I like this option... This half-day Costa Brava excursion is excellent value for money and will take you to discover two emblematic places of the Girona coastline by land and sea. A real treat!

Recommended if... you are traveling to Barcelona with your family as it is a quiet plan to enjoy the beauty of the sea aboard a boat, the Mediterranean landscapes and the charming villages that dot the coast.


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How to book an excursion on the Costa Brava from Barcelona?

View of the Costa Brava| ©Michael Cadieux
View of the Costa Brava| ©Michael Cadieux

The easiest way is to do it online. The Costa Brava is one of the top destinations in Spain, especially during the summer when the demand is very high. To get your place in one of these excursions, in Hellotickets you can check availability, prices and schedules.

Choose the date, the number of passengers, the schedule and book your excursion. You will have to pay at the time of booking to secure your place.

My advice is to make the reservation well in advance, as soon as you have your plane tickets to avoid running out of room on board but you can also do it in the first days of your trip in Barcelona.

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How long does a Costa Brava excursion last?

Sunset on the Costa Brava| ©Error 420
Sunset on the Costa Brava| ©Error 420

If you are planning a Costa Brava excursion you can choose the duration. Usually these excursions are full day (the price is around 86 €) or half day (about 56 €).

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Other excursions in Barcelona that might interest you

Views of Barcelona from Montjuïc Castle| ©Emily Allen
Views of Barcelona from Montjuïc Castle| ©Emily Allen

Barcelona is one of the most important cities in Spain that has a lot to offer to the traveler (history, art, culture, beaches, gastronomy... ) but also its surroundings as Catalonia is a beautiful and very interesting place with attractions for all tastes.

What other excursions can you do from Barcelona? Let me show you some of the best ones in the post Excursions from Barcelona in Barcelona!

And if you want to know more about Barcelona, check out all the cool tours you can do during your stay in the article City Tours in Barcelona.

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What can you see on the Costa Brava?

    The Costa Brava is a coastal region near Barcelona with popular destinations such as Blanes, Tossa de Mar and Lloret de Mar, where you can visit the beach, enjoy local food, explore coves along the coast, or visit Girona, Figueres and the Salvador Dali Museum.

  • What should I know before taking a trip to the Costa Brava?

    It is a very popular area in summer, both for foreign and local tourists. Luckily, there are enough quiet towns and villages along the coast, as well as small beaches empty of visitors. You won't hear too much Spanish, as Catalan is the official language of Catalonia and is the language used by its inhabitants on a daily basis.

  • Is snorkeling in the Costa Brava dangerous?

    No, Costa Brava is quite a safe place for diving enthusiasts, who will find jewels in the depths of numerous coves in places like Tamariu, Aigua Xelida or Calella de Palafrugell.

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    An amazing snorkelling and kayaking experience, enjoying the beautiful seascape and exciting aquatic adventure.
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    I really enjoyed snorkelling and kayaking on the Costa Brava. I saw lots of fish and beautiful landscapes.
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    The snorkelling and kayaking experience on the Costa Brava was amazing, with incredible scenery and impeccable organisation, although the water can be a little cold for some.
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    The snorkelling and kayaking excursion on the Costa Brava was an amazing experience, but I think they could improve the orientation for beginners and provide more alternatives for those with dietary restrictions at lunch.
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    The activity on the beach was fun and exciting.