Costa del Garraf (Costa del Garraf) is a resort zone of Barcelona is part of the Mediterranean coast of Catalonia, extending 50 km to the South from the Catalan capital from the mouth of the river Llobregat to the city Cubellеs, after passing which You will enter in another famous Spa country – Costa Daurada.
All along the Costa del Garraf, most of which is natural Park, the coastline of the azure sea is bordered by a continuous chain of picturesque mountain ranges forming a small, cozy and very calm sea in the Bay is the perfect place to stay.
Charming beautiful nature and wonderful climate, the Costa del Garraf in recent years has become a fabulous place with many luxury resorts, among which stand out Sitges (Sitges) and Vilanova I La Geltru (Vilanova i la Geltru). And small towns scattered along the coast, has retained a unique and colorful architecture and historical monuments during the Roman Empire, so what on earth perfectly unites a rich historical past with the achievements of modern resort infrastructure, what are the main advantages of this region.
Visiting towns like Vilafranca del penedès (Vilafranca del Penedés) and Sant sadurní de anoia region (Sant Sadurní d Anoia), You will plunge into the world of the famous Spanish vinodelie, and Vilanova I La Geltru (Vilanova i la Geltru), Castelldefels (Castelldefels) and Cabelas (Cubellеs), gained fame as the popular beach resorts.
Here, on the coast of the Costa del Garraf, in addition to luxurious hotels, there are fine houses and mansions of the most noble and rich people of Catalonia. Besides the abundance of striking architectural masterpieces, historical monuments and cultural facilities, the region has its own unique holidays. In those days, city dwellers take to the streets and together become the participants of the fun of mass insanity
The most luxury resort of the coast is Sitges, which is only 35 kilometers from the capital of Catalonia. This seaside ancient town is a unique blend of past and present. Since ancient times, there lived many famous artists, poets, writers and other creative professionals, who conquered this city for its lively party atmosphere, beautiful surroundings and an abundance of architectural monuments and structures, reminiscent of the different historical eras.
A huge rock overlooking Sitges, as if divides the city into two temporal parts. Modern quarters, with luxurious shopping centers, entertainment venues and trendy restaurants, on the one hand, the second represents the image of the city in the second half of the last Millennium, with cobbled narrow streets and old wooden houses, the facades of which are decorated with ancient coats-of-arms.
Old quarters, arches and narrow streets of the historic center of the city are amazingly beautiful. Here you can see old churches and palaces have survived from medieval times.
The symbol of Sitges is considered the Church of St. Bartholomew and St. Thecla, built in the 17th century. This is a very beautiful structure, located near the sea, so the foot of the temple continuously beat wave. Also vivid impression of the palaces-museums of Cau Ferrat and Maricel, in which the exposition of paintings by famous artists.
Today in the historical part of the city which is a favourite place for tourists to stroll, offers charming restaurants, bars, cafes, shops and art studios.
Artistic and frivolous Sitges - the symbol of eternal celebration of life, breathing the old-world charm of the city, it is favored by Europeans for its unique "relaxed" atmosphere, great beaches and bustling night life. Many wealthy Catalans is considered good practice to have the Bohemian Sitges summer residence, in the manner of the artists Santiago Rusiñol or Salvador Dali. With their light hand, the city remains a magnet for creative public and its wealthy fans, that's why it's also called "Spanish St. Tropez." Property in Sitges is considered one of the most expensive and prestigious in Spain, meanwhile, in the picturesque surroundings you can find interesting options with panoramic sea views at a reasonable price, including unique modernist Villa.
Every year the city is shaken by numerous cultural festivals and carnivals, and the number of discos and bars he can quite compete with the Ibiza. On the other hand, the local beaches have "branded" flat bottom and soft Golden sand of the Costa del Garraf, is a real Paradise for lovers of water sports and families with children.
South of Sitges stretches four kilometres wide bulk sand beaches, occasionally interrupted by rocky formations that complement the already varied landscapes of these places.
Splendid views of the nature reserve Costa Garraf clean and beautiful sea, ancient quarters and many art galleries, boutiques and bars, excellent gastronomy, and ecology make the town a convenient and pleasant place for residence. Very close to Sitges is Barcelona, You 30 minutes to get there by train, and in less than an hour away by car is a Grand amusement Park Port Aventura.
One of the most popular resorts on the Costa del Garraf, but throughout the South of Spain, is Vilanova I La geltrú (Vilanova i la Geltru). The city lies between two major cultural and historical centers of the country, Tarragona and Barcelona. In the name of the resort there are two historically isolated from each other region, Vilanova I La geltrú, which in the middle ages vineyards were symbols of the region. Then, after the unification, the city became the centre of the fishing industry and the County's major exporter of fish in the Mediterranean state. Today, the resort has a beautifully developed tourist infrastructure. Town, favored by European Bohemians, has the dense calendar of festivals and art festivals throughout Catalunya and invites you to admire its interesting architectural samples, from excavations of a Roman city to villas in neoclassical style, illustrate the ancient history of the area. The resort has high quality Golf courses, comfortable hotels and a wide choice of sightseeing tours. The main historical attraction and Vilanova I La geltrú is considered to be the Museum of locomotives, which presents various exhibits, since locomotives first decade of the last century and ending with the upgraded trains of the future, specially designed for the Museum's collection, which is second in Europe does not exist.
Residences and villas in kilometer coastal strip of the city, considered luxury real estate in Costa del Garraf. Beautiful environment, excellent "Golden" beaches, clean sea, abundance of greenery and all kinds of treats for lovers of yachts and Golf Vilanova I La geltrú the best place to stay. The city is only half an hour from Barcelona and 15 minutes from the international airports of Reus (Reus) and El Prat (Barcelona)and 30 minutes from the largest in Europe amusement Park Port Aventura.
Picturesque resorts in Castelldefels and Cabelas though inferior in popularity to the more famous resorts of the coast, but they also have their own advantages, chief among which are lower rates if you buy real estate here.
Castelldefels is a prestigious Catalan town just 20 km from Barcelona, having the biggest port in Spain and one of the best infrastructures on the coast. A fine selection of bars, excellent fish restaurants and Nightclubs, and 6 km of wide sandy beaches, considered the best on the Costa del Garraf, and the proximity to the capital has long attracted those looking for a place to "life under the sun". It was settled by the political and sports elite, stars of art and just Hedonists. The beautiful nature of the town provides a unique environment for marine activities, especially with children, and practice water sports. Thanks to the shallow shore and shallow, fast-warmed sea, the local beaches are a favorite place to hang away from the tourist crowds.
Just South of Castelldefels sandy beaches alternate with picturesque hills, covered with oak, pine and palm trees, offering stunning views of the Mediterranean, and then go into steep cliffs of the unique Garraf nature reserve, with the planet's unique Buddhist monastery.
Real estate in Castelldefels is not cheap, due to the limited supply in the market. Historically, high density, and landscape features do not allow for mass construction because new homes here a bit and want to settle here, forced to choose from existing property or to settle in areas distant from the sea. Many foreign families choose the suburbs because of its proximity to prestigious Catalan and international educational institutions: here are the Castelldefels School of Technology, British School of Barcelona or the Universitat Oberta de Catalunya. Castelldefels is easily accessible just 10 minutes to make almost daily visits to Barcelona by car or train. Several routes connect the suburbs with the ring roads of Barcelona and the international airport El Prat. This is one of the rare places in which you stay, you can enjoy both the proximity to the capital and all the pleasures of country life, and at the same time raise their social status.
Cabelas, like most resorts of Catalonia, has a well-equipped infrastructure equipped with all the essential attributes for a beach holiday. In the city few tourists, no hotels, live here and play, basically, Spaniards. This resort is preferred by lovers of quiet family holiday. The city has very good transport links with Barcelona and the nearby resorts of Costa Dorada, where you can easily get on the tour, good fun or to go shopping.
A city with beautiful and unique name Vilafranca del penedès (Vilafranca del Penedés) it is located in the heart of the wine region of Catalonia. And, of course, you have a unique opportunity to try and evaluate the flavor and aroma of the local wines, some of the most tasty and unique. Here is the wine Museum, located in the Palace of the XIV century. The Museum exposition devoted to the history of wine trade in this region.
Small and incredibly friendly, rich asenapine groves the town of San sadurní de anoia region (Sant Sadurní d Anoia) it is the capital of the famous Catalan cava wine, there are famous all light bodega Codorniu, Freixenet, etc. Building a bodega, Codorniu, built at the end of the century in the style of Catalan modernism with its characteristic neo-Gothic ornamentation, is a national monument Catlonia. The bodega is surrounded by a garden, and under the building is a five-story storage bottles with a total length of 26 kilometers, a move which can be used only on special train.
Climatic conditions on the Costa del Garraf close to ideal. During the year the temperature here rarely fall below 18 degrees even in winter months. In summer the thermometer often reads off scale for a mark in +34. Precipitation mostly falls in the period from January to March. Despite the fact that in the summer it may be rather hot, for rest extremely comfortable, due to the constant sea breeze blowing from the sea. To relax on the beaches of Costa del Garraf better suited to the time period from may to October.
Closest to the coastal resorts of the Costa del Garraf the airport is the international airport El Prat of Barcelona. To Sitges and other resorts of Barcelona easy to reach by commuter trains, which ply from morning till late in the evening, or on buses. All resorts operate a taxi service, and rental Agency vehicles.
