What do you do when the Costa Brava weather doesn't shine? Most of the time you can golf, walk or visit the beach, but when you haven't planned for inclement weather where do you go? Read on to find out 3 special things to do when the Costa Brava weather doesn't play ball ...
Costa Brava weather is usually very clement with warm winds, endlessly sunny days and very little rain. On occasions when the weather is not its usual sunny self, which one has to admit does happen from time to time, like today, what do you do?
Here it is the 3rd week in September and the day started out promisingly enough, but by lunchtime, Spanish lunch that is, it has degenerated into a deluge which seems to have no let up.
Away in the distance from our hilltop eyrie in Castelldefels, Barcelona appears to have escaped with sunshine pouring down over the capital of Catalunya with impunity.
Upon the Costa Brava coast though, things can be mightily different from the weather experienced here in Barcelona - even on the same day. So what to do when the weather is not kind enough to play golf or visit the beach?
Even when the Costa Brava weather is sunny there are always those times you wish to do something other than golf or play on the golden sands of the beach. Here are 3 special things to do when the Costa Brava weather doesn't match up to its usual sunny self.
1. Plan a trip to the historic city of Gerona. Gerona is the provincial capital of the Costa Brava and has been shaped by its past. Famous local writer, Josep Pla called Girona a "small and delicate city", which is a fitting description.
Consistently rated in national polls as the most desirable place to live in Spain, Gerona has modernised itself into a dynamic and prosperous university city whilst maintaining its marvellous historical and cultural heritage. With the beautiful old quarter, world famous culinary traditions with Michelin starred restaurant, El Cellar de Can Roca and a lively nightlife, Gerona encompasses all that the Costa Brava has to offer.
2. The Dali triangle shows off the best of one of the Costa Brava's much loved sons. Salvador Dali, love him or hate him, certainly left an exceptional legacy to the world in the shape of three very different museums.
The Casa-Museu Dali was Dali's main residence for some 50 years. Booking here is a must, but is well worth the effort to explore the labyrinth effect created from an original fisherman's hut and subsequent purchase of surrounding huts.
The extraordinary Teatre-Museu Dali is, in Dali's own words, "not just a museum, but a monument to the senses" and that feeling of 'extraordinary' starts from the moment you lay eyes on the spectacular façade with its magnificent giant, creamy eggs sitting aloft the velvety-looking scarlet walls.
Making up the third side of the triangle is the Castell Gala-Dali, named after Dali's Russian born wife, Gala. Mischievous Dali even manages to create an alcove in the Salo del Piano - piano room - to look like a radiator, as Gala ordered all the radiators in the castle to be covered up!
3. Visit the medieval prison museum in Castello d'Empuries. This has to be on of the most novel museums in the Costa Brava. 500 year old graffiti can be seen on the walls of this tiny prison, quite out of proportion to the huge cathedral church in the centre of this small village.
Long ago attempts to become the centre of importance for the region came to nought, but left us this impressive church with its unfinished belfry, unique double font and towering alabaster altarpiece. Take a wander round this amazing medieval structure and wonder how they came to build it.
The sun has come out now. It doesn't stay wet for long - just long enough to allow you to experience another aspect of this fascinating region of Spain called Costa Brava, which is far more than just sun, sea and sangria.
I invite you to use these tips to make the most of your holiday on the Costa Brava.
And with your permission, I’d also like to offer you free access to my short report, Costa Brava Holiday - What Else Is There Apart From Sun, Sea and Sangria on a Costa Brava Holiday? You can download it by going to http://www.costa-brava-spain.com/shortreport.html
From Helen Palmer – The Exclusive Vacations Guide and Costa Brava Spain
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