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With its winding narrow path made from local natural materials, traversing and ascending round the sparkling Mediterranean, Spain\u2019s Costa Brava \u2013 Brave Coast \u2013 is an exhilarating delight to explore. We have to admit one of the most beautiful stretches of this rugged coastline is where the traditional yet elegant and affluent villages of Tamariu, Llafranc and Calella de Palafrugell can be found.<\/p>\n

\"Beach<\/a><\/p>\n

These three coastal towns belong to the municipality of Palafrugell in the Provence of Girona in Catalonia.<\/p>\n

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Tamariu <\/strong><\/p>\n

Tamariu is a beautiful horseshoe-shaped bay that despite remaining untouched by tourism, possesses an affluent feel, which like Llafranc and Calella de Palafrugell, attracts a number of well-heeled holidaymakers.<\/p>\n

Platja d\u2019Aigua Gelida is a stunning and secluded rocky cove about 1.5 kilometres from Tamariu. A rocky coastal path leads from this beautiful cove to the main beach of Tamariu, which has several bustling restaurants and bars along the boulevard.<\/p>\n

Llafranc<\/strong><\/p>\n

Work your way further south down the coastal path and you\u2019ll come to the upmarket village of Llafranc, described by the Telegraph<\/a> as one of the best unsung beach holiday resorts in Europe.<\/p>\n

With its stunning crescent-shaped bay of soft fine sand, backed by a pine-lined boulevard, Llafranc is a truly picturesque resort. Along this elegant boulevard are a number of fashionable restaurants and bars and it\u2019s certainly easy to understand why Llafranc has become such a trendy holiday destination.<\/p>\n

To the north of the bay, a quaint marina is home to a number of glamorous yachts moored in the turquoise Mediterranean water.<\/p>\n

Calella de Palafrugell<\/strong><\/p>\n

Walk round the head of the bay along the coastal path and you\u2019ll arrive at neighbouring Calella de Palafrugell, a chic resort that combines quaint and traditional fisherman\u2019s cottages with fashionable boutiques, pastel-coloured villas and whitewashed restaurants.<\/p>\n

Calella de Palafrugell has a total of seven small sandy beaches, which being sheltered by rocky outcrops and pine-draped cliffs protruding into the water, are great spots for families to relax, bathe and have a great day out at the beach.<\/p>\n

The first beach you\u2019ll come to when you walk down the coastal path from Llafranc to Calella de Palafrugell is Platja del Candell, the town\u2019s longest beach which is approximately 200 metres in length.<\/p>\n

A couple of bars and a restaurant back onto this popular Blue Flag beach, the perfect spot to enjoy fish freshly caught from the sea that day.<\/p>\n

Once you have discovered this sophisticated yet remarkably untouched spot of the Spanish Costa Brava, you\u2019d be forgiven for never wanting to leave.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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