Palafrugell: Calella, Llafranc & Tamariu Coves
Costa Brava municipality with a market town and three coastal villages: Calella de Palafrugell, Llafranc and Tamariu. Which to choose, and how to get there.
Torroella de Montgrí: Medieval Town & L’Estartit Beaches
Medieval royal town about 6 km inland, with the beach resort of L’Estartit and the Medes Islands in the same municipality. Which base to choose, and how to get there.
Sant Feliu de Guíxols: Monastery Town on Costa Brava
Guide to Sant Feliu de Guíxols — Costa Brava harbour town with a Benedictine monastery, Sant Pol beach, coastal paths and a working local feel.
Vélez-Málaga: Old Town, Moorish Fortress and Torre del Mar Beach
Inland Axarquía town of about 86,000, 4 km from Torre del Mar beach: fortress, Mudéjar hospital museum, Thursday market, and how to choose where to stay.
Torrox: Pueblo, Torrox Costa and Beaches on the Costa del Sol
Torrox guide: hill village (Pueblo) or beach resort (Costa), 4 km apart. Beaches, the lighthouse and Roman site, Monday market, ALSA from Málaga and when to visit.
Rincón de la Victoria: Málaga’s Local Beach Town
Guide to Rincón de la Victoria — Málaga’s local beach town: Cueva del Tesoro sea cave, seafront promenade, espetos and easy city connections.
Blanes: Sa Palomera, Two Long Beaches and Marimurtra Garden
Town of about 42,000 where the Costa Brava begins: Sa Palomera rock, two long town beaches, Sant Joan Castle and Marimurtra garden. On the RG1 rail line.
Torreblanca: Quiet Beaches & Prat Wetlands, Costa del Azahar
Guide to Torreblanca — quiet Costa del Azahar town with Playa Torrenostra, the Prat de Cabanes wetlands, cycling routes and low-key beach life.
Castellón de la Plana: El Fadrí tower, El Pinar beach and the tram to El Grao
Provincial capital of 183,711 people with a Gothic bell tower, a 1949 market hall and three beaches in El Grao, about 5 km away by tram.
Benicarló: PDO Artichokes, Town Beaches and a Wednesday Market
Town of about 30,300 on the northern Costa Azahar: PDO artichokes, town beaches under 2 km from the centre, a Wednesday market and Peñíscola close by.