Barcelona | Costa Brava Holidays and Vacations

The Brexit vote result in the UK came as a shock to many, but what does this mean for ex-pats from the UK who has chosen to make Spain their official residence, and also the Spanish nationals who live and work in the UK? Well, rest assured it’s highly unlikely that anything will be affected in the short term, as Article 50 has yet to be triggered and the official negotiations can take two years following this event for the UK to officially leave the European Union. Ex-pats lived in Spain way before the EU came into full effect, if you can remember when there was border and passport patrols at La Jonquera on the French/Spanish border you will know that foreign nationals were still allowed in and out of Spain with little to no hassle – you just had to show your passport. There is speculation that ex-pats may lose some of their free healthcare benefits in Spain or their pensions have to be drawn differently, but nobody actually knows until the negotiations are finalised. It is...

Catalonia is steeped in history and if you are lucky enough to rent a villa in the Costa Brava you will have the opportunity to experience it all. Leading from the coast near Calella de Palafrugell are several endearing medieval villages which should be on your itinerary to visit. If you are hiring a car or are a keen cyclist this is the perfect time to get out and about around Catalonia. From Palafrugell take the C-31 road to Pals first of all. Pals is a pretty hilltop medieval village with charming squares, tapas bars, ceramic shops and stunning panoramic views from the cobbled streets and village walls. It’s a great place to begin your medieval village trail. From here your next port of call should take you to the pretty village of Peratallada, the name means “carved stone” and it’s easy to see why, this compact fortified medieval town is built from carved stone from the moat which encircles it. The Romanesque church of Saint Stephen dates back to the 13 th century...

Barcelona has enough activities to make your vacation an event to remember. The city is the Catalonian’s region capital, and it has magnificent architecture, vibrant life and amazing food and wine. In addition, the city has exotic beaches, where you can sun bath and enjoy your holiday. The city has everything you have ever desired in a holiday destination spot. Therefore, when you make your travel and Barcelona accommodation arrangements, be prepared to have fun. Below is a list of activities that make your holiday an event to remember. Placa Reial If you want to enjoy the traditional Spanish and Catalonian cuisine, you should start at Placa Reial. This region also has the best bars in Barcelona. If you like having fun and living life to the fullest, enjoy the Barcelona warmth and tradition at Placa Reial. As you walk along the streets, you will see live band performances, and you can grab a beer along the way because there are vendors on the street selling beer. If yo...