Unique experiences blending culture, gastronomy, and nature

The Costa Brava stands out as an ideal destination for senior tourism, offering a blend of accessibility, culture, gastronomy, and nature in a truly exceptional setting. From accessible beaches and easy hiking trails to culinary workshops and cultural tours, this region invites visitors to enjoy an active, healthy, and rewarding stay, thoughtfully designed for solo travelers, couples, and families alike. In Platja d’Aro and its surroundings, the combination of a seafront promenade stretching over 1.2 miles, secluded coves in S’Agaró, and the coastal path weaving through pine forests and cliffs create an inviting seaside landscape for senior visitors. Castell d’Aro’s old town, with its cobblestone streets evoking a bygone era, enriches this offering, which also features health parks and dedicated areas for yoga, cycling, and Nordic walking. Lloret de Mar, another top destination, unveils routes that blend sea and nature along its coastal trails, heading toward both Tossa de Mar and Blanes, with spectacular views of the Costa Brava. This range of attractions reveals Iberian heritage and maritime traditions, while Mediterranean cuisine adds a wholesome and healthy dimension to the experience.

Tossa de Mar (Girona) is one of the most popular destinations for senior travelers © Shutterstock

In Palamós, the Fishing Museum and the Espai del Peix immerse visitors in the town’s fishing heritage thanks to experiences spanning from fish-market tours to cooking workshops. In Calonge, the Clos d’Agon winery invites guests to explore wine tourism through tastings and a healthy-cooking workshop led by chef Matthias Hespe. Nature also takes center stage with activities such as “burricleta” e-bike tours through Palau-Sator and other medieval villages in the Baix Empordà, offering gentle physical activity amid vineyards, rice fields, and olive groves packed with their rich agricultural heritage. In L’Escala, the Anchovy and Salt Museum allows visitors to gain insight into a tradition that has shaped the town’s identity and earned its anchovies worldwide acclaim. LocationThe Costa Brava is situated in the northeast of our country, within the province of Girona (Catalonia), stretching from Blanes to the French border. It is accessible via the AP-7 motorway and the N-II road, served by Girona-Costa Brava Airport, and lies close to the Barcelona-El Prat and Perpignan-Rivesaltes airports, with marinas and train stations located in Girona and Figueres.