Practical guide
Where to stay on the Costa Brava, town by town
The Costa Brava runs for about 200 km, from Blanes to the French border, and its towns are very different from each other. Here is a quick guide to choose yours, with the drive from Barcelona Airport for each.
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- 15towns and areas we drive to
- ≈ 70 minto the nearest, Blanes
- ≈ 2 h 25to the furthest, Cadaqués
South · La Selva
Closest to Barcelona: Blanes, Lloret and Tossa
Blanes
Long flat beach, campsites and a working fishing port. Easy for families. Transfers to Blanes.
Lloret de Mar
Big hotels, nightlife and several beaches, with quieter coves at Santa Cristina and Cala Canyelles. Transfers to Lloret.
Tossa de Mar
A walled old town above the beach, smaller and calmer than Lloret. Transfers to Tossa.
Baix Empordà
The middle coast: coves, villages and golf
Sant Feliu de Guíxols
A real town with a port, a monastery and the beach of Sant Pol. Transfers to Sant Feliu.
Platja d’Aro and S’Agaró
Shopping avenue, long beach and the quiet estate of S’Agaró, with golf close by. Transfers to Platja d’Aro.
Palamós and Calella de Palafrugell
Fishing port, campsites and the white houses of Calella, with the Cap Roig gardens. Transfers to Palamós and Calella.
Begur
A hilltop village above the most photographed coves of the coast; villas and weddings. Transfers to Begur.
Alt Empordà
The north: bays, diving and Cap de Creus
L’Estartit and L’Escala
Flat, easy towns facing the Medes Islands and the Greek and Roman ruins of Empúries. L’Estartit · L’Escala.
Empuriabrava and Roses
The canal town and the long family bay of Roses. Empuriabrava · Roses.
Cadaqués
The white village of Dalí at the end of a mountain road, the furthest and most remote. Transfers to Cadaqués.
Choosing
Quick answers
- With small children and a lot of luggage: Blanes, L’Escala, L’Estartit, Roses or Empuriabrava.
- Nightlife and big hotels: Lloret de Mar and Platja d’Aro.
- Coves and villages: Tossa, Calella de Palafrugell, Begur and Cadaqués.
- Short transfer after a long flight: the southern towns, around an hour and a quarter from El Prat.
- Without a car: a town with shops and restaurants within walking distance, such as Lloret, Sant Feliu, Palamós or Roses.
Times
About the drive times
Times above are from Barcelona Airport with clear roads, calculated on OpenStreetMap on 27 October 2026. On a summer Friday afternoon, plan for 25 to 40 minutes more. The fixed price per vehicle does not change with traffic. For your own group, the price per person calculator on the home page shows the live price divided between travellers.
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What your price includes, and the rules in plain words
A fixed price, nothing hidden
The price you confirm includes the luggage you book, and it does not change with traffic. Only extras you ask for on the day, such as an extra stop or extra waiting, are agreed with the driver before setting off.
Meet and greet at arrivals
Your driver waits in the arrivals hall of Terminal 1 or Terminal 2 with a sign showing your name.
Flight tracking
We follow your flight in real time. If it lands early or late, the pick-up moves with it.
Free waiting time
60 minutes at the airport, 30 minutes at the cruise port or Sants Station, and 15 minutes at hotels and any other address.
Free changes and cancellation
Free with 24 hours’ notice or more, with a full refund. Changes need at least 3 hours’ notice, or 8 hours at weekends, on public holidays and the day before them.
Online payment and invoice
You pay securely online when you book, and you receive a VAT invoice in your name or your company’s name.
Child seats on request
Tell us the children’s ages when you book and the seats are fitted before pick-up, for a small supplement.
Up to 22 passengers per vehicle
From a saloon car to a 22-seat minibus. Larger groups travel in several vehicles that leave at the same time.
Before you travel
Which Costa Brava town is closest to Barcelona Airport?
Blanes, about 70 minutes with clear roads, then Lloret de Mar, about 75.
Which town is best for families?
Towns with flat beaches and easy streets, such as Blanes, L’Escala, L’Estartit, Roses and Empuriabrava, are popular with families.
Where can I stay without a car?
In a town with shops and restaurants close by, and use a transfer for the airport trips. Begur and Cadaqués are lovely but hillier and more spread out.
Can you drive us between towns during the holiday?
This site sells trips with Barcelona at one end. Message us with the trip and we tell you what we can offer.
Included in your fixed price
- Fixed price per vehicle, no meter, no surprises
- Tolls and parking included
- Free waiting: 60 min at the airport, 30 min at the cruise port and Sants station, 15 min at any other address
- Real-time flight tracking
- Meet & greet: driver with a name sign at arrivals
- Luggage help, no card surcharge
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