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Suzanne Wales gives you the low-down on the absolute best of beach holidays in the Costa Brava – We do the research on the review sites so you know exactly where to go and what to do on your holiday.

If it’s endless stretches of golden sand you are after, the Costa Brava may not be your scene. But if literally hundreds of lapis-coloured coves sound appealing, then step right along to the ‘craggy coast’. Many regular travellers to the Costa Brava prefer sunbathing at its calas, and they have a point – the rocks keep the water crystal clear and their reduced size keeps the bucket and spaders well at bay. (Instead, they head to resorts such as Roses and Lloret de Mar, which are built around long beaches.)

Smaller beaches are a feature of the villages, as the sand facilitates bringing traditional fishing boats to shore. But intrepid travellers tend to bypass those and follow the coastal roads and paths to their pebbly piece of paradise. You’ll need a car to explore the region in depth, though you could do fair chunks by bus (Sarfa Buses) if you base yourself in a major destination such as Palamós or Palafrugell and are prepared to walk.