Stretching from Barcelona to the French border, the Costa Brava (literally ‘wild coast’) stands proudly as one of Spain’s finest coastlines. With a palpable creative energy that inspired the likes of Picasso, Capote, and Dali (who was born here), you’ll find a blend of old and new styles in the towns’ architecture and their boutiques and galleries. And while the region is popular with tourists, that’s not to say you can’t find tranquillity here – think idyllic fishing villages, coastal hiking routes, picturesque towns and white-sand beaches, many of which have been used as filming locations for Hollywood actors.