Food and Drink in Costa Brava
The Costa Brava’s open access to the Mediterranean Sea means that freshly-caught seafood figure prominently on the local menu. Seafood connoisseurs will be in heaven, and a plentiful supply of shellfish, lobster, squid, cuttlefish, tuna and prawns are served up as platters, sashimi, or in a suquet stew.
Catalan cuisine has a surf and turf slant to it, often combining fish and meat in the same dish, and rice is another staple used in local dishes. Top off your meal with a Crema Catalana dessert, a fragranced egg custard similar to the French crème brulée.
The Costa Brava is home to the Emporda wine region, which has been producing wine since Roman times. Grape varieties including Muscat, Chardonnay and Xarel-lo produce flavoursome whites, while Carignan, Grenache, Merlot and Syrah make complex, full-bodied reds. Rosé and sweet wines are also produced in the region. Wine tourism is increasingly popular in the Emporda vineyards in Girona province and a great way to find out more about how the wines are made and what to pair them with.
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Le Domaine du Moulin
Refined manor with lots of character and sea view for rent. From its promontory in the middle of an area of two hectares, the Domaine du Moulin overlooks this legendary coast where earth and sea are melting into each other.
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Greens and Golf
High-end villa to rent with a heated pool. With its back to the hill, Greens and Golf offers a magnificent view of the peaceful Pays d'Auge countryside with marshlands and meadows stretching as far as the eye can see. Renovated in the style of Normandy timbered houses, this superbly decorated villa enjoys a spacious yet cosy living room and a majestic fireplace.
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La Villa sur l Ocean
La Villa sur l'Océan is situated in an outstanding location between Finistere and Cote d'Armor. This holiday villa for rent in Brittany is nestled in the moorlands on a headland near the ocean and the beaches and just a stone's throw from a charming little village.
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Sweet Normandy
This elegant villa in Normandy is packed with French style and charm. Set amid forests and meadows with long sandy beaches close by, it’s the perfect place to unwind and recharge. Stay in and relax with friends in a cosy atmosphere or head out for fresh air and uplifting coastal walks.
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