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‘Our sea deserves a future’: The fishermen battling to save rare corals on the Costa Brava from climate change

IN DEPTH: Rising sea temperatures brought on by pollution are decimating the rich marine life in the waters off the popular tourist region. Graham Keeley joins the fishermen who are helping to save corals from the damage

The Independent UK

The unexpected culinary trail inspired by the world’s best restaurant

Costa Brava is often dismissed as a cheap package holiday destination, but it also boasts a rich cultural heritage. Emma Henderson visits the town of Cadaqués, where the legacy of the five-times-awarded world’s best restaurant elBulli still lives on in many new guises

The Independent UK

Hotel Mas De Torrent: a luxe farmhouse stay with a Michelin menu

With a Michelin chef at the helm of its restuarant and a prime location, this stunning 18th century Catalan farmhouse is perfect for a shoulder season break says Joel Porter

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How Costa Brava resorts are facing a rise in jellyfish numbers with beaches forced to close

Warmer sea temperatures have led to jellyfish blooms across the Costa Brava

The Independent UK

Resorts on Spain’s Costa Brava struggle with invasion of jellyfish as seas warm

Stings needing medical attention surge by 41% as rising sea temperatures due to the climate crisis boost reproduction

The Guardian - UK

Ryanair flies British couple to the wrong country after ‘unbelievable’ airport mistake

Exclusive: Andrew and Victoria Gore were part of a 12-strong family trip to Spain’s Costa Brava – but ended up thousands of miles away

The Independent UK

Costa Brava town tells stag dos to leave penis suits and sex dolls at home or face €1,500 fine

Platja d’Aro has prohibited ‘clothing representing human genitals’ in public spaces

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Best Beaches In Catalonia; Sitges, Costa Brava, And Tarragona

Seaside neighbourhood of La Barceloneta popular for tourists in Barcelona after beach famously appeared in Don Quixote

Zenger

K-pop tourism: how Tossa de Mar became a hot spot

After a Korean TV series and pop videos were shot at the Costa Brava town, Asian daytrippers have been flocking there to take photos – but it’s not the first time celebrities have boosted its tourist figures

The Guardian - UK

From pirates’ hideout to Dalí’s bolthole: Cadaqués, star of Spain’s Costa Brava

This hidden cove has drawn artists for generations but the ex-hippy seaside town has maintained its independent character

The Guardian - UK

Jet2 is offering free Spain holidays for 180 people

Passengers will be able to choose from a range of tailored trips in the Costa Brava

Liverpool Echo

Scots woman bags luxury Jet2 Costa Brava holiday for less than £5

Karen O'Donnell, from Gourock, managed to secure the 4 star break at the luxury L' Azure Hotel in Lloret de Mar for just £4.94.

Daily Record

Stunning Spain holiday spots that locals want to keep a secret

Palma, Magaluf and Alcúdia are popular Spanish destinations among British tourists – but where do locals prefer to spend their summer holidays?

Daily Record

Secret spots on Majorca, Formentera and the Costa Brava where Spanish families go on holiday

Heading off the beaten track and away from popular resorts may provide a more authentic Spanish alternative to the likes of Palma, Magaluf and Alcúdia

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UK weather: London hits 16.2C as the capital is hotter than Spain’s Costa Brava

It comes after predictions there will be a heatwave arriving in the UK in April

Daily Mirror

UK weather forecast: Hotter than the Spanish Costas as country to bask in 16C heat

The UK is set for warm weather this week with temperatures likely to peak around 16C making it hotter than popular holiday destinations in Spain including the Costa Brava

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