Craggy cliffs plunge into crystalline Mediterranean waters, with sun-baked villages and tapas culture defining this Catalan coast.
The beach towns between Barcelona and France deliver exactly what a proper group trip needs: water clear enough to see your feet at 15 feet deep, clifftop trails that end at seafood shacks, and a drinking culture that starts at noon and never apologizes for it. Costa Brava isn't Ibiza—you won't find megaclubs or influencer beach clubs—but that's the point. You'll find things to do in Costa Brava Spain that actually work for 6-10 friends who want to swim, eat, drink vermut on terraces, and occasionally kayak into sea caves without scheduling every hour. The coast runs about 200km, so you'll want to pick a home base. Most groups split between the medieval beach town of Tossa de Mar (actual castle on the beach, no joke about the views) and the bay towns near Begur. Skip Lloret de Mar unless your group specifically wants the 18-and-hammered British stag party vibe. Fly into Barcelona-El Prat, then either rent cars (best for groups of 6+) or take the bus. The bus from Barcelona Nord station…