Barcelona is a popular destination in itself, but Barcelona Airport is also great for access to beach resorts on the Costa Brava (to the north) and Costa Dorada (to the south). Whether you are heading to the city or the beach let Transfer Intelligence take you there. Fill in the form below to obtain an on-line quotation for airport taxi transfers to your holiday destination, or read on to find out more about some of the great resorts within easy assess of Barcelona Airport...
Barcelona Airport is also great for access to beach resorts on the Costa Brava (to the north) and Costa Dorada (to the south).
The Costa Brava (meaning wild coast) is a 160-kilometre stretch of coastline running from Blanes, north of Barcelona, to the French border. Blanes is a popular destination for Spanish holidaymakers as well as international tourists. It is a quieter resort than some of its neighbours up the coast, but being the closest to Barcelona it is the easiest resort to get to on the Costa Brava to get to, being just over an hour’s taxi transfer from Barcelona airport.
Heading north you arrive at Lloret de Mar with its excellent beaches and lively nightlife. Lloret de Mar has traditionally been the focal point for mainly British tourists looking for a holiday of sun, sand and sangria on the Costa Brava. Airport transfers from Barcelona airport to Lloret de Mar take around one and a half hours.
Further up the coast you arrive at Tossa de Mar, an ancient fisherman’s village, which still retains a great deal of character despite the influx of foreign visitors. With its narrow cobbled streets and Spanish charm, you’ll love wandering the streets when you want to escape the beautiful beach for a while. Taxi transfers from Barcelona airport to Tossa de Mar take just over one and a half hours.
Platja d’Aro is another beach-lovers heaven. A popular resort, it has 2km of busy beach, bars and shops. Taxi transfers from Barcelona airport take just over one and a half hours to this resort and being situated in the heart of the Costa Brava, Platja d’Aro is a great base to explore the area.
For a more cultural experience head to Figueres, home of the world-famous Salvador Dali Museum. The capital of the Costa Brava, Girona, is also worth a visit. It is a walled city and boasts a magnificent 13th-century cathedral and a much-visited Jewish Quarter. Both Girona and Figures are between 1-5 and 2 hours by taxi transfer from Barcelona airport.
In between Barcelona and Blanes is a less well-known stretch of coastline, but well worth a visit and being close to Barcelona, makes it extremely convenient to get to. Known as the Costa Maresme, holiday companies often refer to the resorts being on the Costa Brava. The main resorts are Calella de la Costa, Malgrat and Santa Susanna. Like the Costa Brava, it is the golden sands and azure sea that draws tourists to the Costa Maresme. All the resorts on this coast offer a lively combination of beach life and nightlife and taxi transfers to the Costa Maresme take around one hour.
Head south from Barcelona you will hit the Costa Dorada (meaning golden coast). As its name suggests, this is a beautiful stretch of coastline with more than 200km of golden sands. With Barcelona airport situated south of the city, the Costa Dorada is particularly convenient to get to.
One of the closest resorts to Barcelona is Sitges. Sitges is a first-class tourist destination, which is popular with sun-loving tourists, the business community (a number of important conferences are hold in the town) and it has a vibrant gay scene. The majority of hotels in Sitges are four-star, making this a popular destination for tourists with deep pockets. Airport taxi transfers take around 40 minutes from Barcelona airport to Sitges.
Further down the coast you reach Tarragona. Tarragona draws tourists in search of culture as well as a suntan. Having been an important outpost of the Roman Empire, Tarragona has some impressive Roman ruins, which were declared a World Heritage Site in 2000. As well as some fine beaches, there are a number of fine museums in the town and, thanks to a thriving fishing industry, there are some excellent fish restaurants to be found.
There are a number of resorts around Tarragona. La Pineda is a child-friendly resort, which draws families and couples seeking a peaceful laid-back atmosphere. Partygoers tend to flood to La Pineda’s neighbour Salou, made famous by its proximity to Universal Studios’ theme park Port Aventura. Port Aventura sits right alongside Salou and many tourists centre their holiday around Salou only to spend their days in Port Aventura. Airport taxi transfers to Salou, Port Aventura, La Pineda and Tarragona take just an hour from Barcelona airport. Taxi transfers from Barcelona airport to Tarragona and the nearby resorts of La Pineda, Salou and Port Aventura take between 1-1.5 hours.
Most resorts on the Costa Brava and Costa Dorada offer everything you may need for your holiday. Without the need for a car during the week an airport taxi transfer becomes a very attractive option. With an airport taxi transfer you don’t have to worry about car security, parking or petrol and we will whisk you to your resort hassle-free.
When arriving in Barcelona airport your private taxi, minibus or coach driver will be waiting displaying our signboard with your party’s name displayed at the exit of the arrivals hall, please be aware this is a busy area and you may need to take a good look at all the signboards before you find your name!
We strongly recommend booking your Barcelona transfer early as Barcelona is a busy airport peak dates can become booked up, so take a wait off your mind and book your Barcelona taxi transfer today.
