Empuriabrava, or the Venice of Spain, as many call one of the world's largest marinas, is an increasingly popular holiday destination located on the coast of Girona in the Costa Brava.
It is a small seaside town that was originally built on a marsh, but was later turned into a tourist attraction with 40 kilometers of canals and with a summer population of 80 thousand inhabitants. It's no surprise that they are Empuriabravo named by many Spanish Venice. This unusual place, located in Costa Bravi in Spain, more precisely on coast of Girona, is a very popular tourist destination for the wealthy, especially Germans and French.
300 days of sunshine a year
Most of the city consists of private residences built in a classic Mediterranean style, and the nightlife in Empuriabrava is also very lively. The sun shines here as much as 300 days a year, and tourists can enjoy it on the several kilometers long sandy beach, which is also famous for its wide selection of water sports.
Skydiving paradise
Empuriabrava is also a true paradise for all adrenaline junkies. It is located north of the city the largest European center for skydiving – Skydive Empuriabrava, which is considered one of the three best in the world. It is owned by a Dubai prince who bought the center in 2012. If you have fallen in love with Venice, then the seaside town of Empuriabrava is definitely on your list of Spanish cities to visit in the future.
