Practical Info

Whether you live full-time on the Costa Brava, stay part of the year or are just visiting once, we’ve got all the Practical Info you need. From how things work and getting around to how to order like a local.

You’ll find some articles on our partner site NjOY! Costa Brava, along with local tips and a fortnightly newsletter. Practical stuff, made simple, and actually useful. From public bins to perfect coffees, it’s all there.

Furry friends NjOY! the sunshine together on La Costa Brava in Catalunya.
Furry friends NjOY! the sunshine together in Catalunya.

Pets in Catalunya:
What You Need to Know

Thinking of getting a cat or dog? Here’s what to know before you adopt, buy or bring your furry friend to Catalunya, including local rules, tips and tail-wagging extras.

Driving in Spain is mostly like driving anywhere in the EU, with a few differences

Driving in Spain: Stuff you need to know

Importing your foreign car to Spain? Need a Spanish driving license? Looking for insurance? callCarlos are your go-to guys on La Costa Brava!

“Okupas”: Squatters in Catalunya

In the 1980s, squatters in Spain started an organized social movement called Okupas (from ocupación) that is especially strong in Catalunya.

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Girona-Costa Brava Airport:
All you need to know!

Girona-Costa Brava Airport links northern Catalunya with 26 destinations in 10 European countries from mid-March through the end of October.

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Recycling explained:
Costa Brava

Recycling on the Costa Brava has been made easy for us all with a simple, colour-coded system that tells us where to deposit each type of trash.

Healthcare in Spain, including Catalunya, is among the best in Europe.

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Healthcare in Catalunya:
How does it work?

Spain has one of the best healthcare systems in Europe and it’s mostly free for residents. How does one avail of the Catalan health service?

10 Eco-friendly DIY spring cleaning tips or just callCarlos for help!

10 D.I.Y. Spring Cleaning Tips

Spring is the time of year when many of us (although maybe not all of us!) feel a strong urge to refresh and reinvigorate our homes by giving them a deep spring cleaning to be ready for the fine weather that we hope is on its way.

Spanish tap water is perfectly safe to drink, but filters improve the taste.

Yes, you can drink tap water in Spain!

Foreigners in Spain often ask, “Can I drink the tap water here?” The answer is yes, but water filters are definitely a good idea for many reasons.

NjOY! Costa Brava

Costa Brava means “Wild Coast”, and even if its climate isn’t especially wild, the coastline is amongst the most ruggedly beautiful in Spain, with an incredible amount of things to see and do. NjOY! Costa Brava is where you’ll find all the information you need to help you, well, NjOY! the amazing Costa Brava!

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Costa Brava Weather,
Climate, and Seasons

Girona-Costa Brava Airport links northern Catalunya with 26 destinations in 10 European countries from mid-March through the end of October.

Food & Drink

Our Favourite
Spanish Rice Dishes

Even people who have never visited Spain have heard of “paella”, but did you know that there exists a whole plethora of Spanish rice dishes?

History & Culture

Do you speak Catalan?
Parles Català?

Catalan is the first language spoken on the Costa Brava, not Spanish. Spanish is spoken too, of course, but very much as the second language

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