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.

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 Services

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

Owning property in Spain? Squatting laws can be complex, especially for second homes. callCarlos explains what applies to your situation and helps you understand your legal options.

Practical Info

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

Girona-Costa Brava Airport connects northern Catalunya with a range of European destinations, offering summer flights and winter flights.

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Recycling explained:
Costa Brava

Recycling on La 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 services support in Catalunya by callCarlos

Practical Info

Healthcare Services
in Catalunya

Spain has one of the best healthcare systems in Europe and is largely free for residents. This guide explains how the Catalan health service works.

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.

Running tap water in a modern kitchen on La Costa Brava

Water Filters on La Costa Brava

Foreigners in Spain often ask, “Can I drink the tap water here?” The answer is yes, but water filters are a smart choice for comfort and everyday use.

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!

Practical Info

Costa Brava Weather,
Climate, and Seasons

What are the 4 seasons like? When’s the best time to come? And what about the famous Tramuntana, Garbi and the other winds?

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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