In TRAVELER’s May/June issue, writer Mel White follows in Salvador Dali’s footsteps while exploring Dali’s native Costa Brava. Here, we offer the best links on traveling to the Spanish coast.
Basics
Entering Spain
U.S. Department of State—Bureau of Consular Affairs
Foreign entry requirements for Spain
Getting There
Spain Tourism
Links to four airlines that serve Spain, including Iberia Airlines
Making Telephone Calls
Country Calling Codes
Dialing instructions for placing calls to Spain from the United States
Determining Time Difference
The World Clock
The current time and date in Barcelona, Spain
Checking Weather Forecasts
The Weather Channel
Current weather forecast and a ten-day outlook
Essentials
Food Tips
JMC Tourism Company
Online guide to dining in Costa Brava, including details on top-notch dishes and desserts
Where to Stay
Spain Tourism
A search engine for hotels in surrounding cities
The U.S. Tourist Office of Spain
Information on hotels, paradores (a network of lodgings that may be old convents or castles), villas, and apartments
Things to Do
Attractions
Tourism of Spain
Brief introduction to museums throughout Costa Brava—plus, information on bullfights and sporting events
Language Tools
Travlang.com
Link to Travlang’s online language guides
Media
Books
Rough Guide
Rough Guide’s take on travel to Costa Brava
For More Information
Travel Guides
Tourism of Spain
An introduction to Costa Brava, including special events and sample itineraries
Spain Tourist Office—USA
Practical information, a guide to outdoor activities, and links to useful sites for visiting Costa Brava
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