[et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”Secci\u00f3n” _builder_version=”4.17.4″ _module_preset=”default” background_color=”RGBA(255,255,255,0)” width_last_edited=”off|desktop” max_width_last_edited=”off|desktop” custom_padding=”0px||0px||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_row custom_padding_last_edited=”on|phone” _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” width=”100%” custom_padding=”0px|||||” custom_padding_tablet=”|60px||60px|false|true” custom_padding_phone=”|40px||40px|false|true” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.17.4″ _module_preset=”default” width=”100%” custom_margin=”||||false|false” custom_padding=”||||false|false” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content” sticky_enabled=”0″]<\/p>\n
Costa Brava<\/span><\/b> is a region that captivates visitors with its natural beauty, stunning beaches and picturesque fishing villages. Beyond its attractive scenery, this coast boats a rich <\/span>cultural and historical heritage<\/span><\/b>, <\/span>reflected in its <\/span>museums<\/span><\/b>. From spaces dedicated to seafaring tradition to art exhibitions and surprising collections, the Costa Brava is an ideal destination for lovers of history and culture. <\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Towns such as <\/span>Lloret de Mar<\/span><\/b>, <\/span>Tossa de Mar<\/span><\/b>, <\/span>Sant Feliu de Gu\u00edxols<\/span><\/b>, <\/span>Santa Cristina d’Aro<\/span><\/b>, <\/span>Palam\u00f3s<\/span><\/b>, <\/span>Figueres<\/span><\/b>, <\/span>Portlligat<\/span><\/b>,<\/span> and <\/span>P\u00fabol <\/span><\/b>have been home to artists, sailors and merchants who have left their mark on their museums and historic houses. Moreover, their past linked to the <\/span>sea <\/span><\/b>and creativity has given rise to unique spaces where visitors can discover everything from the daily life of ancient fishermen to the magic of <\/span>Dal\u00ed’s surrealism<\/span><\/b>. <\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n In this second instalment of \u2018<\/span>Museums of Catalonia<\/span><\/a>\u2019, we will explore some of the most emblematic museums on Costa Brava. Also, keep in mind that with <\/span>Shuttle2Sun<\/span><\/a>‘s low-cost and sustainable <\/span>shared transfer services<\/span><\/a> and <\/span>private transfer services<\/span><\/a>, you can reach your favourite destination from <\/span>Barcelona Airport, Barcelona Port, Reus Airport, Girona Airport and Camp de Tarragona AVE train station<\/span><\/b>.\u00a0 <\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_2,1_2″ make_equal=”on” custom_padding_last_edited=”on|desktop” _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” width=”100%” custom_margin=”||||false|false” custom_padding=”0px||30px||false|false” custom_padding_tablet=”0px|60px|30px|60px|false|true” custom_padding_phone=”|40px||40px|false|true” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.17.4″ _module_preset=”default” width=”100%” custom_margin=”||||false|false” custom_padding=”0px|0px|0px|0px|false|false” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content” sticky_enabled=”0″]<\/p>\n Housed in the former <\/span>Casa Garriga<\/span><\/b>, the <\/span>Maritime Museum<\/span><\/a> takes visitors back to <\/span>Lloret de Mar<\/span><\/b>‘s seafaring past. Its collection includes documents, models and antique objects that tell the story of the town’s close relationship with the sea. Through exhibitions, visitors can learn about the trade routes, the difficulties of navigation and the impact of the shipping industry on the local economy.\u00a0 <\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n On the other hand, the <\/span>Can Font House Museum <\/span><\/b>allows us to enter a <\/span>stately home<\/span><\/b> from the end of the 19th century and discover how the wealthy families of the time lived. Can Font is an impressive example of <\/span>modernist architecture<\/span><\/b>, with decorative details that evoke the splendour of the Catalan bourgeoisie. Visitors can walk through the rooms and marvel at the frescoes on the walls, the original furniture and the layout of the spaces, which show the evolution of the house over time. <\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n The <\/span>Lighthouse Museum<\/span><\/b> is located in the old <\/span>lighthouse<\/span><\/a> of <\/span>Tossa de Mar<\/span><\/b>, at the top of the <\/span>Vila Vella<\/span><\/b>, offering a unique perspective on maritime signalling and the evolution of lighthouses over time.\u00a0 <\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/www.shuttle2sun.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Museos-Costa-Brava.png” alt=”Museums of Catalonia: Costa Brava” title_text=”Museums of Catalonia: Costa Brava” force_fullwidth=”on” align_tablet=”center” align_phone=”center” align_last_edited=”on|desktop” _builder_version=”4.17.4″ _module_preset=”default” custom_margin=”0px||0px||false|false” custom_padding=”0px||0px||false|false” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content” sticky_enabled=”0″][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row custom_padding_last_edited=”on|phone” _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” width=”100%” custom_padding=”0px|||||” custom_padding_tablet=”|60px||60px|false|true” custom_padding_phone=”|40px||40px|false|true” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.17.4″ _module_preset=”default” width=”100%” custom_margin=”||||false|false” custom_padding=”||||false|false” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content” sticky_enabled=”0″]<\/p>\n Its rooms feature navigational instruments, <\/span>photographs<\/span><\/b>,<\/span> and historical documents that illustrate the role of lighthouses in maritime safety. In addition, its privileged location allows you to enjoy spectacular views of the <\/span>Mediterranean <\/span><\/b>while learning about the history of navigators and their connection with the Catalan coast. <\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n The <\/span>Women’s Museum<\/span><\/b>, also in Tossa de Mar, is dedicated to the figure of women in the history of Tossa de Mar. Its exhibits show the evolution of the<\/span> role of women <\/span><\/b>in local society, highlighting their importance in areas such as fishing, trade and everyday life. Among its most outstanding pieces are old photographs, testimonies and personal <\/span>objects <\/span><\/b>that reflect the struggle and prominence of women in the community.\u00a0 <\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Shuttle2Sun<\/span><\/a> offers its <\/span>shared transfer services<\/span><\/a> and <\/span>private transfer services<\/span><\/a>, low-cost and sustainable, to get you to <\/span>Costa Brava<\/span><\/b>, from <\/span>Barcelona airport, Barcelona port, Reus airport, Girona airport and Camp de Tarragona AVE train station<\/span><\/b>.\u00a0 <\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_2,1_2″ custom_padding_last_edited=”on|phone” _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” width=”100%” custom_padding=”0px|||||” custom_padding_tablet=”|60px||60px|false|true” custom_padding_phone=”|40px||40px|false|true” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/www.shuttle2sun.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Museos-Costa-Brava-2.png” alt=”Tossa de Mar, Sant Feliu de Gu\u00edxols, Lloret de Mar, Santa Cristina d’Aro, Palam\u00f3s, Figueres, Portlligat and P\u00fabol” title_text=”Tossa de Mar, Sant Feliu de Gu\u00edxols, Lloret de Mar, Santa Cristina d’Aro, Palam\u00f3s, Figueres, Portlligat and P\u00fabol” force_fullwidth=”on” align_tablet=”center” align_phone=”center” align_last_edited=”on|desktop” _builder_version=”4.17.4″ _module_preset=”default” custom_margin=”0px||0px||false|false” custom_padding=”0px||0px||false|false” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content” sticky_enabled=”0″][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.17.4″ _module_preset=”default” width=”100%” custom_margin=”||||false|false” custom_padding=”||||false|false” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content” sticky_enabled=”0″]<\/p>\n If you are travelling with young children, the <\/span>Toy History Museum<\/span><\/a> in<\/span> Sant Feliu de Gu\u00edxols<\/span><\/b> is a nostalgic and charming place showcasing toys from different eras. Its extensive collection, owned by the toy enthusiast <\/span>Tom\u00e0s Pla<\/span><\/b>, has more than <\/span>10,000 examples<\/span><\/b>, which show how materials, designs and trends have changed over the decades. <\/span><\/p>\n From antique dolls to <\/span>tin <\/span><\/b>trains and board games, this museum offers a fascinating journey through the evolution of children’s entertainment, especially in the<\/span> Catalan industry<\/span><\/b>.\u00a0 <\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n One of the most outstanding museums in Costa Brava is the <\/span>Great Museum of Magic<\/span><\/b>, located in <\/span>Santa Cristina d’Aro<\/span><\/b>. Founded by the Catalan illusionist <\/span>Xevi<\/span><\/b>, it houses an impressive collection of magical objects, posters and costumes of renowned magicians.\u00a0 <\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Its rooms are designed to transport visitors to a world of amazement and fantasy, with tricks revealed, the history of conjuring and interactive displays that allow you to discover the secrets of the <\/span>most famous magicians<\/span><\/b>. Also, don’t miss its important <\/span>collection of automatons<\/span><\/b>, with specimens from the 19th and 20th centuries.\u00a0 <\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row custom_padding_last_edited=”on|phone” _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” width=”100%” custom_padding=”0px|||||” custom_padding_tablet=”|60px||60px|false|true” custom_padding_phone=”|40px||40px|false|true” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.17.4″ _module_preset=”default” width=”100%” min_height=”181.8px” custom_margin=”||||false|false” custom_padding=”3px||||false|false” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content” sticky_enabled=”0″]<\/p>\n Costa Brava is also home to three fundamental places for understanding the life and work of <\/span>Salvador Dal\u00ed<\/span><\/b>: the<\/span> Dal\u00ed Theatre-Museum<\/span><\/b> in <\/span>Figueres<\/span><\/b>, the <\/span>Salvador Dal\u00ed House-Museum<\/span><\/b> in <\/span>Portlligat <\/span><\/b>and the <\/span>Gala Dal\u00ed Castle<\/span><\/b> in <\/span>P\u00fabol<\/span><\/b>. Together, these three sites form the <\/span>Dal\u00ed Triangle<\/span><\/a>, a must-visit for lovers of surrealism. In Figueres you will find the most important museum dedicated to his work, in Portlligat you can visit his house-workshop and in P\u00fabol, the castle that Dal\u00ed gave to his muse, Gala. An essential tour to discover the artist’s legacy and his close relationship with the Costa Brava. <\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Finally, located in the port of <\/span>Palam\u00f3s<\/span><\/b>, the <\/span>Fishing Museum<\/span><\/b> offers an immersive experience into Costa Brava\u2019s rich fishing tradition. Through interactive exhibitions, visitors can learn about fishing techniques, traditional boats and the importance of this sector in the local economy.\u00a0 <\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n The museum has a collection of tools, nets and tackle that illustrate the<\/span> evolution of fishing<\/span><\/b> over the centuries. In addition, the museum organises educational activities and <\/span>tastings <\/span><\/b>of seafood products, providing a more complete and sensory experience. It also offers the possibility of taking part in <\/span>boat trips<\/span><\/a> to learn about the work of fishermen and their day-to-day life at sea. <\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n If you are planning a trip to Costa Brava, be sure to include these fascinating <\/span>museums <\/span><\/b>in your itinerary. Remember that <\/span>Shuttle2Sun<\/span><\/a> offers its <\/span>shared transfer services<\/span><\/a> and <\/span>private transfer services<\/span><\/a>, low-cost and sustainable, to get you to <\/span>Costa Brava<\/span><\/b>, from <\/span>Barcelona airport, Barcelona port, Reus airport, Girona airport and Camp de Tarragona AVE train station<\/span><\/b>.\u00a0 <\/span>The Maritime Museum and the Can Font House Museum, in Lloret de Mar \u00a0<\/h2>\n
The Lighthouse Museum and the Women’s Museum, in Tossa de Mar \u00a0<\/h2>\n
Sant Feliu de Gu\u00edxols and its Museum of Toy History \u00a0<\/h2>\n
The Great Museum of Magic, in Santa Cristina d’Aro \u00a0<\/h2>\n
The Dal\u00ed Triangle \u00a0<\/h2>\n
Fishing Museum – Palam\u00f3s \u00a0<\/h2>\n