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Few experiences capture the Mediterranean spirit quite like a succulent <\/span>paella <\/span><\/b>by the sea. On <\/span>Costa Brava<\/span><\/b>, the<\/span> rice tradition <\/span><\/b>blends with postcard-perfect landscapes, flesh local ingredients, and decades of culinary know-how. From traditional seafood paellas steeped in history to more contemporary reinterpretations, each dish reflects the<\/span> maritime essence<\/span><\/b> of this rugged and luminous coastline. <\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Among the destinations that stand out on this <\/span>gastronomic route<\/span><\/b> are <\/span>Tossa de Mar<\/span><\/b>, with its terraces next to the medieval walls; <\/span>Lloret de Mar<\/span><\/b>, where the offer is as wide as it is varied; <\/span>Platja d’Aro<\/span><\/b>, which combines modernity and flavour in a vibrant setting; and <\/span>Blanes<\/span><\/b>, the southern gateway to Costa Brava, with offerings linked to the fishing tradition. In each of these towns, paella is much more than just a dish\u2014it’s a shared ritual.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n This article offers a tour of some <\/span>must-visit places\u00a0<\/span><\/b>to enjoy a memorable paella, whether overlooking the sea, on a hidden terrace or in a historic family restaurant. Travel to your favourite destination with <\/span>Shuttle2Sun<\/span><\/a>‘s <\/span>shared transfer services<\/span><\/a> and <\/span>private transfer services<\/span><\/a>, available from <\/span>Barcelona Airport, Barcelona Port, Girona Airport, Reus Airport and Camp de Tarragona AVE train station<\/span><\/b>.<\/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 Paella <\/span><\/b>is not only one of the most renowned dishes in <\/span>Spanish cuisine<\/span><\/b>, but also a living expression of Mediterranean culture. Born in the Valencian countryside, but adopted and reinterpreted throughout the Catalan coast, paella has adapted to the maritime environment of<\/span> Costa Brava<\/span><\/b>, featuring ingredients from the sea, local produce, and time-honoured techniques that have been passed down from generation to generation. <\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n On this coastline, tradition blends with <\/span>culinary creativity<\/span><\/b> to give rise to dishes that combine respect for the original recipe with the richness of local produce. Thus, we find everything from succulent <\/span>seafood paellas<\/span><\/b>, full of flavour and freshness, to mixed or mountain versions that incorporate <\/span>mushrooms<\/span><\/b>, <\/span>Iberian pork<\/span><\/b>, <\/span>ribs <\/span><\/b>or rabbit, reflecting the diversity of the region. <\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Beyond the dish itself, paella represents a table full of conversation, aromas that awaken memories and flavours that invite you to stop time. On <\/span>Costa Brava<\/span><\/b>, enjoying a good paella means immersing yourself in an <\/span>experience <\/span><\/b>where landscape, tradition and gastronomy intertwine naturally. <\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Below, we will take a tour of a selection of restaurants that stand out for their wide variety of paellas and rice dishes, visiting <\/span>Tossa de Mar<\/span><\/b>, <\/span>Lloret de Mar<\/span><\/b>, <\/span>Platja d’Aro<\/span><\/b>, <\/span>Sant Feliu de Gu\u00edxols<\/span><\/b> and <\/span>Blanes<\/span><\/b>.<\/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\/07\/Mejores-Paellas-Costa-Brava-Shuttle2Sun-1-1.png” alt=”Best Paellas on Costa Brava” title_text=”Best Paellas on 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 Remember that <\/span>Shuttle2Sun<\/span><\/a>‘s <\/span>shared transfer services<\/span><\/a> and <\/span>private transfer services<\/span><\/a> are available from <\/span>Barcelona Airport, Barcelona Port, Girona Airport, Reus Airport and Camp de Tarragona AVE train station<\/span><\/b>. <\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Nestled between cliffs and crowned by its iconic walled enclosure, <\/span>Tossa de Mar<\/span><\/b> is much more than a picture-postcard destination: it is also one of the most authentic <\/span>gastronomic enclaves<\/span><\/b> on <\/span>Costa Brava<\/span><\/b>. One of the classic must-visits is <\/span>Restaurant La Roca de Tossa<\/span><\/a>, which has been offering a menu of paellas made to order with fresh ingredients for decades, with\u00a0especially its <\/span>seafood paella<\/span><\/b>, which stands out for the intense flavour\u00a0of the homemade broth and the freshness of the seafood conquer every palate. <\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n For its part, the <\/span>Popa restaurant<\/span><\/b>, located on the seafront, combines signature cuisine with maritime roots, offering options such as <\/span>lobster rice stew <\/span><\/b>or black rice paella. And, in the heart of the historic centre, <\/span>Pou de la Vila<\/span><\/a> is committed to honest, traditional cuisine, with special attention to the quality of the rice and the cooking time, in recipes that respect the local gastronomic heritage. <\/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\/07\/Mejores-Paellas-Costa-Brava-Shuttle2Sun-2.png” alt=”Transfer Tossa de Mar Blanes Platja d’Aro Lloret de Mar” title_text=”Transfer Tossa de Mar Blanes Platja d’Aro Lloret de Mar” 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 Lloret de Mar, one of the most vibrant destinations on Costa Brava, also offers a gastronomic tour that deserves to be explored at leisure. Among the municipality’s highlights are <\/span>La Lonja<\/span><\/b>, with its fish and\u00a0seafood and<\/span> meat paellas<\/span><\/b>. Another highly rated spot is\u00a0<\/span>Al Freskito Restaurant<\/span><\/a>, which surprises us with its dry rice dish with <\/span>pork cheeks <\/span><\/b>and piparra peppers. Finally, the <\/span>Can Sabata Lloret Restaurant <\/span><\/b>offers a menu with different types of paella, from the classics to more innovative options, such as its rice dish with<\/span> asparagus, mushrooms and truffles<\/span><\/b>.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Platja d’Aro<\/span><\/b> perfectly combines dynamic tourism with quality cuisine, especially\u00a0when it comes to rice and seafood dishes.\u00a0The historic <\/span>Restaurant Feliu<\/span><\/a>, a classic in Platja d’Aro with more than half a century of history, stands out. Its cuisine keeps alive the essence of traditional rice dishes, prepared using family recipes. <\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Located in an elegant modernist villa next to <\/span>Sant Pol beach<\/span><\/b>, <\/span>Villa Mar<\/span><\/b> is a restaurant recognised with a Sun in the Repsol Guide 2025, combining exceptional views with high-quality Mediterranean cuisine. Among its rice dishes, the <\/span>paella with cuttlefish and Palam\u00f3s prawns<\/span><\/b>, served with tender green beans, stands out for its intense seafood flavour and perfect cooking. <\/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 Finally, located on a terrace overlooking the sea, <\/span>Rac\u00f3 Sa Palomera<\/span><\/b> is a real benchmark for rice lovers in <\/span>Blanes<\/span><\/b>. It offers a menu based on local products, with a seafood paella generous in fresh seafood and a <\/span>baked black rice with Parmesan cheese<\/span><\/b> that leaves a lasting impression. <\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Costa Brava<\/span><\/b> is a gastronomic paradise where paella becomes an art form, combining seafood flavours and unforgettable landscapes. Enjoy all these restaurants by travelling to your favourite location with <\/span>Shuttle2Sun<\/span><\/a>‘s <\/span>shared transfer services<\/span><\/a> and <\/span>private transfer services<\/span><\/a> from <\/span>Barcelona Airport, Barcelona Port, Girona Airport, Reus Airport and Camp de Tarragona AVE train station<\/span><\/b>.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Few experiences capture the Mediterranean spirit quite like a succulent paella by the sea. On Costa Brava, the rice tradition blends with postcard-perfect landscapes, flesh local ingredients, and decades of culinary know-how. From traditional seafood paellas steeped in history to more contemporary reinterpretations, each dish reflects the maritime essence of this rugged and luminous coastline. 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The Best Paellas on Costa Brava\u00a0<\/h2>\n
Tossa de Mar, between walls and coves<\/h3>\n
Lloret de Mar: rice tradition<\/h3>\n
The local flavour of Platja d’Aro<\/h3>\n
Sant Feliu de Gu\u00edxols, excellence by the sea \u00a0<\/h3>\n
Blanes and its seafood rice dishes \u00a0<\/h3>\n