Costa Brava 100 years

Just over one hundred years ago, on 12th September 2008, the journalist and writer Ferran Agulló published the article entitled “For the Costa Brava” in the La Veu de Catalunya newspaper, thus christening the coastline stretching from the mouth of the River Tordera, in Blanes, to Portbou, on the French border, with the name Costa Brava (Brave Coast), in allusion to the Mediterranean coves and towns of the area.

In commemoration, the Patronat de Turisme Costa Brava Girona has organised the Centenary of the Costa Brava, a celebration that recalls and pays tribute to the values of this area, which thanks to its lifestyle and way of doing things has become a worldwide pioneering tourism brand. The Centenary has the backing of the Spanish Parliament, which has declared it an event of exceptional public interest (Official State Journal, no. 309, Wednesday 24th December 2008, p. 51855). This declaration is aimed at promoting participation and the private sponsorship of the Centenary events, as well as raising the international profile of the Costa Brava tourism brand through special actions. The support programme is in place from 1st January 2009 to 31st December 2010.

The Costa Brava breathes through its landscape, people, music, cuisine and wine, books and the individuals who have helped to publicise it. An amalgam of senses and feelings helps us to discover the essence of this land.

 

Honorary Committee

• Mr. José Montilla i Aguilera, President of the Catalan Government
• Mr. Miguel Sebastián Gascón, Spanish Minister for Industry, Tourism and Trade
• Mr. Josep Huguet i Biosca, Catalan Minister for Innovation, Universities and Enterprise
• Mr. Joan Manuel Tresserras i Gaju, Catalan Minister for Culture and Media
• Mr. Enric Vilert Butchosa, President of the Provincial Council of Girona
• Mr. Pere Vila i Fulcarà, President of the County Council of Alt Empordà
• Mr. Ricard Herrero i Suñer, President of the County Council of Baix Empordà
• Mr. Robert Fauria i Danés, President of the County Council of La Selva
• Ms. Anna Maria Geli de Ciurana, Rector of the University of Girona
• Mr. Joan Antoni Samaranch Torelló
• Mr. Manel Serra, President of the Caixa Girona Foundation
• Mr. Domènec Espadalé i Vergés, President of the Girona Chamber of Commerce
• Mr. Xavier Ribera i Serra, President of the Palamós Chamber of Commerce
• Mr. Joan Puig i Valls, President of the Sant Feliu de Guíxols Chamber of Commerce
• Mr. Ramon Boixadós Malé, President of the Gala-Salvador Dalí Foundation
• Mr. Jacques Rogge, President of the International Olympic Committee
• Mr. Antoni Vila Casas, President of the Vila Casas Foundation
• Mr. Josep Carreras Coll
• Mr. Joseph E. Stiglitz
• Mr. Eduard Punset Casals
• Mr. Carles Sentís Anfruns
• Mr. Xavier Rubert de Ventòs
• Mrs. Rosa Regàs
• Mr. Oriol Pi de Cabanyes
• Mr. Tom Sharpe