Empuriabrava is an unusual town on the coast of Girona, the Costa Brava in Spain.

Empuriabrava is often called the Venice of Spain.

Empuriabrava was originally built on a swamp, and was transformed into a touristic community during the 1970s.

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The place is a major, upmarket tourist destination for the rich and the privileged.

Most of the city is made up of pretty private homes built in classic Mediterranean style.

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In Empuriabrava, the sun shines almost 300 days a year.

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In addition, Empuriabrava is a paradise for skydivers.

Sources:Wikipedia,Costa Brava Tourist Guide,Ice-Nat,Tourister

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