The resort town with a very tempting name Santa Susanna externally does not differ from other areas of the Costa del Maresme resort. Yes, it is Costa del Maresme. I also learned about the name of the resort only on arrival here, and in travel agency this part of Catalonia was called Costa Brava, however, such a name is attributed to this area and in many guidebooks in Spain. Costa Brava is located somewhat north closer to the border with France.
As for the town of Santa Susanna itself, this is a purely resort town without special attractions. All hotels are located exclusively on the first and second coastal lines, many of them are directly among the houses, but the main residential sector is removed from the coast. It is located in the mountain part of the town, on the hill.
As for hotels, most of them categories are three and four stars. Shares hotels and sea railway track. The electric train runs throughout the Mediterranean coast of Catalonia. On the one hand it is convenient. There is an opportunity to travel yourself. For example, get from Santa Susanna to Barcelona by train for about an hour, even a little less. On the other hand, the presence of the railway causes a feeling of finding not on vacation, but in the city, but in which there is a sea. You can get to the sea, going through underground transitions, which are quite a lot, but they are close to a number of hotels, and from others far away. Here will be a movetone to go to the beach in Pareo. Still, it is necessary to overcome the way through residential neighborhoods, a trading row, transition. Therefore, you have to be dressed. I didn't like it very much. It was on vacation in other countries and it could safely go to the sea in a pareo or just a swimsuit. Here this will not work.
As for the sea itself, there were often waves, and in the area of Santa Susanna a bad bottom. It is worth making a couple of steps and already depth, and a sharp jump. Therefore, for recreation with children, this is not the best option, it is worth considering the area of Costa Dorada.
Beaches here are wide and mostly municipal. Rarely what the hotel has its own slice of the beach. For Spain and in general, Europe is a normal phenomenon. On the beaches you can rent a chaise longue and an umbrella, and if you buy, say the beer in the bar, you will not take the board for the chaise lounger. This is a type of bonus. You can buy an umbrella and nothing to pay anything. With your umbrella you can choose any place you like. There are not many people, there is no feeling of the crowd. There are on the beaches of the place of rental scooters, boats. This is for fans of active pastime on the water.
What is in the city? As in all resort towns, the whole life is focused on the main shopping street running along the coast, or rather along the railway. There are many shops in which you can buy souvenirs, shoes, clothes. There are minor supermarkets, but I do not advise you to buy products in them. It is better to go deep into the city and find the store where local residents are serving. Prices there will be smaller, and the products of the fresher. There you can buy olive oil for only 3-5 euros. It is also cheaper than in Duty Fr.
Also on shopping street many bars and restaurants. Menu is different. The cost of dinner per person is at least 10 euros. Near the same cafe grows huge cactus sizes.
There is a large souvenir shop in Santa Susanna. Mim you will definitely go. He takes a considerable area.
I am collecting thimbles and it was here that I found their premise set. Very much sell jewelry, watches, paintings, decorative plates, dishes. Prices are very affordable and everyone can find what they like. As a traditional souvenir from Spain, the figures of bulls, Salamandras, made in the technique of color mosaic, in which the famous architect Antonio Gaudi worked.
There is no place for attractions in the city. If you get tired of the bustle, reigning on a shopping street, do not be lazy to go through the next city - Malgrad de Mara. Go for a long time Cities are near and the boundaries between them are practically no. If you walk on shopping street towards the north, then you yourself do not mean you will find yourself in Malgrada. There, in the depths of the city there is an excellent park on the type of botanical. It is small, but very cozy and green. There are many trees, including coniferous.
Park named F. Masia - the first chairman of the Catalan government. You can climb on foot to the park if you go with the embankment. You should go through residential neighborhoods and a little bit. The second option is to reach the central square and sit on the funicular. Not far from the park is one of the major Catholic churches on the entire coast - the Temple of St. Nikolau. It can be found in the chapel. A very cozy Square "smashes" immediately, and to the left of the temple a small picture gallery. Therefore, if you get tired of a beach holiday or for example, it will be bad weather for a trip to the sea, I highly recommend visiting the park, its viewing platform, which offers great views of the surroundings. There is a lighthouse.
Still in Malgrada there is a Chinese quarter, in which there are many clothing stores. Cost, including souvenirs, lower than on the main trading area.
In general, rest in Santa Susanne is worthy. That's just the sea did not really like it. From here you can travel in Catalonia within organized excursions, or on your own. There are many options to choose from. The most, perhaps, interesting and informative trips to Barcelona - "Pearl" of Catalonia, as well as a small town of Figueras, in which you can see the creations of the Great Salvador Dali, collected in his Museum-theater. Truly impressive spectacle. For children, a trip to the park Aventura will be more interesting. For shopping it is worth choosing Barcelona, Andorra or to go to La Rocca Village. There are also organized tours, which can be purchased at the Guide Hotel, or in the city's travel bureau. There are a little cheaper all tours. The main thing is to prefer proven tour operators like Tez Tour and Coral Travel.
Spain and Catalonia are a guarantee of a good holiday for every taste, be it passive restriction on the beach or active tourism in search of new impressions and cultural enrichment.