The Costa Brava is much more than beaches, coves and seafood cuisine. During July and August, the coastline fills with events that blend leisure, culture and shopping in unique settings. Two of the best examples are Santa Market and White Summer – two temporary events that have become true festivals of creativity, music and gastronomy.
Santa Market, Santa Cristina d’Aro
Santa Market was born in 2017 in Santa Cristina d’Aro, right in the heart of the Costa Brava. Inspired by Mediterranean bohemian markets, it has become a lively open-air space where fashion, art, gastronomy and live music come together. Every summer, thousands of visitors stroll through its stalls offering crafts, clothing, decoration and accessories, while enjoying concerts, creative workshops and family-friendly shows.
Set in a pine-covered venue just minutes from Sant Feliu de Guíxols or Platja d’Aro, Santa Market is the perfect plan to extend the day after a seaside outing. There, you’ll find a wide range of food trucks with international cuisine, cocktail bars and a unique atmosphere that turns every evening into a different experience.
Its philosophy is also based on sustainability and supporting local designers and producers, making it a must-visit for those looking for plans with soul and personal style.
White Summer, Palamòs
Just a few kilometres away, in Palamós, White Summer is held every August (previously in Pals). It is one of Catalonia’s most established creative leisure festivals. Since 2012, White Summer has created a gathering space where art, music, gastronomy and fashion meet under one concept: enjoying summer in a free, relaxed way, surrounded by beauty.
Each edition brings together more than 200 exhibitors and a carefully selected array of food trucks featuring flavours from around the world, wines and cocktails. The programme includes intimate concerts, DJ sets, film screenings and children’s activities. As the sun sets, the atmosphere lights up with garlands, lanterns and chill-out corners where you can unwind with friends or family.
Both Santa Market and White Summer are the perfect excuse to discover a different side of the Costa Brava: creative, eclectic and open to new trends.
At GHT Hotels, we invite you to complete your beach days with a visit to these two unique markets. Experience summer with all your senses and take home a different kind of memory – full of music, flavours and local design.
