Many countries have special names for their spectacular coasts. Australia has the Gold. Italy has the Amalfi. Portugal has the Algarve. Ireland has the Causeway. Well, Spain has the 125-mile Brava and today we explored 10 miles of it.

Our ride for the day was a 25ft glass bottom boat. We purchased tickets from a small kiosk near the beach yesterday, as we’ve heard this is a very popular tour. There are a couple of tours operating from this spot, but they are all owned by the same company.

We piled on and were off immediately. The coast was spectacular, as we weaved in and out of coves and caves. We entered three caves in the boat, each different in the types of fish and rock that we saw. There were also many hidden beaches along the way, accessible by car or boat.

Soon we were at the northern most spot on our itinerary. Some people debarked to enjoy the beach but we opted to stay on for the roundtrip as we’ve not yet worked up the courage to try the 64-degree water.

Back in town we had coffee at restaurant Ma Angela, wandered some, and then lunch at Bar Don Juan. Operating since 1956, this historic establishment had all the vibes and the staff were terrific. We ordered a charcuterie board and it was served with “tomato bread” that we watched being made.

Tomorrow: Tossa

Recommend: Bar Don Juan, Carrer Pinto Francesc Serra, 1, Tossa de Mar, Spain