Beauty of the Costa Brava – 29 October–3 November 2028

29 October – 3 November 2028
Lloret de Mar · Costa Brava · Spain

An international fine arts and photography festival and competition in Lloret de Mar for artists, designers, photographers, sculptors and creators of applied art.

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Artists with their work on the Costa Brava, Beauty of the Costa Brava archive, May 2025. — Artists and their work · Beauty of the Costa Brava archive · May 2025

Artists, designers, photographers, sculptors, masters of applied art are invited to take part in this festival-contest

Spain, Lloret de Mar

The International Festival of Fine Arts and Photography “BEAUTY OF THE COSTA BRAVA” takes place on the picturesque Costa Brava. Costa Brava means “wild coast” in Spanish. Its coastal ensemble is made up of picturesque rocky cliffs, interspersed with small bays and beaches.

The depth of the sea usually begins as early as a dozen meters from the shore. The region borders France, and its Mediterranean coast is bounded to the north and south by the resort areas of Costa Brava and Costa Dorada. On the border with France, in the town of Figueres, there is the Salvador Dali House Museum.
For many artists, the visual arts competition is a unique opportunity to be inspired by the beauty of the Mediterranean and to present their artwork for an international audience. Therefore, finding sponsors who can support young talents might be a great option to make this dream come true.

It is also a photography contest, which allows photographers to show their creativity and gather material for new artworks. The exchange of experience among creative people always creates strong relationships for years. Competitive artworks are evaluated by a professional international jury according to expert evaluation criteria.

Example of a Fiestalonia festival invitation letter

Costa Brava is the northernmost Mediterranean coast of Spain. In fact, absolutely everything is provided here for a full-fledged creative realization. Mountains covered with pine forests descend to the sea, charming coves with secluded beaches interspersed with picturesque rocky cliffs.
In cozy bays along the Costa Brava coast are located numerous resort towns that provide everything for a good rest.

On your wish we can organize a trip to Tossa de Mar, a small and typically Spanish town with narrow picturesque streets, cozy cathedral square, nestled in a cozy rocky bay surrounded by beaches, cliffs, caves. A majestic medieval fortress towers over the central beach, guarding in the past the Spanish coast from pirate ships.

The Municipal Museum of Tossa that is located in the fortress exhibits the artworks of many artists who had spent their vacations here. Tossa de Mar is a town of romantics, artists and poets. Tourists from all over Europe are attracted by the tranquility and beauty of this place.

This contest gives young artists a sense of creative realization, a great vacation time on the beaches of the Costa Brava and a wonderful excursion program that will make Your trip enjoyable.

This contest is recommended to visit with the whole family, a whole class or an entire course, as it favors family and group vacations. At this contest we are glad to see not only participants, but also their friends! It is possible to organize different creative master classes.

Here in Spain the most cherished dreams of the participants come true! After all, our international festival is an opportunity to meet old friends and find new ones, to have great relaxation, to have leisure in the gentle Mediterranean Sea and show the people Your achievements in the world of art!

This international fine arts and photography festival and contest gives You the opportunity to become winners of a prestigious international competition. It is combined with a great vacation on the beaches of the Costa Brava and a wonderful excursion program that will make Your stay especially enjoyable and fill You with creative energy.

We recommend attending this international festival-competition with a whole family, friends or schoolmates. We are always happy to see not only the participants, but also their support groups at our festival-competition!

6 reasons why you need participate in International Contest of fine arts

Two types of participation in the contest of fine arts

1.Participation in the competition;
2.Participation without the competition as part of the festival program*.

*For those who do not want to take part in the competition program and be evaluated by the jury, but want to perform at the festival in an open and friendly atmosphere. Exchange experiences, visit master classes and take advantage of excursion programs!

CATEGORIES

▪️ Fine art;
▪️ Photo and video creativity (photo workshops, photo exhibitions, studios, authors);
▪️ Arts and crafts and design (art workshops, studios, independent masters).

AGE CATEGORIES OF THE PARTICIPANTS

I) Under 9 years
II) 10-12 years
III) 13-15 years
IV) 16-19 years
V) 20 to 25 years
VI) over 26 years
VII) Mixed age category Mixta

TERMS OF PARTICIPATION

▪️ Each participant can submit no more than 2 competitive works, format no more than A3;
▪️ The subject and technique of the work is various;
▪️ Tablets (for photographers cameras).

THE JURY

The jury staff of the international festival-competition consists of the artists and creative persons from Spain, France, Italy, Canada and Eastern Europe and Asia. The international jury is formed by the organizer of the festival.

The jury has the right:

To award not all prizes;
To divide the prizes between the performers;
Award special prizes to teachers for outstanding achievements;
Decide to terminate a performance that is outside the regulations;
The Jury evaluates the competitors on a 100 point system, the final result is made up of the average number of points received and the average value of the intermediate evaluations;
Decisions of the jury are final and are not the subject to revision.

The Evaluation Criteria:

▪️ creative individuality and skill of the author;
▪️ mastery of composition techniques;
▪️ mastery of the technique in which the artwork is done;
▪️ originality of the idea and execution;
▪️ coloristic solution.

AWARDS

According to the genres of performance and categories the awards are divided into the groups:

— participants who scored up to 70 points become diploma holders;
— participants who scored from 70 to 79 points become laureates of the third degree;
— participants who scored from 80 to 89 points become the laureates of the second degree;
— participants who scored from 90 to 99 points become the laureates of the first degree;
— The participants who scored 100 points become the Grand Prize winners of the Contest “BEAUTY OF THE COSTA BRAVA”.

*Groups of 5 people or more, receive a special engraving from the city authorities.
*Each leader and sponsor of the group receives a letter of thanks on stamped paper of the Kingdom of Spain.
*Each contestant in the group can request a personal diploma and medal for an additional fee (before the competition).

PROGRAM OF STAY

Day 1:
— Hotel accommodation (hotel check-in from 14:00);
— Meeting with the organizers of the contest;
— dinner.

Day 2:
— breakfast;
— lunch (if you have ordered this option at an additional cost);
— first exhibition of works;
— dinner.

Day 3:
— breakfast;
— sightseeing tours, optionally (for extra charge);
— lunch (if you have ordered this option at an additional cost);
— dinner.

Day 4:
— breakfast; free day;
— sightseeing tours, optionally (extra charge);
— lunch (if you have ordered this option at an additional cost);
— dinner.

Day 5:
— breakfast;
— sightseeing tours, optionally (extra charge);
— Lunch (if you have ordered this option at an additional cost);
— the second exhibition of artworks; rewarding of the participants on the stage of the main square of the city;
— rewarding of the participants on the stage of the main square of the city;
— dinner.

Day 6:
8:00 — breakfast;
Check out from the hotel (before 10:00 am).

✅ ATTENTION! Organizers have opportunity to modify the program.

❗️ NOTE: You can participate in another quick drawing competition called “Moment of Art” which is also being held during this same period on the Costa Brava. Registration fee is 50 euros. DETAILS ABOUT THE “Moment of Art” CONTEST”

✅ ATTENTION: We can provide transfers from/to airports and railway stations. Please check with our managers about the price of transfers: info@fiestalonia.net

✅ ENLARGE the number of days of stay and we will organize for You an excellent excursion program! The price for extra days is shown in the PRICE section. For detailed information about the excursion programs, please contact our managers by email: info@fiestalonia.net

✅ Please book your excursion program in advance. To get detailed information about our excursion offer, contact our managers: info@fiestalonia.net

* If you have lunch at the hotel and you don’t attend due to excursions, or concerts, please order a ‘Picnic’ (dry ration) at the hotel reception 24 hours in advance that you can take with you in the box.

PERIOD OF ACCEPTING THE APPLICATIONS

the last day of accepting the applications is 30 days before the beginning of the festival;
the last day of payment is 21 days before the beginning of the festival;
terms and conditions of the agreement are to be requested from our managers.

PRICE IN OCTOBER AND WHAT IS INCLUDED INTO THE PRICE

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FEES FOR EUROPEAN UNION PARTICIPANTS AND CONDITIONS OF PARTICIPATION

The cost of participation in the competition for one work is 90 Euro

Each additional work - 50 Euro

The entry fee is charged per participant.

*If you want to know the conditions of participation with hotel accommodation or if you need a transfer, request prices from our managers.

- You may submit an unlimited number of competition works.
- Each work submitted will be judged separately by the jury and paid for as a separate work.

WHAT IS INCLUDED
- Competition previews with jury evaluation;
- Masterclasses and plein air;
- Diplomas registered with the Spanish representation (one per group/nomination);
- Special engravings on a metal base from the city authorities (for groups of 5 or more).
- Letters of appreciation for group leaders and sponsors on a numbered State Emblem paper of the Kingdom of Spain (included 2 letters).
- Competition fee;

ADDITIONAL SERVICES:

*Each contestant can additionally request a personalized diploma and medal for 14 euros (before the competition, is given during the award ceremony). This option is ordered by up to 90% of all participants.

*Additional thank you letters on stamped paper of the Kingdom of Spain can also be requested for 10 euros (before the competition). This option is ordered by up to 80% of all participants.

*Add excursions to your stay (this option is ordered by up to 90% of all participants).

*You can order a personalized written commentary from the jury 70 euros/per work (before the competition).

*Services of a professional photographer and cameraman - your personal video clip at the contest (prices to be specified).

Pay attention to penalties:
- Changes to the registered programme after the application deadline will incur a penalty of 30 euros.
- Any changes made to the award documentation (diplomas, certificates, etc.) after the competition deadline will incur a 30 euros penalty.

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Fiestalonia as an organizer of international festivals and competitions was born as a result of our passionate work, constant search for new ideas and the desire to change the usual model of festivals and competitions to a better and more comfortable one.
The exceptional quality of the international competitions held is guaranteed by the promise made by the Fiestalonia team. Our company is made strong by our employees, each of whom is a highly qualified professional and positive person. We create our festivals as stunning and emotional events sure to be remembered as the highlights of a lifetime.

Events package + 3*** half board hotel (6 days / 5 nights)
	Standard price per person	Extra night per person
Triple accommodation	372 euro	54 euro
Double accommodation	405 euro	64 euro
Single accommodation	475 euro	74 euro

Events package + 4*** half board hotel (6 days / 5 nights)
	Standard price per person	Extra night per person
Triple accommodation	414 euro	66 euro
Double accommodation	444 euro	73 euro
Single accommodation	570 euro	93 euro

✅ ATTENTION: For teachers and accompanying persons who do not perform or participate in masterclasses - a 10% discount on the package price is available.

✅ FREE PLACES
Every 25th participant in the group - our package is free of charge!

✅ WARNING: The price does NOT include the tourist tax! Tourist fee is payable by yourself at the hotel reception desk upon check-in.

WHAT IS INCLUDED IN THE PRICE

- Accommodation in a 3*** hotel or accommodation in a 4**** hotel (6 days / 5 nights)
- Half board (buffet: breakfast, dinner + drinks; lunches for an additional price - cost €6,60 for children under 12 years old, €9,90 from 12 years old);
- Jury judged competition screenings;
- Masterclasses and plein air;
- For group leaders of 25 people or more, accommodation in a double room at the price of a triple room;
- Diplomas registered with the Spanish representation (one per group/nomination);
- Special engravings on a metal base from the city authorities (for groups of 5 or more).
- Letters of appreciation for group leaders and sponsors on a numbered State Emblem paper of the Kingdom of Spain (included 2 letters).
- Competition fee;

IF YOU ARE PRESENTING MORE THAN TWO COMPETITION WORKS

You can present an unlimited number of works.

Each additionally presented work is evaluated by the jury separately, and is paid as a separate work. The cost is 50 euros. If the format of the work is larger than A3 format, it is necessary to notify in advance.

ADDITIONAL SERVICES:

*Additional thank you letters on stamped paper of the Kingdom of Spain can also be requested for 10 euros (before the competition). This option is ordered by up to 80% of all participants.

*Add excursions to your stay (this option is ordered by up to 90% of all participants).

*You can order a personalized written commentary from the jury 70 euros/per work (before the competition).

*Those who come to Spain, can supplement their stay package with lunches in the hotel (buffet).
For persons under 12 years old - the cost of lunch is 6,60 euros.
For persons over 12 years old - the cost of lunch is 9,90 euros.

*Services of a professional photographer and cameraman - your personal video clip at the contest (prices to be specified).

Please pay attention to penalties:

Changes made to the registered programme after the application deadline will incur a fine of 30 euros.

Any changes made to the award documentation (diplomas, certificates, etc.), after the deadline, will be charged a penalty of 30 euros.

* WARNING: We can offer transfers from and to airports and railway stations. Please ask our managers for transfer prices: info@fiestalonia.net

ADDITIONAL SERVICES
- Original photos from the competition and awards ceremony.
- Photo-companying during walks/excursions. Photo session.
- Individual master classes.
- Assistant-interpreter. (Accompanying person).
- Video recording of the competition/awards ceremony.

EXCURSIONS
Barcelona sightseeing tour + Spanish village or Aquarium
Montserrat
Girona + Salvador Dali museum
Rupit and Besalú
Tossa de Mar (fortress city)
Flamenco show with dinner or drinks
Carcassonne (France)

* All extras are subject to request. Requests must be made at least 3 days in advance. Please ask our managers for the prices of the extras.

Fiestalonia as an organizer of international festivals and competitions was born as a result of our passionate work, constant search for new ideas and desire to change the usual model of festivals and competitions into a better and more comfortable one.
The exceptional quality of the international competitions held is guaranteed by the promise made by the Fiestalonia team. Our company is made strong by our employees, each of whom is a highly qualified professional and positive person. We create our festivals as stunning and emotional events that are sure to be remembered as the highlights of a lifetime.

Events package + 3*** half board hotel (6 days / 5 nights)
	Standard price per person	Extra night per person
Triple accommodation	397 euro	54 euro
Double accommodation	430 euro	64 euro
Single accommodation	500 euro	74 euro

Events package + 4*** half board hotel (6 days / 5 nights)
	Standard price per person	Extra night per person
Triple accommodation	439 euro	66 euro
Double accommodation	469 euro	73 euro
Single accommodation	595 euro	93 euro

✅ ATTENTION: For teachers and accompanying persons who do not perform or participate in masterclasses - a 10% discount on the package price is available.

✅ FREE PLACES
Every 25th participant in the group - our package is free of charge!

✅ WARNING: The price does NOT include the tourist tax! Tourist fee is payable by yourself at the hotel reception desk upon check-in.

WHAT IS INCLUDED IN THE PRICE

IF YOU ARE PRESENTING MORE THAN TWO COMPETITION WORKS
You can present an unlimited number of works.

ADDITIONAL SERVICES:

*Additional thank you letters on stamped paper of the Kingdom of Spain can also be requested for 10 euros (before the competition). This option is ordered by up to 80% of all participants.

*Add excursions to your stay (this option is ordered by up to 90% of all participants).

*You can order a personalized written commentary from the jury 70 euros/per work (before the competition).

*Services of a professional photographer and cameraman - your personal video clip at the contest (prices to be specified).

Please pay attention to penalties:

Changes made to the registered programme after the application deadline will incur a fine of 30 euros.

Any changes made to the award documentation (diplomas, certificates, etc.), after the deadline, will be charged a penalty of 30 euros.

* WARNING: We can offer transfers from and to airports and railway stations. Please ask our managers for transfer prices: info@fiestalonia.net

* All extras are subject to request. Requests must be made at least 3 days in advance. Please ask our managers for the prices of the extras.

Events package + 3*** half board hotel (6 days / 5 nights)
	Standard price per person	Extra night per person
Triple accommodation	397 euro	54 euro
Double accommodation	430 euro	64 euro
Single accommodation	500 euro	74 euro

Events package + 4*** half board hotel (6 days / 5 nights)
	Standard price per person	Extra night per person
Triple accommodation	439 euro	66 euro
Double accommodation	469 euro	73 euro
Single accommodation	595 euro	93 euro

✅ ATTENTION: For teachers and accompanying persons who do not perform or participate in masterclasses - a 10% discount on the package price is available.

✅ FREE PLACES
Every 25th participant in the group - our package is free of charge!

✅ WARNING: The price does NOT include the tourist tax! Tourist fee is payable by yourself at the hotel reception desk upon check-in.

REGISTRATION TERMS

1. The number of people in the delegation must be at least 5 people;

2. If the Participant requires invitation documentation to apply for visa processing, including hotel reservations, an advance fee of 10% of the amount of the possible minimum invoice (based on accommodation in triple rooms), but not less than 500 euros, is payable. This amount is non-refundable, but it is taken into account in total final invoice and subtracted from it. In case of refusal of visas, this amount can be transferred ONCE, to the balance of another festival selected by the participant, and the organizer provides invitation documentation for the visa request for visas by the Participant.

What do you need to do

Fill out and submit the participant's application online, on this page.
Make a preliminary payment, and indicate in it the ID of the application you sent.
Payment can be made by CLICKING HERE

If you have any questions, please contact us by Email info@fiestalonia.net

WHAT IS INCLUDED IN THE PRICE

IF YOU ARE PRESENTING MORE THAN TWO COMPETITION WORKS
You can present an unlimited number of works.

Each presented work is evaluated by the jury separately, and is paid as a separate work. The cost is 50 euros. If the format of the work is larger than A3 format, it is necessary to notify in advance.

ADDITIONAL SERVICES:

*Additional thank you letters on stamped paper of the Kingdom of Spain can also be requested for 10 euros (before the competition). This option is ordered by up to 80% of all participants.

*Add excursions to your stay (this option is ordered by up to 90% of all participants).

*You can order a personalized written commentary from the jury 70 euros/per work (before the competition).

*Those who come to Spain, can supplement their stay package with lunches in the hotel (buffet).
For persons under 12 years old - the cost of lunch is 6,60 euros.
For persons over 12 years old - the cost of lunch is 9,90 euros.

*Services of a professional photographer and cameraman - your personal video clip at the contest (prices to be specified).

Please pay attention to penalties:

Changes made to the registered programme after the application deadline will incur a fine of €30.

Any changes made to the award documentation (diplomas, certificates, etc.), after the deadline, will be charged a penalty of 30 euros.

* WARNING: We can offer transfers from and to airports and railway stations. Please ask our managers for transfer prices: info@fiestalonia.net

* All extras are subject to request. Requests must be made at least 3 days in advance. Please ask our managers for the prices of the extras.

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Open the Beauty of the Costa Brava application form. Select 29 October – 3 November 2028 in the form.

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Thank you so much for the wonderful time we had in Lloret de Mar. We had a wonderful reception. Well organised trips and a wonderful hotel and excellent food. The choristers enjoyed themselves tremendously. They just loved winning the Grand Prize and cannot stop talking about the gala evening.

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Hi everyone I am Ramneet singh Director of Bhangra desire international folk art club,India,we participated in the fiestalonia Georgia last week , it was a great festival for us the all team members of fiestalonia Milenio was good to us , the hospitality by vector travel was very good , I would like to thank all team member of fiestalonia Milenio and Dato Mr David . Thanks again

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