Hotel & Spa Cala del Pi

Built on the site of a former summer residence of remarkable beauty, Hotel Cala del Pi enjoys an enviable seafront location with direct access to the beautiful and quiet Cala del Pi and coastal path that runs along the coast of the Costa Brava.

The original building, some of whose features still remain, such as the fireplace and door to the family wine cellar, has been renovated to offer the utmost comfort in an elegant and inviting 5-star hotel. An idyllic location surrounded by century-old pine trees ideal for enjoying a romantic getaway or relaxing break with all luxuries and amenities.

The calm waters of the Mediterranean are ideal to start a leisurely journey, enjoy the unobstructed views of the turquoise sea colour, the unmistakable smell of Mediterranean pine trees and the natural beauty of the Empordà’s historic site.

Cala del Pi is the best-kept secret on the Costa Brava, a unique retreat for those seeking the privacy and peace of a place of unhurried calm. Staying at Cala de Pi means entering an unforgettable space, a gift for the five senses at the only adults-only hotel in the Empordà area.

When well-being is more than a state, it becomes a philosophy. Connect body and mind in the midst of Mediterranean nature, rest and let yourself go. Medieval architecture and literary farmhouses. Walks along the footpath and boat trips to the vastness of the Mediterranean. The magic of the Empordà region starts at Cala del Pi.

Cala del Pi is considered a gastronomic reference in the heart of the Empordà region. Chef Enric Herce is the author of a holistic gastronomic experience for the most refined palates, who want to be seduced by a versatile proposal. A cuisine that honours seasonal produce, paired with a careful selection of DO Empordà wines and signature cocktails.

Our workshops and cooking classes offer a tour of the flavours of the land on a journey that allows our customers to learn about the culture of the surroundings through local flavours.

Just let yourself go and do not think about anything. Feel the scent of pine trees and the sea breeze on your skin and enjoy an unforgettable experience in an exclusive environment. Adutls only.

RESTAURANT AURUM
With the Mediterranean as a backdrop, Restaurante Aurum is the ideal place to savour the best of our cuisine at any time of the year.

Restaurante Aurum transports you on a culinary journey through Empordà, taking in its flavours and aromas, and offering the best of its sea and mountains, fertile lands and bountiful vineyards. A seasonal cuisine based on local produce and the rich culinary tradition of Empordà, reinterpreted by the fresh and creative vision of our prestigious chef Enric Herce.

Restaurante Aurum is divided into two spaces: an inviting interior room with warm, elegant décor, and a large, bright outdoor terrace which is open during the spring and summer months for guests to enjoy wonderful evenings and after-dinner conversations by the sea.

In the kitchen since 2011, Enric Herce is a scholar of Catalan and Empordà cuisine, author of various books on gastronomy and a fan of ‘surf and turf’ combinations and seasonal cooking. A symbiosis of tradition and modernity is the hallmark of his dishes.

ORIGENS BAR
During the winter months, Bar Orígens is the ideal haven for those who want to enjoy a drink in the middle of the afternoon or prolong the night with cocktails. A modern cocktail bar decorated with beautiful images of Cala del Pi in tribute to the origins of our hotel.

WINE CELLAR
The cuisine of Restaurante Aurum finds perfect harmony with the wine cellar selected by Aziz Atabki. Our experienced maitre has designed a balanced list in which the unique wines of the Empordà Designation of Origin coexist with those of the major designations of origin.

THE SPA
A complete 600 m² Spa that includes a heated pool with lumbar benches, water beds, water cascades, hot tub, ice fountain, sensory showers, foot bath, Finnish sauna and hammam steam bath, salt cave and ice cave.

In our treatment area, you can enjoy the most innovative beauty, wellness and relaxation treatments. Our team of professionals are on hand to advise and help you enjoy unique, exclusive and individualised moments.

MASSAGES 
Our massages treat each body in an individualised manner; allow your body and ailments to select the best massage technique for you. We work on your muscles to provide balance and wellness

Arrels Massage
Unique and exclusive signature ritual of medium pressure,where the essence of pine, the freshness of the foam of the sea, and the heat of the sand, makes your body enter into synergy with the environment.

Cala del Pi Arrels Ritual
Unique and exclusive signature ritual, Cala del Pi’s quintessential ritual. Includes peeling with sea salt and body massage. Close your eyes and allow yourself to be carried away, feel the essence of pine on your body, the to-ing and fro-ing and coolness of the waves, and the warmth of the sun on the sand of the beach. Experience, feel and enjoy the region on your skin; this wellness ritual will leave an impression on you and create a bond with the territory.

Marma Abhyanga Ritual
Ayurvedic ritual involving Indian massage and the use of medicinal oils, in which the massage technique is tailored to the needs or ailments of the client, stimulating the three most important marma points and nourishing the body and the spirit. This massage is used for preventative healthcare and providing balance.

EVENTS
Far away from the hustle and bustle of the city, in a setting of great beauty and tranquillity overlooking the sea, Hotel Cala del Pi offers you a 5-star cocktail to organise your professional events or family celebrations: a fantastic location, close to major roads, and impeccable individualised service that will turn your event into a magical and unforgettable experience.

Meetings, conferences, conventions, presentations, team-building days, banquets, weddings… In our hotel, you will find the best services and facilities, including rooms with different capacities, and a highly experienced team that will advise you from the first moment and in detail to ensure that the result is a success.

MEETINGS
The ideal place to impress your team and customers. A press reception overlooking the sea, a business meeting in a relaxed and inspiring setting, a convention for customers with invitation to our spa…

Hotel Cala del Pi can adapt to your needs and offer you endless possibilities for organising memorable and unique business meetings. We put all of our experience and professionalism at your service to ensure the success of your events.

WEDDINGS
With its seafront location on one of the Costa Brava’s most beautiful coves, Hotel Cala del Pi is the ideal place to celebrate your party, anniversary or wedding banquet in an atmosphere of great beauty and romantic sunsets.

In addition to our Restaurante Aurum, the hotel boasts function rooms with different capacities and outdoor areas, such as the chill-out zone and main terrace with spectacular views of the Mediterranean. All of this, accompanied by the best cuisine prepared by our chef and culinary director Enric Herce, will make your celebration an event of 5-star celebration.

EXCLUSIVE DO EMPORDA
The Empordà region, a land with a tradition of wines full of character, nature, good cuisine and views of the Mediterranean.

We offer you a private visit, only for two, of the best-known wine cellars in the area and later you will enjoy a dinner in our Restaurant where you can discover the Empordà products. Let yourself be carried away by the flavors and aromas of a land of wines that make you fall in love.

YOGA ON COSTA BRAVA 
For most of us, the sea relaxes us, draws us, inspires us or makes us recreate feelings of peace and well-being. The idea of practising yoga or meditating in front of the blue waters of th Mediterranean can be very enticing.

Take advantage of this moment of relaxation and the privileged scenery the hotel offers you to be aware of your body, environment, feelings…, of how well-being can simply consist of “being”. End the session with a revitalizing juice that provides the vitamins and minerals the body needs. Moments to repair, connect and fill you with energy.

BREATH THE COSTA BRAVA
It goes without saying that walking on the sand, breathing in the sea breeze, consciously standing in front of the waves, looking at the horizon and taking a swim have invaluable positive effects on a physical and mental level.

Take advantge of the fact that we are located by the seashore and the coastal path, an inlet with crystal clear waters. “Stand still and breathe”, you will notice that stress and anxiety levels are reduced, you willl sleep better, your serotonin levels will increase and your skin will be rewarded. Let us guide you and enjoy a different experience in an idyllic setting!

THE COSTA BRAVA ON AN E-BIKE 
Immerse yourself in the most beautiful landscapes of the Costa Brava by cycling along the coastline between the picturesque fishing towns of Palamós and Calella de Palafrugell and touring the Castell-Cap Roig protected natural area.

SUNSET FROM THE SEA
The best scenery to behold is, undoubtedly, a sunset. Being able to admire it from the sea and on board a boat is even more special. We offer you a unique experience on a private boat, where you can enjoy hidden coves, crystal clear waters and wonderful views of the Empordà coast.

Feel the sunset on the water, experience its magnificence and beauty and enjoy a refreshing cava. It will be a unique sunset. Contemplate the colours in the sky as the sun bids farewell to the day.

COSTA BRAVA
The Costa Brava is much more than its beautiful beaches and secluded coves nestled among pine forests and cliffs. Along the 200 km stretch that separates Blanes from Port Bou, you will find nature parks of outstanding beauty such as Cap de Creus and Els Aiguamolls de l’Empordà; medieval villages such as Pals and Peratallada, where time seems to have stood still; picturesque coastal towns such as Cadaqués and Calella de Palafrugell; and a host of unique places such as the Dalí House-Museum and Girona’s old town to visit both in summer and winter.

The Costa Brava offers the visitor a wide range of leisure, artistic and cultural activities, a unique geography and landscape, a local cuisine that is highly regarded the world over and a Mediterranean lifestyle that will enthral you. During your stay at Sallés Hotel Spa Cala del Pi, you will be able to make visits and trips to the region’s major attractions.

COASTAL PATHS
The Costa Brava’s coastal paths are one of its great attractions. These paths, formerly used for keeping a watch on the coast, line the coastline from Blanes to Argelers, enabling access to vertiginous cliffs, secluded coves and charming beaches. A fantastic option for hiking and walking enthusiasts, who can enjoy incredible landscapes overlooking the Mediterranean.

GREENWAYS
On foot or by bicycle, the region’s Greenways offer the possibility of discovering the Costa Brava and Girona Pyrenees in a more relaxed and sustainable way, enjoying the nature, the landscape and its great artistic and cultural heritage.

The 125 kilometres of greenways are divided into four routes that run through the regions of Baix Empordà, Gironès, La Selva, Garrotxa and Ripollès, following old railway lines. Recommended for hiking and cycling enthusiasts.

The closest greenways are the 39.7-km Carrilet Route (from Girona to Sant Feliu de Guíxols) and the 6-km Petit Train Route (Palamós, Vall-llòbrega, Mont-ras, Palafrugell).

MEDES ISLANDS
Located a little over a kilometre from the coast, the Medes Islands are a small archipelago in the heart of the Costa Brava. Their proximity to the mouth of the Ter River and the Nature Park of the Aiguamolls de l’Empordà make this group of seven islands and small islets one of the most important reserves of marine flora and fauna in the Western Mediterranean – a must for scuba diving enthusiasts. Boat trips are also organised from l’Estartit.

COVES
Cala del Pi, S’Agaró, Sa Riera, Aiguablava, Cala Estreta, the beaches of Port Bo and Llafranc… the Costa Brava would not be the same without its charming beaches and coves of cool, crystal-clear waters nestled among cliffs and pines. The main beaches and coves are just a short drive from our hotel. Some of them can also be visited on foot by taking the coastal path that runs through Cala del Pi.

CAP DE CREUS
Declared a Nature Park in 1998, Cap de Creus is one of the most rugged and spectacular landscapes on the Costa Brava, formed by towering cliffs, deep waters and secluded coves that are often only accessible by sea.

Its Monastery of Sant Pere de Rodes, emblematic lighthouse and numerous dolmens, which are abundant in the area, are some of the attractions that can be discovered by car or on foot.

GIRONA
Take advantage of your stay at Sallés Hotel Spa Cala del Pi to discover one of the most charming cities in Catalonia and Europe. Located less than 30 minutes away by car, Girona has all of the attractions of a large city with the dimensions of a town.

Discover ‘Call Jueu’ -the best preserved Jewish quarter in Europe- wander through its streets of stone, walk along its city wall, cross the bridges over the Onyar River, with their famous colourful houses, climb the endless stairs of the Cathedral or take a stroll in Devesa Park – just some of the charms offered by this serene city where the mark of history is imprinted at every step.

BEGUR
The crystal-clear waters of its coves and beaches, the beauty of its old town and medieval castle, the uniqueness of its Indian houses, built by the people of Begur who in the 19th century had made their fortunes in the Americas, its landscape and coastal paths and great culinary offering make Begur, without a doubt, one of the most wonderful places on the Costa Brava. A must for the guests of Sallés Hotel Spa Cala del Pi.

PALS
This quiet town of medieval origin will enthral you with the beauty of its perfectly preserved fortified old town. Do not miss the opportunity to stroll through its streets of stone, visit the Tower of the Hours and the Church of Sant Pere, and enjoy the incredible views from the Pedró viewpoint, which take in the Medes Islands and the Canigó and the Montgrí mountain ranges.

CALELLA DE PALAFRUGELL
This old fishing village nestled among rocks, cliffs and coves retains much of the original charm of the Costa Brava. Strolling through its narrow streets of tiled-roof houses and traditional fishermen’s cottages gives you a real sense of the atmosphere that existed before the arrival of tourism.

Ideal for a walk at any time of the year, during the summer months, you can also enjoy two unique musical events: the Cap Roig Festival, held at the Cap Roig Botanical Gardens, and the annual Habaneras music event, which every year brings together thousands of people on Port Bo Beach.

PERATALLADA
Declared a Site of Historic and Artistic Interest for its excellent state of preservation, Peratallada is one of the great gems of the Baix Empordà region. This small medieval walled town has several attractions, such as its castle and keep, wall and moat that surround the town, its Romanesque Church of Sant Esteve and a perfectly preserved old town, replete with charming shops and restaurants.

CADAQUES 
Salvador Dali, Pablo Picasso, Marcel Duchamp, Josep Pla, Federico García Lorca are just some of the artists and personalities who have yielded to the beauty and authenticity of this old fishing village of labyrinthine streets, white houses and charming nooks and crannies, located in the centre of the Cap Creus peninsula. Among its many attractions include the Church of Santa María de Cadaqués, the Salvador Dalí House-Museum in Portlligat and the Cap de Creus Nature Park.

BESALU’
A majestic Romanesque stone bridge welcomes visitors to this beautiful medieval village declared a Site of Historic and Artistic Interest in 1966. The architectural heritage of Besalú features important treasures such as the Collegiate Church of Sant Maria, Cornellà House, considered one of the great exponents of Romanesque civil architecture, and the Jewish Baths and Synagogue, the oldest in Spain.

LLAFRANC
Connected to Calella de Palafrugell by a pleasant 20-minute walk along the coastal path, Llafranc Bay is one of the most prized corners of the Costa Brava. Its seafront promenade, boasting numerous terrace restaurants to enjoy a meal or dinner by the sea, its fine-sand beach and crystal-clear waters, and the spectacular beauty of the Sant Sebastià cove make this small town a highly recommended place to visit.

If you do decide to go, make sure that you climb up to the Sant Sebastià Lighthouse viewpoint, from where you can contemplate the incredible views over the 150-metre-high cliffs.

DALI TRIANGLE
The renown of the Costa Brava is closely linked to the great artist Salvador Dalí. His life and works are celebrated in three different locations that deserve to be visited equally: the Dalí Theatre-Museum in Figueres, where his main works can be admired; the Portlligat House-Museum in the coastal town of Cadaqués, the location of the artist’s house-workshop where he lived with his muse and wife Gala; and Púbol Castle in the municipality of La Pera (Baix Empordà), a gift from Dalí to his wife where her collection of haute couture dresses and other works by the artist are preserved.

THE RUINS OF EMPURIES
Located in the municipality of L’Escala, this old seafaring town, now home to the Archaeology Museum of Catalonia, was the gateway to the Iberian Peninsula for Greek and Roman cultures.

The ruins of Empúries are the only archaeological site where the remains of a Greek city –the colonial enclave of Emporion– coexist with the remains of a Roman city founded at the beginning of the 1st century BC. A must for history and archaeology buffs, who can enjoy a tour of the ruins and museum.

CAP ROIG FESTIVAL
Cap Roig’s botanical gardens, located between the municipalities of Calella de Palafrugell and Mont-Ras, play host to one of the most unique musical festivals in the region during the months of July and August. With capacity for more than 2,000 festivalgoers, this spectacular open-air venue overlooking the sea welcomes major national and international groups and artists every summer.

PLATJA D’ARO CARNIVAL 
With a history dating back more than 40 years, the Platja de Aro Carnival, or ‘Carnestoltes,’ as it is known locally, is one of the Costa Brava and region of Empordà’s most famous. Floats and troupes parade through the streets filling the town centre with fun and colour, all within a few minutes from the hotel.

Fat Thursday, the Grand Parade of Floats and Troupes and the traditional Burial of the Sardine, which ends more than a week of festivities, are the high points of this popular and friendly carnival.

Website: www.hotelcaladelpi.com

Rooms: 49

Price: from 186 EUR per night