This is an adults only 5* Boutique Hotel in Navarre, in the small town of Arantza. Getaway for couples looking for a unique experience in a natural enclave. The hotel counts with 11 ample and bright luxury rooms opening up to surrounding nature through large windows.

Each bedroom has a bathtub in the centre that creates an exclusive spot for your relaxation and wellbeing. A gift to the senses. Romantic Art Hotel, inspired by a magical love story that you will discover during your stay.

Everything at Arantza Hotela is designed so that you can enjoy the spaces. The light and landscape flood the rooms. The feeling of spaciousness and harmony surround you.

The design, sculptures and furniture, conceived as pieces of art, are the work of the sculptor José Pablo Arriaga. A warm kind of minimalism that with its curves and natural wood creates a pleasant cosy atmosphere: wonderful little touches that exude art and culture.

Charming and dreamy rooms
At Arantza Hotela we have aimed to prioritise comfort and space, and being able to move freely around your room and the rest of the hotel unhindered, adapted to accommodate disabled guests.

11 exclusive luxury rooms, all intended for your rest and enjoyment. Listen to the silence, the wind, the woods, read, blend in with the landscape, relax in the bath in your room… savour the here and now, leisurely, at your own pace, in your space.

In our Hänstens King beds, you’ll rest like you’ve never done before. Forget about your watch and even about what day it is. The names of the rooms are different terms of endearment for your partner in different euskalkis or Basque dialects.

Each room forms part of a collection of pictures that begins in our Restaurant. They are parts of the story of a relationship between two people, and each moment and each picture has its poem.

Mattea Suite
Four hands you’re looking for. Two necks two skins two glances, fused into each other. Two inseparable entities. A single breath is calm.

PITTIN Premium Room
Don’t go too far. I’m here. Can’t you see me? I have plenty of air. Come with me. Without holding my hand, come. I don’t know the way. I step on your feet. Nothing happens.

Feel the flavors of our land
Flavours of our land, natural, seasonal, fresh, top-quality produce, cooked in a healthy way. It is essential for us to provide you with local, fresh produce.

To ensure this a member of our team visits the markets, vegetable gardens in Navarre and the port of Pasaia, to carefully and patiently select the very best of each season; to bring it to the hotel so that our chef can prepare the exquisite dishes that are served in the 4 fork restaurant.

You won’t be able to forget our breakfast. A spectacular varied selection of produce, from up to 14 different suppliers, selected for you to ensure that the experience of waking up and having breakfast at Arantza Hotela will be unforgettable.

In our 4 forks restaurant you can find fresh products of high quality brought on the same day from the market, port … The local gastronomy is a delight for the senses and it is even more so if the views are spectacular, if the furniture is a piece of art and if you allows us to show you our wine cellar.

Choose from the variety of products of the land that we propose as well as one of our gastronomic menus; our Arantza tasting menu, exclusively designed for the midday or our Izu menu, perfect both for dinner and lunch.

Couple experiences in an exclusive hotel for adults
The luxury of not needing anything… but being able to do whatever you want. Tell us what you are interested in, culture, nature, sport, gastronomy… tell us what you feel like doing or not doing and let us offer you experiences to suit you, exclusives for the couple.

Our rural surroundings and the nearby cities will give you the opportunity to live incredible moments that you will not forget. We want to present you a battery of proposals from which you can choose. If you don’t see something you’d like to do, call us or write to us, we’ll surely shape your ideas all together.

Private spa: Arantza Hotela
Welcome to our newly renovated Spa. From this moment you can enjoy it for 45 ‘or 1h45’ exclusively and with total privacy. During the time reserved, the spawill be exclusively for the couple who requested it.

The spa has an area of 100 m2, completely private and could be considered as an extension of the room, so here you can also enjoy in the privacy of the couple, a wonderful window that will leave you breathless:

• Pool (beds, dorsal, lower, waterfall)
• Water Cube
• Hot sauna
• Ice room
• Room with salt from the Himalayas.

We also have a small cold room in which you can find water, “BIO” juices and infusions, coffee etc. while you enjoy the spa. As it is a private spa, it is charged separately from the room, and it is necessary to check availability and make a reservation.

Gymnasium
Our natural surroundings encourage us to exercise outdoors or to go on long walks. However there are people who prefer to stay indoors when the weather is not so
good or just before going into the Spa.

In our little gymnasium you’ll be able to find all kinds of machines, such as the treadmill, the workout bench, bodybuilding machine, weights….

Electric BICYCLES – Burricletas
If you fancy taking a bike ride to the village, these electric bicycles will make it rather easier. In a place where uphill climbs and downhill slopes are very common,
bikes with an electric battery (50-km range) make things a lot easier.

All you need to do is ask if they are available the day before at Reception and this does not entail any extra cost.

Wine – champagne tasting
At Arantza Hotela we have had the opportunity to get to know and become friends with bodega owners and wine producers, who come to our hotel exclusively to tell
us not just about their wines but also about their lives at the bodega.

I It is a pleasure to listen to how fondly they talk about when they were small and they used to run through the vineyards. The history of their bodegas, their achieve-ments and the difficult times… it’s really worth it.

Cookery courses / workshops
A healthy balanced diet is essential. At Arantza Hotela we are committed to this maxim and we try to ensure that this can be seen not only in our 4 Forks
Restau-rant but also in these workshops.

These workshops take place in our tasting room kitchen and are intended for those people who want to learn more about the essentials of healthy cooking, including confectionary of course.

So, do you dare to put on an apron and do some cooking? I bet we have a really great time while we are learning. And of course… if we cook… we’ll eat what we’ve prepared!

EXPERIENCES FROM THE HOTEL LET’S WALK A BIT
As you will be able to see, there is a little bit of everything. Our philosophy based on exclusiveness and attention to detail has led us to design exclusively activities and experiences designed for couples or groups (businesses, families, etc)

4×4 Route
In Navarre there are some of the best preserved forests in Europe, but they have a past with a human presence that show a culture and traditions that are closely linked to the land. They are places that only the locals get to, and you can stop in unique spots with superb views…

We’ll be stopping in some magical places and taking photos. In 1959, Luis Vallet and Jorge Oteiza as a tribute to Father Donostia designed a unit consisting of a chapel and a stele that were installed in the natural beauty spot on Mount Agiña, a place where there are numerous megalithic monu-ments.

Nature, art, architecture and history blend into a single unit. It is not to be missed. We will be surprised by the lovely traditional architecture in the town of Lesaka, which provides a clear example of Basque housing.

Finally we will visit San Juan Xar, a genuine shrine to popular beliefs. We offer you: the 4×4 vehicles will come right up to the hotel to pick you up and from that moment on, 4 to 5 hours of maximum enjoyment lie ahead of us.

We’ll stop several times, we’ll walk a bit and we’ll get to know the history, curiosities, ani-mal and vegetable species of the local area. Oh! And we’ll have lunch! Each 4×4 vehicle is for a maximum of 3-4 people, to make sure it is as comfortable as possible.

7-WATERFALLS ROUTE
The natural beauty all around us is impressive. It goes way beyond what the eye can see. To understand this is to understand the reasons for the culture, the customs
and habits, and the character of the people from round here.

Do you fancy going for a walk in the mountains along a route full of waterfalls? Put on some comfortable clothes, hiking boots and let’s go. In this area it rains a lot, so that both greenery and water will be accompanying us all along the way.

We offer you: a route that will take about 2 and half to 3 hours among mountains and trees. When we get to the last waterfall, we’ll have a bit of cider and cheese
alongside the water.

Supplies: long trousers, boots or suitable footwear for hiking (trekking), sun-cream, visor and rucksack, water. You can take other routes and walks, that may last from 40 minutes to 5 hours. Of course, it all depends on how used to this you are and on the degree of difficulty that you would like.

CAVING in small caves at ARANTZA
For the really adventurous! The earth seen from the inside, led by an experienced guide. It is incredible to think that there may be another world under our feet, where water has opened up huge galleries and formed fantastic limestone formations.

A place where total darkness still exists, and where we will be able to listen to almost prehistoric sounds. The activity lasts for 3 ½ hours, 2 of them in the cave. You need to wear clothes that can get dirty (quilted anoraks are not recommended) and comfortable clim-bing shoes.

There is a short 4-metre passage in a gallery and a 3-metre rope climb. Maximum group size: 8 people (not recommended for children under the age of 10).

Get to know a BASERRI (basque farmhouse) from the inside
Life in farmhouses is still the central focus of existence here. Did you know that traditionally the baserri (farmhouses) didn’t belong to the people here, but it was the
people who lived in them that belonged to the farmhouses?

We offer you the opportunity to visit one of these, so that you can see how cheese is made using traditional methods, animals, etc… Maybe with a bit of luck you can buy some fantastic beans and even some Patxaran from them!

DRIVE YOUR CAR THOUGH NOT VERY FAR
As you can see, we have a little of everything on offer. Our philosophy of exclusiveness and caring for details has led us to design exclusively activities and experiences for couples or groups (businesses, families, etc.)

As we are traveling away from the hotel a little on this occasion, transport might be available to these places (check at reception for options and prices)

Guided visits to Wineries, Patxaran and Beer
We suggest a series of visits to learn about and enjoy some wine, patxaran and beer tasting. If its harvesting and production season, you will get a chance to see the process. None of the above visits are further than a drive of 1 or 2 hours.

It’s a shame to travel that far and miss the history of the area, etc., so if you wish, we can complement the excursion with visits to other cultural and/or traditional sites.

History, Language and Mytholgy
Let’s keep learning about our culture a little more. It is full of mythology, witches and stories deeply rooted to the land and ancient beliefs. Its language,Basque, is one of the oldest in Europe. We will visit emblematic landmarks and learn about its ancient history and Pagan religion.

We suggest: Travelling to a nearby town where we will be received with a typical lunch from the area. While we are eating, we will be told about the history of these lands how and what the people lived off, how the society was organised, the arrival of the Inquisition…

After lunch, we will arrive at Zugarramurdi and visit the famous caves and, if you wish, the Witches Museum. We will be accompanied at all times by a local guide, a historian

Rent High-Powered Motorcycles
Those people, who love high-powered motorcycles that have stayed at the hotel, have loved the ride. Riding down a winding road on a motorcycle is sheer delight. However, people cannot always take their motorcycle with them on holiday or for a weekend. This gives you the opportunity to keep enjoying the ride.

Arzak and Arantza Hotela gastronomic experience
Do you know any place in the world that has so many Michelin Stars in such a small territory? Here food and its ritual are so important that it’s hardly surprising that so many good and famous chefs have come from this country, no less than 19 restaurants hold Michelin Stars, approximately one hour away from the Arantza Hotela.

This is highest concentration of stars per capita. Enjoy the art of eating, the magic, of traditional dishes rethought and brought to the table with new nuances. We organise… you… go… eat… and enjoy.

We suggest: 3 nights in the Attic Room, a complimentary welcome gift, 1 lunch at the Arzak Restaurant (including transfer), 1 dinner in our restaurant with the Mendaur Menu, 1 lunch at our restaurant with the Arantza Menu, 45 minute access to the private SPA circuit and complimentary gift, massages for two and breakfasts.

If eating is an art and pleasure for you, this is undoubtedly your experience. Spend three days where eating will become an unforgettable experience for you.

Catamaran excursion and gastronomic society
Let’s hope we have fine weather and get the chance to sunbathe on deck! Then in the Society, we will roll up our sleeves and all cook together. Anyone
interested in a game of “mus” (card game)?

The societies are for people who enjoy conversation, with those sitting around the table, telling stories and jokes. This is called “society atmosphere”. We like
sharing our culture with our visitors around a meal.

That is why we will meet up with our group of friends and visit a gastronomic society. It is a venue you are only allowed in if you are a relative or friend of a member. Very few visitors get the chance to enter a gastronomic society.

If you truly enjoy food and a good conversation, this is un-doubtedly your experience. We suggest: Meeting up in Hondarribia and boarding the vessel. This is a beautiful coastline, with green cliffs and steeped in history.

The Skipper is in charge of telling us all the anecdotes. We will sail into the beautiful port of Pasaia Donibane (Pasajes San Juan), meet up with our group of friends and then… off we go, let’s have a drink. Doing a “pintxo” route with 2 or 3 people is not the same as going with your group of friends.

The atmosphere, conversation… your group of friends is something one can’t and doesn’t want to escape from. We will arrive at the oldest Gastronomic Society in the Basque Country, where people such as Berasategui or Txillida were members.

In the atmosphere of the society, we will cook some typical dishes with one of the members and a chef (menu to be arranged).

Enjoy the “Circuito de Navarra”
Do you own a high-powered car or motorcycle and would enjoy driving on a professional circuit? It’s always wise to drive on the road safely. But everything changes on a professional circuit. Would you like to drive a GT? Enjoy the experience of driving super sports cars.

Navarre has an outstanding Circuit to do all this and more, whether it be with your own vehicle or one you can choose when you get there. There will always be a professional with you, who will advise you how to drive at high speed! In addition, there are safe driving courses, sliding, karts…

Gastronomic day – gastronomic society
Today we will learn about culture from the inside. We like to share this culture with those that visit us around a good meal. This is why we suggest getting together with our “cuadrilla” (group of friends) and visit a gastronomic society, known as a “txoko” or “elkartea”.

It is a place that you can only enter if you are a relative or friend of a member. Very few visitors are given the opportunity of entering a gastronomic society and cooking and dining there. If you really enjoy eating and good conversation, this is your experience without a doubt.

We suggest: Meeting up in San Sebastian with our group of friends and go “pintxo” eating, steering away from the overcrowded areas. Doing a “pintxo” route with 2 or 3 people is not the same as going with your group of friends.

The atmosphere, conversation… your group of friends is something one can’t and doesn’t want to escape from. We will then arrive at the oldest Gastronomic Society in the Basque Country, where people such as Berasategui or Txillida were members.

In the atmosphere of the society, we will cook typical dishes with one of the members and a chef. (menu to be arranged).

Golf
If the sun is shining and the courses are as green as you can imagine. That’s when playing a round of golf becomes a pleasure.

If you’re federated member, you can enjoy playing on the greenest courses in incomparable Golf Clubs. Clubs steeped in history, surrounded by stunning nature. You can rent the golf gear and dine at the club itself, etc.

Website: www.arantzahotela.com

Rooms: 11

Price: from 462 EUR per night

At Hotel Neri Barcelona you can immerse yourself in the Gothic quarter and savour the passage of time. The magical combination of living with the calm and sobriety of past times, but with the comforts of the 21st century.

Located in the heart of the Gothic quarter and surrounded by the old Jewish quarter, the Hotel Neri occupies two historic buildings, one of them being a magnificent 12th century medieval palace, where the old courtyard has been revealed , and the original sgraffito wall decor found – considered to be the most important in the city.

ROOMS & SUITES
On each floor of the building we find different categories of room, each one with a particular charm, decorated with photographs from La Mirada Transeúnte collection and with beds so comfortable you will dream the dreams of the gods.

SUITE NERI
Separate living area in a room with extra space and comfort, decorated in neutral tones and with views to the Gothic quarter streets. Wooden floors and delicate fabrics offer a welcoming and relaxing atmosphere.

JUNIOR SUITE
Greater space and comfort, Junior Suites with a living area are tastefully decorated in neutral tones and overlook the Gothic quarter streets. Wooden floors and delicate fabrics offer a welcoming and relaxing atmosphere.

DELUXE ROOM
Chic, comfortable and elegant, our Deluxe rooms offer more space and are tastefully decorated in neutral tones overlooking the Gothic quarter streets. Wooden floors and delicate fabrics offer a welcoming and relaxing atmosphere.

CLASSIC ROOM
Chic, comfortable and elegant, our Classic rooms are graciously appointed in neutral tones and overlook the Gothic quarter streets. Wooden floors and delicate fabrics offer a welcoming and relaxing atmosphere.

DINING
Enjoy the privilege of being able to eat in one of the most charming squares of the city, in a scenario with so much soul, magic, history and beauty.

“A” Restaurant presents a powerful cuisine, with skilfully reimagined classic recipes, full of flavour. By consistently working with high-quality and local products, each dish is assured of peak freshness and abundant flavour.

On the top floor of the hotel, Roba Estesa awaits you, an authentic urban oasis. A discreet terrace surrounded by green where you can enjoy the tranquility and silence of the Gothic quarter.

Chef Alain Guiard captures and offers the fusion of everything this historical city holds; he blends and translates the very essence into his gastronomy. “A” offers a different, inclusive and changing cuisine in a unique location. a Restaurant is the only restaurant located in Sant Felip Neri Square in Barcelona.

EVENTS
Neri offers you different scenarios within the same space. In the hotel you will find the ideal place both to hold corporate meetings and to plan social gatherings: meetings, events, banquets. We adapt to the format you need. Our spaces can be 100% private upon request / availability.

Website: www.hotelneri.com

Rooms: 22

Price: from 457 EUR per night

The walls of a 500-year-old flour mill are home today to a delightful family hotel where you can enjoy total peace troubled only by birdsong and the sound of the brook rippling through the grounds.

The garden, lovely pool and spa are all invitations in themselves to take it easy in this peaceful ambiance. However, it would be a pity not to explore the Guadalajara area: the historic city of Sigüenza, mediaeval villages, natural reserves, salt mines and rivers in canyons – each more beautiful and interesting than the last.

At nightfall, the mill restaurant serves Slow Food cuisine inspired by traditional recipes produced from seasonal, local ingredients.

Molino de Alcuneza has 17 rooms: 1 Classic small, 5 Classic, 4 Superior, 2 Superior with terrace, 4 Suites y 1 Suite Premium. The rooms are placed in the old flour mill building and in the new facilities in front of the swimming pool.

Suite Premium
Located in the new building in front of the Molino de Alcuneza pool. It offers a spacious, bright and comfortable duplex apartment with an elegant combination of amenities and modern architecture.

This room has independent access from the garden. On the first floor there is a living room that can be converted into an extra room and on the upper floor there is a room with a private terrace and views of the garden and en-suite bathroom with a hydro massage bath.

It is equipped to create a modern, comfortable, spacious and welcoming environment. Linen and cotton curtains with the charm of a current Castilian stone house.

This room overlooks the large garden and pool and the orchards and the Alto Henares valley. Quiet and spacious and inviting to rest. They have en-suite bathroom with a hydromassage bathtub.

Suite
Located in the original Molino de Alcuneza building and in the extension in front of the pool, they offer an attractive and elegant combination of modern comforts and Castilian architecture, both houses being stone mansions.

All the rooms are different. There is one in the main building, another accessible on the ground floor with entrance from the garden and 2 large attic rooms with views of the pool.

They are complemented by antique pieces and are equipped to create a modern, comfortable, spacious and welcoming environment. Linen and cotton curtains with the charm of a Castilian stone house.

These rooms have views of the large garden and the pool or the orchards and the Alto Henares valley, being quiet and spacious and inviting to rest. They have an en-suite bathroom with shower or hydromassage bathtub.

Superior
Located in the original Molino de Alcuneza building and in the extension in front of the pool, they offer an attractive combination of modern comforts and Castilian architecture, both houses being stone mansions.

The room is decorated in white and natural tones in keeping with the architecture of our region. They are complemented with antique pieces and are equipped to create a comfortable, spacious and welcoming environment. Linen and cotton curtains with the warm charm of a Castilian stone house.

The high ceilings, sometimes with exposed beams, are a reminder of the hotel’s historical heritage. All the rooms have exterior views of our garden, the mountains or the orchards and fields of the Alto Henares valley, inviting you to relax and unwind. They have en-suite bathrooms with shower or bathtub.

Dining
Samuel Moreno, our chef, is in charge of preparing our gastronomic offer. After passing through some of the most important kitchens in our country, he has developed a careful selection of dishes in which creativity, good taste and the know-how of an artisan predominate.

Pickles, game, mushrooms and honey, among many other ingredients, are part of a varied selection of surprising dishes full of nuances.

With a strong base in the local traditional cuisine, despite defining himself as a classic chef, his cuisine is fresh and daring. The use of raw fish, smoked, acidic and vegetable flavors make your kitchen light and tasty.

His passion for bakery and the tradition that unites this old flour mill with cereal, have resulted in our restaurant serving up to seven types of home-made artisan breads daily, made with avant-garde techniques and organic flours from the area, which undoubtedly make up one of the best offers of artisan bread in the country.

Special mention deserves the breakfast that is served in our hotel. It has been selected several times as one of the best hotel breakfasts by specialized critics.

Butter croissant, puff pastry, financiers, cakes, yogurt, curd with fresh sheep’s milk, etc., all made by our staff on a daily basis. Organic cheeses, sausages, local, orange juice, fruit smoothies, honey, jams, oil bread toasts, eggs.

Spa
Stop, listen, smell, feel, relax and enjoy your senses. The El Molino SPA is structured on three levels:

• First level:Hamman, Sauna, Sensations shower with aromatherapy, Scottish contrast vital shower, Chromotherapy rain shower.
• Second level: Relaxation room, Relax Thermal Loungers and HidroSpa with jets
• Third Level: Treatment and massage room.
• Spa Circuit: Reduce accumulated tensions and enjoy a unique experience. Duration: 60 min.

Website: www.molinodealcuneza.com

Rooms: 17

Price: from 185 EUR per night

Hotel Aire De Bardenas is located in the middle of Nowhere, between Madrid and Barcelona, unlike any other hotel. At the entrance of the Bardenas Reales Natural Park, in Navarra, north of Spain.

The starry sky, the changing landscape in colours, lights and shapes; the clouds, the full moon, the absence of light pollution come as standard in Aire De Bardenas. Architecture and design together with a professional and friendly staff that will make your stay unique and different from anything you have ever experienced.

To visit Aire De Bardenas is to savour every moment. To stop for a moment. To listen to the sound of the poplars, the birds, the sound of the water from the fountain in the mulberry tree square.

Visit our vegetable orchard and savour our organically grown produce which flavour is the authentic taste of real vegetables. Tomatoes that taste like tomatoes, “cogollicos” de Tudela, seasonal asparagus.

ROOMS & SUITES
In Aire de Bardenas you can choose between 8 different types of rooms or cubes. Some combine a private patio and hot-cold water bath; others are cubes with views of the imposing semi-desert landscape of Bardenas; also bubbles to discover one of the skies with the least light pollution in Europe. You choose what you want: cube, bathtub, suite, bubble.

DINING
Ribera de Navarra is the paradise of vegetables. Tudela white artichoke, fresh asparagus, Tudela lettuce hearts… all of them Origin denominations. Land of oil and of fresh beans. Seasonal vegetable tasting menu, always made with top quality products.

“Cogollicos de Tudela”, white asparagus of Origin Denomination. “Blanca de Tudela” artichokes, lamb from the Bardenas, “migas de pastor”, salads from our own vegetable garden, Tudela tomatoes, hand-peeled peppers… enjoy high-quality, zero-kilometre products, pampered by our chefs.

Their essential flavour, unmixed, pure, will transport your senses to other moments in your life. Savour the luxury of the simple with the exquisiteness of the authentic. Pure, healthy gastronomy.

BREAKFAST
Let breakfast recharge your smile, warm your heart and light up your day. Natural, homemade made in our kitchen, with top quality products, close by, from here. À la carte menu, smoothly, and repeat everything you like, which will surely be everything.

SWIMMING POOL
Enjoy our pool snack menu. Choose what you like the most, sweet or salty. Accompany it with a soft drink, a craft beer, a homemade vermouth, mojito, cocktail… An idyllic place, a dream, outdoors.

WEDDINGS IN NAVARRA
Think about the wedding you have ever dreamed of having. Tell us about it and you will see your wishes come true in a beautiful, romantic, personalised and emotional celebration with the ones you love the most. Every wedding is different, unique, to remember. Get excited in the most beautiful place you can imagine for your party under a dream tent.

EVENTS
Make with us that corporate event that makes a difference, close, personalised, exclusive. The best brands visit Aire de Bardenas: Paco Rabanne, Mercedes, Ferrari, Porsche, Lizarran, H&M, Arthur & Aston, BMW, Cartier, Billabong, Boss, Desigual, Nextel, Vodafone.

Make your loved ones happy at a different kind of party. Imagine your children’s communion or any family celebration. Exclusivity and good taste are on your side.

ORCHARD & VEGETABLES
Ribera de Navarra is the paradise of vegetables. Tudela white artichoke, fresh asparagus, Tudela lettuce hearts all of them Origin Denominations… Land of oil and of fresh beans. Seasonal vegetable tasting menu always made with top quality products.

BARDENAS
The largest desert in Europe in front of you. Spectacular lunar landscapes, peculiar flora and fauna with its own microclimate. Badlands, Castildetierra.

Territory of ancient legends of bandits like Sanchicorrota, remains of medieval towers in an inhospitable territory. Medieval transhumance of cattle from Roncal and Salamanca. Changing luminosity. Natural Park and Biosphere Reserve. Enjoy it with Aire de Bardenas vehicles and guides.

SEGWAY
Magical visit to the Natural Park of Bardenas Reales with the most expert guide of the area and the most passionate of the Desert: Fernando Ordovás. He will explain you the flora, fauna, geology… and the best places to take pictures.

OIL TASTING
Tasting and explanation of the process of making extra virgin olive oil in a high-quality ecological olive press with a visit to the olive grove and the oil mill. Here, with the appropriate instructions, you will discover the visual, olfactory and gustatory aspects of extra virgin olive oil and its profound wealth of organoleptic nuances.

 

Website: www.airebardenas.com

Rooms: 22

Price: from 316 EUR per night

The Parador de Cuenca is a destination in itself. It’s located in a 16th century convent originally built for the Dominican order and it’s one of the most representative monuments of the city today. It’s located in one of the most special places in the city, next to the San Pablo bridge and opposite the Casas Colgadas or Hanging Houses.

The convent of San Pablo has a beautiful glazed cloister with semi-circular arches and a central courtyard where you can enjoy a drink on summer evenings. Other spectacular places in the Parador are the cafeteria, located in what was once the convent’s chapel, and the swimming pool which provides a spectacular view of the city.

Cuenca, a city declared a World Heritage Site, is noteworthy for its architecture, its culture and its landscapes. The Old Town has retained its medieval appearance. The best way to get to know it is to walk through its steep, narrow streets and take the opportunity to visit its walls, cathedral, convents, noble houses and the Plaza Mayor.

Cuenca’s important artistic heritage blends with the spectacular natural landscapes that surround it. The Parador is located in the bend of the river Huécar and is the perfect place for a trail along the riverbank leading to the most characteristic corners of the city.

ROOMS & SUITES
The rooms at Paradores combine design and modern services to perfection. In each room you can enjoy the comfort and elegance of the design and furnishings, and the best views in destinations you will want to return to again and again.

DINING
Paradores offers the exclusive experience of enjoying regional, local and local cuisine in unique spaces. Our cuisine is strongly linked to the places where the 98 hotels are located, presenting the best gastronomy from the different Spanish regions.

Pioneers in local cuisine, we have reinforced our commitment to local products in search of the best raw material and reaffirming our commitment to sustainability.

Simplicity and originality characterise the gastronomy of Cuenca, of which the Parador de Cuenca is an exponent. Succumb to the charm of an updated Manchegan cuisine with colourful presentations that preserves humble but delicious traditional dishes of shepherds, muleteers and hunters, such as zarajos de cordero (lamb intestines), migas (fried breadcrumbs), ajo arriero, morteruelo (pork liver stew) and mellow alajú (traditional dessert).

A beautiful wooden coffered ceiling decorates the spectacular dining room of the Parador de Cuenca, located in the former monks’ refectory. As well as traditional dishes, home-made Manchego cheeses and game meats, its specialities include suckling lamb and game dishes; desserts include home-made cheese ice cream and tocinillo de cielo (caramel and egg mouse) with gin and tonic jelly.

WEDDINGS & EVENTS
The Parador de Cuenca is built on the former Convent of San Pablo, with the best views of the city, the Hanging Houes and the Bridge of San Pablo. Less than an hour from Madrid and Valencia by AVE high speed train, this city is perfect for hosting corporate events in special venues. The hotel’s proximity to the historical centre of this World Heritage City makes it an exclusive venue for special events and activities.

ACTIVITIES IN CUENCA
If you stay at the Parador de Cuenca, the first thing you should do is admire the river landscape of the Hoz del Huécar with the bridge of San Pablo and the Casas Colgadas in the background.

It’s the perfect place to enjoy the most characteristic picture postcard of the city. You can also take the opportunity to go on a walk along the river that takes you to some of the most special places in Cuenca.

The Old Town has much more to offer. The Plaza Mayor and its cathedral, the ruins of the castle, the Town Hall and the street of Alfonso VIII with its colourful houses are essential visits. If you’re an art lover, be sure to visit the Museum of Abstract Art.

About 25 kilometres away is the Enchanted City: a natural landscape of rock formations dating back 90 million years where we can recognise the shapes of dog, a tortoise or the face of a man. The Enchanted City is in the heart of the Serranía de Cuenca, which also offers special spots such as the source of the river Cuervo or the so-called Ventana del Diablo or Devil’s Window.

Website: www.paradores.es

Rooms: 22

Price: from 128 EUR per night

Set deep in the lush countryside, Hotel la Vella Farga is a meticulously reconstructed eleventh-century Catalan country house that has been given a new lease of life in its latest incarnation as a unique, exclusive guest house. Designed with all the essential elements of modern comfort, la Vella Farga is located just an hour and a half from Barcelona.

Ideally situated in the midst of a spectacular natural setting of more than 300 hectares of meadows, pine forests and century-old olive groves in the foothills of the Catalan Pyrenees, the hotel offers guests a peaceful haven, where tranquillity, nature and elegance converge to create an idyllic experience of relaxation and wellbeing.

The work, carried out with great care by the owners, Gemma and Martí, has struck a harmonious balance between the original stone architecture, and elements of contemporary design.

The meticulously restored furniture, complemented with a carefully curated selection of antiques, gives each of the 14 rooms its own personality, while, at the same time, adapting them to the high quality standards of a modern luxury hotel.

At la Vella Farga warm, friendly service, is combined with the tranquillity of the natural surroundings and the effortless sense of wellbeing that nature inspires. Meanwhile, la Vella Farga restaurant serves innovative cuisine based on local produce and natural ingredients.

The magnificent exterior of the hotel includes a stunning infinity heated pool surrounded by a sunbathing and relaxation area, and vast green spaces that overlook the valley and woods. All these exclusive elements combine to make your stay at La Vella Farga a unique, unforgettable experience.

Rooms
Designed with its own personality, creating a perfect blend of medieval architecture, modern design and comfort. La Vella Farga’s 14 rooms are the result of the careful restoration of an eleventh century Catalan country house.

They are all very bright, comfortable and quiet, with views of the spectacular surrounding nature, while some have their own terrace, porch or even a private garden.

Designed by the owners, the rooms are a charming mix of medieval architecture, carefully selected and restored antiques, hardwood floors, spacious bathrooms and all the modern amenities you would expect of a luxury hotel.

Deluxe room with fireplace Martí
Spacious and very bright room with fireplace and porch located on the second floor of the farmhouse. A combination of high ceilings, wide spaces, natural light and great comfort as well as very well preserved features such as the Murano glass chandelier.

An ideal place to relax on the sofa in front of the open fire whilst being inspired by a classic setting where care has been taken to the smallest detail for your maximum comfort. From the porch enjoy a wonderful view over the nature beyond.

Deluxe room with fireplace Gisela
Bright and very spacious room with fireplace, located on the second floor. Its large French windows open onto a private veranda from with a wonderful view.

This suite allows you to enjoy winter evenings lying on the large sofa in front of the open fire, summer evenings in the breeze on the porch or a relaxing soak in a superb round bathtub for two people.

Restaurant
Innovative cuisine based on locally sourced product

La Vella Farga Restaurant is a very unique space that plays with a bold and harmonious combination of tonalities where natural light takes center stage during the day and at night creates a very careful warm atmosphere. The kitchens of La Vella Farga offer different gastronomic options for this summer 2020.

For lunch from Tuesdday to Sunday you will find our market menu where you can choose between 5 starters, 5 main courses and 5 desserts. Water and glass of wine or soft drink included. Coffee or tea not included. Everyday you can enjoy our Author’s cuisine menu.

Swimming Pool
A spectacular outdoor swimming pool surrounded by nature and tranquillity

Our spectacular outdoor heated swimming pool surrounded by nature and tranquillityBy day, an oasis of peace and beauty. By night, comfortably relaxing on a lounger, it is the ideal place to look up at the stars.

Health & Beauty

At La Vella Farga, we have designed a new treatment menu that can be enjoyed both in the cabin and outdoors with views to the valley and the surrounding forests. Enter in a world of sensorial peace within the framework of our millennial farmhouse and enhance disconnection during your stay.

An outdoors anti-stress massage in contact with nature, immersing yourself in the scents of ancient forests and traveling through the song of the birds is one of the relaxing and captivating proposals that we offer in our oasis of peace.

For less warm periods, you can relish yourself in the deepest relaxation in our treatments room built in the old stable of horses where you can receive, among others, a revitalizing and therapeutic aromatherapy massage or essential oils.

In addition to enjoying the services of a team of professional therapists, our guests have the possibility of hiring a Personal Trainer and Pilates instructor with more than 20 years of experience in the world of fitness.

Exclusive Wedding Venues
Each celebration is unique, and we care of every last detail

Ten different spaces await you at la Vella Farga. The natural beauty of the buildings and the landscape combine so that gardens and inside wedding venues become the ideal backdrop to ensure the success of your wedding.

Tell us your wishes and our creative team will put together the perfect celebration in an idyllic environment, from its design to its flawless execution. Whether for a banquet, an informal cocktail party, a bespoke wedding celebration or an exclusive dinner, la Vella Farga is unique.

Get excited with us! We can help give shape to what we know from experience will work so you can enjoy your day without nerves other than those which are purely romantic and festive. Whether you would like a religious or a civil ceremony in the countryside, we will be happy to make it happen.

The distinctiveness of la Vella Farga, its privacy and exclusivity, its peace, the warm and friendly service of our team are what set us apart. You can also book exclusive luxury hotel rooms for you and your guests to enjoy the night in a special way, in an atmosphere of sophistication and wellbeing.

Corporate Events
The perfect setting for any type of event or company meeting

For meetings, we offer the attic of the “els Arcs” event room located in the annexed building. Decorated with passion by Marti and Gemma has large windows that allow a magnificent entrance of light and extraordinary views. It has projection screen and projector as well as audio connection. We provide flipcharts, markers and all the necessary material.

Our function room also has an extensive library where you can relax and sit comfortably to read. It also has an access to the garden of the Olives, located in the access level of the parking.

We have an extensive menu of coffee breaks that you can enjoy during your meeting without having to go to our Restaurant. Our room staff will be attentive so you do not lack anything.

Our cuisine is extensive and sublime. You can taste our author’s cuisine with our Menu Market, tasting menus or a menu previously arranged following our line of healthy cuisine and proximity.

To complement your team meetings, we also offer an exclusive collection of Experiences so that you can discover our Hotel and its magnificent location.

Website: www.hotelvellafarga.com

Rooms: 14

Price: from 210 EUR per night

In the early 1920s, Josep Ensesa i Gubert persuaded his father Josep Ensesa i Pujades, a successful industrialist from Girona, to buy the land that stretched from the bay of Sant Pol to the long Sa Conca beach, now known as S’Agaró. The name he chose was a clear reference to the Agaró stream that ran nearby.

His ambitious project of a garden-city overlooking the Mediterranean would become one of the most elegant and exclusive spots of the Catalan coast and visited by a large list of personalities from around the world. The jewel of his project was Hostal de La Gavina. Josep Ensesa Gubert, one of the most brilliant hosts in tourism in this country, set a legend.

His Hotel became the most luxurious in the area and one of the best in Spain and Europe. It was the first hotel in Spain to become member of the prestigious association Leading Hotels of the World.

Josep Ensesa Montsalvatge, his son, continued his fathers legacy by keeping the establishment at the highest level, and achieving that La Gavina was declared as a cultural site of national interest by the Government of Catalonia.

Currently the fourth generation of the Ensesa family, Julia, Virginia, Carina and Josep Ensesa Viñas are taking care of the Hotel with the same enthusiasm and commitment as their ancestors, converting the Hotel and S’Agaró in a unique and magnificent spot.

S’AGARO’ & LA GAVINA
The first house of the development, Senya Blanca, was constructed in 1922 and eight years later, on 2 January 1932, the Hostal de La Gavina opened its doors.

Both buildings were part of the seaside villas community that Josep Ensesa was building together with the architect Rafael Masó i Valentí, a renowned defender of traditional Catalan design that defined the character of S’Agaró with porticos, towers, terraces and low roof lines to create a colony for art lovers.

S’Agaró has grown slowly without ever losing sight of its origins. The Hostal de La Gavina has also been growing. Today, the 11 rooms have become 74, the hotel has been adding the seawater pool, a spa, restaurants and meeting facilities, but maintaining its original style and its historic heritage as on the first day. The old is mixed with the new in a subtle and timeless way..

FAMOUS GUESTS
S´Agaró and Hostal de La Gavina have been the stage and vacation spot for many personalities from the world of politics, culture and the arts. Since the early 1950s famous Hollywood movies like “Pandora” with Ava Gardner, “Suddenly Last Summer” with Elizabeth Taylor or “Mr. Arkadin” by Orson Welles were shot among others.

This made Hostal de La Gavina a meeting place of many famous movie stars and gave way to more recent actors like Sean Connery, Jack Nicholson or Robert De Niro.

On the political scene, La Gavina was frequented by world leaders such as Lord Selwyn Lloyd, former British Chancellor, in love with S’Agaró and the Ensesa family, or Clark Chichester Clark, former prime minister of Northern Ireland, Aziz Sedki vice prime Minister of Egypt or Giscard d’Estaing from France. It has also been visited by the Kings of Spain on several occasions.

Culture has been a protagonist of La Gavina’s history. Numerous artists, Nobel prize winners and other intellectuals have visited the Hotel not only for their holidays, but also as meeting point and for sound performances.

Salvador Dalí, Josep Pla, Placido Domingo, Josep Carreras, Camilo Jose Cela, Octavio Paz, Salvador de Madariaga among many others have passed through the Hotel as well as others more recently, such as Santana or Lady Gaga. After 85 years since that first day of 1932, the Hostal de La Gavina continues stronger and more present than ever its legend.

THE VILLA
For those who enjoy the feeling of independence, our villa offers an excellent option. Located on the grounds of the hotel, the Villa allows enjoying from the hotel services and facilities whenever necessary, and opting for independence at other times.

The main Villa has 2 bedrooms, with separate bathroom, own kitchen, a large living room with a beautiful sea view and a private yard. In the courtyard, there is a third bedroom with its own bathroom and it’s own separate entrance. The Villa offers total privacy and a terrace equipped with garden furniture.

THE ROYAL SUITE
Our main suite, the Royal Suite is a spectacular jewel in Louis XV style. The walls are decorated with wood and natural silks, adorned with magnificent Sevres vases that can only be found in the Louvre Museum in Paris. The genuine Bohemian candle-glass chandelier and the fabulous terrace overlooking the sea are definitely the distinction and highlights of the Suite.

JUNIOR SUITE
The 7 Junior Suites shine with character and elegance. Overlooking the gardens and the sea they are an authentic experience.

FAMILY ROOMS
Spacious accommodation with two bedrooms, one of them with a double bed and the other with two separate beds. Both rooms come with terrace. The Hotel has 4 rooms of this category, ideal for families with children.

CLASSIC
The 15 Classic rooms available in the Hotel overlook the beautiful gardens of its surroundings and have everything needed to provide the highest level of comfort.

GARBI RESTAURANT
Our poolside Garbi Restaurant offers the kind of meals that your body craves in the heat of the sun – light and healthy, representing the delights of the renowned Mediterranean diet. Tasty rice dishes, fresh fish from the market salty, grilled or from the oven, roast meat from the Josper oven and summer salads. Not to forget the famous dessert car with our homemade cakes.

CANDLELIGHT RESTAURANT
Completely renovated in 2016 the Candlelight restaurant by Romain Fornell represents the classic, romantic and elegant essence of Hostal de La Gavina. The menu, by Fornell, Michelin Star holder for Caelis in Barcelona, includes the reinterpretation of classic chefs like Escoffier and combines tradition and modernity in own creations.

Daring, instinct, balance and passion are the other pillars on which he bases its gastronomic philosophy. A wine cellar with over 200 wines from different origins welcomes the client. Candlelight also offers an intimate and very romantic terrace. Live piano music every night. Open every evening. “Smart casual” dress code is required.

EL BARCO
Cozy and comfortable room area next to the Hotel lobby overlooking the Candlelight patio. Menu with excellent assortment of tapas, salads, pastas, and sandwiches. In the evening it offers optional main courses of meat and fish. You can also enjoy this menu at the Gavina Terrace in the hotel gardens. Open daily from 12 to 00 h. Reservations are not allowed.

TERRAZA GAVINA 
Exceptional terrace in the gardens of the Hotel next to the main entrance. Surrounded by lush green spaces and overlooking the bay of S’Agaró. An ideal place for an aperitif, to eat or dine at any time of the day. Same menu as in the El Barco Restaurant. In summer the Hotel organizes weekly live music to accompany the sunset. Open every day from 12 to 00 h. Reservations are not allowed.

BLUE BAR PISCINA
Next to the swimming pool with spectacular sea views you can enjoy an extensive menu of drinks, natural juices, shakes, smoothies and ice creams. Open every day from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m

BAR EL BARCO
Living history of the Hostal de La Gavina. Its interior style simulates a vintage boat and has been the scene of memorable evenings for 85 years. Hollywood artists and famous people from culture and politics have passed through here. An extensive menu of wines and spirits. Open every day from 16 a 00 h

VILA D’ESTE
Beautifully decorated majestic hall with a 17th century Aubusson tapestries and a terrace overlooking the Mediterranean. Here you can start your day with a full breakfast buffet and a show cooking egg station. Open every day from 7.30 a.m. to 11 a.m.

DRY MARTINI
Hostal de La Gavina has incorporated Javier de las Muelas, owner of the Dry Martini group, as director of cocktails and drinks of all the restaurant spaces of the Hostal de La Gavina and La Taverna del Mar.

Javier de las Muelas is a renowned leader in the world of cocktails. He is the owner and manager of cocktail bars in Barcelona, ​​Madrid, San Sebastián, Singapore, Hangzhou, Sorrento and Sant Luis Potosí among others.

His philosophy is to create unique experiences taking care of the sensations through genuine products within the world of gastronomy. His commitment to mixing tradition, class and elegance, with innovation and intelligent creativity, is the hallmark that characterizes him.

Javier de las Muelas and his team have prepared for this season a menu of specialties with recreations of the classics of international cocktails, their well-known signature cocktails -combined with signature recipes-, fresh fruit martinis, mojitos, pitchers, champagne cocktails and alcohol-free proposals like the one dedicated to La Gavina that bears his name.

Together with our gastronomic director, Romain Fornell, they will work together to offer a complete experience during your stay.

LA TAVERNA DEL MAR
La Taverna del Mar is located on the beach of Sant Pol, two minutes walk from the hotel. Its privileged position offers the best sea views of the entire beach and with its modernist and elegant style is a reference in the gastronomy of the area.

Specialities are rice, seafood and fresh Mediterranean wild fish. Open every day from June to September. The rest of the season, from March to November, closes on Tuesdays.

SPA
Located in front of the Mediterranean Sea, the Gavina Spa is the ideal place to disconnect and for relaxation. We offer a unique and privileged swimming area with magnificent views over the bay of S’Agaró, along with two spaces for massages and treatments, saunas and a small Technogym room.

Our menu offers a variety of beauty treatments both for men and women that include sensory and traditional massages, all created for the needs of our clients. Our professional staff will help you choose your moment of relaxation and purification.

VALMONT
Our recently inaugurated Spa by Valmont space, located in front of the hotel’s outdoor pool, where you can enjoy from our wide range of Valmont signature treatments and purchase your beauty products.

WELLBEING
At La Gavina, your wellbeing has become something of an obsession. Enjoy the tastes of a healthy Mediterranean diet and enjoy from a range of classes: yoga, aero-yoga, pilates and fitness, taught by the best and most dynamic instructors. Enjoy the magic of our magnificent outdoor spaces and a unique natural environment to reconnect.

SPORTS CLUB
At the La Gavina Sports Club you may request a more personal experience, where health experts can organize and manage your personal training to make sure you keep in shape during your holiday. Right on the beach of Sant Pol, just below the hotel, you can find water activities to enjoy like water skiing, kayak excursions or SUP.

WEDDINGS
Just an hour from Barcelona, ​​we offer the possibility of a civil wedding in our lush gardens with magnificent views of the sea, a personalized set-up or a religious ceremony in the private church “Nostra Senyora de l’Esperança” just a 2 minutes’ drive from the hotel. A neoclassical church built in 1924 on a small hillock near the sea, a beautiful church that forms the focal point of its environment, white and serene.

La Gavina offers you different spaces where you can taste our delicious appetizers: Outdoor in our homely garden or on our Garbí Terrace surrounding our fabulous saltwater swimming pool and overlooking the beach of S’Agaró, or in our Bay Bar Terrace, intimate and private, with a lovely light bar that accompanies the romantic lights of the bay of Sant Pol.

Continuing the celebration of your Wedding Day, you can enjoy a great feast, either outdoor dining (weather permitting) or indoors. Again our pool offers a pleasant setting for dinner in the light of the stars or in our Bay Bar Terrace, where friends and family will enjoy from a wonderful evening.

Not forgetting our magnificent lounge overlooking the Mediterranean with a capacity for 300 people, where you can celebrate your banquet and dance if you prefer.

CAMI DE RONDA
This coastal path of S’Agaró was built by Josep Ensesa Gubert and became the first section of this popular promenade through the entire Costa Brava. Here you will enjoy incredible sea views along with the most beautiful spots of the Costa Brava. This section runs from Sant Pol bay, by the Hotel, to Sa Conca beach.

BEACH
The Hotel is located between two of the most beautiful beaches in Costa Brava, the beach of Sant Pol and the beach of Sa Conca only accessed by hotel guests and residents of the community by car.

SHOPPING
At La Gavina’s Boutique, you will find swimwear, bathing items, along with women’s and men’s fashion you may like. The boutique carries local and international brands such as Sand, Max Mara, Castañer, Sardà, TCN, or Indi & Cold.

TENNIS
La Gavina Sports Club has two magnificent clay courts along with two paddle tennis courts that can be accessed through the garden. Ping-pong tables and mini football court are also available for use.

WELLNESS
At La Gavina, our client’s wellbeing has become much of an obsession. Immerse yourself in a deep, relaxing experience at the Spa, enjoy the tastes of a healthy Mediterranean diet, and keep your body moving with our new fitness offerings: yoga, aero-yoga, pilates, and several fitness classes.

All taught by the best and most dynamic instructors. You may also request a more personal experience at La Gavina Sports Club, where health experts can organize and manage your personal training to make sure you keep in shape during the holidays.

KID’S GAVINA
For the youngest members of the family, La Gavina Sports Club organizes daily activities such as swimming lessons, drawing classes, piano lessons, language learning… each organized by experienced staff who will at all times ensure the fun and safety of your little ones.

CHARMING VILLAGES
From beautiful medieval towns such as Pals and Peratallada to typical seaside towns such as Calella de Palafrugell or Cadaqués. The capital of the region, Girona, deserves a special visit.

CULTURE
The Empordà has always been a region of artists and relevant people in the local culture. You cannot miss a cultural visit to Girona, where you can admire cultural pearls like Salvador Dali’s Triangle or the Fishing Museum of Palamós.

GOLF
Only 10 minutes away from the Hotel you have two great golf clubs, Golf Costa Brava and Golf d’Aro. Both locations pride on their spectacular views. The eager learners can find the PGA Catalunya Resort, one of the best golf courses in Spain, only 20 minutes away.

CYCLING
La Gavina hires mountain and road bikes from Trek according to your preferences. The Hotel has designed multiple routes around the area of varying difficulties to practice this sport.

WATER ACTIVITIES
Right on the beach of Sant Pol, just below the hotel, you can find multiple water activities to enjoy any time of the day. From water skiing to scuba diving or snorkeling lessons, kite surfing, and kayak rentals. Boat rentals are also available, from small boats to large yachts.

GASTRONOMY & WINE
One of the main attractions of the Costa Brava, globally recognized, is its gastronomy and its wine. The area offers up to 16 Michelin-stars awarded restaurants. Likewise, the Empordà D.O encompasses a good number of excellent wineries that each year improve their production with quality Mediterranean wine. Some of these wineries such as the Celler Bell-Lloc can be visited by guests of Hostal de La Gavina as they please.

Rooms: 74

Price: from 258 EUR per night

Source: www.lagavina.com

Coves, cliffs, pine trees and that pure, Mediterranean blue. This is the essence of Costa Brava and Cap sa Sal, a privileged corner in Begur that never ceases to amaze those who are lucky to discover it.

A hotel of just 10 rooms, a select group of apartments and a luxury villa, next to a restaurant and majestic natural surroundings, all of this is the body and soul of Cap sa Sal. A hotel exclusively for adults, where we provide you with everything that you could ever need to turn your stay into an unforgettable experience.

The Cap Sa Sal Hotel is located on the Costa Brava, in the town of Begur, looking out to the Mediterranean. A priveleged corner where the salty aroma of the sea gets mixed with that of a centenary pine forest, bringing about that fresh fragrance so quntessential to this part of the north Catalan Coast.

Opening all year long, our small hotel has been, for some time already, one of those secrets you only share with the closest ones. You will not always find available rooms, the weather won’t always be perfect, but it will always be worth it to stay for a few days.

In our rooms, we have paid attention to the slightest details with special affection: really comfortable king-size beds, covered in linen by Bed Sheets brand, natural wood floors, large showers with ecological amenities and a bottle of excellent cava, courtesy of the house. The private swimming pool, facing the sea, is for the exclusive use of our guests only. The hotel does not accomodate children.

THE BREAKFAST
From half past 8 in the morning and until 11 am, you can have breakfast in the main lounge of the restaurant or in the hotel gardens, facing the sea. there will be a before and after this breakfast.

Yes, we have excellent coffee, fresh fruit, freshly baked pastries and typical embutidos (cured meat) of the region, but what will really strike you is the peace. Don’t worry if you are left speechless, gazing into the infinite with a cup of coffee in your hands, it often happens.

APARTMENTS & VILLAS
Spacious, with extremely detailed finishings, we have designed our apartments so that you will only have to worry about enjoying this incredible bit of the Costa Brava.

Born from what had been a luxury hotel popular among the local and hollywood stars in the 60s, our apartments recover that glamoury taste for details and polish it with the latest technology of the 21st century.

We take care of even the smallest details, in a private and exclusive setting that is suitable for families and groups. our apartments have been designed to create good and grand memories. Additionally, we have a private villa with a swimming pool, its own pier, and an independent entrance.

Whichever apartment you choose, we want you to feel at home and make sure that you don’t miss anything. Because of this, aside from all the services included, we offer you other services that may interest you.

DINING
A more perfect setting to enjoy mediterranean cuisine than cap sa sal restaurant can hardly exist. Season rices, local fish and seafood, treated with all the attentiveness and caring in the world.

Honest and direct kitchen, where we take special care both of the product and the service. Rices, seafood and mediterranean cuisine with a contemporary touch. A cuisine to be lived with all the senses.

A gastronomic proposal that we suggest you experience without rushing. A different proposal for each moment of the day with variations each season, a daily menu for those who want to receive recommendations, and a brief but elaborate wine list.

A corner accessible only with advanced reservation, from the road or by means of the pier of our complex. But don’t be impressed just by the landscape. The thing is, you don’t experience a Verdi opera the same way in the La Scala of Milan than you do in any other place in the world. In the same way, this would be the perfect place to enjoy a good plate of seafood rice.

EVENTS & WEDDINGS
The landscape, the light, the sea, the privacy, … all of it shapes the perfect backdrop for the celebration of that event you have been planning. Let us help you turn it into a big success. Memorable weddings, family celebrations and company presentations in a unique location. A natural backdrop impossible to recreate, for filmings and photo shootings.

Few days can be remembered better and more precisely than wedding days. every detail has to be perfect. Cap Sa Sal, in itself, is already a venue that will move all those who take part in such a remarkable day. A location where, thanks to the support of all the professionals, the magic that such an exceptional day requires can take place.

We have all the services that you may need for your celebration: catering, private halls and private open-air spaces, waiters, decor specialists. It’s simple: imagine that special day and we will help you make it come true.

On top of all our services, we offer you a group of professionals with vast experience and great talent in wedding planning. It’s not a coincidence that these days always turn out to be big successes: it’s a sum of talent and experience.

If there’s something in common between people and businesses it’s that we never cease wanting to share our successes, celebrations and special moments. Cap sa Sal is a unique space for all of this.

More than celebrations. Birthdays, celebrations or just family gatherings. Moments of joy shared with your loved ones. We offer you our installations and our staff so that, in total privacy, you can celebrate what you wish.

Events for businesses. Product presentations, corporate events, team building or private meetings: we make your goals a reality in a privileged environment. We make a group of expert professionals available for you, so that you only have to take care of your guests.

OUTDOORS
The essence of the Costa Brava, with its intense blue sea, centenary pine forests that seem to plunge into the sea, jumping from the cliffs that form our cape, a majestic building that rises as if it were springing from the rock itself, and the thin parapet walks that twist and turn along all of our complex. Any of our outdoors spaces can hold a story in itself.

INDOORS
We offer you the luxury of our apartments and our Villa, our hotel and the common areas. An environment that is luxurious in itself, that can easily adapt to you needs. Extensive sites that are easy to access, with all the necessary services to turn your production into a big success.

Rooms: 10

Price: from 341 EUR per night

Source: www.capsasalhotel.com

Castell d’Empordà is a 4-star hotel located on the picturesque Costa Brava. Its 57 rooms combine all the magic of an ancient castle with the design and modernity of our days, with furniture and fabrics from all over the world that create the warm welcome that characterizes the hotel. Discover the local cuisine in one of our restaurants, with menus that offer an interpretation of classic dishes prepared with fresh local and seasonal products.

History is dead when you cannot relive it. Therefore Castell d’Empordà is a much more interesting guardian of Spanish cultural heritage than those inaccessible private castles and often static museums.

During your stay at Castell d’Empordà you will be impregnated with its past automatically. Not during lectures but just by staying in and around the hotel, enjoying conversation, good food and excellent wines.

The Castell d’Empordà Hotel is situated in the Empordà region, halfway between Barcelona and the French border, just a few kilometres from some of the most beautiful beaches on the Costa Brava, and surrounded by fields. It is the ideal place to relax, enjoy a game of golf, go trekking or biking, not forgetting the famous Dali Triangle. Read more about the location and accessibility of Castell d’Empordà.

ROOMS & SUITES
The hotel has a total of 57 rooms where, through our different types of rooms, we offer the perfect experience, taking care of every last detail. In addition, all rooms offer access to our two swimming pools.

PERE MARGARIT SUITE
The famous designer Bart van Bekhoven created a majestic ambiance for the exclusive Suite Pere Margarit, named after a colleague of Christopher Columbus, Pere Margarit, who once owned Castell d’Empordà.

Beautiful objects that originally belonged to the Margarit family and other historical references, like a Victorian bath tub, are the perfect ingredients for a romantic stay. To discover or celebrate new horizons in your relationship.

GARDEN SUITE
The Garden Suites with fantastic view of the Ampurdàn countryside, have all the luxury and comfort for a relaxing stay. The large luxurious bathroom is inspired by the oriental hammam, with lots of marble and a tub for two with panoramic views.

The famous Spanish interior designer, Cristina Gabàs, has used the typical colours of Ampurdàn to give the suites the extraordinary sensation of being part of the landscape, even with the balcony doors closed.

DALI’ ROOM
The Dalí rooms reflect some of the most notable works of the Costa Brava artist and his colleagues during the seventies. Our designer has used a wide variety of materials and structures, choosing mainly black and white contrasts to make the room design fit the idea of eclectic chic.

TOWER ROOM
Rooms located in the Tower of the castle, the Tower rooms offer all the comfort combined with the experience of immersion in our 14th century castle, as well as magnificent views of the Empordà.

THE SWIMMING POOL
The hotel has two swimming pools, one located next to the Tres Margarit Restaurant and the other located in the Da.li area. We have a towel service, parasols and large sun loungers so that your time in the pools is perfect. Open 10.00H – 20.00H as from 15.04.2022 and until 15.10.2022.

DRAC RESTAURANT
Quality, sobriety and class – these are the adjectives that best describe our fine dining restaurant, adjectives that are reflected both in the service we offer and in our new gastronomic proposal, which combines fresh, local and seasonal products to create unique dishes, devised and prepared by our international kitchen team both in our interior premises and in our magnificent terrace, which will allow you to enjoy unrepeatable views of the Baix Empordà.

TRES MARGARIT
Named after the family that erected and owned this castle for centuries, Tres Margarit is a modern restaurant where unforgettable views of the Baix Empordà will accompany you as you enjoy our new menu, featuring the Josper Grill as its main protagonist and providing first quality dishes made with local ingredients.

WEDDINGS ON COSTA BRAVA
Castell d’Empordà englobes everything you could wish for the wedding of your dreams. Besides the natural beauty of the area, our professional staff and facilities will make your wedding a memorable and unforgettable experience.

This is the perfect wedding venue adapted to all weather conditions. Let us help you make your dreams come true by celebrating your wedding at one of the top wedding venues in Spain.

Fridays and Saturdays are the most popular days for wedding events. If you are planning your wedding on a day in the weekend, please contact us as soon as possible since we have limited availability. Minimum of 50 persons. For exclusive use weddings, all rooms must be taken by your guests. The hotel offers 57 rooms.

MEETINGS
Versatile and inspiring: all of our meeting rooms give a little extra touch to the purpose of your event. Whether you organize a creative brainstorm, a bright seminar or an impressive product launch, the event team of Castell d’Empordà is at hand to help you select the perfect space and set-up for every occasion.

THE WATERLOO BATTLE 
The connection between Castell d’Empordà and Napoleon is Albert himself. It took him nearly 20 years to build Europe’s biggest scale model of the Battle of Waterloo that now can be found in the heart of the castle. The 18 square metre representation includes 2000 toy soldiers and about 500 horses, all of which are hand-painted.

The idea for the scale model stems back to Albert’s family history. His great-great-grandfather was a veteran of Napoleon’s Grande Armée and kept a diary of his adventures with the emperor. Albert also built a model of Castell d’Empordà being sieged in the 11th century, which is presented on the first floor right above the hotel reception.

THE VERSATILITY OF CATALONIA
Castell d’Empordà favours a unique position in the hilly backyard of the Costa Brava. In the midst of natural tranquility and just minutes away from the vivid vibe of city life and popular beaches. The region offers a wide variety of recreational and cultural activities.

MEDIEVAL VILLAGES
The medieval period was of enormous importance in the Girona area, with history forged by the great monasteries and the small independent earldoms, castles, Romanesque and Gothic churches. La Bisbal boasts a castle in the centre of the town, porticoed houses, a beautiful main square and an old Jewish quarter.

Together with the three surrounding villages of Monells, Cruïlles and Corçà, this is an attractive route. Monells and Cruïlles are both only two km away from La Bisbal.

The porticoed square is the main point of interest in Monells. However, by far the most interesting feature of the three villages is the 11th-12th-century Cruïlles; Madremanya and Sant Martí Vell, which houses a curious late Gothic spire, all of which are on the same road.

You will also find Peratallada, a typically medieval fortified village; and Ullastret, well known for the nearby Iberian settlement. Palau-sator, Pals and Sant Feliu de Boada, are three other villages that stand out for their medieval patrimony.

GIRONA DAY TRIP
More than a thousand years of history come together in ancient Girona, which extends around the single nave cathedral and the alleyways of the Jewish Quarter. The past and the beauty of the city attract more and more tourists.

Girona thanks its growing popularity partly to the increased number of routes that connect the Girona – Costa Brava airport with almost every important European city. Especially Ryanair is responsible for this development, bringing millions of tourists to Girona each year.

A lot of them visit the city with its Arabian baths, beautiful boulevards or the monastery of Sant Pere de Galligants. These and other attractions makes Girona a required stop for any tourist, offering a wide range of possibilities. The distance from Castell to Girona is 30 km. This is about 40 minutes by car.

COSTA BRAVA HOLIDAYS
Visit the small bays and beaches of Aiguafreda and Sa Tuna. The abrupt cliffs, the transparent waters and the exuberant vegetation that surrounds them make this the area with the greatest landscape beauty of the Costa Brava.

Walk along the seaside paths that link together Calella and Llafranc, and arrive at the San Sebastia lighthouse in Llafranch, a privileged view point 167 meters above sea level where there is a baroque sanctuary. The panoramic view of the bays of Llafranch and Calella is one of great beauty.

BARCELONA
To speak of Barcelona is to speak of a city where experiences and sensations go beyond the streets and the people. It is an inexhaustible source of non-stop stimuli and experiences that touch all the senses.

In addition to the architectural and urban interest, the commercial offer of more than 35,000 establishments allows the coexistence of the most renowned international brands with the distinguished original brands of the city.

Website: www.hotelcastellemporda.com

Rooms: 57

Price: from 182 EUR per night

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