Coastline, Costa Brava
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La Torre del Remei
Close to the Pyrenean town of Puigcerdà, this restored 1910 Modernista palace, with its series of sumptuous rooms, has an outdoor heated pool and a renowned restaurant. Take your pick of views: impressive mountain peaks or the lush garden.
Camí Reial
Bolvir, 3 km SW of Puigcerdà
97 214 01 82
El Hostal de la Gavina
This elegant mansion, set in peaceful grounds, is just 200 m (656 ft) from the beach. The rooms have antique furniture and fixtures, and there’s a salt-water pool. The first-rate restaurant serves divine Mediterranean fare.
Pl de la Rosaleda
3km S of S’Agarò
97 232 11 00
Closed mid-Oct–Easter (except New Year)
Hotel Aiguablava
This coastal institution is perched atop rugged cliffs overlooking the Mediterranean. It is run by the fourth generation of the same family. Many of the rooms – each individually decorated – have splendid vistas of the sea. There’s a large outdoor pool and breakfast is included.
Platja de Fornells, Begur
97 262 45 62
Closed Nov–Feb
Fonda Biayna
The Fonda Biayna has been in operation since the 1820s. Wood-beamed ceilings and antique furniture imbue it with rustic flair. The inn’s most famous guest was Picasso, who arrived here by mule en route to Paris (with paintings in tow).
C/de Sant Roc 11, Bellver de Cerdanya
97 351 04 75
Hostal Sa Tuna
Take in the sea views from your terrace at this five-room, family-run hotel on the pretty Platja Sa Tuna. The restaurant serves excellent Catalan cuisine and breakfast is included.
Pg de Ancora 6, Platja Sa Tuna
5 km N of Begur
97 262 21 98
Closed Oct–Mar
Mas de Torrent
This beautifully restored 18th-century farmhouse near Pals has antique decor offset by museum-worthy contemporary art. There is an outdoor pool and spa facilities.
Finca Mas de Torrent
Torrent, 5 km NW of Palafrugell
972 30 32 92
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Parador de Tortosa
Looming over the town of Tortosa is the ancient Arab Castillo de la Zuda, within which this parador is housed. Decor is suitably old-world, with dark-wood furniture and antique fixtures, and the view of countryside and mountains is superb.
Castillo de la Zuda
Tortosa
97 744 44 50
Ca L’Aliu
This restored, cosy casa rural is in the tiny medieval town of Peratallada. Comfortable rooms all have antique furniture. The amiable owners will lend you bikes.
C/Roca 6, Peratallada
12 km NW of Palafrugell
97 263 40 61
Royal Tanau
This luxury hotel has chair lifts direct to the slopes of the ski resort Baqueira-Beret (see Vall de Núria). Cosy cabin-style rooms offer a view of the peaks.
Ctra/de Beret, Baqueira-Beret
120 km N of Lleida
97 364 44 46
Closed mid-Apr–Nov
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Hotel Historic
A good base for visiting Girona, this hotel is located in the heart of the old quarter. Choose from rooms or self-catering apartments, just around the corner from the cathedral.
C/Belmirall 4a
972 223 583