Hostal de la Gavina: A 1932 Palace on the Costa Brava

Hostal de la Gavina has presided over the exclusive S'Agaró headland of the Costa Brava since 1932, a Mediterranean palace of gardens, arches and antiques above a rocky cove north of Barcelona. It has hosted stars and royalty for generations, from Ava Gardner to the Spanish royal family, and remains the grande dame of this stretch of Catalan coast.

The dining is a highlight. Candlelight by Romain Fornell is led by the Michelin-starred chef of Barcelona's Caelis, combining tradition and modernity; the poolside Garbi serves Mediterranean lunches over S'Agaró Bay; and El Barco and a breakfast terrace complete the offering.

For a historic, glamorous Costa Brava stay, Hostal de la Gavina is a benchmark.

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