La Garoinada, the gastronomic event of Palafrugell
It’s already time to harvest garoines! Winter is the best season to enjoy sea urchins, a product that is very abundant on the Costa Brava. To make the most of them and encourage their consumption, the town of Palafrugell hosts every year La Garoinada, a popular gastronomic festival offering all kinds of dishes with the garoina as the star ingredient.
La Garoinada takes place between January 16 and March 29, and during these weeks you can enjoy special offers combining gastronomic menus and accommodation in Palafrugell and nearby villages. You can book a stay at our hotels by choosing the Garoinada Formula, which includes one night with breakfast, a Garoinada gastronomic menu and tickets to cultural attractions in the area. If you’re looking for a more complete experience, the Garoinada Formula also offers a weekend stay. Choose the option you like most and come and enjoy La Garoinada!
Can Liret, Palafrugell
If you’d like to stay in the centre of Palafrugell in a small charming hotel ideal for couples, Can Liret is the perfect choice. This property features nine rooms that combine tradition, comfort and design, with stone walls, clay floors, Empordà-style vaults and wooden ceilings.
The hotel stands out for its beautiful spaces, where an atmosphere of calm and tranquillity prevails, as well as for its buffet breakfasts, served in a small house located in the garden.
Located in the historic centre of Palafrugell, in the heart of the Baix Empordà, Can Liret occupies a carefully restored former cork workers' house dating back to 1894, preserving its traditional architecture while incorporating contemporary design. Its privileged location makes it easy to discover some of the most iconic places on the Costa Brava, including Calella de Palafrugell, Llafranc, Tamariu and the Camí de Ronda coastal path, which links some of the region's most spectacular coves.
The hotel offers just 9 rooms, six of them with a private terrace and some featuring an in-room bathtub, providing a peaceful and exclusive stay throughout the year. Its pleasant garden with an outdoor swimming pool is the perfect place to relax after a day exploring the beaches and villages of the Empordà.
Breakfast is served in the former breakfast house and is prepared with fresh, local and seasonal produce, following the gastronomic traditions of the region. In addition, Can Liret takes part in the Garoinada, one of the Costa Brava's best-known gastronomic festivals dedicated to sea urchins.
The hotel can also be booked exclusively for groups, celebrations or family gatherings, with private catering and chef services available. Its privileged location, the authenticity of the former cork house and its proximity to some of the best beaches on the Costa Brava make Can Liret one of the best hotels in the Baix Empordà for enjoying the Mediterranean in complete tranquillity.
Hotel Alga, Calella de Palafrugell
Take advantage of your getaway to discover one of the most beautiful villages on the Costa Brava, Calella de Palafrugell. In this seaside village you’ll find Alga, a quiet and family-friendly four-star hotel surrounded by magnificent gardens in the centre of the village. The perfect place to rest and unwind.
At its El Càntir restaurant, you can complete the La Garoinada gastronomic experience with traditional cuisine made using local, seasonal and high-quality products.
The Hotel Alga, in Calella de Palafrugell, is an elegant hotel on the Costa Brava located just 200 meters from Port Bo Beach and the seafront promenade. Set in a მშვიდ area and surrounded by more than 7,000 m² of gardens, it combines proximity to the sea with a relaxed atmosphere, ideal for unwinding in one of the most beautiful villages on the coast.
This beach hotel with pool on the Costa Brava offers 59 modern and comfortable rooms, some with sea views. Its well-kept and versatile atmosphere makes it an excellent option for couples, families or getaways with friends. It is also pet-friendly, allowing guests to travel with their pets comfortably.
Among its facilities are two outdoor pools, paddle and tennis courts, a gym, a games room and spacious gardens for relaxing. It also offers massage services, ideal for completing a restful stay after a day at the beach or exploring the nearby Camí de Ronda between Calella and Llafranc, one of the most beautiful on the Costa Brava.
On the gastronomic side, the El Càntir Restaurant, led by chef Pere Malagelada, offers Mediterranean cuisine based on local and seasonal products. There is also a snack bar by the pool, perfect for enjoying light meals, cocktails or an outdoor aperitif in a pleasant setting.
Hotel El Far, Llafranc
El Far Hotel Restaurant, located in Llafranc on a steep cliff overlooking the sea next to the Sant Sebastià Lighthouse, is the charming hotel that best conveys the essence of the Costa Brava.
Its 9 rooms, elegantly styled with a maritime touch, are designed to enjoy peace and stunning views over an endless sea. The restaurant offers Mediterranean cuisine rooted in tradition, with special emphasis on rice dishes and fish. Its terrace with privileged sea views allows guests to enjoy an exceptional setting.
El Far Hotel Restaurant, located beside the iconic Sant Sebastià Lighthouse, is one of the best hotels on the Costa Brava. Perched on a spectacular cliff overlooking the bay of Llafranc, it enjoys a privileged location with breathtaking views of Calella de Palafrugell, Tamariu and the Mediterranean Sea.
This carefully restored 18th-century former inn combines history, exclusivity and comfort. Its elegant rooms, many with sea views and private terraces, provide the perfect setting for a romantic getaway on the Costa Brava or a relaxing stay by the Mediterranean.
Gastronomy is one of the hotel's greatest highlights. El Far Restaurant serves outstanding Mediterranean cuisine, prepared with seasonal local produce and enjoyed from a spectacular panoramic terrace overlooking the sea. The restaurant also takes part in the La Garoinada de Palafrugell gastronomic festival and offers seasonal menus throughout the year celebrating the finest local ingredients.
From the hotel, you can explore some of the most spectacular sections of the Costa Brava Coastal Path, discover the beaches and coves of Llafranc, Calella de Palafrugell and Tamariu, visit the historic site of Sant Sebastià de la Guarda or enjoy the culinary experience at El Far Nomo, one of the Costa Brava's Japanese restaurants with the finest sea views.
Thanks to its privileged location, outstanding gastronomy and exclusive facilities, El Far Hotel Restaurant is also an exceptional venue for weddings and events or for booking the entire hotel exclusively. A luxury hotel on the Costa Brava where you can experience the Mediterranean from one of Catalonia's most iconic locations.
Hotel Llafranch, Llafranc
If you’d like to stay in a hotel located right on the village’s seafront promenade, choose Hotel Llafranch. A family-run hotel that preserves all the charm of a traditional Costa Brava hotel, with the peaceful atmosphere of a small-scale property.
The hotel’s restaurant keeps classic dishes alive while also offering newer, more modern proposals, where garoina will certainly be present these days. Creative touches and locally sourced products define the establishment’s cuisine, which also features a terrace bar overlooking the sea.
Located on the seafront promenade of Llafranc, one of the most beautiful fishing villages on the Costa Brava, the Hotel Llafranch is a charming hotel with history and character, founded in 1958, and now one of the area’s landmarks. Its location, just steps from the beach and in the heart of the village, allows guests to enjoy one of the most pleasant bays on the coast, with the sea always close by.
This hotel on the Costa Brava has 28 rooms, all different, some with sea views and views over Llafranc’s harbor, and others facing the village center. Its style combines tradition and comfort, creating a warm and शांत atmosphere, ideal for both romantic getaways and relaxed family stays.
The experience is completed by its gastronomic offering, where traditional Catalan cuisine takes center stage, made with fresh, local products. The hotel features different dining spaces, including the main restaurant, seaside terraces and nearby options such as La Plaça, La Caleta and Trattoria Otto, offering varied atmospheres. It also has an exclusive terrace and solarium for guests, perfect for relaxing with views of the surroundings.
Its location is also an excellent starting point to explore the Baix Empordà, with easy access to hidden coves, sections of the Camí de Ronda and charming villages. Thanks to its authenticity, location and atmosphere, it is one of the most recommended hotels on the Costa Brava for those seeking a seaside stay with Mediterranean character.
