A fabulous weekend in the Golden Triangle of the Costa Brava
Son las 9 de la mañana y me despierta la alarma del móvil. Medio abro los ojos y confirmo que hoy también hace sol. Los primeros rayos ya entran por la ventana de la habitación. Me doy prisa a abrir la ventana y respiro profundamente intentando captar al máximo la esencia de agua salada y pinos. No sólo estoy en la Costa Brava, sino que me encuentro en uno de los lugares más selectos del país: ¡el Triángulo de Oro de la Costa Brava!
Después de un buen desayuno en el hotel, nos ponemos calzamos las botas y saltamos al camino de ronda que va de Calella a Llafranc. Nada como estirar las piernas por la mañana ahora que el sol todavía no aprieta.
El fin de semana comenzó aún mejor la noche anterior, con una cena en el Hotel - Restaurante El Far (el faro de San Sebastián). Un carpaccio de buey con foie y vinagreta de frutos secos delicioso. Aquella cena sólo podría mejorarse de una forma: quedándonos a dormir en el hotel y despertando al día siguiente con una de las mejores salidas del sol de este país. Pero esto tendrá que ser en otra ocasión.
An old XVIII Century Inn located alongside a hermitage and a watchtower on one of the highest headlands in the Mediterranean. It has a central courtyard which separates the hotel from the hermitage, with spectacular terraces and a restaurant. The only one of its kind to enjoy both spectacular views over both the sea and the beaches of Tamariu, Llafranc and Calella de Palafrugell. It is an incomparable balcony overlooking the Costa Brava and the Empordà.
Llegamos a Llafranc en unos escasos veinte minutos por un camino sencillo y muy agradable (eso sí, con algunas escaleras). Allí desayunamos a pie de playa y nos sentamos en la arena para hacer algo que nos encanta: ver la vida pasar. Después, compramos billetes para una excursión en barco por las calas de Llafranc y Tamariu con visita incluida a algunas de sus misteriosas grutas.
Hora de comer y momento de volver a Calella por el camino de ronda. Tomamos un bocado en uno de sus restaurantes de pescado fresco. Calella es un pueblo típicamente mediterráneo y lleno de encanto. Uno de los pueblos más bonitos de Cataluña, en mi opinión. Comemos a pie de playa de Port Pelegrí. Tienen rodaballo como pescado del día y la boca se nos hace agua.
Después de una siesta necesaria en la arena a orillas del mar, cogemos el coche hacia Pals. Encontramos muy buen ambiente y es un placer pasear por sus callejuelas adoquinadas, entrando y saliendo de las tiendas que vamos descubriendo por el camino.
Hemos terminado temprano y la noche es larga. Nos acercamos a Begur para hacer una copa. Las calles de Begur están llenas hasta los topes y tienen mucha personalidad. El Jardín de Can Marc es un lugar excelente para hacer una copa chillout con muy buenas vistas al castillo, iluminado de noche. Nosotros ya no subiremos, pero si pasas por Begur de día, no te lo pierdas
Al día siguiente el cielo nos regala otro día de sol. Cosas buenas de vivir en el Mediterráneo, ¿verdad?. Cogemos el coche y vamos a explorar las playas de Tamariu, Agua Xelida y Aiguablava. ¡Preciosas las tres! Hoy sopla un poco de viento pero estamos bien resguardados en la playa.
Se nota que estamos en el corazón de la Costa Brava; aquí cuesta más que nunca poner la toalla pero conseguimos hacernos un hueco y disfrutamos de las merecidas vistas. Agua de color azul turquesa y aquel paisaje tan mediterráneo y característico de la Costa Brava. ¡Fabuloso!
Desde Aiguablava decidimos hacer un tramo a pie por el camino de ronda para seguir viendo paisaje caminando entre pinos. Llegamos hasta Playa Fonda y volvemos atrás (una hora en total). Playa Fonda es una cala de piedras y de bastante profundidad. Para llegar hay que bajar un montón de escalones pero merece la pena.
Reservamos mesa en el restaurante del Hotel Aigua Blava donde podemos comer un menú de mediodía delicioso con primerísimas vistas al mar. Además, el hotel está a pie de camino de ronda y así no hay que desviarse mucho. Es uno de esos lugares con clientes de toda la vida, venidos de todas partes y que conocen a los camareros por su nombre.
The Hotel Aigua Blava is an exclusive accommodation in Begur, offering stunning sea views and direct access to Aiguablava Beach. Surrounded by crystal-clear coves and close to charming villages like Pals and Tamariu, it is the perfect destination to experience the essence of the Costa Brava with comfort and elegance.
Con las fuerzas recuperadas, cogemos el coche para visitar Sa Tuna, un pequeño paraíso y sin duda uno de los rincones más bonitos de la Costa Brava. Es un pueblo de pescadores precioso con casitas blancas a pie de playa. Y precisamente en la orilla de la playa está el Hostal Sa Tuna, y nos lo apuntamos para la próxima escapada a la Costa Brava. De momento, nos sentamos en la terraza de su restaurante para hacer unos segundos postres y un café.
This is the only Hotel in Sa Tuna cove, a place caressed by nature in the heart of the Costa Brava. We have 5 double rooms each with a terrace from where you can have breakfast while admiring the amazing views. It will be pure pleasure for your senses. Contemplating the sunrise from your room will make your day become a series of relaxing sensations.
In the restaurant you will find mediterranean cuisine, a wide variety of tapas and the best paella with ingredients of our sea and our land, great variety of fish and sea food which comes on a daily from the nearest market.
Don’t miss our rice dishes!
Allow yourself the pleasure of tasting our food next to the Sa Tuna cove
No queremos que se acabe el día. Lo alargamos haciendo una visita rápida a Aiguafreda, otra cala de colores turquesa y paisaje de postal.
El Triángulo de Oro de la Costa Brava es la línea imaginaria que une tres puntos en el mapa de la Costa Brava: Pals, Sa Tuna y Calella. Los tres y (sobre todo) todo lo que queda en medio es el paisaje más típico y conocido de la Costa Brava: acantilados llenos de vegetación que caen dentro de un mar azul, formando calas y calitas preciosas por toda la zona.
El sol cae y es hora de ir volviendo a casa. Ha sido un fin de semana fabuloso, en el que sin duda nosotros ¡hemos encontrado oro!
Nota al lector: esta historia no es ciencia ficción y toda semejanza con la realidad es muy buena coincidencia. La historia está basada en hechos reales. Si el lector quiere vivirlo en sus propias carnes, basta que pase un fin de semana en el triángulo de oro de la Costa Brava, alojado en cualquiera de los siguientes hoteles: Hostal Sa Tuna, Hotel Cluc, Hotel Clàssic Begur, Hotel Aigua Blava, Hotel Es Furió, Hotel - Restaurant El Far, Hotel Llafranch, Hotel Terramar, Hotel Sant Roc, Hotel Alga, Hotel Garbí, La Costa Golf & Beach Resort. ¡Buena estancia!
Cluc Hotel Begur is a charming little hotel located in the historic city center of Begur, at the heart of Empordà, one of the most wonderful place in Costa Brava. Our hotel is an old colonial house first dated at late 1800s and formerly known as Can Pallí. In 2012 we have restored the building respecting the materials and architecture of the original house and we have given it the name of CLUC hotel Begur. We have also enabled spaces like living rooms, terraces and a library. We have 12 cozy and unique rooms to enjoy a peaceful stay and dive into the magic of the Mediterranean. The rooms have been furnished taking care of each and every one of the little details that make a stay enjoyable. To create and intimate and cozy environment, the 12 rooms at CLUC Hotel Begur are exterior, equipped with complete bathroom, hairdryer, heating system with its own regulation, and a balcony or terrace. If the weather allows it, we prepare delicious breakfast outdoors made with local, ecologic and carefully selected products. We want our clients to feel comfortable in a casual and natural way. For this reason, we focus on the personal treatment, the relaxed environment and the quality of our services.
The Hotel-Spa Classic Begur, a small romantic hotel ideal for couples in the center of Begur, one of the most charming towns on the Costa Brava. Located in the pedestrian center of this beautiful town on the Costa Brava.
This Indian house converted into a hotel, It has 12 magnificent suites (some rooms with hydromassage bathtubs) with personality and their own stories, a gastronomic restaurant and a fabulous free spa for hotel clients with the option of private use.
The hotel has an elevator. All the rooms of the HOTEL-SPA CLASSIC BEGUR are elegant and have a pillow menu, flat screen TV, minibar, tea and coffee making facilities and private bathrooms with toiletries and hairdryer.
10 metres away in the Town Square is the Cafeteria Resaturant Es Castell, with a kitchen open all day.
In our exclusive Spa located in the basement of the building is the old winery, transformed into an area of water and relaxation. It has a swimming pool with hydromassage, water games, hot marbles, a hammam (Turkish bath), and contrast showers with different water temperatures.
We also have relaxing and therapeutic massages available to clients that we can perform in the same SPA or in the SAME room if the client wishes.
For hotel guests the Spa is open from 11am to 9pm and is included in the room price. For an additional fee, the spa is available for private use for couples, for an hour, from 9pm. Children over 14 years old are welcome.
Located on the seafront promenade of Llafranch, Hotel Llafranch is a landmark establishment on the Costa Brava, perfect for those seeking to enjoy spectacular sea views and a high-quality stay. With 28 elegant and well-equipped rooms, this hotel provides the necessary comfort to make your stay a memorable experience.
The gastronomic offering at Hotel Llafranch is focused on traditional Catalan cuisine, with dishes that stand out for their freshness and authentic flavor.
çWhether you are looking for a peaceful getaway or an experience full of natural beauty and local culture, Hotel Llafranch is the perfect destination to disconnect all year round, surrounded by the magic of the Costa Brava.
Hotel Terramar in Llafranc, a charming village on the Costa Brava, offers sea-view rooms and direct beach access. It stands out for its Mediterranean cuisine, as well as its gym and terraces perfect for relaxation. Llafranc, known for its peaceful atmosphere and natural beauty, is the ideal destination for a couples’ or family getaway.
Hotel Sant Roc in Calella de Palafrugell, in the heart of the Costa Brava, offers stunning sea views from its privileged location. With comfortable rooms, a Mediterranean cuisine restaurant, and panoramic terraces, it is the perfect destination for a romantic or family getaway, combining relaxation, nature, and gastronomy.
Hotel Alga de Calella de Palafrugell is an elegant establishment located just 200 meters from the beach, in the middle of the Costa Brava. It offers a relaxed atmosphere with more than 7,000 m² of lush gardens, two swimming pools, and tennis courts. With 59 comfortable rooms, it combines the tranquility of the Empordà landscape with services such as a local cuisine restaurant, bar, banquet rooms and parking. It is ideal for romantic getaways or family holidays, in an environment that invites calm and rest.
Cozy hotel in Calella de Palafrugell, one of the most iconic destinations on the Costa Brava. Hotel Garbí is perfect for families and for those looking to unwind in a privileged natural setting, just minutes away from the region’s best beaches and coves.
After a day exploring the Costa Brava or enjoying the sea, relax in our outdoor pool with hydromassage, stroll through the hotel's spacious gardens, or discover our open-air restaurant, where you can savor the best of local cuisine.
Located in the heart of the Costa Brava, La Costa Golf & Beach Resort offers direct access to Golf de Pals and is just a few meters from an extensive dune beach. Its 120 rooms feature views of the pool or the golf course greens, ensuring comfort and relaxation.
With an outstanding gastronomic offer, facilities for conventions and special events, and a wide range of sports and leisure activities, this resort is the ideal destination in the Baix Empordà.
The resort, together with Apartaments Golf by La Costa, holds the Biosphere Certificate, which recognizes its commitment to sustainable, responsible tourism aligned with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
Créditos de las fotos: ale (aiguablava, portada), frodeturer (Llafranc), Jordi Marsol (cala foradada), Miquel Fabre (Calella), oscar & alexandra (Aiguablava), hans porochelt (Begur), eLjeProks (Sa Tuna).
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