Hotel Cal Sastre

Located opposite the medieval castle of Santa Pau, in the heart of the La Garrotxa Volcanic Zone Natural Park, Hotel Cal Sastre occupies two beautifully restored 15th-century houses that preserve the essence of traditional Catalan architecture. It is one of the best hotels in La Garrotxa, where history, tranquillity and nature come together to offer a unique stay in one of Girona's most beautiful medieval villages.

Its rooms, all outward-facing and elegantly decorated with period furniture, enjoy views of Santa Margarida Volcano, Puig de Mar Volcano, the Sant Julià mountains or Santa Pau Castle. Some feature a bathtub in the room, making them an excellent choice for a romantic getaway surrounded by nature.

From the hotel you can discover some of La Garrotxa's most spectacular landscapes, exploring volcanoes, beech forests and woodlands, enjoying hiking, cycling or horse-riding routes, taking a hot-air balloon flight, or visiting places such as La Fageda d'en Jordà, the Greenways or Lake Banyoles, located just a few kilometres away.

The experience continues at Restaurant Cal Sastre, where traditional La Garrotxa cuisine is prepared using local seasonal produce. Specialities such as the renowned Santa Pau beans, grown in the region's fertile volcanic soils, reflect the area's rich gastronomic heritage. The hotel also features a unique swimming pool built into the stone façade, an exclusive space that adds even more character to this remarkable hotel.

Discover Santa Pau

Santa Pau, in the La Garrotxa region of Girona, is one of the most beautiful medieval villages in Catalonia. Located in the heart of the Garrotxa Volcanic Zone Natural Park, among volcanoes, forests and volcanic landscapes, it preserves one of the best-preserved medieval ensembles in the province, including its castle, arcaded main square and the church of Santa Maria.

Nearby are the volcanoes of Santa Margarida, Croscat and Rocanegra. The area is ideal for hiking, cycling, exploring the Greenways, horse riding or enjoying the popular hot-air balloon flights over the volcanoes. Santa Pau is also famous for its traditional Santa Pau beans (fesols de Santa Pau), one of Catalonia's best-known local products.

The selection of rural hotels in La Garrotxa, many located in former stone farmhouses with swimming pools and surrounded by nature, makes Santa Pau an ideal getaway for couples and families. Its location also allows visitors to discover charming villages such as Besalú, Castellfollit de la Roca and Rupit.