La Gruta

Sophisticated pick with minimalist rooms, plus free yoga classes by the sea, 2 restaurants & a spa. Set along the Portitxal Beach and the Balearic Sea, this refined hotel is a 6-minute walk from the Ruins of Empúries. Offering sea or garden views, the bright, polished rooms include free Wi-Fi, flat-screens and minibars. Some add balconies and pull-out sofas. Upgraded rooms are built with sustainable materials and feature terraces. Freebies include seaside yoga classes and breakfast. Organic Mediterranean dishes are served at 2 restaurants, and a spa offers massages, plus access to 2 indoor pools, a steam room and a sauna (fee). There's also an exercise room, a cozy library, a garden, bike rentals and a kids' playroom (fee).

Mimolet serves stunning contemporary dishes with global flair in a cozy, inviting space, perfect for a memorable dining experience.

Modern option with free breakfast, a vibrant restaurant, an indoor pool & 2 outdoor pools. Located a 3-minute walk from the Estació d'Autobusos de Lloret de Mar bus stop, this contemporary hotel with a landscaped entrance is 400 m from the beach and 10 km from the attractions at Marineland. The simple rooms have warm, cozy furnishings, as well as TVs and desks. Some have balconies with seating. Room service and Wi-Fi are also available. A breakfast buffet is served in a vibrant restaurant. Additional amenities include a casual bar with live entertainment, 3 pools (1 indoor and 2 outdoors) and sunloungers, plus a guest lounge with a flat-screen TV. There are also tennis courts.

NEXE is a sleek Girona gem serving an inventive tasting menu that effortlessly marries Asian and Catalan flavors in a stunning minimalist setting.

Unfussy hotel featuring a buffet restaurant, a bar & an outdoor pool, along with breakfast. In a building complex 2 minutes' walk from Paris Square, this modest hotel is a 5-minute walk from Lloret Beach and 8 km from the tropical gardens at Pinya de Rosa. Featuring tile floors, the straightforward rooms also offer flat-screen TVs, Wi-Fi and balconies. Breakfast is served in a casual buffet restaurant. Other amenities include an outdoor pool, a sundeck and a bar.

Nestled in Figueres, Sidreria Txots is a must-visit for its generous and vibrant tapas, friendly staff, and a cozy atmosphere that makes every bite memorable.

Relaxed quarters in an informal resort offering indoor & outdoor pools, plus a spa, bars & dining. In an area filled with restaurants and bars, this straightforward resort is a 14-minute walk from the white-sand Fenals Beach along the Balearic Sea and a 5-minute walk from the nearest bus stop. The down-to-earth rooms feature TVs and balconies; some have flat-screens. The 1-bedroom apartments add kitchens, and living rooms with sofabeds. Wi-Fi is available for a fee. Breakfast is complimentary. Other amenities include a restaurant, bars, a gym, and indoor and outdoor pools, plus a spa, a playground and a tennis court. There's also meeting and event space. Airport transfers are available. Parking is available (fee).

El Portal de la Gallarda, nestled near the old town cathedral, boasts a charming terrace with scenic countryside views and serves up delicious, budget-friendly Catalan classics.

This laid-back hotel features spacious rooms and apartments with kitchens, a delightful restaurant, and a cozy garden, just a stroll from the city center.

Informal adults-only hotel offering sea views, a cafe & an outdoor pool, plus a furnished terrace. Set within lush gardens, this relaxed hillside hotel overlooking the Mediterranean Sea is 1 km from both the nearest bus stop and Gran Beach. Understated rooms with wood decor offer flat-screen TVs. Some add sitting areas and/or balconies. Breakfast and parking are complimentary. There's also a laid-back cafe, an outdoor pool, and a furnished terrace with sea views. Guests age 18 and older are welcome.