Hostal Restaurant Sa Rascassa
Hotel · Aiguafreda ·
Seafood, Catalan dishes, rooms with sea views, beach access
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Cala Aiguafreda, 3, 17255 Aiguafreda, Girona, Spain Get directions
Seafood, Catalan dishes, rooms with sea views, beach access
Cala Aiguafreda, 3, 17255 Aiguafreda, Girona, Spain Get directions
"Hostal Sa Rascassa—in the tiny cove of Cala d’Aiguafreda, 10 minutes’ drive from Begur—is essentially a restaurant with five rooms, each of which has direct access to the ocean. That last word is important, because it’s where the magic happens. The restaurant uses all of its oceanic wizardry: First, in its logo, a poppy-red illustration of the spiky rascassa (scorpion fish) that it’s named after. Secondly, in its courtyard, all shady trees, pots of lavender, and the undeniably salty taste of sea air. Third, in its simple menu that doesn't trade in double-digit ingredient lists or molecular foams; instead, fresh fish that lets its quality do the talking. Much is grilled, such as octopus or brill, there’s a fish rice, or, for something lighter, a warm salad of scallops and prawns. One specialty to definitely try in Begur is the rock fish (or peix de roca ), which even has its own culinary festival." - Gemma Askham,Jessica Benavides Canepa
"At this five-roomed hostelry, it's all about the food. In-the-know gourmands come from afar to dine at the exceptional restaurant and soak up the sensational surroundings; Sa Rascassa sits on a pine-covered hill, and it's a mere 50m from a quiet unspoilt cove with clear water, with coastal paths to superb nearby beaches. From your quietly stylish room you can hear the waves lap on the shore. The real highlight, though, is the restaurant, laid out under trees bedecked with fairy lights, and overseen by super-friendly staff. The menu is fabulous, with pear and walnut tarts and lobster and chicken bake among the Catalan favourites; the extensive range of wines is similarly up to par. Grab a chilled cerveza from the honesty bar and watch the sun drop into the silvery sea to round off the day. If you can find availability here, grab it with both hands - you won't regret it! Highs The food is worth the drive alone, some of Catalonia's best; we feasted on straight-from-the-sea fish and rock mussels, grilled and steamed to perfection Fantastic sea views from the rooms' shared terrace All you can hear are the birds in the trees and the waves splashing the shore; the ambiance is super-relaxing Wonderful walks that lead out from the front door, and great snorkelling/diving in crystal-clear waters; you can plunge straight into the Med from the harbour below the hotel All the staff we met were charming and helpful, stopping to chat over dinner, and pleased to give advice on the region to hotel guests Lows The restaurant is closed on Tuesdays Rooms are fairly simple, and can be noisy during the evenings due to their position above the buzzy restaurant No pool, and you're left to your own devices from 4.30-7.30pm (this isn't a full-service hotel) July and August feel very busy, and generally have a 4-night and 7-night min stay respectively, though this can be flexible Nervous drivers might baulk at the steep 3km road from Begur, and the car park is often full in peak season (you might have to unload then park further up the hill)" - Laura Dixon
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