Stage 4: Overnight stay in L'Escala

Recommended accommodations in L'Escala

The Hostal Spa Empuries is located on the last part of stage 4 - directly after the excavation site just before L'Escala. The location of the hotel is exclusive: few hotels on the Costa Brava have an entire bay to themselves!

The all-white Hostal Spa Empuries has a new section and a historic (but completely renovated) section, whose wood-paneled bar fridge is still in use. The beautiful terrace is ideal for an aperitif in the evening sun...

Hostal Spa Empuries: the hotel is situated in its own bay just before L'Escala

Stage 5: Overnight stay in Torroella de Montgrí

Hotel Palau Lo Mirador

After today's stage, we have the choice between two very different but still very suitable hotels in their own way: On the one hand, the choice could fall on the Hotel Palau Lo Mirador, housed in a medieval palace (Hotel Palau Lo Mirador, 4 stars, right next to the cathedral), on the other hand, the name of the following hotel is perhaps too tempting: The Hotel GR 92 is located directly at the large roundabout, but is definitely geared towards hikers (Hotel GR92).

Hotel lobby with armor: The Hotel Palau Lo Mirador right in the center of Torroella de Montgrí

The Hotel GR 92 in Torroella de Montgrí is geared towards hikers

Stage 6: Overnight stay in Begur

Boutique Hotel Cluc in Begur

Our recommendation for an overnight stay with a unique breakfast in Begur is the Hotel Cluc.

The hotel's name derives from the Catalan term for "wink". In our opinion, the hotel rightly bears this name: we experienced a very warm welcome! The small, privately run boutique hotel offers beautiful rooms, spacious lounges, an "honesty bar" run on a basis of trust and an excellent breakfast in the courtyard with lots of homemade jams and delicacies. Some rooms also have a sunny balcony overlooking the old town of Begur.

Centrally located in the old town and yet quiet, the Hotel Cluc is a perfect oasis of calm after a strenuous day of hiking and a good starting point for exploring the old town and the castle ruins of Begur.

Hotel Cluc in Begur - stylish rooms in a quiet side street in the old town

Hotel Cluc in Begur - the library invites you to browse

Stage 7: Overnight stay in Palamós

The Hotel Sant Joan is located somewhat atypically for Palamós : It is not located near the seafront but is tucked away in the upper part of this big city.

The hotel is named after the district in which it is located. Sant Joan used to be an independent town, which can be seen from the narrow streets around the hotel, which don't really fit into the pattern of the big city of Palamós. We really enjoyed the location away from the tourist hustle and bustle.

The hotel has an old building and a new building, which are grouped around a beautiful garden with a pool and plenty of evening sun. The breakfast is excellent.

Hotel Sant Joan in Palamos: the rooms in the old building are a bit out of fashion but well-kept and clean.

Hotel Sant Joan in Palamos: well-kept garden in the evening sun

Overnight in Sant Antoni de Calogne (neighbouring town of Palamós)

Reader tip from Stefan: The Marakasa B&B in Sant Antoni de Calogne is said to be very worthwhile. Sant Antoni de Calogne is the direct neighbor of Palamós, the two places merge seamlessly. Stage 7 is about 2 km longer if you stay overnight at the Marakasa B&B (Link: Marakasa B&B).

Stage 8: Overnight stay in Sant Pol (S'Agaró) and Sant Feliu de Guíxols

Overnight stay in the bay of Sant Pol (S'Agaró)

The bay of S'Agaró is notable for the fact that several upmarket hotels have settled here.  Last but not least, the ultra-luxurious 5-star hotel "Hostal de la Gavina"..

If you are a backpacker, this may not be your first choice, but there are some affordable hotels on this stretch of beach. This includes, for example, the Hotel Van der ValkThe two buildings are not directly on the beach, but have a chilly roof terrace.

The Van der Valk Hotel in S'Agaro belongs to a Dutch chain. German guests are rather rare.

Stay overnight in Sant Feliu de Guíxols

The neighbouring town of Sant Feliu de Guíxols offers a much wider choice of hotels Among other things, you can also find inexpensive guesthouses here.

Hotel Van der Valk Barcarola in S'Agaro: The roof terrace has been jazzed up with lounge furniture.