Tastefully renovated in aminimalisticmodern decor, withwooden floors and earthy bright colours, the hotel is home to just over 60 beautiful rooms. It has both outdoor and indoor swimming pools, a ‘Wine Spa’, a restaurant, a bar, and an 18-hole golf course. A second, Michelin star restaurant is located in the nearby 14th century medieval castle, Castell de Peralada, alongwith the only casino in the Empordà.Then there is thewine, of course. Since theMiddle Ages wine has been produced here, in fact Empordà is one of the oldest winemaking regions, and today Castillo Perelada is one of the leadingwineries in Spain, with awinemuseum in the castle, and the vineyards open to tours and tastings.This full service destination resort is perfectly located close to the city of Figures, making it an ideal base to visit the Dali Museum.The coast is within 20minutes drive and is also close to the border with France at La Junquera. Hotel PeraladaWine Spa & Golf Peralada, near Figueres Hotel Castell D’Empordà La Bisbal If you want to be on the seafront at Cadaqués with stunning views across the horseshoe bay to the centre of town then you will find it hard to beat this wonderful 4-star hotel on the eastern end of the town’s promenade. Don your walking shoes for a 1/2 hour stroll around the headland to get to the Dali house in Port Lligat (5 minute drive). Facilities at the 44-bedroom hotel include an outdoor swimming pool and olive tree garden. Step out of the front directly onto the promenade ad across to a sunny protected cove with a sandy beach (Platja Es Pianc). Hotel Playa Sol Cadaqués Located inland from the coast about half way to Girona and close to the ceramics town of La Bisbal, medieval Castell d’Empordà is a Catalan castle that has been transformed into a luxury boutique hotel. Once home to an explorer who sailed with Christopher Columbus, it was almost purchased by Salvador Dalí, in exchange for some of his paintings! Rooms in the original battlements feature exposed stonework with a more contemporary treatment for rooms in the new annexe. DALí’s EMPORDA triangle The craggy headlands, cerulean skies and translucent seas have all contributed to the surreal landscapes of Emporda’s greatest artist. He was also an avid investor in local building projects and renovations and some of his creations are the region’s greatest draws like his house in Port Lligat (Cadaqués), the Dalí Theatre Museum in Figueres and the Gala Dalí Castle in Pubol. Here are some masterpiece hotels close to the main attractions. 33
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