What makes Hostal Spa Empuries particular:
The whole lot about this place is particular. The placement is true on the seaside promenade, in a quiet space with a wonderful bay. There are pretty, immaculate gardens throughout the resort with shiny inexperienced grass and flowers, vegetables and fruit in all colours of the rainbow. The restaurant is great and boasts loads of native produce, a few of it grown on premise within the resort’s personal gardens. My room was one in every of their “Spa” rooms in a one storey annex constructing within the backyard, a pure rest oasis, with one of many largest tub tubs I’ve seen in a resort and a bit of terrace with a view of the backyard and the ocean. Hostal Empuries is a spot to loosen up, to simply be within the second and benefit from the stunning environment.
I used to be impressed by how eco-friendly the resort is. It has obtained numerous eco certifications for its structure and vitality effectivity (it’s the primary resort in Europe to be awarded a LEED gold certification), and could be very dedicated to working its operations in a sustainable means. The resort very a lot blends into its environment, makes use of the sources and the house round it in a really pure and harmonious means.
One of many lounge areas of the resort, with views of the Mediterranean Sea
The big tub tub in my room
What to eat:
Seafood! Hostal Spa Empuries is in L’Escala, which is world well-known for its anchovies. And earlier than you say ‘I hate anchovies’, let me guarantee you I assumed I hated anchovies too, however the individuals of L’Escala are very pleased with their seafood and managed to persuade me in any other case. On the resort, attempt the seafood rice, cooked in squid ink and topped with just a few of the well-known anchovies. Allow them to advocate a wine to go along with your dinner, the sommelier is nice and their wine choice highlights native wines, a few of them even natural and made completely for this resort.
And don’t miss breakfast, their buffet consists of handmade marmalades and loads of embutidos (cured meats).
Black seafood rice, topped with the compulsory anchovies
Banana-chocolate dessert. Something chocolate works for me.
What to do across the resort:
I don’t know why you’d need to go away. However for those who do, go away the resort on the ocean aspect and stroll left in the direction of the Empuries ruins, an outdated archaeological website just some hundred meters away from the resort. It’s the remnants of an deserted historical city based by the Greeks over 2500 years in the past. Stroll previous the ruins and also you’ll get to a tiny outdated village above the ocean with a few eating places and cafés the place you’ll be able to take pleasure in a day espresso on one of many terraces.
Within the heart of L’Escala, there’s an anchovies museum for those who’re curious in regards to the historical past of this little place. You possibly can additionally attempt calling one of many anchovies factories immediately and asking for a tour, however be warned: these are energetic factories dealing with a complete lot of fish, and scent accordingly. In case you’re squeamish, the museum could also be a more sensible choice for you.
The decision:
I completely, really liked Hostal Spa Empuries. In case you’re trying to “get away from all of it” for just a few days, this place is it. I used to be solely there for one evening and I used to be devastated to depart. Fairly certain I’ll be again some day. Hopefully for a for much longer keep than final time.
Want I had this view every single day: The bay in entrance of Hostal Spa Empuries
I loved my time in L’Escala and a complementary keep at Hostal Spa Empuries throughout a blogger journey sponsored by Costa Brava Tourism. Opinions are 100% my very own although, and I really loved the actions and locations I’m recommending to you!
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