Hotel Vistabella ★★★★★

The clue is in the name. Hotel Vistabella has a beautiful location in the Canyelles Petites bay near Roses, a charming coastal town. Sandwiched between the sandy beaches of Bonifaci and Canyelles Petites, this luxury five-star hotel is the perfect Costa Brava retreat, immersed in peace and serenity. Your double room cocoon in this heavenly hotel has a classic design yet, still feels fresh and spacious. In this intimate space you can enjoy the views that emerge from the balcony windows; the shimmering sea awaits just below and the sight of it will surely tempt you onto your fully furnished balcony where you can bathe in the warm sun, relax with the sound of the waves and delight in the view of the coastal and private beach cove below.

But with all the facilities this luxury establishment provides you won’t want to spend all of your time in your cocoon, though you certainly can if you wish. Outside of your room however, lies another comfortable and pampering cocoon, the hotel spa, of course! The spa facilities include a sizzling sauna, bubbling jacuzzi, steam baths, an indoor swimming pool and a refreshing cold water bath. To aid your well-being even more, it also has a great view of the Mediterranean. Here is where you can disconnect from daily routine, fully unwind and de-stress; an area of complete tranquillity.

Once you've completely refreshed yourself, why not wander to one of hotel’s four restaurants. For an authentic Spanish experience visit La Tapa, a tapas bar that sits comfortably on one of the hotel's terraces, looking out over the sea. You can dine in authentic Spanish tapas-style but also appreciate a variety of flavours, as their tapas are influenced by the cuisine of the world. If it’s delicious seafood that you're looking for, the type for which this region is famous, head to Balcó de Mar. On a different hotel terrace, its location makes you feel as if you are delicately floating above the Mediterranean, savouring the fresh flavours of the sea.

Beside the bay you can delight in salads, barbecued meat and fish, and enjoy life on the beach at this classic beach bar. Lastly, but definitely not least, is the award-winning El Brancs. At El Brancs, on the hotel's most treasured terrace, each dish is a work of art, and each tastes as good as it looks. The restaurant specialises in delectable Catalan cuisine, this matched with the spectacular view gives this dining space a simply magical atmosphere. Why not finish your night in the chilled-out Blue Bar, relaxing with a cocktail on the comfy armchairs or thick beds that look out, naturally, over the sea?

The morning after, follow the steps down to the beach and enjoy some time in this idyllic cove, resting in the Canyelles Petites bay. From there you can take the scenic route along the coast; the Camino de Ronda or simply rest on the sands of Canyelles Petites or Bonifaci beach listening to the calm rise and fall of the waves…