Not too long ago I was told that Girona is the gastronomic capital of Costa Brava, the southeastern coast of Spain. But though that might be true, bigger does not always mean better: sometimes the best food is not to be found in the city but tucked away in a village or small town. The resort of S'Agaró is a case in point: if you are planning a culinary adventure in Catalonia, by all means visit Girona, but then head to Hostal de la Gavina overlooking the Bay of Sant Pol, a 30-minute drive south of Girona.
As you approach Hostal de la Gavina, the proximity of the
