Camiral, A Quinta do Lago Resort

Golf course resorts don't always have the views to back up the vibe, but the Pyrenees sitting on the horizon here make it hard to argue. This is a proper five-star resort on the edge of Girona, with an aquamarine pool, a full spa, and rooms dressed in hand-painted tiles and oak floors that nod to the region without overdoing it. The city's Gothic old town is a short drive away, which most guests seem to treat as a bonus.