Hotel Mas Del Sol

A 14th-century stone farmhouse an hour up the Costa Brava from Barcelona, tucked inland just enough to dodge the beach crowds while keeping the coast within reach. The boutique hotel pairs weathered original walls with graphic wallpapers and modern furniture, so a handful of rooms feel genuinely old and visually sharp at the same time. Breakfast goes outside when the weather cooperates, and the on-site bistro can handle dinner with advance notice.