Costa Brava, SpainCadaques
Boutique Hotel Villa Gala
Whitewashed hillside villa
Whitewashed hillside villa
Terraced into the hillside, the villa looks out across whitewashed Cadaqués rooftops toward Cap de Creus and the sea.
“Hotel Villa Gala, with its white and blue hues, is set in Cadaqués, the beach town known for drawing artists such as Pablo Picasso and Salvador Dalí.”
What it’s good at
Notable
Blue-and-white interiors furnished with contemporary artworks, opening onto private village balconies.
Listed
Private sea-facing terraces and tailored in-room massages on the hillside overlooking Cadaqués.
Listed
Traditional Catalan boats chartered from the harbour, overlooking the whitewashed coastal village.
What they say
Michelin Selected
Michelin
Also in Condé Nast Traveler.
The rooms are surprisingly modern in style, with a color palette that’s tightly focused on blue-on-white, and well-chosen contemporary furnishings and artworks.
Somewhere quiet
Away from the crowds. Getting around takes intention.
Port d'Alguer beach is a two-minute stroll downhill, and the Church of Santa Maria stands just across the slope.
The rooms
All quarters step out to private sea-facing terraces, pairing espresso machines and deep tubs or rain showers with sea breezes.
The pool
Bring a swimsuit.
A stone-walled terrace holds the outdoor lap pool, lined with wooden loungers facing the hillside.
The spa
A dedicated treatment room hosts tailored massages, and guests can unwind in the sauna and hot tub.
Restaurant
La Villa
Tables on the wicker-shaded terrace serve Mediterranean plates and cocktails with wide views across the village.
At the table
Breakfast buffets are laid out each morning behind geometric screens in the sunlit dining room.
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Our shorthand
How we rate hotels.
The medals
Gold
Extremely rare. Sets the global standard.
Silver
Brilliant execution. And we’re picky.
Bronze
They did this well. You’ll notice.
Listed
A defining trait. Makes the hotel what it is.
The eight vibes
Design
Built around a vision. Even the door handles have a designer.
Luxe
Cared for at every turn. The bath is drawn before you ask.
Local
It could only be here. You wake up knowing where you are.
Social
Where the city goes out. The bar is full and the night is young.
Heritage
A building with a story. Once a palace, a monastery, a station.
Wellness
You leave feeling new. Rest, sweat, soak and sleep like a stone.
Classic
The city grew up with it. Same rituals, same regulars, same bar.
Resort
A world of its own. Something to do from breakfast to nightcap.
The scene
Lively
Where things happen: restaurants, shops, people.
Central
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Quiet
Away from the crowds. Getting around takes intention.
Secluded
A place apart: the property is the destination.