Why it works
Hotel Snapshot
There are beautiful hotels, and then there are the ones you find yourself quietly planning a return trip to before you've even checked out. Isabella's Llafranc falls firmly into the latter category. Set directly on the waterfront in one of Costa Brava's prettiest seaside towns, Isabella's Llafranc feels less like a hotel and more like the beach house you've always wished belonged to a stylish friend. The atmosphere is relaxed but thoughtful, polished without ever feeling precious. Wake to the sound of waves, wander downstairs for breakfast overlooking the sea, spend afternoons exploring hidden coves and coastal paths, and return in time for sunset negronis or rosés on the terrace.
Perfect for couples seeking a romantic Mediterranean escape, it's equally suited to friends or, as was the case on my last stay, mothers and daughters looking for a long weekend by the sea…