Destination guide
Girona and the Costa Brava
5 places across 5 categories of our rankings. Nearest airport: Girona-Costa Brava Airport, about 20 minutes by car.
Golf
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Caldes de Malavella · Girona No. 3 of 10
Camiral Stadium (antes PGA Catalunya)
Host of the 2031 Ryder Cup: a championship course among pines and lakes, south of Girona.
Designed by Neil Coles and Ángel Gallardo · 18 holes · Par 72
Restaurants
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Girona No. 3 of 10
El Celler de Can Roca
Three brothers, Joan, Josep and Jordi, and three stars in Girona: cuisine, wine cellar and desserts at a single table. World number one in 2013 and 2015.
Cuisine by Joan, Josep and Jordi Roca · Michelin: 3 stars · The World's 50 Best: No. 1 in 2013 and 2015
Wineries
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Peralada · Girona No. 5 of 10
Perelada
No. 22 and a debut in the Top 50 in 2025, in the Empordà.
D.O. Empordà · World's 50 Best Vineyards 2025: No. 22
Yachts and coves
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Castelló d'Empúries · Girona No. 9 of 10
Empuriabrava
Ninth in Velvua 2026, on the Costa Brava.
Velvua 2026: No. 9 · Costa Brava
Historic stays
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Torrent · Girona No. 7 of 9
Mas de Torrent Hotel & Spa
An 18th-century masía in the Empordà, with a spa of about 600 square metres, aimed at art lovers.
Masía (country house) · 18th-century building
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