Hi Everyone,
Wedding anniversary’s – especially round ones – are that time when you really want to do something special together. It’s good for the soul and heart. Memories flood back of when you got married and it’s the best opportunity ever to show how much you still mean to each other…
We wanted to go somewhere special for our 20 year wedding anniversary. Somewhere a little off the beaten track, luxurious and not too far away. Hostal de La Gavina met all 3 criteria hands down!
To get to Hostal de La Gavina we flew to Barcelona and then drove 130km North East.
Keep reading to find out more about our fabulous 20 year wedding anniversary getaway – Hostal de La Gavina
Fabulous 20 Year Wedding Anniversary Getaway – Hostal de La Gavina
A little history
Don’t you just love the story behind these wonderful luxury resorts? Hostal de la Gavina began in the early 1920s as Josep Ensesa i Gubert persuaded his father to buy the land that stretched from the bay of Sant Pol to the long Sa Conca beach, now known as S’Agaró.
The idea was to build a garden city/hotel which overlooked the Mediterranean. The hotel opened in 1932 and soon became the most luxurious in the area and one of the best in Spain and Europe. It was the first hotel in Spain to become member of the prestigious association Leading Hotels of the World.
It has been visited by many famous personalities including Elisabeth Taylor, Ernest Hemingway, Sean Connery, Jack Nicholson, Robert De Niro and more recently Lady Gaga to name a few!
Since the early 1950s it was the setting of several famous Hollywood movies like; “Pandora” with Ava Gardner, “Suddenly Last Summer” with Elizabeth Taylor and “Mr Arkadin” by Orson Welles.
A Tour
The outdoor pool and party area…
The indoor pool and spa area…
The rooms…
Each room has it’s own individual charm with a huge attention to detail and carefully selected furnishings.
A Junior Suite.
The Royal Suite.
Our room and balcony.
Things to do nearby
The hotel is set on a stunning clifftop, with a wonderful path around. We really enjoyed exploring along the paths. Walking in one direction and running along the other side. Reto loved the fact it went up and down. I decided to walk up the steep staircases.
The ideal place to perfect hovering and rock climbing skills…
Visit Girona
Girona is approximately a half hour drive away. A very pretty medieval village with an annual world famous flower show. We were lucky enough to experience the preparation as this year it took place the day we left.
Gastronomy
The hotel has an amazing 8 options for places to eat. We got to try out 5 within 3 days.
- The breakfast room
2. Bar El Barco
You can just imagine Ernest Hemingway sipping his Daiquiri here.
3. El Barco
As we arrived super late on our actual wedding anniversary – this is where we celebrated our 20 year anniversary.
4. La Taverna del Mar
A wonderful beach side restaurant with fabulous seafood and a great view out onto the Mediterranean.
5. Candlelight
Completely renovated in 2016 with live music playing each evening. Such a romantic place to dine. The menu is by Michelin Star holder Romain Fornell.
See HERE for more information about the hotel
Thank you for having us! Everyone was so nice to us and we enjoyed ourselves so much that we definately want to return soon!
Hostal de La Gavina
Plaça Roserar s/n, 17248 S’Agaró (Costa Brava), Girona, España
© 2017 La Gavina Hotel | Tel. +34 972 32 1100 | Email. gavina@lagavina.com
Stay tuned for more Fashion and Lifestyle news!
Sign up for the FunkyForty newsletter for regular Fashion and Lifestyle updates!
Please don’t forget to click on the heart at the end of this post if you liked it – anyone can do it – you don’t have to register at all.
The comment section is at the end of the post, I love reading all your comments.
A little then and now for you!
nb: All photos taken by and property of FunkyForty.com
60 Persons think this post is funky
oh it is really very nice and romantic love the whole atmosphere and ambiance so lovely thank you for showing it. I can see you really enjoyed every minute detail
Thank you dear – yes it is a beautiful memory for us 😉
xoxo
This is amazing Yvonne and huge congrats on your 20 year anniversary. I would love to go to this hotel sometime with Jakob. Looks beautiful and the food looks so good!
xoDale
Thanks Dale – you really should go there with Jakob he will love it – and you too!
Let me know next time you are in Switzerland too dear xoxo
Dearest Yvonne. You are so right to celebrate special events and browsing through your photo diary, is seems the two of you have more than done so. Wow! The costa brava is such a beautiful place to visit, isn’t it? And your hotel looks more than romantic.
Enjoy your weekend at home too. We are having nearly Spanish temperatures and sunshine here, so that is an additional bonus for the weekend. Love, Lieske
Hi Lieske,
Yes you are right the Costa Brava is beautiful and our hotel was simply amazing with fabulous staff to go with it!!!
Had a lovely Sunday at home 😉 Well we went for a drive but still spent time in Zurich…
Wish you a lovely week dear xoxo
Beautiful and romantic 💫💫💫
Congratulations to you both , wishes for many more years of love and happiness🙏❤️
Love the wedding picture xx❤️
Thank you Sue – so sweet of you xoxo