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The large Plaza caters to the business traveller, with cosy rooms and a host of conference halls. The suite del rellotge (clock suite), located behind the façade’s clock, is one of the most popular rooms, albeit the most pricey.

This restored, cosy casa rural is in the tiny medieval town of Peratallada. Comfortable rooms all have antique furniture. The amiable owners will lend you bikes.

Close to the beaches of Canet de Mar and with a swimming pool, tennis court, football pitch as well as all kinds of sporting activities. Great for kids.

Located 12 km (7.5 miles) to the north of Barcelona, this family-owned camp site faces the sea and has a small beach nearby. A good range of facilities includes a supermarket, restaurant and bar.

Twenty-eight km (17.5 miles) north of Barcelona is this campsite next to a small beach. It is also close to several larger beaches. The camp site is about 1 km (0.6 mile) from the train station. Bungalows are also available.

Situated between the mountains and the sea, this modern campsite has good installations and access to the nearby beach. It also has a large swimming pool, restaurant and bar and is 1km away from the lively holiday resort of Calella. Bungalows are also available.

A small and well-kept campsite with swimming pool, supermarket and playground. It is located 2 km (1 mile) southward from Sitges, and is close to its famous beaches.

This well-kept camp site is on the Costa Brava, near the lovely beach town of Tamariu. It’s 200 m (656 ft) from the beach and within sauntering distance of the town for bars, restaurants and grocery shops.

Dating from the 19th-century, this newly renovated hotel oozes with innovative yet comfortable design touches. Big rooms, roof-terrace, extraordinary vertical garden and a free 24-hour bar.

If you’re smitten with Barcelona, try an aparthotel for a longer stay. The Citadines aparthotel on La Rambla has well-appointed studios and small apartments with amenities, such as a kitchen (with oven and microwave), iron and a CD stereo. The rooftop solarium, equipped with beach chairs and showers, is just the spot to unwind.