Luxury dog-friendly hotels in Palafrugell, Spain

A pocket of Mediaeval Spain set just inland from the centrepoint of the Costa Brava, Palafrugell has narrow cobbled alleys to wend down, a lively plaza and ancient villas with terracotta roofs. It’s home to a lighthouse viewpoint over the Med, contemporary sculpture gallery and museum dedicated to cork-craft, but really you’re here to shimmy along the coast, discovering hidden coves, scuba-diving and hiking along ruggedly beautiful footpaths. And, here you’re privy to picturesque swathes of Catalan countryside and Empordà’s culinary clout.