Hotel BlauMar Llafranc

Lovely hotel in Llafranc which was a peaceful place to stay even in mid-July. The hotel is on a hill above the town and there are limited car parking spaces from late afternoon but you can park on the steep street outside. The welcome is friendly and we had room 103 which amusingly was between rooms 12 and 14 but they added a zero for superstition. It was large enough and well equipped and clean. Great balcony with a sea view. Quiet and cool at night with effective air-con. The breakfast is delicious with a varying dish of the day eg veg tart, Always a perfect tortilla and the Catalan staples of bread with ham and tomatoes. Exquisite little chocolate puff pastries. The swimming pool was a little bit small for a proper swim and can feel crowded when 4 or more people are using it. Green garden, parasols in use as long as the wind is not blowing. Than you to the receptionist who loaned us a beach parasol to take on our trip to La Fosca beach which was our favourite one. In the evenings, we walked down and back up which was fine and do-able in around 15 minutes. Good selection of restaurants but you need to book in advance. The hotel itself serves simple lunches but no dinner. They can rustle up a fine cocktail to enjoy in the comfy seats by the terrace. We recommend this family run, small and friendly hotel.