Hotel Port Salins faces a boat-lined canal in Empuriabrava, while Hotel Bahía Calpe looks towards Ifach Rock from Playa del Arenal. These waterside settings feature in Pierre & Vacances’ four autumn recommendations, alongside a central Torremolinos hotel and a quieter address in Granada.
The operator is presenting the selection as a way to explore Spain with milder temperatures and fewer summer crowds. Each hotel suits a different itinerary, from Mediterranean meals and golf for two to family beach time or a few days of tapas and sightseeing. The advertised room-only starting rates range from €84 to €114 a night; check prices for your dates, and seasonal pool opening times if swimming is central to your plans.
1. Hotel Port Salins, Empuriabrava: a canal-side escape for two
The canal, lined with boats, provides the view for a couples’ break on the Costa Brava, with private balconies offering somewhere to spend time together between outings.
Pierre & Vacances offers canal-view rooms in selected categories, so choose your accommodation carefully if that outlook is a priority. The hotel also has a saltwater pool beside the canal and a panoramic rooftop overlooking the Bay of Roses, giving guests several places to enjoy the waterfront setting.
Noray serves Mediterranean food, with the hotel describing its seasonal menu as based on fresh local produce. Dining spaces include an indoor restaurant and a terrace overlooking both the swimming pool and the Port Salins canal. The terrace is a particularly appealing choice when the weather allows a meal outside.
The four-star hotel is five minutes from the beach and close to Empuriabrava’s shopping area. Couples who want something more active can head to Golf Peralada, less than 30 minutes away by car, while the hotel also promotes hiking and cycling in the surrounding Empordà region and Mediterranean Pyrenees.
Room-only rates start at €114 a night. Figueres–Vilafant station is 19km away, approximately 30 minutes by car, and Girona–Costa Brava Airport is 60km away. November and December parking costs €15 a day, subject to availability; the listed tourist tax is €1.98 per person per day, payable at the hotel.
2. Hotel Bahía Calpe, Costa Blanca: beach time and family outings
Hotel Bahía Calpe stands opposite Playa del Arenal, with the distinctive Peñón de Ifach in view. The sandy beach is the main attraction for families, offering an easy starting point for seaside activities without having to organise a separate journey from the hotel.
The property’s two swimming pools include one on the rooftop beside the lounge bar. ByCosmos Sky Bar adds a coastal panorama to time spent back at the hotel, while contemporary-style rooms have private balconies. Sea-view accommodation is a separate bookable option, worth selecting if the outlook matters to your stay.
Cycling through Calpe and a round at Club de Golf Ifach, less than 30 minutes away by car, are among the activities suggested by Pierre & Vacances.
A visit to Penyal d’Ifac natural park needs more preparation. Calpe’s tourism office requires advance reservations for access, with a daily limit of 300 visitors to protect the ecosystem. Reservations are personal and non-transferable. Its guidance recommends mountain footwear, suitable clothing and water, and advises children not to continue beyond the tunnel because of the dangerous path on that section.
Room-only rates start at €92 a night. Alicante airport is 77.2km away, and Calpe station is 4km from the property. Covered parking costs €18 a day or €112 for a week, with availability determined on arrival. The operator’s listing states that no tourist tax applies.
3. Hotel Costa Málaga, Torremolinos: restaurants, nightlife and rooftop views
Hotel Costa Málaga brings a livelier option to the selection. Launched in May 2025, the four-star property is marketed as adults recommended and welcomes solo travellers, couples and guests bringing pets.
Its central Torremolinos location puts restaurants, shops and nightlife nearby, with the beach about 15 minutes away on foot. The Old Town offers another route for exploring between meals, while La Nogalera’s clubs and events give those who want late nights somewhere to head beyond the hotel.
An outdoor swimming pool with a garden area provides space to relax, and the ByCosmos Sky Bar has views for guests who prefer to stay at the property. That combination suits a break with beach walks and local restaurants during the day, followed by either a rooftop drink or a night out.
Torremolinos station is just 250 metres away, and Málaga is around 20 minutes away by train, making a city outing straightforward without committing to a hire car. Málaga Airport is 6.6km from the hotel.
Guests travelling with a pet should allow for a €20 daily charge. Only one pet weighing up to 10kg may stay in each room, and a pet passport and anti-rabies certificate are required. Pets must remain on a lead and are not permitted in restaurants or swimming pools; guide dogs are exempt. Dogs may not be left alone in the room for more than one hour.
Room-only rates start at €99 a night. Indoor parking is €18 a day, reduced to €15 a day for stays longer than two nights, subject to availability on arrival.
4. Hotel Granada: tapas, historic streets and an Alhambra visit
The hotel occupies a quiet district about 15 minutes’ walk from the heart of Granada, pairing contemporary design with a rooftop pool and views across the historic city.
Granada’s streets, traditional tapas and regional wines provide plenty of reasons to spend the day exploring on foot. Pierre & Vacances also suggests the nearby Sierra Nevada for travellers who want to include an outing into the surrounding landscapes. The rooftop pool provides somewhere to relax at the hotel after sightseeing, subject to seasonal opening.
Room-only rates start at €84 a night, the lowest advertised starting price in this selection. Granada station is 1.5km away and the airport is 17km away. Parking costs €18 a day, subject to availability on arrival; breakfast and other meals need to be budgeted separately from the room-only rate.
An Alhambra visit is worth arranging before the rest of the itinerary fills up. Spain’s official tourism site recommends booking ahead through official channels. Entry to the Nasrid Palaces is at the fixed time allocated when the ticket is purchased, and the overall visit takes approximately three hours.
The Palace of Charles V and the Alhambra Museum are freely accessible. For ticketed visits, carry the ticket’s QR code, either digitally or on paper, together with an identity card or passport.
