Summer terraces

Enjoy the summer with a good meal on spectacular terraces

Four restaurants where you can eat outdoors with great views

Terraces in summer are the preferred place for many people to have a snack or a drink.
Redacció
01/08/2025
5 min

Girona / L'Escala / PeraladaSummer is the time of year when you most want to go out for lunch or a drink on a terrace with a great view. We suggest four of Girona's coastal and inland regions.

1.

The Mill of the Scale

A terrace on the coast away from the hustle and bustle of the sea and five minutes from the town

HeGastronomic Hotel Mill of the Scale It is located in a spectacular Romanesque farmhouse with more than twenty-three centuries of history, and which still preserves elements from the 12th, 17th and 19th centuries. 1994.

The terrace of the Molí de l'Escala Gastronomic Hotel.

In this idyllic setting you can taste the extraordinary quality of the kitchen, which is based on a perfect balance between local produce, quality, and the creativity of its dishes. With captivating presentation, the dishes captivate diners not only with their flavor but also with their originality. And among the products they serve, some are as locally sourced as those grown by Jordi Jacas Sr. over his eighty-plus years in the garden they have at the Gastronomic Hotel itself.

Jordi Jacas Sr. growing locally sourced produce in the hotel's garden.

El Molí de l'Escala has been considered one of the Empordà's leading restaurants for years. It's located at the entrance to L'Escala, which removes it from the hustle and bustle of the seafront, especially during the summer months, but is still a five-minute walk from the town. The privileged setting of El Molí de l'Escala also makes it a magnificent setting for weddings and all kinds of events, and it offers catering services at various venues, such as the Girona Auditorium. Roser, Jordi Jacas's mother, who loved the farmhouse and passed away prematurely, wasn't able to see what the Molí de l'Escala Gastronomic Hotel has become, but its presence endures.

Dish from the Molí de l'Escala Gastronomic Hotel.
2.

The Ultonia terrace

The best sunset in Girona

On St. John's Day 1962, theHotel Ultonia, the first three-star hotel in the city of Girona. On the same day, 59 years later, the Ultonia Terrace reopened after a thorough and extensive renovation. However, the terrace had already been inaugurated a few years earlier, in 2021. The offer eschews the spirit of classic cocktails and offers a style of signature cocktails inspired by the essence of the Costa Brava, open to the public based on the signature recipes of local master mixologists, which are specially selected to accompany an intimate and carefree evening 365 days a year. Mr. Man. Magma, Green Hop... and so on, up to nine signature cocktails are added to the usual ones such as the Cosmopolitan, the Bloody Mary or the Tequila Sunrise.

The Ultonia Terrace overlooks the cathedral.

All this in a relaxed atmosphere and a magnificent space with views of the Barri Vell district and the cathedral, making the Ultonia Terrace an excellent place to hold events and group meetings while enjoying the best sunset in Girona. In addition to the wide range of drinks, the Ultonia Terrace also offers a good tapas menu and delicious signature sandwiches.

The Ultonia Terrace.
The Ultonía Terrace at night.
3.

Bodega 1923 Wine Bar: a space for wine and gatherings

A food and wine space in Peralada that invites you to immerse yourself in a warm and unique atmosphere.

Three years ago, the Suqué Mateu family and the Perelada Group realized one of their dreams: converting the property's former farm into a winery. And not just any winery, but the first winery in Europe with LEED Gold certification for sustainability and one of the most extensive, unique, and comprehensive wine tourism experiences in the country. The space was designed to produce high-quality wines and leave everyone who visits speechless, thanks to the excellent work of RCR Arquitectes.

The views from the Celler 1923 in Peralada are magnificent and relaxing.

One of the areas of the complex is the Bodega 1923 Wine Bar, a food and wine space that invites you to immerse yourself in a warm and unique atmosphere, where the exceptional wines from Perelada they join with a gastronomy Authentic. Don't miss the opportunity to enjoy Celler 1923, whether you visit the magnificent Celler Perelada or not. Aromatic. The spacious tables and surroundings make it an idyllic place to enjoy a great evening outdoors or in the cozy dining room, watching the hypnotic flight of the storks.

A standing table at Bodega 1923 in Peralada.

In addition to sampling Perelada's wide variety of wines, you can savor tables of local cured meats and cheeses selected by Dani Galilea, winner of the Young Talent Award, and Toni Gerez, the renowned maître d' of Castell Perelada Restaurant, as well as delicious Empordà dishes and tapas designed by the chef.

A dish to enjoy at Celler 1923.
4.

Hotel Palau Fugit

Full life in the middle of Girona

In the heart of Girona's Barri Vell is thePalau Fugit Boutique Hotel, located in an 18th-century palace that has been converted into a space open to art and young artists, nature, and traditions. A place to escape and enjoy all those little things that fill us and make our lives full.

La Placeta, at the hotel entrance, is the terrace of the Gipsy cocktail bar. By day, it's a café-restaurant offering brunch and fresh Mediterranean dishes in a relaxed atmosphere. By night, it's the signature cocktail bar. Gipsy, where they combine creative mixology with select tapas. Ideal for an aperitif, always featuring local produce and cocktails with a personalized touch. A tranquil oasis where you can enjoy life, just steps from Girona's iconic sites.

La Placeta, a reserved space where you can enjoy a vermouth, brunch, or lunch, is also open to non-hotel guests.

The Terrazzo, he rooftop On the hotel's third floor, there's a terrace overlooking Girona's first wall, ideal for enjoying the sunsets. It offers a selection of selected local wines and cheeses from small producers, as well as Iberian ham. Open on Friday and Saturday afternoons, from 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m., it's the perfect spot to start the weekend off on a leisurely note.

The Terrat of the Hotel Palau Fugit, with views of the Barri Vell and the first wall of Girona.

At Gipsy Cocktail Bar, signature cocktails and a unique atmosphere make every summer night a memorable experience.

The El Terrat bar at the Palau Fugit Hotel.
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