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Prime Seafront Hotel Development · Costa Brava

A rare beachfront resort site in Empúries – L’Escala

Fully permitted, freehold seafront plot in the Costa Brava, Spain, supporting an 80–102 key 4★/5★ resort or lifestyle hotel, with direct connection to dunes, pine forest, and the Mediterranean Sea.

8,226 m² seafront plot
2,955 m² buildable (PB+1)
80–102 keys · 4★/5★
Fully permitted · TINSA validated (2024)
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Suitable for luxury and lifestyle flags, including Four Seasons, Six Senses, Marriott Luxury Collection, Nobu, Hyatt, and selected Ennismore/Accor brands.

Investment Parameters
Key development metrics at a glance
Plot size
8,226 m² seafront
Buildable area
2,955 m² (PB+1)
Keys
80–102 approved
Use
Hotel · Resort · Wellness
Ownership
Freehold · Single family
Valuation
Independent TINSA valuation (2024)
Full urbanistic, valuation, and technical documentation available under NDA.
Investment Snapshot

Key facts in one view

La Perla d’Empúries combines seafront land, secured planning, and strong Mediterranean market fundamentals. The snapshot below summarizes the core investment metrics.

Plot size
8,226 m² · seafront
Buildable area
2,955 m² (PB+1)
Keys
80–102 keys (4★–5★)
Ownership
Freehold · Single family owner
Planning status
Hotel use fully permitted
Valuation
TINSA validated (2024)
Investment Highlights

Beachfront land in a constrained, high-ADR destination

A true beachfront plot with hotel use confirmed and independent valuation in place, La Perla d’Empúries offers a flagship opportunity for brands and investors seeking long-term exposure to the Costa Brava.

  • True seafront location with dunes, pine forest, and Mediterranean views, approximately 40 meters from the shoreline.
  • All key planning rights secured for hotel use, significantly reducing entitlement risk and accelerating time-to-market.
  • Flexible key count (80–102 keys) enabling either a luxury resort or upscale lifestyle positioning, aligned with brand and capital strategy.
  • Independent TINSA valuation (2024), aligned with Bank of Spain standards, supporting transparent investment committee processes.
  • Established destination with resilient international leisure demand and strong ADRs, yet limited branded supply in the luxury segment.
Location & Access

Empúries – L’Escala, Costa Brava

La Perla d’Empúries sits on one of the most tranquil and scenic stretches of the Costa Brava coastline, combining nature, heritage, and accessibility from key European hubs.

  • Connectivity
    • Barcelona Airport – approx. 1h25 by car
    • Girona Airport – approx. 35 minutes
    • High-speed train (AVE, Girona) – approx. 30 minutes
    • Strong road links across Catalonia and towards France
  • Destination profile
    Well-established leisure destination known for upscale family tourism, cycling and sports, coastal gastronomy, boutique stays, and protected natural areas.
  • Natural environment
    Protected dunes and pine forest frame a low-rise resort concept, enabling wellness, outdoor, and "barefoot luxury" positioning aligned with Mediterranean slow living.
Drone overview

The short drone video below captures the context, topography, and proximity of the site to the sea, dunes, and surrounding landscape.

Drone overview of La Perla d’Empúries – frontline hotel development plot in Empúries – L’Escala, Costa Brava.

Development Options

80–102 key luxury and lifestyle resort configurations

Two approved schemes allow for a luxury-leaning 80-key resort with generous suites, or a 102-key upscale boutique / lifestyle hotel with efficient layouts and high leisure ADR potential.

  • Option A – 102-key upscale / lifestyle hotel
    Higher key density and efficient room layouts, suited to upper-upscale and lifestyle brands seeking strong leisure and shoulder-season occupancy in a Mediterranean coastal setting.
  • Option B – 80-key luxury resort
    Lower density scheme with a strong suite mix, more generous outdoor space, and positioning aligned with luxury and wellness-led brands targeting higher ADRs.
  • Shared features
    Both options consider outdoor pools, spa and wellness facilities, signature F&B, and underground parking, integrated into the dune and pine-forest landscape.
  • Architecture & integration
    Low-rise volumes and landscaped corridors create a calm resort atmosphere, preserving key view corridors to the Mediterranean and enhancing guest privacy.
  • Positioning potential
    The site supports positioning strategies ranging from barefoot-luxury wellness to refined family resort or design-led lifestyle hotel, depending on operator and brand family.
  • Sustainability
    Potential for LEED / BREEAM certifications, leveraging energy-efficient systems, water management, and careful landscape design aligned with the natural setting.
Market & ADR

Costa Brava – resilient, high-ADR Mediterranean leisure market

Costa Brava consistently ranks among the strongest ADR markets in mainland Spain outside the Balearic Islands, supported by diversified European leisure demand and limited luxury-branded hotel supply.

  • Demand profile
    Core source markets include France, Switzerland, the UK, Germany, and Benelux, with growing awareness among North American travelers seeking authentic Mediterranean destinations.
  • ADR performance
    Selected upscale / luxury coastal properties in the region achieve robust ADRs during peak season, with attractive compression in shoulder periods, supporting year-round resort operations.
  • Structural supply gap
    Although well-known, the Costa Brava remains under-served by international luxury and lifestyle brands, offering a first-mover advantage for flagships with strong brand equity.
  • Year-round drivers
    Beyond summer, demand is supported by sports, cycling, gastronomy, wellness retreats, and cultural tourism (including the Greco-Roman site of Empúries), underpinning occupancy outside peak months.
Planning & Due Diligence

Hotel use fully secured · documentation available under NDA

The plot benefits from a clear urbanistic framework with hotel use confirmed, supported by independent valuation and technical workstreams familiar to institutional investors and international operators.

  • Hotel use confirmed
    The municipal planning framework explicitly allows hotel development on the plot, with hospitality as the intended primary use.
  • Architectural schemes
    Architectural studies for both 80-key and 102-key options are available, in line with local regulations and the site’s natural character.
  • Due diligence package
    Under NDA, investors and operators can access the TINSA valuation, urbanistic documentation, masterplan, technical inputs, and market study, streamlining internal decision-making.
  • Execution timeline
    With entitlements in place, stakeholders can focus on concept definition, branding, and execution strategy, shortening overall delivery time compared to unentitled sites.
Next Steps & Contact

Discuss operator fit or request the full investor pack

La Perla d’Empúries is offered off-market to qualified hotel operators, institutional investors, and family offices with a focus on Mediterranean hospitality.

Owners’ representative
Julia Ballester Martinelli

Email
investors.laperla@proton.me

Location
Empúries – L’Escala, Costa Brava, Spain

Please reach out to discuss operator scenarios (brand fit, positioning, room mix) or to request the full investor pack (valuation report, planning documentation, masterplans, technical inputs, and market study).

Indicative transaction process
  • 1
    Execution of NDA and initial discussion of interest and requirements.
  • 2
    Access to full investor dossier, valuation, planning files, and architectural schemes.
  • 3
    Site visit and detailed operator / investor discussions on brand and concept.
  • 4
    Submission of non-binding offer (NBO) and evaluation of potential deal structures.
  • 5
    Due diligence phase and execution of sale and purchase agreement (SPA).