Where to Have Breakfast in S'Agaró

S'Agaró is different. It's not a tourist village with dozens of restaurants competing for your attention. It's a luxury residential estate, quiet, with noucentiste architecture from the 1920s and a spectacular Camí de Ronda. Breakfast options are limited — but that's precisely what makes this guide useful.

What is S'Agaró?

S'Agaró is a private estate built from 1923 by architect Rafael Masó, following the Catalan noucentiste style. It's one of the most important architectural ensembles in Catalonia: white villas with Mediterranean details, manicured gardens, and direct access to the sea.

What makes S'Agaró special:

Protected architecture — Many buildings are heritage listed
Residential atmosphere — No mass tourism
The Camí de Ronda — The most beautiful stretch passes through here
Sant Pol Beach — 3 minutes away, one of the best on the Costa Brava
Hotel Hostal de la Gavina — Historic 5-star hotel, open since 1932

What S'Agaró is NOT:

A village with a historic centre and shops
An area with dozens of restaurants
A mass tourism destination

This means breakfast options are limited. But the ones that exist are good.

Breakfast Options in S'Agaró

🐇 Dirty Rabbit

Avenida Platja d'Aro 275, S'Agaró · Google Maps

Dirty Rabbit is the go-to café in S'Agaró. Yes, we're writing this, so the bias is obvious. But we'll explain what we do and why.

The coffee: We serve La Cabra, the Danish roaster that's consistently among the best in the world. It's not just "good" coffee — it's single-origin coffee, traceable to the producer, processed with precision and roasted in Copenhagen. We prepare it on a La Marzocco KB90 with reverse osmosis filtered water — every variable controlled.

If coffee isn't your thing, we have REQ matcha (organic, real quality) and Awachai chai (spiced as it should be).

The food:

Toast with Benfumat smoked salmon — The best smoked salmon in Catalonia, full stop
Toast with avocado and eggs
La Puntual pastries — Artisan bakery from Girona (croissants, pain au chocolat)
Origo Bakery sourdough bread — Barcelona
Yoghurt bowls with fresh fruit and granola

Every product is chosen with intention. We don't serve industrial brands.

The space: Cosy interior + terrace for sunny days. 3 minutes' walk from Sant Pol Beach. Have breakfast, go down to the water, come back for another coffee if you like.

What we call "the three pillars":

Wild Comfort — Wild and cosy. Relaxed but with intention.
Intention — Everything thought through, nothing random.
Belonging — Your home away from home.

Languages: Spanish, Catalan, English, Polish. Menus available in Russian, French, Ukrainian.

Average price: €12–18 per person

Hours: Check socials for updated hours.

Hotel Hostal de la Gavina

Plaça de la Rosaleda, S'Agaró · 5-star GL Hotel

La Gavina is S'Agaró's historic hotel, open since 1932. It's a monument to luxury tourism on the Costa Brava — Ava Gardner, Orson Welles, Sean Connery all stayed here.

Breakfast options:

Buffet for guests — Included in the stay
Candlelight Restaurant — Mediterranean cuisine
Terrace with gardens — Spectacular views

Atmosphere: Classic luxury hotel. Noucentiste architecture, Mediterranean gardens, formal service. You don't arrive in flip-flops.

Price: 5-star hotel experience. Breakfast/brunch: €40–70 per person.

Who it's for: Special occasions, celebrations, if you're staying at the hotel. Not a casual café.

Coffee: Hotel coffee — correct, but not specialty.

Villamás — Sant Pol Beach

Passeig de Sant Pol, Sant Feliu de Guíxols · On the beach (5 min walk from S'Agaró)

Villamás isn't technically in S'Agaró, but on Sant Pol Beach (which belongs to Sant Feliu). But it's a 5-minute walk, so we're including it.

It's a restaurant/beach bar directly on the sand, with tables overlooking the sea.

What they serve:

Mediterranean cuisine (more lunch/dinner than breakfast)
Rice dishes, fish, seafood
Paellas (order in advance)
Breakfasts/snacks in season

Atmosphere: Feet in the sand, waves in the background. Premium beach bar.

Price: €25–45 per person for lunch. Breakfasts cheaper.

Who it's for: Lunch or dinner with sea views. Less for coffee/brunch.

Coffee: Standard restaurant.

Options Nearby (5–10 minutes by car)

La Maglia Coffee & Co — Platja d'Aro

Carrer Juli Garreta, 10, Platja d'Aro · 5 min drive

The first speciality coffee roaster on the Costa Brava. They roast their own speciality coffee. Açaí bowls, toast with La Farinera bread (Sant Feliu).

Who it's for: Cyclists, local coffee lovers. Price: €12–18

ANNNA — Sant Feliu de Guíxols

Carrer de l'Hospital, 21, Sant Feliu de Guíxols · 7 min drive

Speciality coffee + 100% gluten-free bakery. All artisan. Beautiful space in a 19th-century manor house.

Who it's for: Coeliacs, design lovers. Price: €14–20 Hours: Thu–Mon 9:00–15:00

Maison Marcel — Sant Feliu de Guíxols

Carrer Major, 5, Sant Feliu de Guíxols · 5 min drive

French bakery. The best croissants in the area. Pain au chocolat, Paris-Brest, tiramisù.

Who it's for: French pastry lovers. Price: €10–16 Hours: Wed–Sat 8:30–19:30, Sun 8:30–14:30

Quick Comparison

Place	In S'Agaró	Coffee	Price	Atmosphere
Dirty Rabbit	✅ Yes	La Cabra (top)	€€	Relaxed, considered
Hostal de la Gavina	✅ Yes	Hotel	€€€€	Formal luxury
Villamás	❌ 5 min walk	Basic	€€€	Beach
La Maglia	❌ 5 min drive	Own (top)	€€	Cyclist
ANNNA	❌ 7 min drive	Specialty	€€	Design
Maison Marcel	❌ 5 min drive	Basic	€	Bakery

The Perfect Breakfast in S'Agaró

For Residents and Holiday Guests

The plan that works:

8:00 — Morning walk along the Camí de Ronda
8:45 — Quick swim at Sant Pol or Sa Conca
9:15 — Breakfast at Dirty Rabbit
10:30 — Second coffee on the terrace, read the paper
11:30 — Return home or to the beach

For Day Visitors

If you're coming to S'Agaró to explore:

10:00 — Park at Sant Pol (car park)
10:15 — Walk along the Camí de Ronda towards S'Agaró (30 min)
10:45 — Admire the noucentiste architecture
11:00 — Breakfast/brunch at Dirty Rabbit
12:30 — Sant Pol Beach
14:00 — Lunch at Villamás or head back

For a Special Occasion

If you're celebrating something:

Breakfast at Hostal de la Gavina — Historic hotel experience
Walk through the gardens and Camí de Ronda
Dinner at the hotel restaurant

Why Are There So Few Options in S'Agaró?

S'Agaró isn't a commercial village. It's a private estate, designed for residents and affluent holiday guests. There's no "village centre" with shops. The few dining options that exist are designed to serve that community — not to attract mass tourism.

This has advantages:

Tranquility — No queues, no crowds
Quality over quantity — The few places that exist make an effort
Authentic atmosphere — No "tourist traps"

And disadvantages:

Few options — If Dirty Rabbit is full, there aren't ten alternatives
Limited hours — No 24-hour places
You need to travel — For more variety, go to Sant Feliu or Platja d'Aro

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I have breakfast in S'Agaró without a car?

Yes. Dirty Rabbit and Sant Pol Beach are within walking distance. For more options (ANNNA, La Maglia), you need a car or taxi.

Do you need to book for breakfast?

At Dirty Rabbit, usually no — it's first come, first served. At Hostal de la Gavina, depends on the season and whether you're a guest.

What time do locals have breakfast in S'Agaró?

Residents tend to have breakfast late (10:00–12:00), especially in summer. On weekdays, earlier.

Are there options for coeliacs in S'Agaró?

At Dirty Rabbit there are some options, but we're not a 100% gluten-free kitchen. For coeliacs with high sensitivity, ANNNA in Sant Feliu is the best option (100% gluten-free).

Are places open in winter?

Dirty Rabbit is open year-round. Hostal de la Gavina has seasons (check). Villamás may close or reduce in winter.

How much does breakfast in S'Agaró cost?

Dirty Rabbit: €12–18 per person
Hostal de la Gavina: €40–70 per person
Villamás: Variable, €15–30 for breakfast/snack

The Truth About Breakfast in S'Agaró

S'Agaró isn't the place for variety. If you want 15 options to compare, go to Platja d'Aro or Girona.

But if you want:

A proper coffee (La Cabra, world top)
Selected quality products (Benfumat, La Puntual, Origo)
A relaxed atmosphere with terrace
3 minutes from one of the best beaches on the Costa Brava

Then there's one clear option: Dirty Rabbit.

And if you want a classic luxury hotel experience, there's La Gavina.

That's S'Agaró. Not much, but good.

Pop into Dirty Rabbit — Avenida Platja d'Aro 275, S'Agaró. La Cabra coffee, toast with Benfumat salmon, 3 minutes from Sant Pol. We open the door and you stay as long as you like. Your home away from home.

Last updated: February 2026