Costa Brava terraces that are perfect for winter sun

Right on the seafront and with a long history behind it, there's really nowhere in town that can rival the terrace of the Hotel Llafranc. Converted into a cult spot in the 1950s, this establishment has welcomed glamorous international stars like Elizabeth Taylor, Kirk Douglas, Sophia Loren and Salvador Dalí. Indeed the walls of the entrance to the hotel are a homage to all those celebs who have helped build its reputation down the years. If you want to be part of that epic story, sit on the covered terrace of the restaurant for a coffee or head to one of the tables for a seafood meal. Go in the winter and let yourself fall in love with the singular view of the empty beach of Llafranc, an image that you'll rarely see the rest of the year and will make you feel truly privileged.  

Toy Museum by day, bar by night. If you want to enjoy the unique experience of having a drink surrounded by old-fashioned dolls (and let's be honest, we all want to try that), and feel as though you're in the middle of a film, the Café of the Toy History Museum in Sant Feliu de Guíxols is the place for you. When the museum space closes its doors, the back entrance opens up and the place is transformed into a charming nighttime bar. Just as you would expect from a museum worth its salt, there are various rooms where you can sit down as well as a magnificent interior terrace that's an ideal spot for trying the extensive cocktail menu on offer (they have both alcoholic and non-alcoholic versions). We suggest trying 'El Museu', of course! Not many out-of-towners even know about this after-dark version of the Toy Museum, but once you've given it a whirl, you're bound to want to go back.