Motel Punt 14 in Gava, Spain
Our Experience in Gavà Mar, Spain
Welcome to Gavà Mar, a charming beach town located just outside Barcelona. This serene coastal escape was the first official stop on our Seth and Sara World Tour 2018, and it truly delivered the relaxing beach vibes we were hoping for. After a long journey, we wanted a peaceful retreat to unwind and recover from jet lag, and Gavà Mar was the perfect choice.
A Late-Night Arrival at Our Hotel
We arrived at our castle-like hotel at an unusual hour—2 AM. The quiet streets and mysterious ambiance made the experience both exciting and a little eerie. As we stepped inside, one thing caught our attention immediately—the mirrors on the walls and ceiling. That certainly wasn’t in the hotel description! Nevertheless, we were too exhausted to question it and decided to leave the surprises for the morning.
Time to Eat and Swim
Chez Bea in Gava Mar, Spain
Once we got down to the beach, we stopped for some much needed breakfast. We passed a cute little place called Chez Bea. They were selling breakfast crepes and espresso. We almost searched for another restaurant. I knew we would be in France in a few short weeks, and I felt like having a crepe here would be like cheating! But then, I figured I would need something to compare French crepes to, so this would be my baseline. Problem solved. We ordered one sweet and one savory crepe and a couple espressos. Wow. Good luck beating this France!
Who knew heaven was located on a beach in Spain?
Gava Mar, Spain
Platja de Gava
The sand is just a few steps from the restaurant. We found ourselves a spot and posted up. The Balearic Sea is a beautiful thing. It was the perfect temperature. Cold enough to cool you down, but warm enough to dive right in. We couldn’t help but giggle at the people starting to surround us. I had read about most of the beaches being topless, and European men always wearing tiny little speedos, but that doesn’t really prepare you for seeing it with your own eyes. I do love the comfortability that everyone has with their own bodies, and I’m sure it is such a freeing experience. Maybe I’ll add it to my bucket list.
After a lazy day at the beach, we made our way back to the hotel for some much needed sleep.
Being in a new country for the first time is such an exciting experience. So much planning, so many nerves, and so many modes of transportation to get here. Once you’re there it feels like such a weight off your shoulders. Congratulations you made it! You can breathe again! That is probably not the best description, but it’s the best one I got. Why not experience it for yourself?
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