Activities, Places of Interest, Gastronomy ...
There are several small Mediterranean villages along the French/ Spanish coast to visit: beautiful French town of Colliure,Cadaques home to Salvador Dali, 14 kms away, fishing towns like l’Escala, tourist resort of Empuriabrava, Llançà and Figueres for the Dali Museum. You are 160kms from Barcelona capital of Catelonia and one of the most happening cities in Spain , home to Gaudi's works of art
Natural areas protected: Cap Creus (sea), L'Albera (mountain), Els Aiguamolls ( important bird area), La Garrotxa (volcanic area) perfect to walk and hiking. 1 hour from Pirineus Mountains.
Medieval villages: Peralada with a greatest musical festival, romantic Besalu, volcanic Santa Pau, Pals, La Bisbal with ceramic industry and the Jewish city of Girona.
Sports: parachutes, sea activities: sealing, snorkelling, diving, ..., golf courses, winter and adventure sports in Pirineus mountains.
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Taste the Catalan cuisine with Mediterranean products.The local area wine and olive oils are also a must .Near Barcelona is the Penedes wine region also famous for Cava which is actually the Spanish version of Champagne
