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La Retirada – a memorial walk


Following our recent articles on la Retirada, a P-O Life reader very kindly contacted us with photos and memories of a hike that they undertook back in 2017.

26/02/2021

Book Club : The Boy from the Back Streets of Bolton


Written by P-O reader Norman Longworth, this autobiography traces his incredible journeys and adventures until he finally reached our very own Eus

26/02/2021

Book Club : A Strange Beginning (The Lord Byron Series Book 1)


The Woman with Wings is a contemporary mystery - with a hint of sci-fi- novel from 2019. The writing was superb and all in all this was a page-turning read with a very unique end! You won’t be disappointed!

26/02/2021

OUT FOR THE DAY.. along the coastal lagoons of the P-O


On a clear winter’s day, a drive along the coastal lagoons of Salses and Canet can offer vast skies, wide horizons, bird spotting, oyster eating and windsurfer watching.

26/02/2021

Tortilla Espanola: The Epitome of Spanish Tapas


We can't dine out in Spain for the moment, but there's nothing to stop us enjoying some typical Spanish tapas.

25/02/2021

The Treaty of the Pyrenees


‘The Pyrenees which anciently divide the Gauls from the Spains shall henceforth be the division of the two said kingdoms.’…

25/02/2021

SORÈDE: Walk or Drive to Château d’Ultrera.

High above the village of Sorède, you will find the ruggedly impressive ruins of the Château d’Ultrera – the Castle…


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The pound skyrocketed yesterday, with the currency picking up considerable support thanks to the UK’s substantial decline in new coronavirus…


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CURRY VAN DELIVERS STRAIGHT TO YOUR DOOR: 5TH MARCH

Friday 5th March is curry night again - and once again couch potatoes will be delighted to hear that they…


Out for the day in Collioure

Head out for the day to the beautiful seaside town of Collioure- inspiration to some of the world's greatest artists…


Abbey of St Martin du Canigou

The Benedictine Abbey of St Martin de Canigou has held its position on the slopes of Canigou for over ten…


Moving to the Pyrénées-Orientales – what to do before you leave

Moving to a different country can be extremely stressful. We're here to help with this handy checklist of things you…


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