Most spiders are pretty harmless to humans. In fact, only four are known to be dangerous, one of these being ’la recluse brune’ (brown recluse spider, or fiddleback, also known as the violin spider due to its shape and markings.
As the summer season continues, the evening skies of North Catalonia whizz, pop and crackle to the sight and sound of fireworks
Think Argelès, think Saint Cyprien, think Canet…..and we immediately think beach and port. But what about the villages?
Summer is a great time to be in the P-O but it does also seem to bring out ill-intentioned people trying to ‘arnaquer’ (take advantage of) others.
How about a day out in an iconic Citroën 2CV?
Not a drive for the faint hearted, or the easily travel sick, but for lovers of wild and remote country, it is a joy!
Head out for the day to the beautiful and historic town of Palau del Vidre- bursting with history, glass blowing, good food and friendly people
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Head out for the day to the beautiful and historic town of Elne- bursting with history, charm, art, good food and friendly people