Above the gleaming white fishing town of Port de la Selva, in the province of Girona, stands the Benedictine monastery of Sant Pere de Rodes constructed into the side of the Verdera mountain.
Originally set up by the Rois de Majorque as a defence system to protect the Roussillon from invaders, the tours de signaux (signal towers) allowed information to be passed quickly around the region, using fire and smoke signals.
Mindfulness has become a bit of a buzzword lately. Something we’re constantly told we should be doing more of, yet somehow never seem to have time for. Let’s be honest, who really has time to…
What’s on around the region in March 2026
If you’ve had the misfortune to accidentally step on a sea urchin (oursin), you will be very aware how painful it can be.
Superb views across the hills and down to the sea.
Reader restaurant reviews. (WE HAVEN’T CHECKED IF THEY ARE OPEN OVER THE WINTER MONTHS SO MAKE SURE YOU RING FIRST TO CHECK.)
Step back in time with us for a fascinating day out which takes in both sides of the P-O border with a Medieval fortress and a Roman ruin
Take a moment to visit or revisit some of the P-O villages and some of the fascinating war and anti war memorials around the region.
Historic Perpignan, the colourful mix of old and new, chic and shabby, trendy boutiques, narrow, cobbled streets and small intimate bistros, was also a pivotal location in supporting the British and Allied war effort.