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.
The Miguel Caldentey, a schooner classified as a Historic Monument, will be open to the public on Thursday 19th August
WALK THE REGION……With Kate and Ted Hiscock Banyuls-sur-Mer: Tombeau de Maillol to Col de Banyuls & back 14km (9m) – 4 hours CLICK TO ENLARGE This walk concentrates on the deep valleys behind the sea-side…
Superb views across the hills and down to the sea.
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
A “Lest we Forget” drive around the Pyrenees Orientales can be the moment to visit or revisit some of the villages and enjoy the autumn colours whilst taking in some of the fascinating War and anti war Memorials.
The maquis was one of various forms of Resistance in France’s fight against the German Occupation and the Vichy regime during the Second World War.
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.
Sunken chocolate cake, very delicious served on its own with a glass of Maury or cup of steaming hot black coffee.
The pebbled beach is transformed into a colourful, animated mass of eating and drinking, brass bands, joyous musicians, jugglers>..