Empúries, (coming from the Greek “Emporion” meaning market place or shopping centre) lies midway between the Costa Brava town of L’Escala and the tiny village of Sant Martí. Archeology fans will be in ruins heaven!
Gaudy or Gaudi? By Henry Shaftoe Antoni Gaudi (1852 – 1926) ranks among the world’s most innovative architects and his masterpiece – the Basilica of the Sagrada Familia, in Barcelona, is arguably Europe’s most spectacular…
I’m assuming you’ve already gasped at the Parc Güell, gazed at Gaudi, stared at the Sagrada Familia, and marvelled at Miró.
For me the charm of Barcelona is to be found in its more homely treasures, on foot or by its efficient public transport system.
Jane Mann describes her visit to the olive and bean festivals in southern Catalonia…..
Great news, travel junkies! The powers that be have given the go-ahead for cross-border transport, and at just 1€ per journey you can border hop as often as you like this summer.
History tells the facts – Art tells the story
Update on preparations to minimise queues at the border ahead of Border Force strike action at the end of the week:
In need of some retail therapy? We’ve got just the place: the Gran Jonquera shopping centre, just the other side of the Spanish border.
L’Estartit is a small fishing village in the Baix Empordà region, Girona province of Catalonia, Spain. The name dates back to 1517 when the blessing of the first chapel took place.
UK ambassador urges Brits in France to get prepared for festive travel and to take action to get a withdrawal agreement residency card before 1 January