Bleak’ would fairly describe the town of Portbou, a bleakness only accentuated by its stunning environs.
A new season with great voices
Jailhouse Rocks The ‘Castell de Sant Ferran’, built in Figueres, in the mid 18th century, is the largest castle in Europe. The walk around the perimeter of the castle is a flat 3km…
Peniscola – Colin Lamont heads south (written in 2008 so prices will have changed a little!) Last week we set off to sunny Spain (altogether now: Y Viva Espana – thank you) for…
The town of Figueres is probably best known for that cathedral of wackiness – the Dali museum, but a bit of exploration will soon take you off the beaten track and provide an authentic fix of Spanish street culture.
UPDATE 2014 There is a visitors centre, open seven days a week, with exhibition following the building of the viaduct, and guided tours available in the ‘jardin des explorateurs’ (demo on how the…
If you are thinking of heading out to Bugarach to witness the end of the world on 21st December, don’t expect to climb the mountain. French police have banned access to the Pic and will…
Barcelona is not such a long way from the Pyrenees-Orientales. With the long awaited arrival of the TGV, it is quick and easy to head off for a long weekend or even just a day.…