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…
About diving in France Qualifications For deep wreck diving (40m and plus) you will have to have a qualification of at least CMAS 3 star equivalent. If you haven’t been diving recently to these sorts…
Love ’em or hate ’em, everyone should know a little bit about scorpions shouldn’t they? And the news is better than you would expect. Apparently, the black ones which look quite mean are not actually…
Port Vendres Fish Market: Goodies from the Badies Fish lovers cannot possibly visit Port Vendres without calling in at Les Poissonneries de la Côte Catalane (La Criée), one of the largest fish markets…
A star still shining Michelin stars are awarded to “restaurants offering the finest cooking, regardless of cuisine style” so why did Pascal Borrell, talented former chef of the much talked of Maison du…
Water Sport – Saint Jean Pla de Corts Love water sport but tired of sand in every orifice? Simples. Follow the wild screams of excitement (and the sign for the Plan d’Eau) to the ‘téléski’…
La Vierge des 7 douleurs Perpignan cathedral During Easter Week, don’t miss the superb ‘Vierge des 7 douleurs,’ symbol of the suffering of the mother of Christ, on display in the chapel de…
DONKEY DAYS with With Katja Willemsen What do you give someone who has everything for their 50th birthday? A day out with donkeys of course. There is no age limit to falling in…
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…
Perpignan – Dove andiamo a cena stasera? There are many good and some great restaurants in Perpignan. Spaghetteri’Aldo is one which ticks all the boxes for me, as a resto which caters for everyone –…