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.
If you are treated to a blast of the emergency sirens which blare out regularly around the region, don’t panic or head for the shelters!
Have you been paying attention? As usual in winter, we take a quizzical look over last year’s articles – with one or two extra questions thrown in!
with Tim and Chris Parker Tour de Querriog (670m), Puig Joan, Banyuls ridge This is a BIG 12km circular walk with approx 720m of ascent including the undulating ridge. It offers wonderful views and some…
Look out for ‘fougasse’, the Catalan version of the Italian ‘focaccia bread’.
Cultural artefacts have long been targeted by armies as a demonstration of their superiority, dominance and power. The Spanish Civil War and WW2 were no different. Collectors and curators were therefore anxious to protect their cultural heritage.
Tread carefully on your way up to the ski slopes this winter.
The word ‘ambulance’ hasn’t always referred to a vehicle.
One of the greatest things about winter is that the life of the animals and birds of the mountains is much easier to see and understand thanks to the snow.
The Retirada. Nearly half a million Spanish civilians and soldiers fled to France. The P-O authorities were unprepared and hostile.