One of the fourteen original countships of Catalonia in the eight century, the Girona of today is a great mix of historically interesting old and vibrant lively new, all within easy walking distance.
Whether you’re for or against the hunt, its presence is inescapable in the P-O.
Looking for something new to do this summer? Ever thought of kayaking?
Picture the gods cleaving the earth with a monstrous axe and you have the spectacular Gorges de Galamus.
Walk east from Place de la République in Perpignan and you will arrive at the inner-city neighbourhood of St Jacques, a lively, colourful mix of native French, North Africans and Gitanes.
A lovely day out on the motorbike in this spectacular region, this short circuit is combined with a visit to a fascinating old Priory, Prieuré de Serrabona, hidden in the hills.
De Mailly entered military service as a musketeer, and in 1749 was appointed lieutenant general for the Roussillon and commander in chief of the province.
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It can come as quite a surprise just how much water is lost from a swimming pool via evaporation, due to heat, humidity and wind.
This circular walk takes you from Céret up to the ermitage where you can picnic ‘on top of the world’ …