Beware the Oleander shrub, popular in the P-O for its evergreen qualities and delicate flowers and planted in quantity to jazz up roadsides, and gardens.
On a plateau of the Corbières, near Salses, with panoramic views of sea and lagoon, visible from the A9 motorway and the N9, stands the “Porta dels Països Catalans”, or ‘Gate to the Catalan Countries’.
No matter on which side of the Spanish war people may be, they all agree on one thing — that the French border is closed up and airtight.”
Just 14 months after their victory, Aimé Giral died alongside seven other members of the team at the outbreak of WW1.
Travel to and from the P-O has become more and more problematic over the past few years. Here readers share their experiences and advice.
Get your boules out – it’s time for pétanque!
If your name is Fanny, just go…and enjoy!
The legendary Tarlà hangs from a pole on the Ramblas throughout springtime in Girona. Originally made out of sawdust, with a wooden head, today dressed as a jester, the tradition of this puppet dates back to the middle ages.
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Just when we think that summer is on its way!