Castell de Requesens

10.06.2013:

Castell de Requesens Captured on canvas Parts of the major motion picture “Perfume” were shot in Catalonia. One of the places chosen as scenic backdrops was Castell de Requesens. The castle’s majestic ruin is situated in the Serra de l’Albera region, close to the French-Spanish border. The region is unique in its wild beauty, hosting [...]

A walk around the lake of Banyoles (0)

27.05.2013:

A walk around the lake of Banyoles In the 19th century, the Catalan poet Jacint Verdaquer called Lake Banyoles a shield made of silver (un escudo de plata). This morning however, it is shimmering in a dark turquoise, while reeds are reflected by the surface. Shrouded in legends, the lake has always had a special, [...]

Boat trip from Llançà to Portbou (0)

27.05.2013:

Llançà – Portbou Gone with the wind The Tramuntana seems to be half asleep this morning. Even in Llanca, there barely is more than a moderate breeze. This is striking us as curious as the weather forecast had announced yet another day of heavy storms. The infamous Tramuntana had been bothering us for days, brining [...]

Festes del Tura in Olot (0)

13.05.2013:

LES FESTES DEL TURA Olot – Garrotxa The Festivals of Tura in September are the main festival of Olot to honor the patron saint of the city. They are considered one of the most important traditional festivals of Catalonia and are declared of national interest by the Department of Culture of the Generalitat of Catalonia. [...]

Centre of reproduction for the turtles of the Albera (0)

29.04.2013:

Tortuga de l’Albera Centre of reproduction for the turtles of the Albera If you visit the Serra l’Albera, the northernmost part of the Pyrenees, you shouldn´t miss the Centre of Reproduction for the turtles of the Albera. In this centre, the mediterranean species “testudo hermanni hermanni” is reproduced and observed. Outside of the small village [...]

Trip to Sant Pere de Rodes (0)

15.04.2013:

Trip with sea views to Sant Pere de Rodes Vilajuïga -> Sant Pere de Rodes -> Port de la Selva On a day with light Tramuntana we drove in the direction of Vilajuïga. There a small signposted road leads through the town towards the mountains. Just behind the village the landscape changes and gets mountain [...]