Day 471 - 27/12/2014 : Catalan luxury

Having reached Cala Pedrosa we were shocked by seeing a gorgeous house in front of our eyes. Surrounded by green and tall pines the house didn't seems to finish !

'Definitely S'Agaro isn't for us', we though, being aware of the extremely high standard of living on this area. Anyway, we live in a tiny and not as luxurious house as it, but we are glad to enjoy it all the time instead of having an occasionally occupied big estate when you should spend more time than everywhere, as we knew that day.

We guessed where the owners would be wasting their time outside !!

Day 470 - 26/12/2014 : Llotja de la Senya Blanca

Far from being a simple connection between two beaches, S'Agaró Cami de Ronda provide us with the views of the S’Agaró coastline that have turned them into a beautiful walk which both natives and visitors alike enjoy taking whilst admiring the spectacular views.

One of these is the place called 'Llotja de la Senya Blanca', the most representative building inside S'Agaró. It's a vast estate initially dedicated to pasture but turned into the current magnificent building after Ensesa family, the owners, ordered its construction.

Undoubtedly, a place to discover !

Day 469 - 25/12/2014 : Catalan houses in Cami de Ronda from S'Agaró to Sa Conca

First of all, Merry Christmas !!!!

After a few minutes walking from S'Agaró beach you will start to reach luxurious houses along the seaside, most of them with the Catalan flag moving due to the sea breeze.

The path is approximately 1.5 km long and can be completed in 20-25 minutes, in which one can contemplate the immensity of the sea and the beauty of the rocks that provide its outline, and which are surrounded by the characteristic Mediterranean flora of Empordà.

Even in this special day you should think to have a pleasant walk to burn calories, why not?

The path is approximately 1.5 km long and can be completed in 20-25 minutes, in which one can contemplate the immensity of the sea and the beauty of the rocks that provide its outline, and which are surrounded by the characteristic Mediterranean flora of Empordà.
Far from being a simple connection between two beaches, they provide us with the views of the S’Agaró coastline that have turned them into a beautiful walk which both natives and visitors alike enjoy taking whilst admiring the spectacular views.
- See more at: http://www.platjadaro.com/en/el-cami-de-ronda.html#sthash.L2OhLVQQ.dpuf

Day 468 - 24/12/2014 : Cami de Ronda from S'Agaró to Sa Conca

Starting on the North side of S'Agaró beach, the 'Cami de Ronda' track until Sa Conca beach is a must-see in your Costa Brava holidays.

Having been one of the best recovered tracks of this famous walk path the water's colors and the luxurious houses across the seaside.

It's considered one of the most beautiful and currently one of the best adapted for all users, as one can follow the route without any problems thanks to the new elevator that allows those with reduced mobility to follow the most interesting part of the path.

Camí de ronda de S'Agaró

S'Agaró coastal paths

The path that connects the beach known as La Platja de Sant Pol with the cove La Cala Sa Conca de S’Agaró, is considered one of the most beautiful and currently one of the best adapted paths for all users, as one can follow the route without any problems thanks to the new elevator that allows those with reduced mobility to follow the most interesting part of the path.
The path is approximately 1.5 km long and can be completed in 20-25 minutes, in which one can contemplate the immensity of the sea and the beauty of the rocks that provide its outline, and which are surrounded by the characteristic Mediterranean flora of Empordà.
Far from being a simple connection between two beaches, they provide us with the views of the S’Agaró coastline that have turned them into a beautiful walk which both natives and visitors alike enjoy taking whilst admiring the spectacular views.

- See more at: http://www.platjadaro.com/en/el-cami-de-ronda.html#sthash.L2OhLVQQ.dpuf

Enjoy your walk !

is considered one of the most beautiful and currently one of the best adapted paths for all users, as one can follow the route without any problems thanks to the new elevator that allows those with reduced mobility to follow the most interesting part of the path.
The path is approximately 1.5 km long and can be completed in 20-25 minutes, in which one can contemplate the immensity of the sea and the beauty of the rocks that provide its outline, and which are surrounded by the characteristic Mediterranean flora of Empordà.
Far from being a simple connection between two beaches, they provide us with the views of the S’Agaró coastline that have turned them into a beautiful walk which both natives and visitors alike enjoy taking whilst admiring the spectacular views.
- See more at: http://www.platjadaro.com/en/el-cami-de-ronda.html#sthash.L2OhLVQQ.dpuf

is considered one of the most beautiful and currently one of the best adapted paths for all users, as one can follow the route without any problems thanks to the new elevator that allows those with reduced mobility to follow the most interesting part of the path.
The path is approximately 1.5 km long and can be completed in 20-25 minutes, in which one can contemplate the immensity of the sea and the beauty of the rocks that provide its outline, and which are surrounded by the characteristic Mediterranean flora of Empordà.
Far from being a simple connection between two beaches, they provide us with the views of the S’Agaró coastline that have turned them into a beautiful walk which both natives and visitors alike enjoy taking whilst admiring the spectacular views.
- See more at: http://www.platjadaro.com/en/el-cami-de-ronda.html#sthash.L2OhLVQQ.dpuf

Day 467 - 23/12/2014 : S'Agaró beach

S'Agaro's main beach is a long stretch of beautiful sand and there are many further sandy coves and rocky areas to explore.

Being so long  and comfortable place it's worth it to spend some days having a peaceful rest.


Equipment and tuition for a variety of water-sports can be hired; besides there are some diving schools.

S'Agaró remains full of life all year round, with a complete set of events and festivals, such as Carnival, the Beer Festival and the Medieval Market in Castell d'Aro.

Businesses and other organizations also hold conferences and conventions here, shaping the projects and innovations of the future.

Definitely, a place to visit!

Day 466 - 22/12/2014 : S'Agaró panorama

South east of Girona, roughly midway between Lloret de Mar and Begur, is the fabulous beach-side resort of S'Agaro.

Elegant S'Agaró sits alongside cosmopolitan Platja d'Aro, where a recognized circular route skirts the peaceful streets of the old town. Castell d'Aro is the historical center, and has preserved all its medieval charm. 


The borough's three dynamic, attractive towns complement each other perfectly, and combine sport, culture, leisure and business in a natural setting, focused on the delightful seafront, with its impressive, endless beach and idyllic little bays.

Amazing !

Day 465 - 21/12/2014 : Sleeping rocks

What about these rocks? Doesn't seems they are sleeping and floating on the sea? The shapes looks like a beautiful woman sunbathing but actually these rocks have a Catalan name, people call them as 'El Drac adormit' or the sleeping dragon.

Unconscious young boys can be seen climbing them and jumping to the sea without be aware of the low deep of the sea on this place causing it isn't recommended to reach by boat.

Anyway, another sight to be caught in a picture !!!

Day 464 - 20/12/2014 : Estreta Cave to the North

However, if you are coming Cala Estreta from the South side you will be reaching the cave from a pine forest, which it isn't a bad option instead of seaside from the North, above all if the sun is working hard !

Being not larger than 100 meters you should realize the beach won't be packed anytime therefore it's worth it wake up early to reach it at first time on the morning, when you might be able to admire a wonderful sunset.

Don't forget your foods and drinks there isn't services in the cave, only some bins for your trash. Instead of being an inconvenient the less services the less crowd will arrive.

Enjoy your journey and respect the environment !

Day 463 - 19/12/2014 : Estreta Cave panorama

The beauty of Cala Estreta can't be worked out easily. Being an unspoilt area which only can be accessed by walk, indeed not an easy walk, no signs of development and human occupation exists.

It seems people says the most panoramic way to access it is from the North, starting at Cala el Crit o Golfet walking over Cami de Ronda is on the seaside allowing admire another nature sight in Costa Brava : Illes Formigues.

After passing Cap de Planes cave you will see the firsts rocks of Cala Estreta. Are you ready for a fantastic journey on the beach?

Day 462 - 18/12/2014 : Reaching Estreta cave

Cala Estreta belongs to Palamós town and, undoubtedly, is one of the hidden and most impressive caves in Costa Brava due to its breathtaking environment and valuable landscape.

To enjoy a journey in this fantastic place you've to walk between 20 and 30 minutes from El Castell beach, it isn't a short walk but definitely it deserves it. When you will be go down the stairs and come across with the landscape shown in today's picture the effort did before didn't matters to you.

Anyway, the walk isn't steeped at all, therefore no excuses !!!

Day 461 - 17/12/2014 : Sanià cave

Having been this fantastic place we were looking forward to buying our own ship to turn up there freely !!! Unspoilt and being difficult to reach it help to the conservation of this stunning cave, avoiding the development around its surroundings.

The only way to go down into the sea is walking from Castell beach more or less 1 kilometer, then walk carefully on the rocky and steeped track, it deserves take some risk to look into the paradise.


As a curious fact, Truman Capote was spending 3 summer time here in the Sixties and it's said he thought to buy the vast ground around only for his own enjoyment, fortunately he didn't !!!

Day 460 - 16/12/2014 : Cami de Ronda from Castell beach

Undoubtedly, one of the best tracks from Cami Ronda belongs to Baix Empordà. Starting at Castell Beach to the North until reach Cap Roig we will able to see the magnificent Mediterranean in differents ways.

Just after climbing to Iberian settlement in Castell beach the path enters in a pine forest area giving comfortable shadows to us if we are walking under the strong summer's sun.

The cliffs are close to you then be careful on the approach to the edge.

Enjoy the view !

Day 459 - 15/12/2014 : Foradada cave

Just behind the Iberian settlement located in Castell beach you'll come across with one of that places which stops your breath : Foradada cave.

Unspoilt and wild, it should be accessed by little boats because trying to go down from the settlement might be a daunting challenge.

Probably you won't find a lot of places with such a fantastic beauty, it's a shame that it's being known with the pass of time and so many boats are visiting every day.

Anyway, boasting with clear waters it's a paradise for those practicing snorkeling and diving. Enjoy !!!

Day 458 - 14/12/2014 : Castell beach shot

Definitely, Castell beach is such a little paradise. Having been saved from the development the clear waters and the walk paths on the surroundings area the best sights of this unspoilt are.

Even it should be packed in summer, there are so many choices to avoid the crowd, and the best one is entering the forest just on the left to discover others stunning caves as Foradada and Cala Estreta, which will be visited in the following days.

Bring your camera, you won't give up to take pictures !

Day 457 - 13/12/2014 : Castell beach panorama from the Iberian settlement

One of the choices to have a walk from Castell Beach is taking the steeped path on the left side which led to the Iberian settlement on the top of the hill.

From there you should take fantastic pictures from the beach and the surroundings as well as learn about ancient cultures by visiting the settlement.


Don't be left out! Next summer come live the experience of Castell Beach, and we promise you will not be disappointed!

Day 456 - 12/12/2014 : Castell beach panorama

What is there to do in Castell beach?

Diving in the crystalline water, walking along the old smugglers' path around the coast or exploring the ancient Iberian settlement on a promontory at the eastern end of the beach.

Or simply take a rest and enjoy a pleasant sunny day, why not? There is a laidback shack on the beach for cold beers, seafood and sandwiches opened only in the peak season, from July to September.

You should expect some crowd in peak season, locals from the pretty seaside and inland villages nearby, second-homers from Barcelona and anyone looking for a bit of peace are coming to this paradise.

Enjoy !

Day 455 - 11/12/2014 : Waking up at Castell beach

Castell's Beach is close to Palamós on the North way reached from C-31 motorway leaving in the exit with the sign 'Platja el Castell'.

Why to go? To banish for ever your perception of the Costa Brava as package tour hell. Just north of Palamós, Castell is the only sandy beach on this part of the coast to have escaped development, owing to vociferous local opposition. There are some beautiful little coves on either side of it, concealed by pine forests. 

We will spend some days showing us this unspoilt environment, you can't get out !

Day 454 - 10/12/2014 : Palamós

Palamós is one of the main cities of Baix Empordà region and it's located at the northern end of a large bay, which is popular for swimming, sailing and windsurfing.

The town is by-passed by the C31 motorway which connects the coastal towns of the central Costa Brava with Girona. Palafrugell lies 8.5 km to the north and Castell-Platja d'Aro 7 km to the south.

The town is a major port (with the closure of Sant Feliu the only commercial harbour in the Province of Girona) with one of the last remaining fishing fleets on this part of the Mediterranean coast. It is famous for the locally caught prawns, in Catalan 'gambles', which are really appreciated by local and foreign people.

Would you like to taste a 'gambes' plate while looking to the Mediterranean? Come here !

Day 454 - 09/12/2014 : Sa Riera, Port d'en Pins cave

Port d'en Pins cave is located just on the right side on Sa Riera's main beach and it can be reached by foot in no more than 2-3 minutes walking on Cami de Ronda behind the little pier.

If you want to avoid the crowd from Sa Riera beach, Port d'en Pins is the best choice, a hidden place to be discovered.

Clear and fresh waters are the main attractions however no services are available, although being close to Sa Riera main beach this isn't a big problem.

Enjoy your bath !

Day 453 - 08/12/2014 : Sa Riera Cami de Ronda path to the south

Sa Riera has traditionally been a fishing village, and therefore still remain at the forefront some of these houses, evidence of a past still alive in direct contact with nature. You should check this fact walking on the Cami de Ronda.

From Sa Riera begins, both sides, two separate coastal paths. To the south, further the small cove of Port del Pi, the path leads to a long stretch of unspoilt coastline forming the Natural Reserve of Ses Negres, a protected marine area of a great ecological value. The brown color of the rocks is really unique.

Amazing !!!

Day 452 - 07/12/2014 : Sa Riera coming from Illa Roja

Coming from to the north, once we cross the creek called Cala del Rei, with its excellent viewpoint, we turn up to Sa Riera having a fantastic view inside Camí de Ronda.

In that point you should discover that  it’s the most visited cove in Begunr and the one that offers more services, you can easily look for information and  you will find out what you can do on it.

Just behind our foots some people were doing snorkeling and others ones simply were taking a relaxing bath inside the clear water.

Definitely tranquil and stunning !

Day 451 - 06/12/2014 : Jumping into the sea

Illa Roja invites young people, and not as young as we could realize, to make risky jumps from the rocks. First of all they have a difficult climbing sometimes to the top of the island, secondly the jump is preparing and finally the adrenalin is freed !

Besides, one of the main attractions Illa Roja cove offers to the bathers are the snorkel activities. Around the big red rock in front of the beach grows an important underwater population of fish and other marine species.

So don’t forget your dive mask to enjoy this opportunity when come to Illa Roja beach !

Day 450 - 05/12/2014 : Paradise Lost !!!

Probably one of the most photographed scenery on the Costa Brava. Spectacular, unique in its kind … so is Illa Roja cove, a very exclusive creek mainly due to the great mass of reddish rock in front of the beach.

Illa Roja cove length is about 120 meters and a width of 20, being flanked on the rear wall by a huge rock on which the mentioned coastal path runs. Illa Roja is the only beach in Begur where you can practice nudism.


Make sure you include this beach in your list, it's a must-see !!!

Day 449 - 04/12/2014 : El Racó and Illa Roja together

The entrance to El Racó beach from Pals is a rocky area when young people uses to jump to the sea, it's not as dangerous as jumping from Illa Roja itself buy sometimes people don't realize what are doing it.

El Racó is a good option for level-headed person, you should relax and let your mind escape from the daily struggle. Spending time in this beach is worth it, definitely for us is one of the best beaches in Catalonia (probably competing with Golfet or Cala Estreta).

Enjoy the beach !

Day 448 - 03/12/2014 : Pal's beach

Usually crowed in high summer season, Pals beach becomes the perfect place for  beach games and watersports.

On a coast characterised by rocky coves, Pals beach is a stretch of fine golden sand more than two miles long and around 40 yards wide.

Surprisingly for the Mediterranean, there are some decent waves when the Levante or Tramontana winds are blowing, making it good for surfing, windsurfing or kitesurfing. There is plenty of space for volleyball and other beach games, and you can sign up for boat and diving trips to the Isles Medes further up the coast. 

Enjoy the sun, enjoy Costa Brava, enjoy Catalonia !!!

Day 447 - 02/12/2014 : Platja el Racó

Before reaching the spread Pal's beach we should stop in the quiet el Racó, which it is nudist as Illa Roja. Racó has comfortable shadow areas to have a rest from the shinning sun.

The beach belongs to Pals but it's nowhere near crowded as Pals main beach therefore it's a good alternative to avoid noising people even the young teenagers will be jumping from the rocks.

Don't forget to write down in your agenda !

Day 446 - 01/12/2014 : Paradise

Walking on the 'Cami de Ronda' track from Sa Riera to Pals is a breathtaking experience. After a steep stretch the Mediterranean sea opens splendid showing us the paradise.

A specie of rock converted in a beautiful island making an unforgettable shot. Pines and rocks are covering the path until we arrive to the balcony to Illa Roja cave, a nudism paradise in Costa Brava.

You should continue the path until reach el Racó beach and finally the wide Pals beach.

Enjoy your walk !

Day 445 - 30/11/2014 : Sa Riera looking to Medes

Winter is coming therefore why not remember our beaches to forget the dark and think we will enjoying the sun soon?

Sa Riera is the biggest beach belonging to Begur, located on the North of the village can be reach from Begur by GI-6351 road or having a pleasant walk from Pals beach.

Sa Riera has a beach that is sheltered and particularly popular in the summer months.
 There is also good snorkelling around the craggy rocks. There are some small hotels and good seafood restaurants, small cafes & bars.

You're noted on that !

Day 444 - 29/11/2014 : Independence's gig

A claim for our freedom was held on Camp Nou stadium by June 29th 2013.Lots of Catalan bands, composers and orchestras sang for the country's freedom by breaking the chains with the Spanish state.

It was a gig which lasts more than 4 hours where the crowd filling the stadium didn't give up to sing and create different mosaics about the Indepedence process and Catalonia flag.

It was really moving, gripping and finally was considered one of the highlights during 2013 regarding the Catalan claim after the big human chain held by September the 11th.

Visca Catalunya Lliure !

Day 443 - 28/11/2014 : We are in Festa Major

By our Festa Major in June all the town is well decorated with funny colors, flowers and ornaments but no one building stand out more that the Church.

Two main facts drive to this opinion, first off all 4 Catalans flags are put on the tower around the four squares but the most remarkable matter is the donkey hanging from the bell tower. We are talking about 'Ase Inocenci' which it's the festivity symbol.

The imaginary donkey is hung up until the end of the Festivity where it's gone down carefully.

Enjoy Vilassar !

Day 442 - 27/11/2014 : Vilassar is calling us !!!

It's time to coming home and spend some days in our stunning village, you remember, it isn't? Vilassar de Mar starts the high season during St Joan Major festivity having the most impact on the witches night of June 24th.

The main town's streets as Sant Joan street  turned up to ancient times being dressed as we were in the Indian age creating such an amazing atmosphere.

Definitely our little town deserves a visit, why don't you include in your agenda?

Day 441 - 26/11/2014 : Font's square, bye bye Tarraco !!!

And finally we reached the city's heart, the impressive Plaça de la Font where Tarraco's council is located and the main event from Santa Tecla festivity are held.

It's known to be the place where 'Diada de Santa Tecla' congregates every year the best 'colles castelleres' from Catalonia to start one of the most beautiful journeys around 'Castellers'.

Plenty of life, people walking or taking a rest in one of its terraces, it's the place which every town would like to have.

See you soon Tarraco !!!

Day 440 - 25/11/2014 : Funny house in Tarraco

Looking for our restaurant to have lunch in Tarraco we found out with interesting places. Walking inside the city center we came up with a funny house which had the main wall painted with a Catalan story.

It seemed like a council but it was difficult to understand if it was a true story at all, therefore we made a lot of picture to memorize the meeting.

Is is though to be a representation of the middle age Catalan way of life, but we weren't able to confirm that.

It's really gripping !

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Day 439 - 24/11/2014 : Tarraco view from Castle of Pretori (Praetoriem)

We are close to finish our Tarraco tour, do you think it has been worth it? I think so, it's a mix of ancient culture, magnificent monuments and nice views.

One of the last panoramic pictures we took from Tarraco was on Pretori's terrace. Pretori is one of the most remarkable buildings in Tarraco, being dated on the First Century and preserving its history until reaching our days.

The tower offers fantastic view from the city and above all from the Cathedral, therefore it should include in all the visitor lists.

Enjoy !

Day 438 - 23/11/2014 : Tarraco view from Rambla Nova

The long Rambla Nova is the main thoroughfare in Tarragona for both locals and visitors to this beautiful city.

Fun to wander along during the day, adorned with flowers stalls, newspaper stands, and regular markets and, not to be missed, the Statue of Castellers, an ideal photo opportunity!

On the south area we will able to admire a fantastic view from the Roman Theater and the main beach, it's really amazing ! Rambla Nova boasts designer shops and restaurants.  It was once a river bed, with kiosks selling books, pictures and newspapers. There is a twice weekly market selling clothes, household goods, animals i.e. live guinea pigs, rabbits, birds, chicks

Enjoy it !!!

Day 437 - 22/11/2014 : Tarraco magnificent amphitheater

Tarragona Amphitheatre is a Roman amphitheatre which was built in the 2nd century AD, sited close to the forum of this provincial capital.


The amphitheater could house up to 15,000 spectators, and measured 130 x 102 m.

The Islamic invasion of Spain started a period of abandon of the area, which lasted until the 12th century, when a church was built over the remains of the Visigothic church, in Romanesque style. This was demolished in 1915.

In 1576, it became the convent for the order of the Trinity until 1780 when it became a prison for prisoners who were constructing the port. After closing the prison, it was abandoned up to the mid-20th century when work was started to recover the theater, funded by the Bryant foundation.

Enjoy your visit !!!

Day 436 - 21/11/2014 : Tarraco Roman Theater

The Roman Theatre of Tarraco was built in the time of Augustus in the area of the Forum of the Colonia and the port, the planners took advantage of the steep slope of the hill to build part of the seating.

Despite much of it having been destroyed during the 20th century, the remains of three fundamental parts of the structure are still visible; the cavea (seating), the orchestra and the scaena The ruins can be seen from the purpose-built lookout point.

A great piece of history !!!

Day 435 - 20/11/2014 : Four ways to be a Catalan

We strolled to Rambla Nova from the Cathedral, I would ever recommend walking on this way because you will enjoy the panorama change from the old town to the Roman period.

Take into account the political situation in our country lots of people claim for a change being the flag exhibition the most method used to mark our thoughts.

We found out a stunning building with 4 neighbors showing a different flag : two versions of Estelada, the 'Senyera' and Gimnastic flag.

Catalan proud !!!!

Day 434 - 19/11/2014 : Santa Maria inside

The Capitular Hall, dating to the mid-12th century, could be accessed from the cloister or the church.

In 1330 it was converted into the Chapel of Corpus Christi It has a square plan and is covered by barrel vault. The entrance has a central door sided by windows. The keystone of the apse (added in the 14th-century) shows a Christ in Majesty, while in the arch are symbols of the Tetramorph.

The apse has also a sculpture group of the Annunciation and the decorated tombstone of Alemanda de Rocabertí (died 1373).

The walls of the Hall features several 14th-century sculptures of saints, some with traces of polychrome paint.

Amazing !!!

Day 433 - 18/11/2014 : Santa Maria Garden's Cloister

The construction of the cloister began perhaps around 1194, although other scholars assign it from 1214 onwards. Located northeast to the cathedral, it has a rectangular plan, measuring 47 by 46 meters. It has a large central courtyard and four galleries divide by pilasters. Some of them include gutters discharging rainwater to the Roman sewer, which was still in use. The vault covering of the galleries follows the model of the monasteries of Poblet and Vallbona de les Monges.

The arcades of the galleries are organized in groups of three smaller circular arches, surmounted by couples of small rose windows and, above them, a large ogival arch. Above the latter is in turn a frieze in Moorish style. The capitals of the columns are sculpted with religious scenes, such as the visit of the angels to Abraham, Cain and Abel an others. At the corner of the northern gallery are scenes from the Genesis and the New Testament, St. Thomas' incredulity and the legend of St. Nicholas. The wall of the eastern gallery includes an Arab inscription from the year 960, belonging to the former mosque.

Day 432 - 17/11/2014 : Santa Maria Cloister

The construction of the cloister began perhaps around 1194, although other scholars assign it from 1214 onwards. Located northeast to the cathedral, it has a rectangular plan, measuring 47 by 46 meters. It has a large central courtyard and four galleries divide by pilasters. Some of them include gutters discharging rainwater to the Roman sewer, which was still in use. The vault covering of the galleries follows the model of the monasteries of Poblet and Vallbona de les Monges.

The cloister is accessed through a Romanesque gate from the 13th century. It has a tympanum with the Majesty of God and the Tetramorph. The columns supporting the archivolts have capitals with vegetable elements and scenes of the visit of the three Mary to Christ's sepulchre. The column of the mullion is also decorated with a reptile and with scenes of the life of Jesus.

To sum up, impressive !!!

Day 431 - 16/11/2014 : Santa Maria apostles

The Cathedral of Tarragona is a Roman Catholic church in Tarragona, Spain. Located in a site previously occupied by a Roman temple dating to the time of Tiberius, a Visigothic cathedral and a Moorish mosque, it was declared a national monument in 1905.

The main gate is surmounted by a large rose window, similar to that in the Monastery of Sant Cugat or in the Cathedral of Majorca. The twelve spokes represent the twelve tribes of Israel, or the apostles. It has a diameter of 11 meters. The two lateral portal have also smaller rose windows.

Let's go inside, enjoy your visit !

Day 430 - 15/11/2014 : Santa Maria Church

 We were facing soon the most impressive building of Tarragona : the vast Santa Maria church. You reach it walking in Carrer Major from South to North where the Cathedral facade is widely noticed.

Then, go on, we will spend a week talking about Tarragona and the Cathedral represents the start point : the building contains important historical memories and beautiful works of art, but above all it is a place where the church community, gathered around Jesus Christ their Lord, listens to the Word of God, takes the Eucharist and receives forgiveness.

Please pay due respect during your visit and don't disturb the monks !!!

Day 429 - 14/11/2014 : Pilon's street in Tarragona

During our journey to Tarragona that it was an early May day we were able to discover some curious fact about this amazing city.

Tarragona proved to be a very pleasant town, easy to walk inside in, plenty of life and interesting places to see, undoubtedly being one of the main Roman old places its history is to be taken into account.

One of the most shocked streets you should walk is full of colorful paints in the walls and pilots, it's called Pilon's street. You will find in the way to Santa Maria church before reaching Carrer Major. Definitely it will be paying your attention itself !

Day 427 - 12/11/2014 : Allende in Tarragona

It's curious being the first choice to talk about Tarragona to reference to a personality nothing or little involved with Catalonia, as far as I know, but it's fair to remark the comrade Allende sculpture located in Camp de Mart grounds.

It's remarkable to see people walking along the garden and approaching to the sculpture to honor such a fantastic and unforgettable man who paid with his death for his country's freedom.

Chi,chi.chi le,le,le !!!!

Day 428 - 13/11/2014 : Tarraco

Let's travel to Catalan mid South territories, we are going to spend some days in the most important southern city, Tarragona or Tarraco how it was called in Roman empire ages.

The first building we visited in Tarraco was the council because there is a big and beautiful from showing how was Tarraco in the past with all the Roman building showing off luxury and power.

The model is spread out all the council main hall and you will be impressed by seeing, definitely it's a sight to include, don't forget that !

Day 426 - 11/11/2014 : L'Esquirol (Sta Maria de Corcó)

It's remarkable to explain the history name of this tiny town. The village was historically known as L'Esquirol, the place of origin of the House of Cabrera but was changed during Franco MOFO times to Santa Maria de Corcó. On June 4, 2014, they have officially changed the name back to the original L'Esquirol which literally means, "squirrel" in Catalan.

Nowadays is a peaceful town locate in Osona just in middle route from Vic to Rupit therefore you will be seeing in your Osona journey.

Enjoy its history !

Day 425 - 10/11/2014 : The day after in Tavervet glancing at Moltorer cliff

Tavertet cliffs should be included in your list for sight seeing. We were looking forward to walking on the path to Sau reservoir views but approaching to the edge the feelings were really amazing.

It's difficult to think about such an impressive emptiness sensation, with your body close to fall down, it's nothing like as good as this path before a big lunch !!!

Don't forget this town and its environment, you won't be dissappointed.

Day 424 - 09/11/2014 : Sau reservoir in the day when our first step to freedom have been done

Today we are living one of the most relevant events to our freedom : we celebrate a vote to know what Catalan people think about being a new Europe state.

I would like to help you being relaxed and think how important is this day in our future : sit in front of your computer and admire the beauty existing in our country.

When you reach Sau views from Tavertet cliffs walk the essence of silence come to your mind. The view is breathtaking, the peace infinite.

Vote and wait, the future is being written.

Day 423 - 08/11/2014 : Sant Romà de Sau church

Sau reservoir owns a hidden treasure : Sant Romà church. This reservoir is  located on the Ter river, near Vilanova de Sau and belonging to Osona region.

The dam was completed in 1962, creating a reservoir with a storage capacity of 151.3 hm³ that covered the former town of Sant Romà de Sau.

The Church of Sant Romà is still visible when the water level is low and we were lucky to see it. The dam has a structural height of 83 m and a crest length of 260 m.

We are talking about one of the must-see views in Catalonia with plenty of activities to do around the reservoir, therefore it should be included in your route.

Definitely !