Day 174 - 04/03/2014 : Medes islands, Tascó Gros and Carall Bernat

Medes islands is a natural paradise in front of L'Estartit beaches and pier, therefore this town become the exit point for a lot of boats doing excursions to the islands.

It's a protected maritime area close to the shore and formed by an small and craggy group of seven islets(some of them called Tascons in Catalan and others bigger than these called islands).

In the picture we can see from left to right, Carall Bernat (in Catalan 'cavall') and Tascó Gros.

Wait for the next picture, we'll stay some day talking about these stunning islands. 

Day 173 - 03/03/2014 : L'Estartit pier

L'Estartit is a privileged place in Baix Empordà shire, the last town before we enter in Alt Empordà.

The variety of different landscapes, the long beach, and the tourism, shopping and leisure opportunities make this Costa Brava area an ideal spot for enjoying pleasant, comfortable holidays at any time of the year.

Strolling through the narrow streets or along lively Carrer de Santa Anna, visitors can imagine the pace of life in former times, the seafaring traditions, the old sailors’ taverns and the picturesque processions on religious feast days that can still be seen today.

The Medes islands can be reached from L'Estartit, giving a relevance to the town for sea activities.

Enjoy !

Day 172 - 02/03/2014 : Vilassar National Day

Last years Vilassar has taken the role of a town defending its Catalan feelings and roots. Not only the 11th of September the streets show the complain of Vilassar people to become a town within the new Catalan State.

Hordes of official Catalonia flags, the 'Senyera', fill a great number of terraces, also the unofficial but widely used 'Estelada', undoubtedly the symbol of this independence complain.

Specially colorful is the 11th of Setembre, the 'Diada Nacional', when the yellow and red colors contrast with the blue sky at the end of summer season, it's the best time to be aware of our right to decide.

Visca Catalunya Lliure !

Day 171 - 01/03/2014 : Sunrise in L'Escala

Don't get out your terrace in Voramar Hotel, wait a moment because after the dawn the sunrise is coming.

We discovered how relaxing should be a quiet summer morning seeing how the sun is coming to get us another splendid day to enjoy our country, their beaches and landscapes, we were excited !!!

You can't stop to take pictures to the sun in every second he is rising. The sky was getting different colors with the sunrise progress giving an enjoyable moment.

After a few moment you will look forward for a good breakfast and get ready for another summer day.

Anything more to set off a journey?

Day 170 - 28/02/2014 : Before the Dawn

Don't forget to book your room in L'Escala Voramar hotel with sea views, you will hear Tramuntana all the night giving you a comfortable sleep outside the sultriness of the most of places in Catalonia summer.

Look at this view, what do you think? Before the Dawn is a wonderful title for this image but a strong feeling when you get up early to see it from your terrace.

What's the problem? You won't be able to asleep again when the sun was risen because the light will hit completely your room.

Then, time to breakfast and go for a walk?

Day 169 - 27/02/2014 : L'Escala Riells beach

As we said in previous days, we don't consider l'Escala as a place with relevant beaches as well, but the walk to Riells beach is amazing and you may go shopping and find out the last souvenir of your holidays.

This beach is used for families with children because it isn't very deep and it's wide, therefore you won't feel the summer crowd.

On the other hand, it's the place where you can rent a little boat to go sailing on your own.

Would you like to try?

Day 168 - 26/02/2014 : Roses from L'Escala

Tramuntana brings blue and spotless skies to Alt Emporda giving the chance to admire the stunning Bay of Roses from L'Escala.

The evening summer walks to La Punta allow us a view of Roses far away, it will be windy and the sea will be altered.

But watching the sea is one of the most relaxing things you can do in summer and feeling the wind in your face is amazing and refreshing in the hot summer days.

We'll be waiting for your in l'Escala !