AS VOTED for ...

... in a (very scientific!) survey of our guests:

1. Empuries
2. Tossa de Mar
3. Calella de Palafrugell
4. Tamariu
5. Le Franc
6. Sa Tuna
7. L’Escala
8. Palamos
9. Aiguafreda
10. L’Estartit

" The beach at Empuries next to the Roman ruins is great, and perfectly safe for children. "

" Tossa's beach has a stunning setting below the old fort walls - not to be missed! "

1. Barcelona
2. Montserrat monastery
3. Dali Museum at Figueres
4. Greek and Roman ruins at Empuries (see picture - top left)
5. Cadaques and Cap de Creus
6. Boat trip around Lake Banyoles
7. Montseny national park
8. Medieval village of Besalu
9. Exploring the volcanoes around Olot
10. Cap Roig Botanical Gardens

" Easy to get to Barcelona by train - and the open bus tour is a great way to see the city in a few hours. "

" For a breathtaking drive try the C-25 to Montserrat - pine forested mountains, misty villages and at the finish, the monastery. "

1. Enjoy a glass of wine on the balcony
2. Waiting for the cathedral to light up at night
3. Listen to the crickets at night
4. A late lie-in, lying in bed enjoying the view over the cathedral
5. Breakfast on the terrace
6. Playing with the neighbour’s cat (unfortunately no longer with us!)
7. Enjoying the peace and quiet – no TV, no car, no phone!
8. Racing dad up the hill!
9. Watching the planes coming in to land
10. Cool evening breeze

" We're just finishing breakfast with the doors wide open and the sunshine lighting up the cathedral. "

" The best aspect of the apartment for us was being able to lie in bed with the view through the open doors. "

1. Café con leche in a street café just watching the world go by
2. Sunday night jam at the Sunset Jazz Club
3. Buying chocolate at Gluki
4. Cinema Museum
5. Walking up to the ruins of Sant Miguel monastery
6. Take the tourist train ride
7. Museu d’Art
8. Arab Baths
9. Jewish Museum
10. Shopping!

" The train ride around Girona was fascinating (English commentary) and exceptionally good value. "

" Still finding unexplored areas of Girona to sketch and shop. "

1. La Penyora
2. Boira restaurant in Independencia
3. Pou del Call
4. For tapas - Lizarran in Independencia
5. Café Bistrot
6. Crepe Bretonne
7. La Polenta vegetarian restaurant
8. Pizzas at El Raco
9. Galligans
10. Bar Paradis in Independencia

" The food's been great but we especially liked the Restaurant Boira, it was wonderful - we're still stuffed - a great last night! "

" The Galligans restaurant offers an excellent, exotic cuisine - try the Wellington Salmon, you won't be disappointed. "

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