Spain
The Old Town and Walls of Girona, Costa Brava
Visitors to the Costa Brava often overlook Girona, heading instead to the regional capital Barcelona. But Girona has some of the most complete city walls
15th July 2015
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Spain
Fortification and Art: Exploring the History of Tossa de Mar
Tossa de Mar is a popular tourist destination. Not just for the beauty of its location on Spain’s Costa Brava, or the quality of its
9th July 2015
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Spain
Enjoying the Food (and Drink) of the Costa Brava
I was surprised at how well I ate in the Costa Brava. Ignoring the snack bars and the fast food restaurants, I set off to
25th June 2015
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Spain
Coastline and Forest: Hiking Around Tossa de Mar
The Costa Brava has some magnificent scenery, with a wild rugged coastline and tranquil Mediterranean forests. And there is no better way to appreciate that
17th June 2015
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Spain
Lloret de Mar – a Great Place for Hiking
One of the many unexpected pleasures of Lloret de Mar is the many miles of hiking trails in and around the town. The well waymarked
9th June 2015
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Spain
Nature and Harmony in Lloret de Mar’s Santa Clotilde Gardens
High on a cliff top close to Lloret de Mar, overlooking the rocky coast of the Costa Brava, the Santa Clotilde Gardens have an idyllic setting.
1st June 2015
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Spain
The Unexpected Buildings of Lloret de Mar
We’ve all seen the classic view of Lloret de Mar, the beautiful sandy beach and the line of gleaming modern hotels. And I assumed the
25th May 2015
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