The 5 best coves and beaches of the Costa Brava

There is little time left for summer, and with it, the desire to leave home to explore all those beautiful corners that end up forming unforgettable memories of our vacations and trips. Knowing all this, there is nothing better than enjoying the heat of summer by spending the day on some of the best beaches…

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Typical Catalan spring dishes

Spring on the Costa Brava is a very varied season, the days are getting longer and, if the sky is clear, very pleasant and warm temperatures are reached at noon. However, afternoons and evenings are cool and sometimes even cold. In addition, spring is also a rainy season, as the Spanish proverb says: ” En…

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What water sports can be done with children?

Today we will present a whole range of water sports activities, ideal for enjoy with your family and amuse all together! Kayaking is a very fun and perfect activity for early ages. Before starting, you must control some simple keys such as placing on the boat, rowing or taking the oar. After this you just…

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The Catalan Easter ‘Mona’

In the Catalan Countries, the ‘mona’ is the traditional gift that a sponsor makes to his godson -and in some regions the grandparents or parents to their grandchildren and children- on the Easter Day. It is a cake that dates from the fifteenth century that contains bread with oil, eggs and sugar. Its particularity resides…

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Triumvirat Mediterrani 2018

  Every spring in Empordà village of L’Escala takes place the Greco-Roman inspiration fair ‘Triumvirat Mediterrani’ (Mediterranean Triumvirate). During the two days that are extended, which this year will take place on May 5th and 6th, there is a market of craft products with more than sixty stalls scattered around the streets of the urban…

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Spring nights: good weather has arrived!

Born in the 16th century as a fishing village, L’Escala has become a town that has retained the strength of history on its walls and we will never tire of recommending it as a tourist destination to escape from the overexcitation of the urban environment. It’s always a good time to visit, but especially during…

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Traditions of Girona: Curiosities and festivities

Catalonia is a territory full of culture, something that is breathed in each city and small town of the entire territory. For this reason, in l’Escala there are different traditional celebrations characteristic of the area and associated with its cultural heritage. Let’s review some of the most popular parties that are celebrated throughout the year…

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Hiking along the Costa Brava

Hiking is a very rewarding activity because it combines nature with personal improvement. It is also a group activity that can be enjoyed with friends and family. Sounds good right? Hiking with family and friends in Girona The Costa Brava is an area of the Iberian Peninsula that combines heritage, ethnographic and cultural elements everywhere.…

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Festival of flowers of Girona

As its name suggests, this festival takes place in Girona, from May 12 to 20, in which the undisputed protagonists are flowers. This well-known festival goes back many years, concretely, 68 years. Temps de flors 2018 in Girona The first edition of this flower festival was called “I Provincial Exhibition of Flowers Contest” and took…

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