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Rose Condo Girona is not only in one of the best locations for a relaxing fun holiday visit but the rates are very reasonable considering it sleeps up to 6 people.
100?/night or 500?/week all inclusive is a true bargain.
In addition a special offer for the months of nov2009-march2010 we will add on 2 extra nights for free for all weeks booked and 1 night free for up to 6 days booked.
So what does this mean? Book for 4 nights and you get an extra night free; book for a week and get 2 nights extra free!
Remember our minimum stay is 2 nights but a 2 night stay will get you a 3rd night for free.
To book or find out about availability please email Jack:
gironaj@gmail.com or call 0034 607 262 102
Weather in winter is cool nights, sunny warm days.
See post for events this autumn/winter in Girona.
What are you waiting for?
Posted via email from Rose Condo Girona
Here is a list of some of the winter activities in Girona, the highlight being the week long Sant Narcis (patron saint of Girona) festival from oct 23 to 1 nov.The Devesa park is taken over by amusement arcades and rides and a major trade/exhibition fair as well as fireworks on the last sun night and lots of free music and beer tents to sample all week long.
GIRONA HOLIDAYS & FESTIVALS FOR OCT-DEC 2009 INCLUDE:
October 13-19: XX Festival of cinema
October-December: Temporada Alta, Fiesta De Teatro – Theatre Festival. Internacional theatre, music and dance.
October: VAD-Video and digital arts festival.
November 1: Todos Santos – All Saint?s Day
Oct 23-Nov 1: Sant Narcis – Girona Fiesta of their Patron Saint, St Narcis. Partying in the street. Religious ceremonies.
December: Feria de Navidad – Christmas Fair
December 6: Dia del Constitucion – Constitution Day
December 8: Dia del Concepcion Inmaculada – Day of the Immaculate Conception
December 25: Navidad – Christmas Day. A day for the family.
December 26: Boxing Day. A day for the family.
Posted via email from gironaJ
Girona was home to a large and flourishing religious, cultural and economic community of Jews from the 9th to the 15th century when they were forced to choose between converting to Catholicism or leaving the country.
For many centuries before this sad ending the Jews built up an important position in trades like leather work, tailoring, baking, trading goods, building and of course money lending. The "call" or ghetto was separated from the rest of town by gates, they had their own ruling council and made their own laws, all possible because they paid their taxes direct to the Spanish Kings.
The museum is set in what was the last of at least three synagogues found in Girona, with its own "micvah" for ceremonial baths attached. The daily life during the middle ages is explained and how Girona established an important reputation for religious enquiry. Along with other Jewish communities in Barcelona, Besalu, Perpignan and Tortosa they established trading routes and the foundations of banking and commercial networks which helped these communities flourish.
Eventually clashes with the catholics increased, taxes were progressively raised, the local interference increased including forcing Jews to wear identifying badges and in 1391 there were several important riots where many died. In Girona after one of these attacks the remaining Jews were put in the Gironalla tower, supposedly for their protection, in terrible conditions and left for 17 weeks while their houses and businesses were looted and burned.
By 1492 when Queen Isabella issued the order requiring Jews to convert or leave within 3 months, many converted only to be hunted down in subsequent years by the Spanish Inquisition and, of the ones that fled, many went to Perpignan due to proximity but the French king expelled them a year later so the respite was brief.
Most Jewish exiles ended up in Rome, Constantinople or Salonika where the Turks welcomed their capital and skills with open arms.
Despite their persecution in Spain many families managed to convert and have integrated to such an extent that the Catalans are sometimes referred to as the Jews of Spain, referring to their work ethic and business acumen.
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September can be a fabulous month to visit the Costa Brava and Castell beach near Palamós is one of the nicest spots. It is part nature reserve with dunes and marshland, a great sandy beach and overlooked on one side by ancient Iberian fort remains which you can stroll through.
The coastal path leads along some of the most rugged coves and bays of the whole 220 km Costa Brava with thick cover of Mediterranean pines and wild herbs which give the air a wonderful perfumed aroma. The path is steep in places but the views along the coast are worth every bit of effort, especially after a recent storm when the waves are crashing into the rocks below.
It has recently been included as a protected area which means the handful of houses will never be added to and nature will reclaim most of mans excesses.
This walk is only about an hour and a half and you can take the windy coastal path one way and come back on the GR92 which is a forest track that is more direct but all inland, sacrificing the views.
Cap Roig is worth visiting as it is one of the best botanical gardens in this area and the colours of the plants and flowers as well as the paths and seats placed to look out to sea are a must.
From here you have the choice of continuing into Calella de Palafrugell and Llafranc, both charming fishing villages or heading back to Castell beach for a swim.
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Tags: Calella de Palafrugell, Cami de Ronda, Cap Roig, Castell beach, coastal path, hiking, Iberian ruins, Llafranc, Palamos, swimming, walking
As well as being in a perfect central location in Barcelona, brand new and with 24 hr reception and parking, they are very reasonably priced too.
In fact, if you book through
discovergirona.net you get a
10% discount on their rates, making it an even better deal with no time limit from 1 night to weeks.
The 1 bed 1 bath apartments go for 100?/night
The 2 bed 2 bath apartments are 150?/night
There are larger 2 bed 2 bath apartments at 185?/night
and the 3 bedroom 3 bath duplexes with garden are 250?/night
Some extras apply depending on number of people and facilities requested so please check by email first to:
discovergirona@gmail.com to check availability and book using
Paypal to make it simple and safe.
Bookings can be made from now on but the complex opens its doors on October 16th 2009 and will be open all year round.
So, if you were thinking about visiting one of the most exciting cities in the world, the Casp 74 apartments provide the perfect base to call home for the duration of your stay.
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The apartments set the tone for the whole building as they are light and spacious with plenty of living room space and a fully equipped kitchen and bathroom.
All the bedrooms have a built in cupboard with a safe and extra blankets are provided. The bathrooms have high pressure showers and hair dryers as well as bidets, soap and shampoo.
The kitchen has a fridge freezer, microwave, dishwasher and electric hob with oven, pots and pans, cutlery and dishes.
The living and dining area has a table with chairs sofa (and/or sofabed) TV and high speed wi-fi for internet access. Furnished in a modern, tasteful way these apartments are suitable for holding business meetings or informal meals with friends and family.
There are 1, 2 and 3 bedroom apartments as well as 3 duplexes with gardens and garden furniture provided.
Open all year round it is the perfect location for visitors to Barcelona whether for business or pleasure.
Posted via email from Casp Apartments, Barcelona
Barcelona is a big city and to really be in the centre with everything only a short walk away is a real luxury. Casp 74 is in such a location; 4 blocks from the Plaça Catalunya, 10 mins from the Ramblas, Picasso Museum, Cathedral and the trendy Born area and only 2 mins to the Arc de Triumf and the beautiful Parc de la Ciutadella and Zoo.
The mainline railway station at Passeig de Gracia is a 7 min walk and there are several metro stops nearby depending on destination (Tetuan, Arc de Triumf, Passeig de Gracia, Urquinaona)
Shopping and restaurants are also all around from the top fashion boutiques of the Passeig de Gracia to local tapas bars and cafes on the surrounding streets.
The building is brand new on 5 storey's with a 24 hour manned reception desk, lifts and parking. Plenty of light is a feature of all the apartments with blinds for the sun and privacy. There are 1,2 and 3 bedroom apartments available and all are equipped to a very high standard so guests have everything they need for a comfortable, easy and enjoyable stay.
The hotel like facilities include daily changing of linens and towels and cleaning and total flexibility in your stay from 1 night to several months. Breakfast hampers can be ordered in advance and arrangements for other meals to be delivered can also be made via the front desk. Wi-fi is provided throughout the building as well as some business centre facilities if needed.
All in all, whether you are visiting for a congress, business or just for a much needed break, this is the perfect location for easy access, quiet, modern facilities in the heart of Barcelona. See you soon!
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