Worlds top 10 restaurants- 4 in Spain, 2 in Girona!
October 14, 2010 by Admin
Filed under Best of, Local news and info, Wine and food
The World?s 50 Best Restaurant Awards 1-50 (2010)
| Rank | Change | Restaurant | Region | Awards |
| 1 | Up 2 | Noma | Denmark | The S.Pellegrino Best Restaurant in the World, The Acqua Panna Best Restaurant in Europe |
| 2 | Down 1 | El Bulli | Spain | Restaurant Magazine Chef of the Decade |
| 3 | Down 1 | The Fat Duck | UK | The Chef's Choice sponsored by Electrolux |
| 4 | Up 1 | El Celler de Can Roca | Spain | |
| 5 | Down 1 | Mugaritz | Spain | |
| 6 | Up 7 | Osteria Francescana | Italy | |
| 7 | Up 3 | Alinea | USA | The Acqua Panna Best Restaurant In N.America |
| 8 | Up 33 | Daniel | USA | The Highest Climber sponsored by Cocoa Barry |
| 9 | Down 1 | Arzak | Spain | |
| 10 | Down 4 | Per Se | USA |
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Top 10 things to do in Girona Province:
October 15, 2007 by Admin
Filed under Activities, Best of, Tours, Wine and food
1- Visit the Dalí triangle-Museum in Figueras, house in Portlligat (nr. Cadaques) and Galas castle at Púbol.
2- See the ceramics/pottery made in La Bisbal and displayed in shops along the main road. There is also a museum on the history of area.
3- Visit the best part of the wild Costa Brava at Calella, Llafranc and Tamariu and visit the spectacular Cap Roig Botanical Gardens.
4- Visit the Greek and Roman ruins at Empuries with the Museum and then stop at the Iberian ruins at Ullastret to complete ancient history.
5- Take in some of the Medieval villages of Besalu, Peretallada, Sant Llorenç de la Muga which are fun to explore on foot.
6- Take a wine tour of the Empordà-there are plenty of wineries (Bodegas) to see and some are geared up for visitors (see separate entry).
7- Visit the interior and walk into the craters in the Volcanoes Natural Park near Olot and the medieval town of Santa Pau.
8- Walk or cycle around the lake in Banyoles then rest at one of the cafe terraces next to the lake afterwards.
9- Visit Palamos and the fish market after a seafood lunch around the harbour. Gambas de Palamos are famous and expensive!
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Labels: Cadaques, Catalonia, cycling, Dali, Girona, history, ruins, Shopping, walking
Top 10 things to do in Girona town:
October 10, 2007 by Admin
Filed under Activities, Best of, Tours, Wine and food
1-Take the tourist train around town. Its a comfortable way to get an overall feel for Girona and the kids love it!
2-Walk around the Old Town and explore the Cathedral, Arab Baths, Jewish Quarter and Museum.
3- Walk along the roman walls and explore the gardens behind the Cathedral-relaxing and fun.
4- Find a cafe/restaurant along the Rambla or Plaza de Independencia to sit outside on the terrace and watch the world go by.
5- Visit the covered market and buy some fish or meat and vegetables from the little old ladies that sit around the outside of the building.
6- Window-shop along the Rambla, Carrer Nou and Santa Clara where all the trendy boutiques are located.
7- Take in an exhibition at the Fontana D’Or (Caixa de Girona) or La Caixa where exhibitions change on a regular basis.
8- Rent a bike and cycle around the Devesa Park and along the bike paths next to the Rivers Ter and Onyar.
9- Take in a concert at the Auditori, La Mercé or Sunset Jazz Club.
10- Enjoy some good food at one of the wide choice of restaurants here in Girona (see Top 10 Restaurant list).
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Labels: Catalonia, Cathedral, Costa Brava, Gerona, Girona
