When I went down to the market today….
November 2, 2011 by Admin
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Girona has a covered market with all types of fresh food and then outside the building various stall holders set up as well. Here you can find all the seasonal fruit and vegetables as well as exotic items like black figs, quince, snails, chestnuts, pomegranates and mushrooms of all types even though this year they are expensive because of a lack of rain and therefore supply is limited.
We always have a great selection of fruit and veggies but autumn seems to have some especially yummy things on offer so take a look!
Spring 10km run around Girona
April 3, 2011 by Admin
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As the weather gets warmer so the desire to get out, and exercise becomes part of our daily routine again, is when the Esports Parra 10km run around Girona brings out the participants and the crowds.
Few can achieve the times that the first finishers manage of 31 mins but everyone has a great time (after its over!) and feel proud of their own achievements. This year the age range went from a girl of 11yrs old to a veteran of 84, both of whom received special prizes to salute their efforts. There is a shorter race held for children before the main event and everyone receives a drink and a bag of strawberries at the end.
Girona is the perfect place for these runs as it is mostly flat and has interesting streets to choose as a route through the Old Town (beware cobbles!) and the Devesa Park as well as the commercial heart of town if you have time to window-shop!
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Random pictures of Girona Old Town
March 28, 2011 by Admin
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Taking advantage of a beautiful sunday afternoon with spring colours emerging inspired me to take these pictures:
Fòrum Gastronòmic Girona 2011
February 20, 2011 by Admin
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Held in Girona this year but alternating with Santiago de Compostela, this gastronomic event has taken off in a big way considering it is not hosted in a large city. This week’s tragic news of the death of Santi Santamaria, one of the top chefs in Spain ever since being the first in Catalonia to get 3 Michelin stars at the Raco de Can Fabes in 1994 is being remembered by his public. He would have been at the Fòrum to comment and encourage the amazing progress of all things gastronomic in Spain and in particular here in Catalonia.
There are stands selling everything from fresh sea urchins or organic steaks delivered to your home as well as information on healthy diets. A perfect place to find products with a coveted local quality certificate and of course tasting the wide selection of foods on offer chased down with wines and cavas from all over Spain. The best part of the Fòrum are the dozens of workshops where you can learn about certain types of cooking and their preparation. There are general talks like blue fish from the Mediterranean and how to cook them or you can learn from top celebrity chefs like Charlie Trotter from Chicago who is here giving a masterclass.
Local boy Ferran Adria (El Bulli) is giving a presentation, the Roca brothers(El Celler de Can Roca) are here of course this being their home town as well as French and Japanese chefs to dazzle us with their skills and tastes.
If you have a chance to attend, the feast will continue until the 23rd of february.
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Let the party begin at the Fires de Girona!
October 29, 2010 by Admin
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Worlds top 10 restaurants- 4 in Spain, 2 in Girona!
October 14, 2010 by Admin
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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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Miró/ Portabella art
May 20, 2010 by Admin
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The Fiesta runs on…
May 9, 2010 by Admin
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Girona has Flower Power!
May 8, 2010 by Admin
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The 55 th Temps de Flors has begun and if today's crowds are any indication, this will be the best attended yet.
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Empordà wine tour
May 7, 2010 by Admin
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Spring weather is as fickle as ever this year but a trip to visit a Bodega (winery) in the Empordà is always a good option since the worst that can happen is that you get stuck in a cellar with plenty of wines to taste while you watch the rain come down in the vineyards.
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