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
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