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Visit the Islands of Medes

This is a fun day or partial day trip from Cruilles. It takes 26 minutes to get to Estartit, where the boats dock. “Located just a mile off the coast in front of L’Estartit beach, The Medes Islands archipelago is part of the Montgrí, Medes Islands and Baix Ter...

Movement Allowed Within Catalunya

As of March 15th, people will be allowed to travel within Catalunya.  This means that Costa Brava is open for lodging for work, recreation, sight seeing etc.  for people from Barcelona, Tarragona, Vic… More information here Se ha publicado en el Diario Oficial...

Ancient City of Ullastret

I’ve visited the ruins of Ullastret more than once.  They are unique and with some imagination, mind boggling.  With Covid, the museum is most likely closed, but the ruins themselves are fun to see in a very scenic spot..  I’m borrowing from the CallCarlos...
Veggie Meat Coming to Spain

Veggie Meat Coming to Spain

Engineered “meat” will be coming to Spain!  I’m a fan of these products and buy Beyond Meat in California. “Dutch company Unilever are bringing their veggie ‘meat’ to supermarkets across Spain. Their range of products includes vegan ‘chicken’...
Mushroom Hunting in November!

Mushroom Hunting in November!

” Once the autumn rains begin to fall there is a well-established tradition in many parts of Spain, especially Catalunya, of heading for the hills and hunting for mushrooms. And yes, it’s hunting! The locals don’t call it picking, gathering or foraging for...
Ceramics!  Made in Costa Brava Spain

Ceramics! Made in Costa Brava Spain

This article in National Geographic looks at the history and story of the famous ceramics of La Bisbal. “It’s a warm morning in La Bisbal d’Empordà, a small town in the Costa Brava region of northeastern Spain, located about 80 miles up the Mediterranean coast...