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The Medieval Fair 2015 in Hostalric

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The Medieval Fair 2015 in Hostalric

In the town of Hostalric, famous for its fortress, located on a hill near the AP-7 highway, the annual medieval fair (Fira Medieval de Hostalric) was held from April 3 to 5, 2015. This year it was celebrated for the 19th time.

As it usually happens, the holiday program is quite diverse; various presentations often take place in different parts of the city and in the fortresses, often at the same time. Therefore it is difficult to decide where to run in the first place. This time we were lucky enough to watch archery competitions and knightly battles in a serf ditch. Also we had a chance to participate in preparation and painting of knight shields.

A short photo report about Medieval Fair 2015 in Hostalric can be viewed at the link.

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Medieval Cities of Catalonia – Vic

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Medieval Cities of Catalonia - Vic

Vic – one of the oldest cities in Catalonia, the first mention of it dates from the III century BC (!); at that time it was one of the most developed cities of the Iberian Peninsula. The city lies in a valley, sandwiched by mountains from all sides, which is why it has its own unique microclimate.
Today, Vic is famous for its sausages and rich historical heritage. Among the sights it is worth mentioning the famous market square, the 45-meter-high bell tower of the impressive Cathedral, as well as the famous Romanesque bridge across the Meder River.

A photo report about our visit to Vic with a short story about the history of the city can be viewed at the link.

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Playa de Aro beaches

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Playa de Aro (in Catalan – Platja d’Aro) is a small tourist town on the Costa Brava, part of the municipality of Castell-Playa de Aro, which also includes the villages of S’Agaro and Castell de Aro. A small fishing village existed here for a long time and it used to be called Fanals de Aro, but it became widely known in the 1960s – 1970s (the old name was replaced by Playa de Aro); as usual, the construction and tourist boom began, which has not calmed down so far. Real estate in Playa de Aro is in demand even in times of crisis! On the “golden” 500 meters of the central street between the city hall and the square of Dr. Josep Trueta, where a monument in his honor, popularly called the “torch”, is located, there are the best shops, where some of the most expensive clothing brands are presented; on the streets you can often find Ferrari and Lamborghini peacefully roaring in search of a parking space …
But the most important thing that attracts thousands of tourists from all over the world every year is the beaches, the sandy beaches of the Costa Brava, and here they have everything to every taste and color – someone likes the long and wide city beach, someone likes Cala Rovira, or prestigious Sa Conca beach and someone prefer the tiny secluded bays, which are located in the northern part of the city, closer to San Antoni de Calonge.
We took the camera and walked along the seashore…

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Montserrat

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Монтсеррат Montserrat
Montserrat is a sacred mountain for all Catalans. This is the place where the main shrine of all Catalonia is located in the monastery of the same name – the “black” Madonna (La Moreneta), fulfilling your wishes. To do this, you just need to turn to her and rub the ball in her right hand – a symbol of space, a symbol of creation.
In addition, this is also a very picturesque natural park, abounding with hiking trails of varying difficulty.
Translated from Catalan, Montserrat means “carved mountain”. According to legend, the angels who descended to the ground decided to frolic a little and diversify the monotonous surrounding landscape, carving intricate figures from the local mountain range. Indeed, Montserrat mountain is difficult to confuse with anything; on a fine, clear day, its imposing monumental outlines are clearly visible from a great distance.
We invite you to take a short virtual walk to Montserrat.

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Castellfollit de la Roca

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Кастельфольит де ла Рока Castellfollit de la Roca

If you drive along the A26 highway from Besalu to Olot, then on the right side of the viaduct there is a breathtaking view of the small town located at the very edge of the high cliff – Castellfollit de la Roca. “Small” is even loudly said. According to official figures, the city is on the list of the smallest settlements in Spain with an area of less than 1 square kilometer. According to this parameter, it is the smallest in our province of Girona, and the second among the smallest in all of Catalonia. The city is not young, the first mentions are dated by the XI century.

Basalt rock, on which Castellfollit is located – of volcanic origin; moreover, in the process of tectonic shifts, it turned over and was squeezed out of the earth’s crust upside down. At the foot of the cliff, two streams converge – Fluvia and Turonell. Knowledgeable people say say that in this place there is a serious intersection of the magnetic field lines of the earth, so the place posesses a tremendous energy. So do not miss your chance to splash in the stream of a mountain river, open the chakras and cleanse karma😊.

We invite you to a small virtual walk around the city with us.

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Spanish Village in Barcelona

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Spanish Village in Barcelona

The famous Spanish Village (Poble Espanyol) is located in Barcelona on a Montjuic hill, just a few steps from the singing fountains and the National Palace. This is an incredible complex of buildings, erected in 1929 as a part of the preparation of Barcelona for the World Exhibition.

In an area of 49,000 square meters, 117 houses were erected in 13 months. And they were not simple houses, but exact replicas of the most famous buildings from all over the Spain. So after visiting the Spanish Village, you can feel that you have seen the most sights of other regions of Spain!

Currently, there are numerous shops selling production of handy artisans whose workshops are located right here in the Spanish Village. There you will find glass-blowing, blacksmithing and leather workshops, ceramics production, hand-made embroidery, baking sweets and much more …

More information and photos of the Spanish Village in Barcelona can be viewed following the link.

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Palau-Sator

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Palau-Sator

Today we will take a stroll through the small village of Palau-Sator, which forms a part of the so-called “golden triangle” of ancient Catalan villages. This triangle, in addition to Palau-Sator, also includes Peratallada and Monels.

The village dates back to the IX century, now it is home to about 300 people. The size of the village is really tiny – about 120 by 170 meters.
Of the serious attractions can be noted, perhaps, only the clock tower of the XIV century; but in general the village has it’s unique medieval charm, so it’s nice to stroll on a day off.

You can see photos taken during our visit to Palau-Sator following the link.

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Tossa de Mar

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tossa de mar
Located in a secluded bay with an excellent sandy beach, with a medieval fortress towering on a rock – Tossa de Mar is a real gem of the Costa Brava coast.
People appreciated the beauty and convenience of this place a long time ago, the ancient Iberian settlements were already here in the 4th century BC! In the 12th century, fortress walls were built to protect against the ubiquitous Mediterranean pirates. In the 50s of the XX century, the city experienced a real tourist boom associated with the filming of the movie “Pandora and the Flying Dutchman” with the participation of the inimitable Ava Gardner, whose monument is located right in the fortress.
Today Tossa is one of the most popular tourist attractions of the Costa Brava.

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Orange Battle in Barcelona 2015

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Orange Battle in Barcelona 2015

As a part of the carnival in Barcelona, the traditional orange battle (Taronjada) is sure to take place. The name of the battle goes back to ancient times, when people threw real oranges at each other. Nowadays, everything is much more prosaic – bags with sliced orange paper are handed out to everyone. But when King of Carnival announces a holiday open, huge orange balls and balloons start to fly over the crowd.
Adults and children are in utter delight!

A short story and photos from Orange Battle in Barcelona 2015 can be viewed at the link.

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Carnival in Playa de Aro 2015

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Карнавал в Плайя де Аро 2015 Carnival in Playa dе Aro Carnaval Platja d'Aro
Well, but why is the carnival in our area held in February ??? This year 2015, the carnival of Playa de Aro took place on February 18; the weather was normal for this time of year, but I would like it to be warmer. To endure the whole carnival procession is a serious challenge, this year we managed to see and photograph only one half…
We bring to your attention some photos of this cheerful event.

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