Etiqueta: Girona villages

Peratallada – The Catalan Tuscany.

Peratallada – The Catalan Tuscany.

In the heart of Baix Empordà, surrounded by cultivated fields, Mediterranean forests, and small winding roads leading towards the Costa Brava, lies Peratallada, one of the most unique and best-preserved medieval villages in Catalonia. Its name derives from the very essence of the place: a …

Peralada: History, Heritage, Culture and Nature in the Alt Empordà.

Peralada: History, Heritage, Culture and Nature in the Alt Empordà.

Peralada is one of those places in the Alt Empordà that surprises visitors with the amount of history, heritage and nature it offers within a relatively small area. Its medieval past, historic streets, Peralada Castle, local traditions and the landscapes around the Muga River make …