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The ancient walled city of GIRONA - an hour and twenty minutes by bus or
train from Barcelona - stands on a fortress-like hill, high above the River
Onyar. It's been fought over in almost every century since it was the Roman
fortress of Gerunda on the Via Augusta, and perhaps more than any other
place in Catalunya, it retains the distinct flavour of its erstwhile inhabitants.
Following the Moorish conquest of Spain, Girona was an Arab town for over
two hundred years, a fact apparent in the maze of narrow streets in the
centre, and there was also a continuous Jewish presence here for six hundred
years. By the eighteenth century, Girona had been besieged on 21 occasions,
and in the nineteenth century it earned itself the nickname "Immortal"
by surviving five attacks, of which the longest was a seven-month assault
by the French in 1809.... click
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Costabella
Hotel, Girona ***
This Hotel is located at
the entrance to the city, opposite the Hospital Josep Trueta and 500 metres
from the Girona-Fontajau Sport Hall. Only 5 minutes from the historic centre
and 20 minutes from Costa Brava, the Costabella is perfectly located for
those who wish to explore the region. This hotel is equipped with
47 stylish and modern rooms. |
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Husa
Fornells Park Hotel Girona ***
The Husa Fornells Park Hotel
is a fabulous hotel located in the Girona suburb of Fornells de la Selva.
This classic building enjoys a privileged location in a setting of gardens
and pine trees. The immediate area is a quiet residential locality, sitting
on the fringes of the countryside. The hotels restaurant is one of best
in the region which provides an excellent regional cuisine. The Husa
Fornells Park Hotel offers 53 guest rooms, all equipped with a full range
of modern conveniences. Nice and quiet, these rooms are well detailed and
equipped with comfortable amenities. The hotel is convenient to fine dining,
attractions and entertainment venues. |
| PROVINCIA
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built on a hill; at the top of the hill are the ruins of a small castle
or stone fortress, now a public park. From there the beach of Pals,
the Medes Islands and the Empordà plain can be seen. The town
has narrow, winding streets with traditional houses and buildings. |
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Parador
de Aiguablava, Begur, Provincia de Girona ****
The parador overlooks the
sea, surrounded by pine trees, in an exceptional enclave, where the traveller
can enjoy beautiful beaches, coves and natural spaces. It is located 46
kilometres from Gerona, 146 kilometres from Barcelona and 4 kilometres
from Bagur. It has easy access to Figueras and Cadaques. The 83 rooms
are very comfortable and medium sized. The decoration is not luxurious
in style but functional and creates a warm atmosphere to make client's
stay enjoyable. The restaurant is located on the ground floor overlooking
the sea. It is recommended for its famous and traditional cuisine "ampurdanesa"
with dishes such as chicken with lobster, sampled in the summer on the
beach where one of the parador's restaurants is located. The parador
offers gym, swimming-pool, sauna and beautiful panoramic views. |
| PYRENEES
- LA SEU D'URGELL |
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| La Seu
d'Urgell
- one of the most historically important towns in the Catalan
Pyrenees. The city was named after the imposing cathedral (La Seu), a lovely
Romanesque building of the 11th and 12th centuries at the of Major street.
Also outstanding are the churches of Sant Miquel and La Sagrada Familia,
the 15th century Casa de la Ciudad and the Diocesian Museum. |
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Parador
de La Seu D'Urgell Lleida , Provincia ***
This Parador de Hotel rises
up next to the Romanesque cathedral of La Seu d'Urgell, in a monumental
setting open to nature. The hotel also attracts numerous hikers, lovers
of mountains and no end of tourists making their way to the Andorran paradise.
The world-famous Parc Olimpic del Segre Canoeing Championships are held
on the River Segre here during the summer. The hotel offers seventy-nine
guestrooms with hanging plants and landscaped galleries. Most of the rooms
display elegance, luminosity and comfort along with all standard amenities.
Guests can dine at the onsite restaurant, which serves the delights and
flavours of the Lerida region. You can unwind with a fine drink at the
hotel bar. During leisure, you can workout at the gymnasium or play
a game of golf course and relax or refresh at swimming pool or sauna. |
| Vielha
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a resort town serving the major ski resort of Baqueira Beret. Baqueira-Beret
is the most outstanding of the eleven ski resorts to be found in the Catalonia
Pyrenees. Many skiing fans from Spain and abroad believe that Baqueira
has some of the best pistes in Europe. In Vielha, the capital of
the Arán valley, there is an Ice Palace with ice-skating rink and
heated swimming pool - the town is the centre for leisure and entertainment
in the area close to the ski resort. |
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Parador
de Vielha, Vielha (Pyrenees) ****
Located on the hill Eth
Casteth, which is 2 kilometres from the town of Vielha, the Parador de
Vielha is an ideal spot for skiers, and excursion and nature lovers.
The hotel has spacious bedrooms with terrace that are equipped with modern
amenities. You can dine at the onsite restaurant that serves typical
dishes of the Pyrenees gastronomy. The hotel offers a meeting room
for people on business travel. During leisure, you can relax at the pool,
spa, sauna or workout at the gymnasium. |
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