The Hotel Esquirol boasts a truly unique location in the town of Llivia. It enjoys fantastic views of the Cerdanya Valley. More here
The hotel is a converted old farmhouse located in the scenic and peaceful town of Llívia. More here
Located in the centre of this charming town in the unique region of Cerdanya, the rustic-style apartments with use of the swimming pool. More here
See also
Alt Alp 8 Fully equipped apartment for 8 people in Alp, La Cerdanya, on the border of Spain, France & Andorra. More information.
Cal Tonet (Sleeps 6) This rural property, nestled in the Pyrenees is located in a mountain pass 28 km from Sort and 28 km from La Seu d’Urgell. It is constructed in local stone and affords magnificent views over the mountains from its position in a small village with very few residents. Nearby, guests can practice all manner of adventure sports including mountaineering, climbing and river rafting. More information.
Cobert d’en Piarró (Sleeps 4) Rustic stone town house, situated in the middle of the centre of the typical village Isabarre, in the Catalan Pyrenees. The house is divided into two apartments (50m2), on the ground floor and the 2nd floor. More information.
Hotel La Coma*** The hotel offers 22 comfortable rooms, all of them with bathroom, television, telephone and an excellent gastronomy. It is a wonderful place for those who like to practice outdoor activities. More information.
Apartamentos Roma This hundred year old building is situated in Ribes de Freser, an area well-known for its spectacular landscapes. These 5 fully-equipped apartments boast a privileged location, only 100 metres from the train that takes you to the Sanctuary and 5 minutes from the centre of the town. More information.
Hotel Catalunya* Family hotel situated in the centre of Ribes de Fresser, near to the Renfe train station and the mountain rail line of Vall de Nuria. Excellent traditional Catalan cuisine is also offered. More information.
Els Caçadors de Ribes*** The hotel is conveniently situated in the town of Ribes de Freser, in the heart of the Ripollès district and just a few metres away from the Vall de Núria cable railway. The establishment is intimate and family-run with comfortable, cosy rooms and a wonderful restaurant that serves freshly prepared, hearty Catalan cuisine. More information.
Hotel La Farga** This high mountain hotel is set in the picturesque Vall de Camprodon, ideal for the practise of adventure sports. The hotel is of typical stone construction and has comfortable rooms with terraces from which you can enjoy spectacular views of the surrounding countryside. The establishment boasts a warm, homely atmosphere in which you can enjoy the cosy spaces and traditional cuisine made from the finest regional produce. More information.
Hotel de Camprodon*** Located in the picturesque village of Camprodon, in the Catalan Pyrenees, the neoclassic hotel built in 1914, has been fully-refurbished and offers a warm, friendly atmosphere. The hotel has large rooms, a garden, a swimming pool available during summer time, a board-game room and a restaurant, where you can sample traditional Catalan cuisine prepared using fresh, local produce. More information.
Aparthotel Nou Vielha*** Aparthotel Nou Vielha is located in the commercial centre of Vielha, in the well known area of Vall d’Aran, full of mountains and nature reserves. The Aparthotel Nou Vielha boasts 20 standard apartments and 8 luxury duplex, with attics in wood. More information.
Hotel Pirene** The Hotel Pirene is to be found in Vielha, the capital of the Aran Valley (Catalan Pyrenees, at the border between Spain and France). It is surrounded by peaceful and beautiful wooded and garden areas, holding marvellous views over the Valley. More information.
Eth Refugi d’Aran*** This establishment is situated in the heart of Vall d’aran, on the shores of the river Garona and surrounded by 3000 metre mountains. The house has been carefully decorated respecting traditional regional architectural styles. The apartments are spacious and have fully-equipped double rooms. Vall d’Aran is unique in terms of natural surroundings, culture and local cuisine. There will be a wealth of opportunities to take part in outdoor activities and entertainment in any period of the year. More information.
Hotel Caldas** The hotel is situated in the heart of the Catalan Pyrenees, and surrounded by exceptional natural beauty. The hotel is a charming, medieval inn built of stone, slate and wood and dates back to 1671. It has been lovingly converted into a comfortable hotel, retaining many period features and of course its medieval allure. This hotel is next to the Aigüestortes i Estany de Sant Maurici National Park; an area of countless lakes, mountains, peaks and stunning countryside. More information.
Hotel Andria*** Hotel Andria is a small hotel founded at the end of the 19th century managed by the 4th generation of the Peguera-Sort family. Located in a beautiful modernist-style building with an entranceway garden that, together with the entrance columns, gives the place a stately look. In addition, it has a terrace with a portico, TV lounge, fireplace lounge and a wine cellar from the 12th century. More information.
Apartamentos Serrano*** Located right in the centre of the mountain town Vielha in the old quarter, the apartments are cosy and comfortable in a mountain chalet style with sloping wooden eves. The apartments are extremely well-equipped. During the summer months you can take guided tours for free. More information.
L’Era de Cal Bastida** The rural hotel is located in the small town of Estamariu in the heart of the Catalan Pyrenees, surrounded by natural beauty. The hotel is a reformed farmhouse with spectacular views of the rolling hillsides. Surrounded by mountains, the comfortable and cosy hotel is an ideal place for families or groups of friends who enjoy exploring the great outdoors. More information.
HG Ribaeta** HG Ribaeta is located in the capital of the Vall d’Aran, in the church square of Vielha, 20 km from the French border. Its 24 rooms with direct dial phone and TV have been recently refurbished. HG Ribaeta offers a warm and family atmosphere and full comfort in the heart of the valley, something that makes it a perfect place to enjoy either summer or winter holidays. More information.
Hotel Aran La Abuela** Located among mountains and stunning countryside scenery, here you will be able to enjoy your holidays with friendly service in a welcoming atmosphere. A 2-star family-run hotel, well–equipped, with 49 bedrooms, bar-cafeteria, gym, hamman, sauna, jacuzzi, swimming pool and restaurant. More information.
Husa ETH Pomer*** Centrally located in a peaceful area of Vielha, this friendly hotel is an excellent starting point for adventure sports enthusiasts who like hiking, rafting, abseiling or horse riding. More information.
Spanish Civil War guided tours in Barcelona
Guided tour around Spain
Spanish natureTravelling around Spain on a scooter
Entertaining video from the Guardian here showing a woman travelling around rural Almeria on a Vespa scooter.
Best tapas bars in Palma de Mallora
The Guardian has this article on the best tapas bars and bodegas in Palma de Mallorca, home to an an impressive ranges of good eateries. I particularly liked the sound of Bodega Bellver:
Tucked up a side street around the corner from the theatre, Bellver is about as far away from Palma’s gleaming 21st- century tapas bars as it’s possible to imagine. Dark and shadowy, with shelves lined with dusty bottles and wine barrels, and rickety wooden tables scattered around the small space, it is steeped in history, atmosphere and the smell of spicy pork frying on the tiny grill beside the bar. Order up icy beers and pinchos and settle into a slice of unchanged Mallorquin life.
Trekking in the Sierra Nevada in June
I enjoyed this post on the iberianatureforum by Maria:
Outside the tapas bars of Lanjaron temperatures reached 30 degrees. 2500m above we donned our duvet jackets as an icy wind tore across the white snow filled plateau. Such are the contrasts this year in southern Spain’s Sierra Nevada, a legacy of the worst winter weather in living memory.
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Travel guide to Osana
Good review of the county of Osana here from Barcelona writing.
On food of Osona
Pork and its by-products may be the most emblematic food of the county, but Osona has much else to offer gastronomes. The truffle (trufa), a black mushroom that grows underground and is highly prized, and a wide range of bolets (Catalan mushrooms) including pinetell, rovelló, rossinyol, cep and fredolic are found locally, as are the white beans (mongetes) of the Collsacabra Mountains, characterised by their small size. For dessert, the pa de pessic de Vic (sponge cake) is worth trying as are the regional cheeses, curds, honey and jam.
Teruel bat
Detail of modernist forge of the Staircase of the Paseo del Óvalo. The monumental staircase was built in 1921 to link the new railway station with the old part of the city. The work has modernist and neomudejar details. By SantiMB on Flickr
History and culture Notes from Spain