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La Bisbal d'Emporda is the historical capital of the Baix Emporda and is therefore is on good routes to all areas of the Girona Province. All within a 90 minute drive, this diverse area offers you beaches, cities, national parks & ski resorts.

Girona : Founded in 76 BC, Girona has a rich & colourful history, surviving many sieges. The cathedral, built in 1038 is on the site of a former Mosque and close by, the old Jewish quarter with it's shops & cafes, is an enjoyable stroll. Roman walls, which you can walk along, are just part of Girona's impressive architecture. Plenty of free parking is found by the River Onyar, next to the old town.

Barcelona : The city is reached in about 90 minutes by train or car. A direct train can be taken from Flaçà station, 5 minutes from Corçà. Once there you can tour the city on special open-topped buses or head directly to the main attractions by metro or reasonably priced taxis. Barcelona Tourist information: www.barcelona.org

The Coata Brava Beaches: A coastline for all tastes; long sandy beaches at Pals & Platja d’Aro, small coves from Sa Riera to Tamariu, as well as the picturesque coastal towns of Llafranc & Calella de Parafrugell. The coves are accessed by steep cliff roads, which are safely driven at reasonable speeds.

Medieval Villages: Peratallada, Pals, Ullastret and Monells.

The Pyrenees: Head towards the Pyrenees for a complete change of scenery. As you pass the lake at Banyoles (used for the Barcelonan Olympic rowing) and the historic fortified town of Besalu, the countryside takes on a ski resort feel, with wooden chalets dotting the mountain landscape. The ski resort Valter www.vallter2000.com at the start of the Pyrenees is close enough for a day trip, approx. 90 minutes by car. All ski equipment can be hired & lessons pre booked. Vall de Nuria www.valldenuria.com is fun for a family visit whichever season; a skiing venue in winter & a mountain resort activity centre in the warmer months.

France : For those looking for a change of culture & cuisine for a day, the boarder is 60km from Corçà.

Nature Visits: Natural Parks of Cap de Creus, Aiguamolls de L'Empordà and the Garrotxa Volcanic region & the Botanical Gardens at Cap Roig, Begur.

Archaeology: The Greco-Roman city at Empuries, between L'Escala & Sant Mati is a vast site next to the coast. Ullastret village has the remains of an Iberian settlement.

Salvador Dali Triangle: Visit the famous Dali Theatre-Museum in Figueras, his Portlligat Museum-House, Cadaques or the Dali Gala Castle at Pubol, a village close to Corçà. www.salvador-dali.org

Other Museums: Terracotta, La Bisbal d"Emporda. Archeology, Ullastret. Underwater Archeology, Pals. Sea, Palamos. Rural, Palau-Sator.

Health & Beauty Salon: In a striking 17^th Century building opposite the Church of La Bisbal d' Empordà, the salon offers a full range of health & beauty treatments. Enjoy the latest massage styles with hot volcanic stones & even chocolate! We can book all your treatments.

Casino Castell de Peralada: Peralada Castle, near Figueres in the Alt Empordà region provides a unique location. Twin towers date from the the XIV century and the gardens host the Castell de Peralada International Music Festival every year. Peralada is a wine town where you can taste & buy the famous Peralada Wine. Close by is the Peralada Golf course and Wine-Spa. www.casino-peralada.com