tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30867630804736696522024-03-12T18:10:28.919-07:00Girona GuideEco-sàpienshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16252797882445639286noreply@blogger.comBlogger25125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3086763080473669652.post-8160496448995228572022-12-26T00:30:00.005-08:002023-10-07T00:44:05.448-07:00Restaurants in Girona<p>There are so many restaurants in Girona that it is hard to make a choice, but these are my proposals:</p><p>if you are vegetarian or vegan:</p><p></p><ul style="text-align: left;"><li>restaurant Tofu is my favourite. It's asian fusion, and most dishes have vegetarian option. So you can go there with non-veggy friends and everybody will be happy</li><li>take away: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/lacarmanyola.cat/">La carmanyola, in Plaça 1 d'octubre</a>. Very nice tradition vegan dishes, at an affordable price. Cheaper if you bring your own tupper-ware, or you buy it there (and re-use it)</li><li>another take away but with tables where you can eat is <a href="https://biodrissa.cat/">biodrissa</a> in carrer Ciutadans, 11. The place is very nice, with vegetables to buy and a good offer for menu. The price is very affordable, less than 7 euros, and it's open until 9pm including Sundays. Only that the food is just ok, not as tasty as La carmanyola.</li></ul><p></p><p>Otherwise:</p><p></p><ul style="text-align: left;"><li>tapas: Zanpanzar, very closed to the apartment. A great atmosphere!</li><li>romantic dinner: restaurant Blanc, 5 minutes walk. Charming design and affordable price.</li></ul><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhtI0cL-EZt8kqPO3K0bpAoHSAXt_fpGERDaaXuP4WYwfIjp2XuBv3MRfgzm9ZEbLeFjLhSnNti6qM4SBiV7sfD8_zgZx5ewMLMrKqcmc2Avf52igVHRzjyTKaeTRCYaeq_bxR8_Kd0wP6ccZt7c0Vw2-0wkR84_Rl312ClEd3hIcRFwoH141wtlAt_/s2576/20221001_134438.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1188" data-original-width="2576" height="148" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhtI0cL-EZt8kqPO3K0bpAoHSAXt_fpGERDaaXuP4WYwfIjp2XuBv3MRfgzm9ZEbLeFjLhSnNti6qM4SBiV7sfD8_zgZx5ewMLMrKqcmc2Avf52igVHRzjyTKaeTRCYaeq_bxR8_Kd0wP6ccZt7c0Vw2-0wkR84_Rl312ClEd3hIcRFwoH141wtlAt_/s320/20221001_134438.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div><br /></div><p></p>Eco-sàpienshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16252797882445639286noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3086763080473669652.post-17212918279754501762019-01-15T05:25:00.002-08:002022-12-26T00:18:20.402-08:00A walk by the sea without carA friend of mine told me about a nice walk between two small train stations which are by the sea. The idea is to go Girona - Colera by train, walk from Colera to Llançà, and then take the train back from Llançà to Girona. The scenery is beautiful by the sea and it takes about two hours.<div>
Colera is quite empty, while Llança is a small town with restaurants and all facilities, so you can have lunch there. Some tips:</div>
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<li>take sun protection, even in winter. Hats are good for your head.</li>
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<li>double-check the trains; stations are small and not all trains stop there. It's about one hour away north of Girona.</li>
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This is the link for local trains:</div>
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http://rodalies.gencat.cat/en/horaris/index.html</a></div>
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In wikiloc you find the gps of the route:</div>
<div><a href="https://ca.wikiloc.com/rutes-senderisme/colera-llanca-25179266">
https://ca.wikiloc.com/rutes-senderisme/colera-llanca-25179266</a></div>
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You can install wikiloc on your mobile, and it makes it very easy to follow the track. You have to buy the app, but I believe it is worth.</div>
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Eco-sàpienshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16252797882445639286noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3086763080473669652.post-33765177559443454152017-03-23T07:02:00.002-07:002017-03-23T07:02:39.078-07:00Breakfast next morningThis is the place:<br />
https://www.tripadvisor.es/Restaurant_Review-g187499-d7687976-Reviews-La_Fabrica-Girona_Province_of_Girona_Catalonia.html<br />
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Be warned the quality has a price. Take it as a lunch.<br />
Also very nice:<br />
https://www.tripadvisor.es/Restaurant_Review-g187499-d4604642-Reviews-Casamoner-Girona_Province_of_Girona_Catalonia.html<br />
Price more reasonable. When it is full it may take time to get served thou.Eco-sàpienshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16252797882445639286noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3086763080473669652.post-71878665013757445052016-09-28T12:45:00.000-07:002016-09-28T12:45:01.968-07:00A day out in kayac<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
I had a wonderful day with a friend on a kayac, down the river Ter- the same you see down the window of the appartment. The price is 25 euros per person, they drop you off by the river on collect you back some 7 km down, when you call them. We had a lovely picnic and a nap by the river banks. It was all quiet and full of nature.<br />
You need a bit of a phisical shape as the river doesn't flow fast. Good excuse to fill the apetite.<br />
This is the link:<br />
http://kayakdelter.com/<br />
Call them to book ahead. They may work also out of season.<br />
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Eco-sàpienshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16252797882445639286noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3086763080473669652.post-34648782397012683002016-07-20T00:05:00.002-07:002022-12-26T00:34:17.017-08:00Bus to CadaquesAs it took me 10 minutes and I found it by chance in the end, here you have the link:<br />
http://compras.moventis.es/es<br />
It seems that you have to go to Figueres first. There used to be one bus from Girona, but I can't find it any more.<br />
It takes 40 minutes to Figures by train, and then 1 hour the bus.<br />
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<br />Eco-sàpienshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16252797882445639286noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3086763080473669652.post-8054875699751254332016-06-04T23:33:00.002-07:002016-06-04T23:33:40.626-07:00A great place for beers: El primer glopThey know their business: beer! And also they are very friendly and happy to recommend. A weekly choice of beer in dispensers.<br />
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<br />Eco-sàpienshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16252797882445639286noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3086763080473669652.post-89244831920871389642015-06-24T02:14:00.002-07:002015-06-24T02:15:25.385-07:00Shops to visit before they put a ZaraI love Girona, and I love visitors. But I am sad to see how many things that make our city different get swipped by the new times of mass tourism. Or not even tourism, just this modern thing of making all shops the same in all the world.<br />
There are two shops in Girona I recommend you visiting before they sell the place. Both are obviously off fashion, and they owners don't seem to bother. Both are new Plaça del Vi, the City Hall:<br />
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Queviures Moriscot: two brothers will look at you very souspisiously. They are sure you are going to steal something. Half of the shop is closed to normal visitors- only for known customers. The other half is in half darkness to save money. They have an unbelivable set of wird goods, things you would never suspect they existed. Be nice and buy something.<br />
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He sells furniture made of wood, but the shop is so packed that there is barely space for him, much less for a customer- I've never seen anyone. He keep sitting there for hours and doesn't like pictures. He reminds me of a crab in a shell.<br />
<br />Eco-sàpienshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16252797882445639286noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3086763080473669652.post-11187097166282864602015-04-13T23:59:00.001-07:002015-04-14T00:00:17.151-07:00Biking to the seaA great idea is to rent a bike to ride to the sea. There is a green path very well built that follows the track of an old rail way. It goes from Olot to Girona, and from Girona to Sant Feliu. It is very well marked and easy to follow. Here are the links:<br />
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<li><a href="http://www.viesverdes.cat/EN/53/RUTA-DEL-CARRILET-I.html" target="_blank">Olot-Girona</a></li>
<li><a href="http://www.viesverdes.cat/EN/54/NARROW-GAUGE-RAILWAY-ROUTE-II.html" target="_blank">Girona-Sant Feliu</a></li>
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A great idea is to avoid the return by taking the bus back. <a href="http://www.teisa-bus.com/es/rutas" target="_blank">Teisa</a> serves all these destinations. Olot is up the mountains, so you probably will want to take the bus there and ride down, while Sant Feliu is great all the way down to the sea, a paella and then a peaceful return with the bike on the bus.<br />
A place to rent a bike very near the apartment is <a href="http://www.gironacyclecentre.com/">Girona Cycle Center.</a> They are very good professionals, they rent any type of bikes and qualities.<br />
Another idea is to use an electric bike: <a href="http://burricleta.com/" target="_blank">burricleta</a>. Unfortunately they are not in Girona but if you have a car they have rent them in very nice surroundings, about 40 minutes ride from Girona.Eco-sàpienshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16252797882445639286noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3086763080473669652.post-72344083778836915762014-07-29T06:32:00.002-07:002014-07-29T06:32:47.813-07:00A walk from Girona- Castell de Sant Miquel<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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So you need to burn a bit of those calories eagerly earned in the restaurants? This is your walk! I propose you the walk all gironians do on Sunday Morning. About 1 hour away by food, a little stepy but once there the views are wonderful. In 10 minutes you leave the building of Girona away to get into the vegetal gardens of Sant Daniel, and 10 minutes later you get to the forest. Well marked and straigh forward, if you get tired just turn.<br />
Take water, up there there is no shop.<br />
How to get there<br />
Star from Basilica Parroquial de Sant Feliu, take Carrer Barca (North) to Plaça Sant Pere. On the right starts Carrer de Sant Daniel. Walk on, follow the river (cross it to the right to avoid cars) and eventually you will find the sign for Castell de Sant Miquel. Even if you get lost it's nice, and you may find the restaurant El Cul del Mon which is very nice too (he is a cousin (just kidding)).<br />
<br />Eco-sàpienshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16252797882445639286noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3086763080473669652.post-64780809464190234812014-07-29T06:19:00.002-07:002014-07-29T06:19:18.030-07:00The sea!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Girona is not far from the sea yet it is hard to get to there, and even more to beautiful place a bit away from massive tourism.<br />
So the proposal is to go to Colera. It is about one hour North of Girona, near a natural park. Be warned:<br />
- buy your picnic before you go (and water), as you won't find much over there.<br />
- not all trains going North stop there, only every 2 hours. Don't miss them!<br />
This is the timetable:<br />
http://www20.gencat.cat/portal/site/rodalies/?newLang=en_GB<br />
Source: Girona Destination: ColeraEco-sàpienshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16252797882445639286noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3086763080473669652.post-20892277829086452492014-07-29T06:07:00.002-07:002014-07-29T06:07:23.415-07:00A bath in a lake Banyoles!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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You don't need to go to the beach to get refreshed! Banyoles has a quite large lake (for Catalan standards) and is just 30 minutes by bus. The village itself is quite nice, and then the lake is 10 minutes away. It is very nice to walk around, and there is a special place for swiming. Picnic recommended.<br />
It's very easy to get there by bus:<br />
http://www.teisa-bus.com/index.php?idm=en<br />
From: Girona To: Banyoles Depart Stop: Girona Jutjats<br />
Check well the return not to get stuck there!Eco-sàpienshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16252797882445639286noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3086763080473669652.post-54085575354060495602014-07-29T06:01:00.002-07:002014-07-29T06:01:30.264-07:00Medieval Village- Besalú<br />
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Besalú is a charming village not far from Girona, full of stone roads, bridges... and well, a few tourists too.<br />
It's very easy to get there by bus:<br />
http://www.teisa-bus.com/index.php?idm=en<br />
From: Girona To: Besalu Depart Stop: Girona Jutjats<br />
Check well the return not to get stuck there!Eco-sàpienshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16252797882445639286noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3086763080473669652.post-16265285053111856072014-07-29T05:55:00.004-07:002014-07-29T06:01:57.027-07:00Dalí Museum in Figueres"A true painter is one who can paint extraordinary scenes in the middle
of an empty desert. A true painter is one who can patiently paint a pear
in the midst of the tumults of history." Salvador Dalí<br />
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If you love paintings, you must go. If are tired of visiting museums... you have to go anyway. Dalí was a genius and made sure that everyone would know, and the museum is very easy and pleasant to visit, even for those who, like me, get asleep after half an hour in a museum.<br />
Here are the links.<br />
You need to take the train from Girona to Figueres:<br />
http://www20.gencat.cat/portal/site/rodalies?newLang=en_GB<br />
Source: Girona Destination: Figueres<br />
Just check well the timetables (and return). You'll buy the ticket at the trainstation.<br />
And buy the entrance of the museum. Specially in summer, tickets may be sold out:<br />
https://www.salvador-dali.org/serveis/en_entrades/?servei=IIN Eco-sàpienshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16252797882445639286noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3086763080473669652.post-85382829710220268322013-06-18T08:00:00.001-07:002013-06-18T08:00:03.677-07:00Casa MasóThis is my first museum of the blog: the local architect Rafael Masó also made the building I live, and the beautiful Casa Masó shows the place like it was a century ago. Just 20 meters away.<br />
Web: <a href="http://www.rafaelmaso.org/cat/index.php">http://www.rafaelmaso.org/cat/index.php</a><br />
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At the begining of Carrer Ciutadans.<br />
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In Plaça Independencia, Gelats La Bombonera.<br />
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You'll find well-dressed ladies with their nephews.<br />
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Ballesteries, 23<br />
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This beautiful bar is a classic in Girona. A very nice ambience, great hamburguers and beers. A must see.<br />
And yes, it is just below our apartment Girona RiverSide, so you can take your drinks upstairs (ask them, thou)<br />
In Ballesteries, 23.<br />
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Take an angel home!<br />
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A really nice place for bread, most of it bio. Also very nice cakes, teas and coffees. Check-in!</div>
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<span style="font-weight: bolder;">Adreça:</span><span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span>Carrer de Santa Clara, 46, 17001 Girona</div>
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