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Plaça de la Vila / S. XIII

Plaça de la Vila / S. XIII, Bañolas

 prunila Says:  Plaça porticada del MercadalOne of the most interesting places is to sit at a cafe at the main square and to view locals and visitors.The architecture of the buildings is very interesting, in catalan it is called plaça porticada.The old buildings has archs were the merchands... 

Sunrise over Banyoles

Sunrise over Banyoles, Bañolas

 Peter_in_Florida Says:  get up early enough to see the sunrise. 

Hotels  

Camping EL LLAC!: Camping

Camping EL LLAC!: Camping, Bañolas

 prunila Says:  I always try to find not expensive option for VT travellers because it is much difficult to find them when you are not a local!!!If you like family and quiet holidays here you have a good option.The only thing is that you need a car to arrive… 

hostel: Fonda LA PAZ

hostel: Fonda LA PAZ, Bañolas

 prunila Says:  good place and good restaurant close to the lake (Estany de Banyoles) 

Restaurants  

HAPPY COW: CLOSED - Alternative restaurant

HAPPY COW: CLOSED - Alternative restaurant, Bañolas

 prunila Says:  Locals call it "The alternative restaurant" (el alternatiu, in catalan).All food is bio and home made. Curious beers from Cuba, sidra, mosto, batut kefir, chai, gengiber (Africa)Nothing in this place is common: children coner with games. Home made decoration, all furniture... 

Transportation  

BUS

BUS, Bañolas

 prunila Says:  From Barcelona and Girona you can take a BUS to BANYOLES.This buses are also the only option to visit LA GARROTXA area (Olot, …). And it is also a bus to BESALÚ and FIGUERES. 

Shopping  

Galeria CORT: Art Gallery

Galeria CORT: Art Gallery, Bañolas

 prunila Says:  At the Plaça de la Vila you have to see it.Lovely small garden inside. Art!!! 300 € 

Market on Wednesday: Mercat del dimecres

Market on Wednesday: Mercat del dimecres, Bañolas

 prunila Says:  open air market with fresh products of the region. garlic, greens, shoes 

Local Customs  

Meeting at Estrella's home

Meeting at Estrella's home, Bañolas

 prunila Says:  Friends Sunday meetings are common in small cities. Every guest brings a speciallity like tortilla de patatas (paella, arroç a la cassola, croquetes, carn a la brasa, …). It is usuall to do it in a open space or a garage so the house keeps clean and private.If you are... 

Off The Beaten Path  

Project LIFE

Project LIFE, Bañolas

 prunila Says:  Here you have some information about PROJECT LIFE.The EU has been funding projects for the conservation of natural resources in its member states via the LIFE-Nature fund since the 1990s. The aim is to protect and conserve the Sites of Community Importance (SCI) included in... 

Take a swim at CASETA DE FUSTA

Take a swim at CASETA DE FUSTA, Bañolas

 prunila Says:  This is the ONLY place where you are allow to swim and you don't have to pay at Banyoles.The landscape is very beautiful, the place in the middle of the trees. Ideal for making a break in summer when you are visiting the area, take a picnic with you.The good thing: IT IS... 

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