Discover Catalonia With Car Hire

O ften the first port of          L’emporda province of Gerona and   call for city break             can be reached via the C-66 route  tourists heading to the         west of Gerona. Artists flock to   bright lights of Barcelona,           Peratallada to experience its      Gerona makes for an excellent         unique medieval charms. It’s       base for those looking to soak up     worth parking the car and taking   the local Catalan culture at a        a to get a feel for Peratallada’s  range of unique and interesting       character. Wandering through the   locations. Hiring a car at Gerona     narrow cobbled streets and stone   Airport not only provides you         fortresses, it’s easy to see what  with the keys to your very own        captivates so many artists when    mode of transport, but also with      they visit Peratallada. Hungry?    access to many exciting car hire      You’ll find plenty of low cost     adventures. From thrilling ski        eateries along the town’s pretty   resorts to charming villages and      side streets, offering cheap and   beautiful medieval towns, the         authentic Castilian inspired       touring possibilities in Gerona       cuisine.                           are limitless. Hiring a car in                                           Gerona is one of the easiest (and     2. La Molina Ski Resort            most enjoyable) ways to                                                  experience the wonderful history      Active winter thrill seekers will  and traditions of Catalonia. The      be impressed by the excellent      following itineraries should whet     conditions at La Molina ski        your appetite for the journey         resort. La Molina ski resort is    ahead.                                situated in the Pyrenean                                                 Mountains and boasts a range of    1. Peratallada                        excellent facilities including a                                         ski school with 200 instructors,   The picturesque town of               snowshoe hiking trails and a       Peratallada is situated in the        permanent competition track for    skiers and snowboarders. La           offering the best in Catalan       Molina is a 101km journey from        cuisine at a low cost.             Gerona.                                                                                                        4. Besalú                          3. Figueres                                                                                                    Besalú is situated 34km north of   The pretty country town of            Girona offers a number of          Figueres is a 37km drive north of     fascinating tourist attractions    Gerona and can be reached via the     including a fortified bridge,      A7. Figueres is the capital of        Sant Vicenç Romanesque church,     the Alt Empordá region. The town      Santa Maria Convent and Jewish     is probably most famous for being     Baths, which date back to the      the home of artist genius             middle ages. A guided walking      Salvador Dali. No visit to Gerona     tour is one way to see the         would be complete without paying      important sights of Besalú.        a visit to Teatre-Museu Dalí, the     However, you’re guaranteed to pay  wonderful museum located next to      less for a leisurely Tren          Dalí’s former home in Figueres.       Turistic tour, which takes in all  The museum features an impressive     the important sites including the  collection of the surrealist’s        baths and two of the town’s        work including a living piece of      churches. From Besalú, it is       art consisting of a classic           possible to explore many other     Cadillac carrying ivy-clad            interesting sites including the    ‘passengers’, which can be            impressive town of Castellfollit   watered by visitors for a small       de la Roca, which sits on a        charge. The town also boasts a        basalt cliff overlooking the       range of first-class eateries         Fluviá River.                      About the Author Fiona writes for Argus Rentals and Car Hire Spain Published At: www.Isnare.com