3 FOR 2

The place where we are having the wedding is offering 3 nights for the price of 2 if you wish to stay for longer than the Friday and Saturday night.


Spend more time in beautiful grounds, relaxing surroundings in calm and comfortable rooms for a fantastic price.

Let us know if you want to take advantage of this offer.

PLEASE CHECK OUT THE BLOG AND COME TO THE WEDDING!!!

Other towns and villages in the Province of Gerona

Alt Empordà: located between the coast and the Pyrenees - Cabo de Creus National Park and la Aiguamoll National Park. This is an area where you can see many Greek-Roman remains.

Figueras: The Toy Museum (Museo del Juguete) and the Dali museum (Teatro-Museo Dalí)

Roses: you can see the remains of a Hellenist neighbourhood and Roman town. For eating out try El Bullí restaurant (the chef is Ferrán Adriá).

Cadaqués : Dalí´s place of residence, see the Santa María church.

Empuries: Greek-Roman ruins dating back to 7th -8th centuries B.C.

Peralada: see the medieval castle

Baix Empordà:

Pals-Begur-Peratallada-Púbol: medieval remains.

Platja d'Aro: a tourist resort. Restaurant Joan Piqué in Castell d'Aro.

L'Estartit: coatline

Sant Feliu de Guixols: coastline

Palafrugell

La Garrotxa: a mountinous area

Olot: See the regional museum la Garrotxa

Besalú: a medieval town.

Castellfollit de la Roca: village built on the steep mountain side.

Sant Joan de les Fonts

El Gironès: industrial interior

Girona

Cassá de la Selva

Sarriá de Ter

Llagostera

La Cerdanya: in the middle of the Pyrenees good for winter sports, Roman remains.

Puigcerdà: Roman remains - Roman Route. Cadí-Moixeró Natural Park.

Bellver de Cerdanya

La Selva: coast and interior.

Caldes de Malavella: Roman baths : (2 spas).

Sta. Coloma de Farners:Farners castle dating back to the 11th century.

Blanes: a tourist resort see the medieval castle and Roman remains.

Lloret de Mar: a tourist resort with a commercial port.

Tossa de Mar:a tourist resort , see the medieval castle dating back to the 12th century. (see photo).

Sant Hilari de Sacalm: St.Hilari church (11th century) Spa centre and natural springs.

El Ripollès: a mountinous area with Roman remains of temples and monasteries.

Ripoll: Freser-Setcases-Vall de Nuria: mountinous, good for skiing in winter. Santa María de Ripoll monastery dating to 880 A.D..

Sant Joan de les Abadesas: Sant Joan Monastery 885 A.D.

Camprodón: Roman bridge and Saint María Monastery.

Beget: National historic centre. la Majestad de Beget 12th century sculpture.

La Vall de Nuria: ski slopes.

Ribes de Freser

El Plá de l'Estany : Interior mountinous area

Banyotes: lake, water skiing. Visit the St. Esteve de B. Monastery dating back to the 11th century.

Camós: St. Magdalena de Noves church. Roman Route

Cornellà del Terri: Rabós del Terri castel. Roman Route.

Crespià: famous for its honey fair

MORE INTERESTING PLACES!!!

Llafranc:

A stunning small little village by the sea!!!!!!

Here and the other near by villages are all good places to stay check out the rental company

www.badiareal.com

www.finquesfrigola.com

Llafranc is one of three coastal towns belonging to the municipality of ,Palafrugell province of Girona, Spain, the other two being Calella de Palafrugell and Tamariu. It is part of the Costa Brava, the coastal region of northeastern Catalonia, in the comarca of Baix Empordà.

The combination of a good summer climate and beaches is exploited for both domestic and international tourism.

Within easy walking distance of other, similar towns, such as Calella de Palafrugell, a trip to this stretch of the Costa Brava offers more than just one beach or promenade. A true delight in summer with a very pleasant ambience.

Llafranc is considered a luxury in the northern part of Spain. Some call it the "Laguna Beach" of Spain due to the rich, beautiful people and amazing homes. The small shops around town are gorgeous offering in-style clothes, great restaurants, and fun entertainment.

The Hotel Llafranc dominates the main sea promenade and was popular with artists such as Salvador Dali and Ernest Hemingway. The English writer Tom Sharpe is also a resident of Llafranc.

El Far is the most popular residence in Llafranc, located 1.5 km north of the beach on a steep hill overlooking the beach and town. El Far has a lighthouse, hotel and large development with communal pool.

If you are interested in the genius of Dalí we recommend to you the:

Púbol Castle

Theatre and Museum of Figueres

Púbol Castle

http://www.salvador-dali.org/museus/pubol/en_index.html

The Gala Dalí Castle in Púbol, open to the public since 1996, allows visitors to discover a medieval building in which Salvador Dalí lent material form to an exuberant creative effort with his mind set on one person, Gala.

Theatre and Museum of Figueres

The Dalí Theatre-Museum, the largest surrealistic object in the world, occupies the building of the former Municipal Theatre, a 19th century construction which was destroyed at the end of the Spanish Civil War. On its ruins, Dalí decided to create his museum.

Begur:

Located in the heart of Empordà, the town of Begur and its beaches are one of the most wonderful spots on the Costa Brava. The town boundary takes in the impressive hills of the Begur Massif and an extensive coastline washed by the Mediterranean sea. Begur’s old town, home to numerous monuments left as legacies of significant moments in the town's history, together with its eight coves and small beaches, and the Romanesque centre of the village of Esclanyà, make it and its peerless natural surroundings an unbeatable place to visit.

Despite of its touristic character, the village has an important historical remnants that go back in early history. The castle of Begur is a good example of medieval remains. The castle was constructed in the 16th and 17th century.

Some of the most prestigious beaches of the Costa Brava can be found here: Sa Riera, Aiguafreda, sa Tuna, Platja Fonda, Fornells and Aiguablava. The latter is also home to a Parador Hotel.

PLACES TO VISIT, PLACES TO STAY AND TOURIST GUIDE

La Bisbal d´Empordá

La Bisbal d'Empordà is the capital of the region of the Baix Empordà in Catalonia, Spain.

The town is 29 km south east of Girona, 12 km west of Palafrugell and 19 km north west of Palamós. The town lies on the C-66 road between Girona and Palafrugell/Palamós where it becomes the C-31. The GI-660 to Calonge and Sant Feliu de Guíxols and GI-664 to Cassà de la Selva cross the Gavarres mountains.

The town's name is derived from the Catalan bisbe, meaning "bishop", as the town was under the control of the bishops of Girona. It is constructed on the site of the Roman settlement of Fontanetum, and is sometimes referred to as Fontanet in Old Catalan. The Spanish name of La Bisbal del Ampurdán is no longer in official use.

The towns economy is heavily based on pottery as well as agriculture.

The town is one of the traditional centres of the sardana dance.

Tourist website for la Bisbal and the surrounding villages:

http://visitlabisbal.cat/index.htm

Castells d´Emporda:

A great place to stay although expensive. But the best thing about this castle hotel is that they do a fanatastic value set lunch. Sit on their stunning terrace over looking gorgeous country side and surroundings. Walk in their grounds and enjoy a lazy tranquil afternoon.

Check out the website!!!!

www.castelldemporda.com

The Queen

Here is the translation of the first verse of the poem that was at the beginning of the blog

I have named you queen
There are taller ones than you, taller
The purer ones than you, purer
There are lovelier than you, lovelier

But you are the queen

The next verse to follow soon

Hasta pronto besos y brazos  see you soon kisses and hugs

HOW TO GET FROM BARCELONA TO GIRONA

Check out this web site:

http://www.barcelona-tourist-guide.com/en/airport/barcelona-airport-transfer.html

Barcelona Airport Transfer to Girona

There are two options these are the RENFE train or the Alsa Bus service.

RENFE Train

To get to Girona from Barcelona Airport you have to first catch the RENFE train that leaves from the airport T2B and then change at Barcelona Sants station. From Barcelona Sants station you need to catch the train heading towards Figueres and then get off at Girona which is 2 stops before.

From Girona you can either get a bus near to the venue or a taxi direct.

ON A BUS

This bus service leaves from outside both T1 and T2 of Barcelona Airport and will take you to Girona or Figueres. It begins at T2 and then continues to T1 before carrying on to Girona and then Figueres. Transport time to Girona is 1 hour 50 minutes from T2 and 1 hour 35 minutes from T1. Ticket price is approximately 19 Euros for an adult single. Please call the telephone numbers below for further information.

For bookings, timetable and up to date pricing information
Tel: (0034) 902 42 2242

Alternatively call the Barcelona Airport tourist information line and ask for further information on Alsa.

Barcelona Airport Tourist information 09:00-21:00
Tel: (0034) 93 478 4704

HOW TO GET FROM GIRONA AIRPORT TO THE HOTEL

Affordable cab transfers from the airport to Font Clara

http://www.suntransfers.com/girona

THE WEDDING WEEKEND

Sadly, we can not invite you to every meal on us as much as we would love to. 

But we have made an arrangement with the hotel to provide you with a cost effective menu. The prices are as follows.

Friday Night 27^th May 2011

There will be a dinner at the house 25 euros per person including wine children under 8 free and people over a 100 free too. You know there is a lot of them in Spain!

Saturday 28^th May 2011

The day of the wedding - We get to pay. 

Sunday 29^th May 2011

Paella Lunch For people that still want to party!!!! 20 euros per person including wine and beer.

We would  need to know by the 1st April what meals you are attending as the hotel staff need numbers.

IMPORTANT INFO: IF YOU ARE STAYING 2 MORE NIGHTS ADDITIONAL TO THE WEDDING WEEKEND, YOU WILL GET A FREE NIGHT STAY. SO 3 FOR 2!!!!

Getting to know the location of the wedding of your life!!!!!!! THE HOTEL

As some of you might know this is the place where we are getting married. An ancient traditional country house know as “masía”, located in an one of the most beautiful areas of catalonia country landmark. You are going to love it!!!!!!!

Check out the website.

http://www.exusnatur.com/