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Set in the valley of the Ter, at the confluence of four rivers, we find the city of Girona. One of them, the Onyar, divides the historic centre from the modern city. The old centre of this Catalan city preserves remains of its long history, from the time it was founded by the Romans in the 1st century B. C. To them we owe its original wall, whose remains stretch from the Archaeological Walk to the Wall Gardens.

Set in this walled enclosure (La Força Vella), stands the Cathedral. Its Romanesque origin is shown in its fortress-like appearance and strategic location, although the most outstanding aspect is an immense Gothic nave, the widest in Medieval European architecture. Inside, it preserves one of the textile jewels of Catalan Romanesque, the Creation Tapestry. Beside the entrance staircase to the cathedral is the Pia Alomoina, an old charitable institution in Gothic style.

Girona has other key pieces of religious architecture, like the Benedictine monastery of Sant Pere de Galligants, a historic-artistic monument; or the church of Sant Nicolau. These are Romanesque churches whose apses and octagonal cupolas deserve a close look as they form key elements of the Catalan medieval style. The convent of Sant Doménech, built in Gothic style and clear example of the importance of the religious orders in the colonisation and repopulation of Catalonia during the Middle Ages, stands amid gardens.

Also to this historical period belong important displays of Arab and Jewish art, the result of these cultures living side-by-side with Christianity for centuries. So, you will discover the multitude of small streets making up El Call, the Jewish quarter of Girona. Calle Força is the heart of this district, which had a synagogue and centres of cabbalistic study. The Plaça del Oli and the Plaça del Vi maintain all their flavour; and, in them are some of the greatest jewels of medieval palace architecture, like the Fontana d’Or. The Call is currently one of the best preserved Jewish quarters in Spain.

Not far from here, a Capuchin convent houses the Arab Baths, where we should point out a pavilion built on eight fine columns and crowned by an octagonal cupola.

Before crossing the river and walking towards modern Girona, you can climb up to the belltower of Sant Feliu or go to the Pont de Pedra (Stone Bridge) over the Onyar, where you can get overhead views of all the houses in the city and their façades painted in ochres, dark blues and copper. On the other side of the river you will find one of the most beautiful examples of Catalan Modernism, the work of Rafael Masó. Outstanding buildings are the Teixidor Factory and the Punxa House, among others. The Hospital de Santa Caterina, a Baroque building from the 17th century, is also in this area. And, on the other side of the Passeig Devesa, is one of the recreational areas for the people of Girona, the Parc Devesa. This is an exotic forest area largest made up of plane trees, giving a strong contrast with the city's medieval architecture.

Hotels

Occidental Miguel Angel & Urban Spa
Miguel Ángel 29-31
28010 Madrid

     



Located on the axis of the Castellana, the center of Madrid and the most elegant and sophisticated area of the capital..

Hotel Royal
Ramblas,117
08002 Barcelona
     



The Hotel Royal is a first class hotel with a privileged location right at the top of "Las Ramblas" boulevard, close to Catalunya Square - the business, entertainment and cultural meeting point of Barcelona. The hotel is within walking distance to the most fashionable area in Barcelona for tourism and shopping. The Hotel Royal is the perfect place to live the real Barcelona experience. Whether you are in Barcelona for business or pleasure, make the Hotel Royal your home away from home..

Catalonia Centro
Goya 49
28001 Madrid

     



Opened in June 2005. Ideally located at Calle Goya, very close to Calle Serrano, the city's best commercial and business area. Built in the beginning of the 20th century.
The hotel has six floors that display the typical housing of the Barrio de Salamanca. Its brick façade has glass balconies with lattices, also typical of Madrid..

Golf courses

Monte Mayor Golf Club
Carretera N-340, Km. 165,60 (Cancelada)
Avenida de Monte Mayor
29679 Benahavís (Málaga)
Tel. +34 952937111 / Fax: +34 952937112

holes: 18
par: 71


Nestling in the mountains of Benahavis Monte Mayor is one of Andalucia's most spectacular Golf Courses. Designed by Jose Gancedo, it is a challenging proposition but, the quality of the Greens, the natural beauty of the situation and its quietness, will make your round of golf unforgetable. The buggy is automatically included in your green fee..


Club Marina Golf Mojacar
Urbanización Marina de la Torre, Avenida del Mar, s/n
04368 Mojácar (Almería)
Tel. +34 950133235 / Fax +34 950133230

holes: 18
par: 72


The Marina Golf Mojacar course, is the new and exiting Levante almeriense golf course, surrounded by mediterranian seas, between Garrucha and Mojacar, with wonderful views from relaxing ocean views to colourful patches of laboured landscapes. Ramón Espinosa´s golf course design includes three lakes strategically situated giving you a comfortable environment of peaceful and delighful surroundings having a different view from one hole to the other making the game more chalenging in order for you to use your complete set of poles..