Banyoles (Costa Brava). Catalonia. Spain - Typical food of Catalonia and Banyoles. A travel from Banyoles to the beach and the volcanoes.

Culinary excellence is a virtue common to all the regions of Girona. You will always be able to enjoy the pleasure of natural, traditional, sophisticated, creative or even ingenious cooking. The major distinguishing feature of the cuisine is the matching of top-quality products from both land and sea, for instance chicken with crayfish.

When you stay in a Banyoles villa you can visit Pla de l´Estany area and you can flavour typical meals in some different restaurants. Some of them are very traditional and the others are more creative. You can also profit from visiting the local market that has taken place every week in the main square in Banyoles since the XIII century. Near Pla de l´Estany, you can also find Volcanic cuisine. They listed eleven products, which include potatoes, pork, fajol (buckwheat), Santa Pau beans, mushrooms... The result is the about one hundred varied and wholesome recipies that are served in restaurants compromised with the essence of the local cuisine.

Besides, you can see other natural places of interest like Banyole lake. The lake's water comes from the highest Garrotxa. The lake has a carstic origin, the higher stratums of the subsoil collapsed years go and the water spouts from the deepest lake zones. Its vegetation is so rich that a lot of kinds of animals can live in the lake: green-neck duck, water pullet and many more.

Not very far away, there is the Old District of Banyoles. You will see La Plaça Major (Main Square) is one of the biggest arcaded square of Catalonia with 37archs. It was built in XIII century when a new bourgeosisie was appearing.

Other places to visit from Banyoles accommodation include:

-La Porta dels Turers, which was one of the wall doors.
-Sta. Maria dels Turers church, built in X century. But, nowadays it shows a primitive catalan gotic style.
-El carrer Major (Major Street), the main street the village and where the rich families lived.
-El Tint, la Pia Almoina, la Plaça del Monestir...

And we recommend a swim in the sea at Empuries beach: Empúries is situated in "l´Alt Empordà" near St. Pere Pescador village and l´Escla village. Empúries is a ancient greek and roman city called Emporium, the ruins of which are well worth visiting. The beach near the ruins is very peaceful and its a pleasure go for walk along its sands.

But... that's not all! Banyoles is a hive of activity!

Written by Raquel - Owner of Property 77113 in Banyoles, Spain

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Restored farmhouse in beautiful valley setting with own pool

— Property 419515
Banyoles farmhouse rental - Can Soler
7 Bedrooms, Sleeps 10,
Farmhouse, 5 Bathrooms, 1 Separate Toilet, rural, pool
Rates - per property (GBP)
£1,126 - £2,252/week
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Luxurious & quality villa with private pool near lake and Costa Brava beaches.

— Property 77113
Banyoles cottage rental - La Cabanya house with its fantastic private pool
2 Bedrooms, Sleeps 6,
Cottage, 2 Bathrooms, near the sea, village, pool
Rates - per property (GBP)
£856 - £1,261/week
Calendar Updated 17 Nov 2009

Property Review

Now we are sitting in front of the computer thinking this week was going to fast, we could easly spend a week more. Thank you La Cabanya for making this week perfect. We look forward to stay here...
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Traditional catalan villa with private pool, near beaches. Rural & wellness.

— Property 77702
Banyoles villa rental - Can Xargay and its private swimming-pool
8 Bedrooms, Sleeps 20,
Villa, 6 Bathrooms, near the sea, village, pool
Rates - per property (GBP)
£2,523 - £2,973/week
Calendar Updated 20 Nov 2009

Property Review

From all of us 8 and 10 and 12 people: We loved your house and so, so appreciated the special attention and information you gave us Raquel to solve all our various answers and all our requests....
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Large country Mansion with 25m pool and 11 en-suite rooms

— Property 426913
Golf Holiday Rental
Banyoles chateau / country house rental - 25m Pool and Front of Mansion
11 Bedrooms, Sleeps 26,
Chateau / Country House, 11 Bathrooms, 2 Separate Toilets, rural, pool
Rates - per property (GBP)
£901/night
£4,505 - £6,306/week
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Peaceful holiday home in 4 hectares of woodland, private pool, ideal for family

— Property 65998
Banyoles cottage rental - Outdoor
2 Bedrooms, Sleeps 6,
Cottage, 1 Bathroom, 1 Separate Toilet, rural, pool
Rates - per property (GBP)
£180/night
£270/week
Calendar Updated 13 Nov 2009

Property Review

This was our second visit and both have been our best holiday's ever. If you like to get away from it all then this is the place. Terry and Gloria are wonderful, you couldn't wish for better...
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Beautiful and luxurious countryhouse

— Property 435957
Banyoles villa rental - The house
4 Bedrooms, Sleeps 8,
Villa, 1 Bathroom, 2 Separate Toilets, mountain, rural, tennis court
Rates - per property (GBP)
£631 - £1,261/week
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Nice Farmhouse in Besalù

— Property 407729
Banyoles farmhouse rental - The farmhouse
6 Bedrooms, Sleeps 18,
Farmhouse, 6 Bathrooms, mountain, rural, pool
Rates - per property (GBP)
£2,072/week
Calendar Updated 4 Nov 2009

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We stayed with two families in Mas Pitre with 9 kids (!). It is an excellent place for these numbers of peope as there is a weath of space, a large amount of private places and each room has its...
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Rural secluded old farmhouse in middle of forest close to river

— Property 78145
Banyoles apartment rental - The House (apartment is on the upper floor)
3 Bedrooms, Sleeps 10,
Apartment, 1 Bathroom, rural, village, garden
Rates - per property (GBP)
£45/night
£225/week