Diving the Musandam

Diving the Musandam

As we set off for diving the Musandam Peninsula, it feels like the most ordinary of days and yet seems to be the start of something extraordinary. Our family of four—my husband, our two boys (aged 14 and 11), and myself, embark on what promises to be the perfect weekend getaway.… Read the rest

Carmen Pavilion

The Carmen Pavilion

The Art Nouveau Site of Sant Pau, including the Sant Carmen Pavilion, is an architectural jewel of Catalan Modernism. I arrive here on a cool November morning. I have walked from my Barcelona accommodation near Las Ramblas not really knowing what to expect.… Read the rest

Sant Pau Operating Theatre

Sant Pau Operating Theatre

The Art Nouveau Site of Sant Pau, including the Sant Pau Operating Theatre, is an architectural jewel of Catalan Modernism. I arrive here on a cool November morning. I have walked from my Barcelona accommodation near Las Ramblas not really knowing what to expect.… Read the rest

Sant Rafael Pavilion

Sant Rafael Pavilion

The Art Nouveau Site of Sant Pau, including the Sant Rafael Pavilion, is an architectural jewel of Catalan Modernism. I arrive here on a cool November morning. I have walked from my Barcelona accommodation near Las Ramblas not really knowing what to expect.… Read the rest

Sant Pau Gardens

Sant Pau Gardens

The Art Nouveau Site of Sant Pau, including the Sant Pau Gardens, is an architectural jewel of Catalan Modernism. I arrive here on a cool November morning. I have walked from my Barcelona accommodation near Las Ramblas not really knowing what to expect.… Read the rest

Sant Pau Hypostyle Hall

Sant Pau – Hypostyle Hall

The Art Nouveau Site of Sant Pau, including its Hypostyle Hall, is an architectural jewel of Catalan Modernism. I arrive here on a cool November morning. I have walked from my Barcelona accommodation near Las Ramblas not really knowing what to expect.… Read the rest

Peratallada

Plaça de les Voltes, Peratallada

Peratallada is one of the best-preserved examples of medieval architecture in Catalonia. After a visit to nearby Girona this morning, it’s been a beautiful drive through the countryside to get here.

As we approach from the car park, crossing a bridge and into the town, it becomes apparent the closer we get that this place is special.… Read the rest