Banyoles is always worth a visit. The reason for this is not only the lake, but also because of the wonderful old town from the 14th century and the surroundings. Location The Catalan city of Banyoles is the capital of the district of Pla de l’Estany in the province of Girona. From here you can […]
Dinner and Strambotism with Quim Hereu – a top experience
The evening in the studio of the Catalan painter Quim Hereu was certainly our top experience in Catalunya. Quim Hereu Quim Hereu is a painter of world renown, who is regarded as the leading exponent of Strambotism. You find his work in large private collections around the world, especially in Mexico, United States, France, India […]
Romanesque paintings of Ravós de Terri – Catalunya
We have some time and enjoy a break at the Lake of Banyoles. It’s a wonderful early summer day and the ducks seem to be in the best mood. Only a duck lady needs a lot of time for her make-up before it is ready for the photo shoot. We continue our journey to Ravos de […]
Neolithic village of La Draga – Banyoles
La Draga is a Neolithic settlement in Banyoles, which was discovered in 1990 during construction work for the 1992 Olympics. The finds date back to the 6th millennium BC. It is the oldest Neolithic village in Catalonia and the only Neolithic village of the Iberian Peninsula in a lakeside environment. A settlement can be proved […]
Serinyà Prehistoric Cave Park
The Serinyà Prehistoric Cave Park, just a few kilometers north of Banyoles, is an interpretation center devoted to Solutrean culture (18000-15000 BC), one of the most advanced civilizations of the first Homo sapiens in western Europe. On the same site you find the prehistoric caves of Reclau. Therefore, the cave park also serves as educational […]