l'Argilera
District of Grifeu
Catalonia - Spain

Banyuls AOC

Banyuls is a French appellation d'origine contrôlée (AOC) for a fortified apéritif or dessert wine made from old vines cultivated in terraces on the slopes of the Catalan Pyrenees in the Roussillon county of France, bordering, to the south, the Empordà wine region in Catalonia in Spain. The AOC production area is limited to four communes of the Côte Vermeille: Banyuls (from which the AOC takes its name), Cerbère, Collioure and Port-Vendres.

Located at 42.4831, 3.12806 (Lat. / Lng.), about 7 miles away.
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Languedoc-Roussillon wine AOCs, Roussillon wine AOCs, Fortified wine

ElBulli

elBulli was a Michelin 3-star restaurant near the town of Roses, Catalonia, Spain, run by chef Ferran Adrià. The small restaurant overlooked Cala Montjoi, a bay on Catalonia's Costa Brava, and was described as "the most imaginative generator of haute cuisine on the planet. " The restaurant was also associated with molecular gastronomy. The restaurant closed on July 30, 2011. It will reopen as a creativity centre in 2014.

Located at 42.25, 3.22639 (Lat. / Lng.), about 10 miles away.
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Restaurants established in 1964, Restaurants in Catalonia, Restaurants in Spain, Michelin Guide starred restaurants, Cuisine of Alt Empordà, Molecular gastronomy, 2011 disestablishments

Empuriabrava

Empuriabrava is one of the largest marinas in the world. It is located on the coast of Girona, the Costa Brava,. Empuriabrava was originally built on a swamp, and was transformed into a touristic community with original planning in 1964 and completion in 1975. The town has more than 40 km of canals and a seasonal, summer population of around 80,000. The Greco-Roman acropolis of Sant Martí d'Empúries is nearby.

Located at 42.25, 3.11667 (Lat. / Lng.), about 9 miles away.
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Alt Empordà, Marinas in Spain, 1975 establishments in Spain

Sant Pere de Rodes

Sant Pere de Rodes is a former Benedictine monastery in the comarca of Alt Empordà, in the North East of Catalonia, Spain.

Located at 42.3236, 3.16667 (Lat. / Lng.), about 4 miles away.
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Benedictine monasteries in Catalonia, Province of Girona, Romanesque architecture in Catalonia

Castelló d'Empúries

Castelló d'Empúries is a town and municipality in the Alt Empordà in Girona, Catalonia, and lies 9 km east of Figueres. In 1079, Castelló d'Empúries became the capital of the Empúries county due to the previous capital, Sant Martí d'Empúries, being too easily sacked by pirates. 1325-1341 saw a period of large expansion of this capital town, which ultimately ceased being the capital once the county joined the Crown of Aragon and Catalonia in 1385.

Located at 42.2583, 3.075 (Lat. / Lng.), about 9 miles away.
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Municipalities in Alt Empordà

La Selva de Mar

La Selva de Mar is a municipality in the comarca of the Alt Empordà in Catalonia, Spain. Its a quite small with a population of about 197. The nearest town is El Port de la Selva, a common destination for beach-going tourists.

Located at 42.3236, 3.18889 (Lat. / Lng.), about 4 miles away.
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Municipalities in Alt Empordà

Côte Vermeille

The Côte Vermeille (Catalan: Costa Vermella, meaning "vermilion coast") is a region in the French department of Pyrénées-Orientales, near the border with Spain. The Côte Vermeille stretches from Argelès-sur-Mer to the border village of Cerbère, quaint and relatively quiet seaside hideaway. The towns of Collioure, Port-Vendres and Banyuls-sur-Mer are nested along a 20 km stretch of beaches, small bays, creeks and coves, with some fabulous walks and trails.

Located at 42.5, 3.13333 (Lat. / Lng.), about 8 miles away.
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Geography of Pyrénées-Orientales, Protected areas of France, Northern Catalonia

Empordà (DO)

Empordà is a Spanish Denominación de Origen (DO) (Denominació d'Origen in Catalan) for wines produced in the northeastern corner of Catalonia, Spain. Until 2006, it was initially known as DO Empordà-Costa Brava to associate the large tourist beach area with the region. The region generally extends from the town of Figueres northwards to the French border and the French wine-making regions of Banyuls and Côtes du Roussillon.

Located at 42.3883, 3.00119 (Lat. / Lng.), about 8 miles away.
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Catalan wine, Wine regions of Spain

Canton of Côte Vermeille

The canton of Côte Vermeille is a canton of France, in the Pyrénées-Orientales department. Its chief town is Port-Vendres.

Located at 42.4831, 3.11694 (Lat. / Lng.), about 7 miles away.
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Cantons of Pyrénées-Orientales

Hotel Belvédère du Rayon Vert

The Belvédère du Rayon Vert was a hotel in Cerbère, France, designed in the art deco style by the Perpignan architect, Léon Baille, and built between 1928 and 1932. It has the overall appearance of a ship. It has its own cinema, and a tennis court on the roof. In 1987, the building was added to the supplementary list of historic monuments. Part of the building has been brought back into use as apartments, with some original features. The building is open to visitors most afternoons.

Located at 42.4439, 3.1674 (Lat. / Lng.), about 4 miles away.
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Hotel buildings completed in 1932, Art Deco architecture in France, French architecture, Defunct hotels in France, Buildings and structures in Pyrénées-Orientales, Visitor attractions in Languedoc-Roussillon

Colera, Girona

Colera is a municipality in the comarca of Alt Empordà, Girona, Catalonia, Spain. It is a village on the coast with an economy primarily based on tourism. It has several beaches within its vicinity including: Garbet, Burro, Atzuzenes, Portes, Morts la de'n Goixa, and Rovellada.

Located at 42.4, 3.15 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Espolla

Espolla is a municipality in the comarca of Alt Empordà, Girona, Catalonia, Spain.

Located at 42.3833, 3 (Lat. / Lng.), about 8 miles away.
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Garriguella

Garriguella is a municipality in the comarca of Alt Empordà, Girona, Catalonia, Spain.

Located at 42.3333, 3.06667 (Lat. / Lng.), about 6 miles away.
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Palau-saverdera

Palau-saverdera is a municipality in the comarca of Alt Empordà, Girona, Catalonia, Spain.

Located at 42.3, 3.15 (Lat. / Lng.), about 6 miles away.
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Pau, Spain

Pau is a municipality in the comarca of Alt Empordà, Girona, Catalonia, Spain.

Located at 42.3167, 3.11667 (Lat. / Lng.), about 5 miles away.
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Municipalities in Alt Empordà

Pedret i Marzà

Pedret i Marzà is a municipality in the comarca of Alt Empordà, Girona, Catalonia, Spain.

Located at 42.3, 3.067 (Lat. / Lng.), about 7 miles away.
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Rabós

Rabós is a municipality in the comarca of Alt Empordà, Girona, Catalonia, Spain.

Located at 42.3833, 3.03333 (Lat. / Lng.), about 6 miles away.
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Vilamaniscle

Vilamaniscle is a municipality in the comarca of Alt Empordà, Girona, Catalonia, Spain. It is located in the western part of the Serra de la Baga d'en Ferràn, a branch of the Albera Range. Much of its municipal term is covered with pine and cork oak trees. The main crops are olives and grapes. Local wine is appreciated all over the country. New hosting services are growing due to tourism. \t Vilamaniscle is the home for around 120 inhabitants today.

Located at 42.3667, 3.06667 (Lat. / Lng.), about 5 miles away.
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Port Lligat

Port Lligat or Portlligat is a small village located in a small bay on Cap de Creus peninsula, on the Costa Brava of the Mediterranean Sea, near the city of Cadaqués in the Alt Empordà comarca, in Girona province, Catalonia, Spain. The Island of Port Lligat (or Island of Portlligat) is located at the entrance of the bay, separated from the mainland by a narrow 30-metre-wide canal. Salvador Dalí lived in the village and his house has been converted into the Casa-Museo Salvador Dalí.

Located at 42.2938, 3.28534 (Lat. / Lng.), about 9 miles away.
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Municipalities in Alt Empordà

Portlligat Museum-House

The Portlligat Museum-House is a small fisherman's hut where Salvador Dalí usually lived and worked from 1930 to 1982, when, upon the death of his wife Gala Dalí, he took up residence at Púbol Castle. The house has a labyrinthine structure which, from one point of departure, the Bear Lobby, spreads out and winds around in a succession of zones linked by narrow corridors, slight changes of level and blind passageways.

Located at 42.2933, 3.28611 (Lat. / Lng.), about 9 miles away.
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Biographical museums in Spain, Historic house museums in Catalonia, Artist studios, Salvador Dalí, Art museums and galleries in Catalonia

Quermançó Castle

The Quermançó Castle is located about 2km north of Vilajuïga, Spain, situated on top of a remote hill and directly accessible only on foot from a small road that turns off the N-260. The history of the castle dates back to 1078. It was owned by Counts in the Empúries region. In 1472, during the Catalonian Civil War, the castle was occupied by forces loyal to John II.

Located at 42.34, 3.09194 (Lat. / Lng.), about 4 miles away.
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Alt Empordà, Castles in Catalonia

Siege of Roses (1794–95)

The Siege of Roses (or Siege of Rosas) began on 28 November 1794 and lasted until 4 February 1795 when the Spanish garrison abandoned the port and the forces of the First French Republic took control. Dominique Catherine de Pérignon commanded the French army and Domingo Salvator Izquierdo led the Spanish defenders. The siege took place during the War of the Pyrenees which was part of the French Revolutionary Wars. The war ended in July 1795 and Roses was soon restored to Spain.

Located at 42.2667, 3.18333 (Lat. / Lng.), about 8 miles away.
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Conflicts in 1794, Conflicts in 1795, Battles of the French Revolutionary Wars, Sieges involving Spain, Sieges involving France, 1794 in Europe, 1795 in Europe, 18th century in Spain

Portbou railway station

Portbou railway station is located in Portbou, Catalonia, Spain. It is on the Narbonne–Portbou railway and the Barcelona–Portbou railway, and is served by TER Languedoc-Roussillon (local trains) and Lunéa (night trains) operated by the SNCF and by local and long-distance services operated by RENFE.

Located at 42.4247, 3.15778 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
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Railway stations in Catalonia

Gare de Cerbère

Gare de Cerbère is the railway station serving the border town Cerbère, Pyrénées-Orientales department, southern France. It is connected to the Portbou railway station in Spain.

Located at 42.4431, 3.16361 (Lat. / Lng.), about 4 miles away.
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Railway stations in Languedoc-Roussillon, TER Languedoc-Roussillon

Siege of Roses (1808)

The Siege of Roses or Siege of Rosas from 7 November to 5 December 1808 saw an Imperial French corps led by Laurent Gouvion Saint-Cyr invest a Spanish garrison commanded by Peter O'Daly. After a siege lasting a month, the Spanish surrendered the port to the French. Roses (Rosas) is located 43 kilometres northeast of Girona (Gerona), Spain. The action occurred during the Peninsular War, part of the Napoleonic Wars.

Located at 42.2667, 3.18333 (Lat. / Lng.), about 8 miles away.
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Battles of the Peninsular War, Battles of the Napoleonic Wars, Sieges involving Spain, Sieges involving France, Sieges involving the United Kingdom, Sieges involving Italy, Conflicts in 1808, 1808 in Spain