- The route suitable for the whole family that passes through one of the most spectacular waterfalls in Catalonia
- The 19th century medieval fortress that has become the gastronomic and cultural center of Girona
The Spaniards take advantage of the autumn season to observe with their own eyes the cultural and architectural wealth of some monumental complexes and medieval towns that have been decorated with charm and They carry centuries of history behind them. In them we find some of the best preserved Jewish quarters in our country or Romanesque jewels that are a trip to the past that we do not want to have a return ticket.
In large capitals, where the crowds of tourists are continuous, it is sometimes difficult to find a moment to blend in with the beauty of the place. For this reason, many choose to visit some very attractive towns that make their way between volcanoes and amber trees reminiscent of Japanese maples.
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This year, National Geographic has chosen Besalú, a medieval town located in the province of Girona (Catalonia), as the best town to travel to during the month of May, but that could apply to the rest of the year. When it rains, tourists can take refuge in its arcades until the sun allows you to walk through its cobbled streets and buy souvenirs in its craft shops.
Accessed via a Roman bridge
Besalú is located at an emblematic crossroads located to the east of La Garrotxa. It was the seat of an important independent county with one of the best preserved monumental canvases in Catalonia. Its splendor is reproduced in its majestic Romanesque bridge from the 11th century which was the entrance door to the town and its hexagonal fortified tower.
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Besalú, declared a National Historical Site in 1966, has also served as an inspiration for writers and as usual film set. With an accentuated medieval air, Besalú has hosted the filming of the third season of Westworld (Max), the movie The Perfumestarring Ben Whishaw and Alan Rickman, as well as some iconic sequences from Game of Thrones.
Another of the tourist spots in the town is the Jewish quarter with are miqvéa purification bathhousewith an underground room made of stone and covered with barrel vaults, which was discovered in 1964 through an excavation. It is also worth a mandatory stop St. Peter’s Monasterythe main spiritual center of the region, which stands out for its Romanesque ambulatory, the exclusive place of passage for pilgrims during the Middle Ages.
