We have been relaxing in Spain for nearly a week and finally decided it is about time we left the beach and explored a bit of the area surrounding Palamós.
We grabbed our map containing circles around many interesting nearby sites (thanks Sandra). There are stunning beaches, amazing dive and snorkel destinations, medieval towns, ruins, an Old Jewish Quarter and a town known for it’s ceramics. All sounds really interesting to us, except the ceramics town.
We were pretty confident about remembering what we would see at each location until we got to our car. So we randomly selected a circled town that looked about 30 minutes away. It wasn’t until we pulled into La Bisbal d’Emporda that we realized this was the ceramics town.
We thought about going somewhere else, but decided to stay and see what else was here.
Turned out to be a good choice. It was Bisbal’s big market day and everything here seemed even less expensive than Palamós, which is already much less expensive than back in New Zealand.
I am fairly sure that by this point in our travels we have each doubled our travel wardrobes, except for poor hubby who has only purchased one new shirt.
Oh wait, I remember he bought a pair of jeans in Malaysia and a cap in Stratford-On-Avon.
Oh yes, he did get a Guinness shirt in Dublin.
I almost forgot his brand new sandals.
And there were some socks he picked up in Oman.
And a belt in China.
Oh, and I just remembered his new shorts, too. Never mind, hubby is doing fine.
Bisbal’s market is located in the old town, along with the castle. It wasn’t very big and the tower was closed, but it was cool, making it a refreshing break as well as an interesting stop.
Gotta love the narrow streets which reminded me a bit of Palamós.
And there is always a bell tower.
Some of my favorite shots of the day:
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Great shots and new clothes too. Are those new outfits on the girls?
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Melissa is all new, Sarah is in new green pants and an NZ shirt.
That must be such a great place! I have fallen in love with these kind of mediterranean cities a couple of years ago, when I have been in Italy for the first time. These cities has got a very special atmosphere.
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It was amazing. I am loving theses towns too.
Love the shots it brings back a few memories seeing them narrow streets
The girls look great can’t say much for the one in the middle though LOL
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LOL – Sometimes I am so over sensitive. Before I scrolled up to see what photo I had added here, I assumed it was me in the middle. LOL – I am no giant chicken! Silly me.
Looks great, I find old European towns and villages fascinating too. And as for ceramics, you never know what quaint little items you might find in some of the potteries.
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We never even went to the ceramics part of town. We have no room for souvenirs, and was really heating up that day. We chose a long afternoon lunch and a return to Palamos for the beach.