Cap de Creus
We started by taking the most winding road to the most eastern point in Spain. While the distance isn't far, with many trucks and other slow moving vehicles on the road, it made for a tedious drive. But we were quickly refreshed when arriving, as the wind was unbelievably strong. We took some time to scramble around on the rocks, but unfortunately didn't have enough time to go on one of the many hikes.
Cadaques
Next stop was in a Greek-like town on the Mediterranean. The buildings are abnormally white for Spain, and it dates back to when the Greeks once settled the land. A very pretty fishing village, it is also a resort town during the summer months. While our arrival wasn't in the summer, it was still a tourist trap, so we quickly departed.
Besalu
We were happy to find a town much more off the beaten path. A well-preserved medieval city, it was a pleasure to walk around, enjoying the scenery without throngs of tourists. Highly recommended.
Girona
At the end of the afternoon we made our way back to Girona, this time armed with information to find our way around, and more importantly, park. Avoiding the day-time market, it was much easier to navigate and find a place to put our car. While the city is much more of a tourist destination, there is plenty to see and enough windy alleys to create a quiet town. A lot of history to the town, another recommended stop.
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