Pyrenees Guide

Apartaments Velvet, Arinsal-La Massana, Andorra - The 3 star Apartments Velvet are located in a very natural environment at only 700 meters from the Arinsal ski ...

B Hotel, Sants & Montjuic, Barcelona - Trendy boutique-style hotel, located in the touristic Plaza de Espanya. It offers a spectacular view from the swimming pool area, highly comfortable rooms and the latest technology and facilities. Fashionable and glamorous 3* hotel, designed by one of the most famous architects in the latest ...

Casa de San Martin, San Martin de Solana, Aragon - Casa de San Martin is a lovingly restored old stone farmhouse, a retreat that manages to be chic and rustic. It is situated in the province of Huesca in the heart of the Pyrenees, on the edge of the Ordesa-Monte Perdido National Park. This property has been transformed as an ...

Church of San Pablo - The church of San Pablo was raised to replace the old Romanesque hermitage of San Blas, which had become too small due to the growth of the district. The current temple is the result of a series of additions, which gradually increased the original 14th century nucleus, the most valuable testimony ...

Esglesia de Sant Esteve, Andorra - Andorra la Vella's parish church, also in the Barri Antic (Historic Quarter), dates from the 11th century, apart from the Romanesque apse, has been largely ...

Esglesia de Santa Coloma, Andorra - Mentioned in documents from the 9th century, the pre-Romanesque form of the Church of Santa Coloma is Andorra's oldest. The church's tall, freestanding 12th-century bell still stands intact, whereas most of the remainder has been much modified over the centuries. All the church's 12th-century ...

Gran Hotel La Florida, Sants & Montjuic, Barcelona - With spectacular views overlooking Barcelona and the Mediterranean Sea, the Gran Hotel La Florida offers guests the very best of urban resort living. The stunning 5 sthydrotherapy bath-tub ar resort is filled with art and scuptures by internationally renowned artists. There are 70 amazing bedrooms ...

Hotel ABaC Barcelona, Sants & Montjuic, Barcelona - This boutique hotel is set on the prestigious Avenida Tibidabo, and boasts one of the most decorated restaurants in the Barcelona. The exceptional restaurant of the ABaC Barcelona currently holds 2 Michelin stars. After a busy day’s sightseeing you can also make use of the hotel’s spa ...

Hotel Abba Xalet Suites, Arinsal-La Massana, Andorra - The 4 star Hotel Abba Xalet Suites is made up of two adjacent buildings that share an original style, which combines the rustic character of the typical buildings of the area with the inspiration of the châteaux of the French Provenza. The Abba Xalet Suit Hotel offers you cosy and roomy ...

Hotel Alen d'Aragon, Santa Eulalia de Gallego, Aragon - Alen d'Aragon has created the idea of a "hotel village", like a hamlet in the Pyrenean foothills, nestled among almonds, olives and holm oaks where you will find peace, a friendly welcome and a perfect base to explore the surrounding area. Alen d'Aragon is a family hotel and all of us are ...

Hotel Arrizul, San Sebastian, Basque Country - This charming hotel is located in the centre of San Sebastian, right on the seafront and within walking distance of all the major attractions the city has to offer. The recently opened hotel is located opposite the cultural centre, Palacio de Congresos Kursaal. The modern and stylish hotel is ...

Hotel Avenida, San Sebastian, Basque Country - This hotel is located on to Mount Igeldo, just 300 metres from Ondarreta Beach. It offers a variety of facilities and is close to beaches and local attractions. The hotel boasts beautiful views of the city and La Concha Bay. The hotel’s facilities include a great swimming pool and landscaped ...

Hotel Barcelo Costa Vasca, San Sebastian, Basque Country - The 4 star Barcelo Costa Vasca is located in the residential area of Ondarreta. It is only a few meters to the same named beach and next to the Miramar Palace’s gardens. The hotel was built in 1977 and it was refurbished in 2000. The Barcelo Costa Vasca is characterized for its huge range of ...

Hotel Barcelo Raval, Sants & Montjuic, Barcelona - From its strategic location on La Rambla del Raval, in Barcelona city-centre's most fashionable spot, the newly built Barceló Raval hotel offers a novel, multifunctional lobby lounge called “ReView”, where you can try out a new culinary concept with à-la-carte breakfasts, ...

Hotel Cal Sastre, Santa Pau, Catalan Pyrenees - Located behind the wall of the old quarter of Santa Pau with peaceful sorroundings. The 3 star Hotel Cal Sastre is located behind the wall of the old quarter of Santa Pau. In a quiet and isolated area, where peaceful sorroundings, rich in vegetation can be enjoyed. All Hotel Cal Sastre rooms are ...

Hotel Can Ceret, Sant Pere Pescador, Costa Brava - The 3 star Hotel Can Ceret is settled in a totally restored 18th Century manor house. Can Ceret offers nine spacious, well-equipped rooms, ensuring a very personal service. The excellent restaurant opens out on to the patio, where you savour excellent dishes that use the local rice as a main ...

Hotel Can Mora de Dalt, Sant Vicenc de Montalt - Set in a 15th century Catalan farmhouse, restored and converted into a luxury hotel, Can Mora de Dalt is located in the heart of the quiet pretty village of Sant Vicenc de Montalt, only 35 kilometres away from Barcelona and 45 kilometres from the best beaches in the Costa Brava. Only ...

Hotel Cassany, Andorra La Vella, Andorra - The 3 star Hotel Cassany Andorra combines the professionalism of a big hotel with the warm atmosphere of a family hotel. 50 rooms with satellite television, direct phone and complete bathroom are waiting for you. We have a bar lodge, you can have buffet breakfast and you can have your car in ...

Hotel Codina, San Sebastian, Basque Country - The 3 star Hotel Codina is located just a few meters from Ondarreta Beach. It is 2 km from the train station and 200 meters from the Miramar Palace. Hotel Codina has a TV lounge, a dining room for groups and banquets, a Basque cuisine restaurant, a cafeteria, a meeting room and private garage. It ...

Hotel Convento San Roque, Balmaseda, Basque Country - This 17th-century Basque convent, set on the banks of the River Cadagua, has been carefully converted into a luxury hotel that still retains much of its historic charm. Surrounded by the beautiful landscape of the Arcentales and Mena valleys, this tranquil rural retreat was originally known as ...

Hotel De Londres y De Inglaterra, San Sebastian, Basque Country - Opposite the incomparable La Concha beach, in the heart of San Sebastián, the 4 star De Londres y De Inglaterra has an old-world aesthetic that informs the bright, formal lobby and continues throughout the hotel. Established in 1870 and fully refurbished in 1999, this hotel has witnessed the ...

Hotel Diana Parc, Arinsal-La Massana, Andorra - The Diana Parc hotel was inaugurated in the winter of 2000, as an entire complex where you will feel like at home. Located so close to the Arinsal gondola ski lift, that you could almost leave the hotel with your skis already on. There is also a relaxation area where you will find Jacuzzis, a ...

Hotel Font, Arinsal-La Massana, Andorra - The 2 star Hotel Font is the perfect option for those looking for well-located, comfortable accommodation while keeping to a budget. This hotel exudes a relaxed and informal aura, that’ll make guests feel at home. Rooms are brightly decorated and come with satellite television and a ...

Hotel Hesperia Donosti, San Sebastian, Basque Country - The 4 star Hesperia Donosti is a brand new hotel and provides guests with uncompromising levels of service and facilities. Hotel Hesperia Donosti is located only 1 km from the popular La Concha beach, whilst the city centre is close enough, and small enough, to explore entirely on foot. Come and ...

Hotel Hipocrates, Sant Feliu de Guixols, Costa Brava - The 4 star Hotel Hipocrates is ideally located in Sant Feliu de Guixols, in the heart of the Costa Brava. It is a prestigious resort which combines holiday and health. Hipocrates is a comfortable hotel with a friendly, family environment, offereing every possible service and facility. The hotel has ...

Hotel Husa Xalet Besoli, Arinsal-La Massana, Andorra - The 3 star Hotel Xalet Besoli is located only 10 km from Andorra la Vella and the Thermal Centre Caldea, very close to the ski resort of Pal-Arinsal. It has large rooms with balcony and bathroom. The hotel also offers a bar-café with a billiard table, video games, restaurant, and ...

Hotel Husa Xalet Verdu, Arinsal-La Massana, Andorra - Situated in the mountain village of Arinsal, the 3 star Hotel Xalet Verd is only a few minutes from Andorra’s centre and 300 metres from the new gondola lift to the ski slopes. This newly opened hotel has 52 comfortable rooms with bathroom facilities, satellite tv and direct-dial telephone. ...

Hotel Magic La Massana, Arinsal-La Massana, Andorra - Brand new 4-star hotel, perfectly equipped and centrally located in Massana, making it as easy as possible for our clients to enjoy activities both in winter and summer. Enjoy a work-out at our fitness club or have a swim in our heated swimming pool. For more relaxing moments, our clients can ...

Hotel Marco Polo, Arinsal-La Massana, Andorra - Hotel located in La Massana valley, 400 meters from the cable car which takes you to Vall Nord ski resort and 10 minutes by car from Andorra la Vella’s shopping centre. It has a buffet-style restaurant, games room, bar-cafeteria and parking. The heated swimming pool and children’s ...

Hotel Maria Cristina, San Sebastian-Donostia, Basque Country - From winter’s cider cellar dinners to September’s regattas, the elegant city of San Sebastian is devoted to the good life. Experience it in Belle Époque luxury at the 5 star Hotel Maria Cristina, A Westin Hotel, San Sebastian, just blocks from the beach and a short drive from the ...

Hotel Market, Sants & Montjuic, Barcelona - The Market Hotel is located in the centre of the charming city of Barcelona, close to the popular Sant Antoni Market, between Plaça Catalunya and Plaça Espanya and within walking distance of the Rambla in the Gothic Quarter. The hotel endeavours to make your stay a comfortable one, ...

Hotel Melia Barcelona, Sants & Montjuic, Barcelona - Luxurious hotel situated in the most modern area of Barcelona next to the new shopping center and just 10 minutes from the airport. Enjoy the comfortable surroundings of the 300 functionally decorated rooms equipped with all kind of facilities. Our professional team and 24 h. room service guarantee ...

Hotel NH Aranzazu, San Sebastian, Basque Country - The 4 star NH Aranzazu benefits from a privileged location next to the Ondarreta beach and a few metres away from the Playa de la Concha and the city’s historic district. The hotel is 800 m away from the city’s historic district and 20 minutes from the airport. There are 180 guestrooms ...

Hotel Nicol´s, San Sebastian, Basque Country - Located in San Sebastian, the rural hotel is an ideal retreat for those who enjoy the peace and tranquillity of the countryside. Surrounded by natural beauty, the hotel offers a relaxed and restful environment. Just a short distance away from the beach. The hotel has outstanding views of the sea ...

Hotel Palacio de Aiete, San Sebastian, Basque Country - The hotel offers 75 rooms with avant-garde decor, located at the top of the city in an exclusive residential area, Aiete, and only 50 metres from the centre. It is also very close to the Miramon Technological Park, Miramar Palace, Zuatzu Business Park, Golf Basozabal, “Chillida Leku” ...

Hotel Palacio de Oriol, Santurtzi, Basque Country - A beautiful palace built in 1902, nowadays declared one of the city’s historic monuments, hosts the spectacular 4-stars NH Palacio de Oriol Hotel. Located in a privileged point overlooking the Abra Bay, and not far from the centre of Bilbao, this elegant hotel has been carefully renovated ...

Hotel Pinxo, Santa Coloma de Farners, Catalan Pyrenees - The 2 star Hotel Pinxo is located in Santa Coloma de Farners, at the foot of the Guilleries mountains. Hotel Pinxo is a family run establishment opened in 1927 and completely refurbished in 2000. It offers 18 rooms with full bathroom, heating, television and telephone. Hotel Pinxo is set in a ...

Hotel Princesa Parc, Arinsal-La Massana, Andorra - The 4 star Hotel Princesa Parc is located in the centre of Arinsal and combines excellent facilities with a relaxed atmosphere, making it an ideal base from which to explore the surrounding area. Its position just 100m from the resort centre and 200m from the main gondola to Arinsal nursery slopes, ...

Hotel Rey Juan Carlos I, Sants & Montjuic, Barcelona - Considered by the experts as one of the 35 best hotels in the world - for its service, gastronomy, organization, professional level and surroundings – it has succeeded in creating a luxurious complex inside a big city. The Hotel Rey Juan Carlos I Business & City Resort and its ...

Hotel Rosamar, Sant Antoni de Calonge, Costa Brava - The 3 star Hotel Rosamar is a friendly resort well located only few metres from a beautiful sandy beach, with splendid views over Palamos bay from the terraces of its comfortable and spacious rooms. Hotel Rosamar high standards of service and welcoming family atmosphere make it the ideal ...

Hotel Rutllan, Arinsal-La Massana, Andorra - 4-star mountain chalet hotel situated conveniently next to the Pal-Arinsal ski resort’s cable car and surrounded by breathtaking scenery, a wonderful destination any time of the year. There are an array of services and facilities to ensure a comfortable and enjoyable stay. A restaurant ...

Hotel San Anton Benasque, Benasque, Aragon - This 3-star hotel lies on Benasque, just 50 metres from the city centre, with good connections to the ski resort of Cerler and the Posets-Maladela nature reserve. Renovated in 2000, the hotel is fully air conditioned throughout the common areas. The hotel is conveniently located for skiing at ...

Hotel San Jorge, Platja d'Aro, Costa Brava - Looking out to the sea on a lovely stretch of the Costa Brava, overlooking two coves and surrounded by pine-trees that frame the immense blue of the Mediterranean sea, is the 4 star Hotel San Jorge. Its 119 rooms are fully equipped with air conditioning, en suite facilities, direct telephone, ...

Hotel San Ramon Del Somontano, Barbastro, Aragonese Pyrenees, Spain - This smart hotel is situated in the town of Barbastro, in the foothills of the Pyrenees and is the perfect base for exploring the surrounding countryside ideal for those who enjoy outdoor pursuits. San Ramón del Somontano boasts an excellent spa centre, where you can relax in the ...

Hotel San Ramon Del Somontano, Barbastro, Aragonese Pyrenees, Spain - This smart hotel is situated in the town of Barbastro, in the foothills of the Pyrenees and is the perfect base for exploring the surrounding countryside ideal for those who enjoy outdoor pursuits. San Ramón del Somontano boasts an excellent spa centre, where you can relax in the ...

Hotel San Sebastian , San Sebastian, Basque Country - The Hotel San Sebastian is situated in the exceptional Ondarreta area and only a few meters from the beach. The hotel has been recently refurbished and offers its guests the latest comforts. The hotel has a total of 90 rooms, all of wich are pleasantly decorated and offer you every comfort. The ...

Hotel Sansi Park, Lleida, Val D’Aran Region - A 3 star hotel in the city center accessible from motorway to Huesca, Valle de Aran. Private parking in the same building with direct access to the rooms. Rooms equipped with air-conditioning, TV, complete bathroom, WIFI. Conventions rooms from 5 to 400 ...

Hotel Sant Ferriol, Sant Ferriol, Catalan Pyrenees - Magnificent installation very close to the medieval town of Besalu, added onto a hundred-year-old restored farmstead and converted into a hotel and spa. Set in the heart of nature, it offers spacious, comfortable rooms with spectacular panoramic views. Hotel Sant Ferriol is a privileged spot in La ...

Hotel Sant Guillem, Llivia, Catalan Pyrenees - Elegant mountain chalet, converted in a hotel, surrounded by a well kept luxuriant garden within close reach of the old part of Llivia, a small Girona town situated in French territory, five minutes from Puigcerda. Ideal setting for a restful break enabling you to unwind and forget your busy ...

Hotel Sant Roc, Calella de Palafrugell, Costa Brava - A peaceful, 3 star family hotel, built in 1954, set directly on a cliff top overlooking the sea in the authentic heart of the Costa Brava. Its position is unbeatable and is only 300 metres from the centre of the village. The hotel boasts a magnificent terrace and a wooded garden set right on a ...

Hotel Santa Cristina, Canfranc Estacion, Aragon - The 3 star Hotel Santa Cristina, located high in the Pyrenees Mountains and close to the French border, was built at the end of the nineteenth century. Along the route of the famous Camino de Santiago pilgrimage and located close to the popular ski resorts of Candanchu and Astun. The restaurant is ...

Hotel Silken Amara Plaza, San Sebastian, Basque Country - The decor of the Amara Plazas 163 rooms includes these special touches of distinction that provide the welcoming and elegant ambience expected by visitors to San Sebastian-Donostia. Everything, from bathroom to pillows, has been designed with comfort and functionality in mind. Guests will also ...

Hotel Soho, Sants & Montjuic, Barcelona - Located on the prominent Gran Via Avenue, within walking distance from Plaza Catalunya and other tourist attractions, the innovative and minimalist Soho Hotel gives its guests the best of Barcelona. The hotel offers an outdoor pool with solarium on the top floor, with panoramic views of Barcelona, ...

Hotel St Gothard, Arinsal-La Massana, Andorra - Located amidst nature, in the Arinsal Valley, very close to the ski resorts of Pal-Arinsal and Ordino-Arcalis. It has 170 fully equipped rooms, dining rooms (international cuisine), snack bar, lounge, TV and game room, sauna, jacuzzi as well as a wide recreational area with heated swimming pool ...

Hotel Tryp Orly, San Sebastian, Basque Country - The 4 star Tryp Orly hotel is member of the prestigious Sol Melia chain. It is located in the heart of San Sebastian-Donostia, close to the Paseo de la Concha with a wonderful view of the bay. The Tryp Orly has of a total of 66 rooms, including 2 rooms especially adapted for the physically ...

Hotel Tryp Sancho Ramirez, Pamplona, Navarra - The recently refurbished 3 star Tryp Sancho Ramirez Hotel is located in the residential area of Pamplona, 150 meters from the University, the Hospital and next to the Planetarium. The Hotel offers 86 rooms that are large and well equipped with all necessary facilities such as air conditioning, ...

Hotel Villa Emilia, Sants & Montjuic, Barcelona - Hotel Villa Emilia, opened 2006 is of design and modern architect. Strategically located and well communicated by public transport. Close to the central station, Plaza Espanya, Trade Fair and at only 10 minutes from the historic city centre to enjoy the gothic and modern quarter of Barcelona. All ...

Hotel Villa Soro, San Sebastian, Basque Country - The 4 star Villa Soro is a charming 25 bedroom hotel located in a renovated 19th Century palace which has been declared a Historical Heritage Building of San Sebastian Donostia. Hotel Villa Soro is located in the centre of San Sebastian, within a five minute walk of the Zurriola beach, the Kursaal ...

Hotel Zaragoza Plaza, San Sebastian, Basque Country - The Zaragoza Plaza Hotel is a charming hotel in the center of San Sebastian, just a few steps from La Concha Beach. Privileged location within the main shopping, financial & cultural area of the city. One star hotel that has been awarded with the ISO 9001:2000 quality certificate. Good service ...

Real Golf Club de San Sebastian, Basque Country - A golf course opened in 1968, replacing the previous facilities of the Real Golf Club de San Sebastián, founded in 1910 in Lasarte. It’s a 18-hole, par 71, golf course, whose excellent facilities place it between the best golf courses, including a training course and a driving range. ...

Real Nuevo Club Golf de San Sebastian Basozabal - A golf course designed in 1992 by the professional golf player José María Olazábal. At a few minutes from the centre, it is located in a beautiful mountainous environment. The course occupies a large amphitheatre and comprises two lakes, the first one between holes 3 and 9 and ...

Restaurant Alen d'Aragon - Alen d'Aragon has created the idea of a "hotel village", like a hamlet in the Pyrenean foothills, nestled among almonds, olives and holm oaks where you will find peace, a friendly welcome and a perfect base to explore the surrounding area. Alen d'Aragon is a family hotel and all of us are ...

Restaurant Castell de l'Oliver - Castell de l'Oliver is a castle built in 1619 that has been fully restored as a great hotel & restaurant with a rustic style. It set only 35 km outside of Barcelona (it is a really easy half an hour drive). Enjoy the excellent service and food of the restaurant privee Oliver, ...

Restaurant Torre Laurentii - Torre Laurentii is a small luxury hotel located in the center of the charming and picturesque town of Sant Llorenc de la Muga, only 15 kilometres away from Figueres (Dali Museum) and 20 kilometres from the beaches of the Costa Brava. This place is excellent for those who long for ...

San Antonio de Padua Church - Alongside the church and the convent of the Franciscan Capuchines is the Italian Military Chapel, built under the patronage of the Mussolini Government in 1940 as a monumental Mausoleum for the Italian combatants who died during the Spanish Civil War. Address: Paseo Cuellar ...

San Carlos Borromeo - The School and Church of the Inmaculada, belonging to he Company of jesus were raised on the plot of land previously occupied by the Higher Synagogue of the Jewry of Zaragoza. In the 18th century the whole interior ornamentation of the church is renewed – designed by brother Lacarre-, making ...

San Felipe Church - The current church of San Felipe and Santiago el Menor was begun in 1686 , after demolishing the previous building, which had become too small due to the increase in parishioners. The family of the Marquis of Villaverde play an important role in promoting the new construction work; they give the ...

San Fernando Church - A beautiful example of neo-classical religious architecture in Aragon. It was built by Ramon Pignatelli as parish church for the families who had worked in the construction of the Imperial Channel of Aragon. The paintings of the altar were made by Goya around 1800 and destroyed during the Peninsula ...

San Gil Church - Archetype of 14th Century Aragonese mudejar, reorientated and redecorated during the baroque period. The tower, on a square base and with a rectangular body is a singular expression of the art of brickwork as developed by the mudejar, replete with rhombi and intertwined. Address: D. Jaime I, ...

San Juan de Gaztelugatxe, Basque Coast - San Juan de Gaztelugatxe is located near Machichaco cape between Bermeo and Bakio on a small peninsula connected to land only by a steep stone stairway, destroyed by the sea time after time, is the ancient hermitage of San Juan de Gaztelugatxe. This is the first place that can be spotted when ...

San Juan de los Panetes Church - The baroque temple was started in 1725 on the site of a previous church which belonged to the Order of Saint John of Jerusalem. Of note is the octagonal brick tower, well known for its curious inclination and which conforms to the building traditions of the 16th Century. Address: Salduba, ...

San Miguel de los Navarros Church (St. Michael of the Navarrese) - This originally Romanic construction was amplified in the 14th century with new mudejar additions and later, baroque reformations were carried out. The most notable mudejar decoration is to be seen on the outside of the apse. The tower, which has also been restored, is based on a square and has ...

San Sebastian Film Festival - Every year, the capital of Guipuzcoa will host the San Sebastian International Film festival, an event that started in 1953. The festival is one of the most prestigious and internationally recognised in Spain, and big names in film, both actors and directors, have attended to present ...

San Sebastian Jazz Festival - The main venue of the San Sebastian International Jazz Festival /Jazzaldia is the Kursaal Centre, although events are also held in other parts of the city. This musical event offers a wide range of styles and trends to appeal to all kinds of audiences. For six days, and in eight different ...

Sanctuary of Canolic, Andorra - Dated from 13th century – Romanesque style. Every year, on the last Saturday in May happens a pilgrimage with the attendance of most of the people of Sant Julia de Loria and many from elsewhere in the country. It is obligatory to reserve beforehand. Phone. +376 844 345. It is at 1.650 ...

Sanctuary of Meritxell, Andorra - Sanctuary of Andorra's Patron Saint. The oldest building dates from 1658 and was built on top of the remains of a Romanesque structure. After a fire destroyed the chapel in 1972, the General Council entrusted the project for the new sanctuary to Ricardo Bofill and this was inaugurated in 1976. Open ...

Sanfermines Fiesta de San Fermin - The city of Pamplona is world famous thanks to its San Fermín fiestas. Thousands of people come every year to experience the risk and excitement of the popular running of the bulls, immortalised by Ernest Hemingway in his novel Fiesta. For nine days, Pamplona residents and visitors alike, ...

Sant Joan de les Abadesses Monastery, Catalan Pyrenees - The visit to the town of Sant Joan de les Abadesses starts with the observation of the perfect line of the streets of the Vila Vella. They were planned and built in the 13th century with names according to the guilds that occupied them (Carrer dels Tints and Carrer dels Canonaires, for example). ...

Santa Engracia Church - The extraordinarily beautiful facade, carved in 1512 by Gil Morlanes the elder, and finished by his son is the only part of the previous enormous monastery which remains; during the Peninsula War the rest of it was destroyed. The facade is Plateresque in style with figures such as the Catholic ...

Santa Isabel de Portugal - In 1678 the Council of the Kingdom of Aragon decides to erect a temple in honour of Santa Isabel de Portugal. After reaching and agreement with the Teatine fathers (of Cayetanos, thus its other name), in 1681 the work begins on the plot of land, which the latter have reserved for their convent. ...

Semana Santa, Easter - The most interesting celebrations are the colourful Manaies procession in Girona, dating from 1566, when superbly attired Roman soldiers march through the Barri Vell on Wednesday of Easter week and Good Friday, preceding the processions of the Virgin. A macabre celebration is the Ball dels Morts ...