During one of our free days in nearby Begur, we drove over to the very cute village of Pals to look…read morearound. Pals is located on top of a hill overlooking Platja de Pals. Its defining feature it the Torre de les Hores (Tower of the Hours) which can be seen from miles around. We enjoyed walking the cobbled streets, visiting some shops, enjoying the studio of Anna Agustí Hontangas (a well know Catalan Artist), and taking in the surrounding views. We were finished a little before Lunch time, and missed the opportunity to try one of the many dining options here. There's plenty of parking at the edges of the Village, with a relatively easy walk in. It appears the Pals is a popular tourist destination, but even so, it was easy to explore in relative solitude.

First time this area of Spain. Very nice and worthwhile visiting. Beautifull old buildings. Nice…read morecity centre. A very good start to find everything about Dali in the area. Lovely little taverna's and lovely food. Would have loved to stay longer and find out more about the inhabitants and the history.

Love coming to Gran Jonquera…read more Udon is my favorite place to eat. There are other places and a big buffet but UDON is the only place I like. There are numerous clothing shops that will appeal to all ages. The grocery market is a real treat. I love to pick up the bagged nacho chips, chocolate bars and Spanish sweet treats. My husband likes the variety of meats and that he can choose a variety of beers for less than .90 cents each. Great prices if you like liquor as well. If you use tobacco there is a separate area just for you. I do not know the going prices since I do not smoke but it is always crowded and you see people coming out with boxes. Luckily now that we live in France it is a short drive and right on the way home from the many Spanish golf courses we play at. There is plenty of parking especially if you go to the back. TIP get gas in the area as well if you live in France because it is also less expensive.

We've been here twice this summer. In the beginning of July and in mid-August…read more In July it was still relatively quiet and it was easy to stroll around and wander through the stores. In Mid-August it was completely packed...on a morning...on a weekday! Mostly with french visitors. Made it more difficult looking around the shops for a good deal. Also finding a parking lot became more difficult, there was a huge line when we left after lunchtime....lot was full! Besides that it is a great Mall to spend a few hours. There's a good number of restaurants and food counters. But we just bought some Bread, Cheese and Jamon in the nice Escudero Supermarket and took a seat on one of the many comfy couches all around the mall. The Guess store is also worth a visit. Small, but great offers. You really need quite some hours if you are looking for great deals. And it is a nice mall to do so. Parking is free, there's free WiFi and the toilets are free and clean. Pets are allowed as well (everywhere except the Supermercat). Will come back again.

Gayle and I spent a pleasant few hours in the Village of Peratallada. We came here from Pals,…read morewhich in some ways is more charming. We wandered the many streets, enjoyed a delicious lunch at La Corte, toured the castle in the center of town, and did a little shopping in the central "pedestrian mall". I would tend to agree with another reviewer that coming here in the evening might be a more "magical" experience, as it's cooler and the town probably "lights up" rather nicely. There's also a cultural difference at play, in that some Americans like to eat lunch then shop after that. However, in Spain that's siesta time, with most shops being closed. It's easier to dine and shop in the evening.

Located near the city of Forallac, this cool little town is a must stop. Basically its sort of a…read moregiant outdoor pedestrian mall dotted with tons of eateries and shops. The town itself dates back as far as 1000's when the castle at the center of town was built. From the outside the Castle is an imposing structure with its battlements and its walls. The whole town during medieval times was surrounded by walls and a moat (the moat and most of the walls still stand today. The streets are like a maze and its fun to simply wander about looking at the walls, the plants, and the shops that dot every street. Even the pathways have the ruts from countless centuries of horse and wagon traffic. The name itself is a nod to the rock that was used. Peratallada literary translates to "cut rock". If it looks familiar to you, it perhaps is because the was featured in many scenes of the 1991 Kevin Costner movie 'Robin Hood". Our visit was in the evening and it was simply fantastic. You really felt like you had gone back in time. There are tons of shops, bars and the like to stop at. We spend at least an hour in a courtyard we found drinking Rioja and eating tapas (fried peppers and anchovies were the best!). We would have liked to come back during the day but with so much to do int he area and so little time we were unable to do it. We also did not visit the castle which is now a hotel. If we come back we may consider spending a few days at the hotel as it looks quite nice. Depending on your level of interest, you can spend a few hours here or even a whole day wandering about. However, if you block out say 4 hours you will be well served. There is ample parking and the like as well.