Another day trip! This time, leaving early in the morning from Limoux, and heading south along the old highway through the mid-Pyrenees to the border and into Spain. Our destination this time - a small fishing village along the Costa Brava, called Cadaques - recommended to us by our housekeeper. It became a hugely popular destination for artists, painters who found the light there 'perfect'. Salvador Dali had a summer home there (you can still go on a tour), and many of his works, and galleries are found throughout this small village. Usually a population of 2,000, it swells to 20,000 in the summertime. Another hot day - market shopping and then wandering through the village shops, and then we could smell the Mediterranean as we rounded the corner, and found the beach! Jen's #1 - to swim in the Med - and we sure did! Another great pizza restaurant, and then home again that night - great day!
At the border between France and Spain
Gorgeous vineyards along the mountains
And castles thrown in....
Jan at the wheel, the gang ready to go! Along the highway, which takes you right THROUGH tiny little villages along the way - literally. Definitely recommend this route if you're not in a hurry!
Village of Cadaques - shops and restaurants galore at the beach
The water was VERY salty, buoyant, and a wonderful respite from another record scorcher and a hot market shop!
Terracing of the olive groves along the way
A long, winding drive along the mountaintops, until we see the Mediterranean!
All of the buildings in the gorgeous, fresh white with coloured shutters - so beautiful
What a great trip!
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