Amazing Catalonia III.

We found this medieval village, Torroella de Montgri, by mistake. It was not far away from the place we stayed - and it was a very pleasant surprise for me :-)

Strolling through Torroella's Old Town is like a walk through time. I like  to picture the different periods of history that have left their mark on the town.  
The main streets of Torroella all converge on Plaça de la Vila, a porticoed square with irregularly shaped arches combining to form a pleasing whole. The whimsical layout of its narrow streets, the impressive medieval centre, the friendly shops make you savour all the charm of the town. 

Montgrí Castle is today the symbol of Torroella de Montgrí. The uncompleted fortress was built between 1294 and 1301 to flaunt the superiority of King Jaume II over the local Counts of Empúries, and affords excellent views of the spectacular surrounding landscape. From the top of one of its towers there is a 360º panoramic view of the whole Empordà area.