The resort town of Malgrad de Mar (Malgrad at the Sea), which in the area of Costa del Marezme, at first glance, is similar to many others located along the Mediterranean coast. There is also their differences in the history of the city and the country as a whole. The first references to the city belong to the 13th century. Not all resorts and cities can "boast" such historical past. Therefore, there are no few architectural monuments in the city representing historical value and are very informative for us - tourists. Among the temple of St. Nicholas, which is right in the center of the town. This is one of the major temples on the entire coast. On the temple there is a chapel.
Immediately the temple has a picture gallery with a good exposition of painting.
Still in Malgrad there is a park. I did not even suspect the existence of this. In cool weather, when the campaign on the sea did not take place to pass the time strolled around the city. And somehow came to this park. It is located on the sublime part of the city. There is a lighthouse here, as well as the magnificent nature.
The park is the name of the first president of the Catalan government F. Masia. Catalans are very honored by this person. Even in Barcelona, a monument recently erected on the square of Catalonia.
Perhaps, in all the rest of Malgrad de Mar, nothing stands out. I know that in the residential part of the city, which is visible from the observation part of the park, very expensive real estate. Many famous people of the country live on their own villas.
Beaches in Malgrad de Mare - small pebbles. Entrance to the sea places rocky and the sea is often restless. Dark blue water. Swim in such a somewhat unpleasant, crazy. The weather during arrival often changed. There were cold and rainy days that overtone the pastime. It was possible to stay at the hotel or make a hiking promenade around the city in search of souvenirs, there are many here. Along the embankment is the main shopping street. Sellers mainly come from Morocco, so they often call shopping into their store, almost hand pulls. In a word - obsessive. In small shops, there are traditional souvenirs made in the mosaic technique, which the famous architect Antonio Gaudi was used in Guell Park, as well as many jewelry and products from precious metals. For ladies in the city, you can purchase cosmetics based on olive oil. Also sell clothes with labels "Made in Itali", as well as those that are made in China. By the way, in Malgrada has its own Chinese quarter. He is somewhat removed from the embankment and it is possible to find it in the depths of the town, just descend on the funicular from the fleece F. Masia. There is an order of price lower, maybe because of the remoteness. Not every tourist knows about such places.
If you want to buy good quality products or bring home as a gift olive oil, then buy better in the supermarket. He is also in the center of the village in the area of residential areas.
Boldly can be resting here alone. Yet this is a civilized country. Better and more fun to travel by the company.
Hotels in different, more often than 4 stars category. A number of them are located right on the shopping street, other on the second coastline. To the sea from those and others about 3 ... 5 minutes through an underground transition, because the train runs along the entire coast, which can be riding in Barcelona. Just a ride from Malgrad de Mara. Personnel in hotels is not a Russian-speaking, so you have to communicate in English, or wait for the hotel guide to resolve certain issues. Food is excellent. If you compare the "treshka" in Spain and, for example, in Greece, then in terms of food and its range is much better and more diverse.
To visit the excursion to other regions of the country, you can use the services of hotel guides or buy vouchers a little cheaper in small travel agencies of the city. There are also groups from Russian-speaking tourists. All without cheating.
Holiday here liked. Despite several bad days because of the weather, I can say unequivocally that Malgrad de Mar has to a great vacation.