2017-07-16 KL to Hotel Placa Vella, Sant Carles de la Rapita, Spain via London
Once we arrived at Stansted Airport we had ample time (several hours) before boarding our 2 hour Ryanair flight to BarcelonaAt Barcelona Airport we boarded another bus for a further 2 hour trip to our final destination (with a couple of bus changes on the way) !!!!!Following the coast in a south easterly direction we pass several towns on our way to Sant Carles de la RapitaAlong the Costa Dorada the land is very fertileFinally we reach Sant Carles de la Rapita and catch a glimpse of the marina where the Tangaroa was stored on land since late September last yearOn arrival we check into a local hotel called the Placa Vella, for a couple of nightsThe view from our 3rd floor room at the Hotel Placa Vella, which was one of the only hotels with a vacancy on these dates!!! Fortunately it was clean and quite comfortable despite it’s age!!We were keen to stretch our legs and have a late dinner after travelling all dayMany locals and holidaymakers were out this evening enjoying the warm and humid weatherThe local church in the main square called Parroquia La Santísima TrinidadSant Carles de la Rapita has a general population of under 15,000 people, however during the summer period it is much moreThere are several fine old buildings in the townAfter dining here at Taverna Dalmau last year before our departure from Spain, we decided to return to enjoy some of the amazing food on offer!!Ernesto recommends a good Spanish red to accompany our foodWe start with the amazing tomato, olive and tuna belly salad, sprinkled with the delicious local yellow olive oilNext we share the fabulous mussels simply cooked with white wineErnesto, the very talented owner and chef of the restaurant, busy serving up our next courseOur main dish was absolutely delicious and was served traditionally with a fried eggIt was good to be back in Spain enjoying some the fabulous food hereHow could we resist sharing the peach with homemade icecream!!
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