el Masnou
District of Castelló d'Empúries
Catalonia - Spain

Empuriabrava

Empuriabrava is one of the largest marinas in the world. It is located on the coast of Girona, the Costa Brava,. Empuriabrava was originally built on a swamp, and was transformed into a touristic community with original planning in 1964 and completion in 1975. The town has more than 40 km of canals and a seasonal, summer population of around 80,000. The Greco-Roman acropolis of Sant Martí d'Empúries is nearby.

Located at 42.25, 3.11667 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
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Alt Empordà, Marinas in Spain, 1975 establishments in Spain

Gulf of Roses

The Gulf of Roses is the most north eastern bay on the Catalan coast. The bay is 16 km wide and is formed by the valley of the Fluvià river but also contains the estuaries of the Manol and la Muga rivers. These rivers drain the southern flanks of the eastern end of the Pyrenees and Alberes. The area is often affected by the severe Tramuntana wind. The bay contains the resorts of Roses, Castelló d'Empúries/Empuriabrava, Sant Pere Pescador, Empúries and L'Escala.

Located at 42.183, 3.183 (Lat. / Lng.), about 8 miles away.
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Bays of Catalonia, Gulfs of the Mediterranean

Sant Pere de Rodes

Sant Pere de Rodes is a former Benedictine monastery in the comarca of Alt Empordà, in the North East of Catalonia, Spain.

Located at 42.3236, 3.16667 (Lat. / Lng.), about 7 miles away.
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Benedictine monasteries in Catalonia, Province of Girona, Romanesque architecture in Catalonia

Sant Pere Pescador

Sant Pere Pescador is a municipality in the comarca of Alt Empordà, Girona, Catalonia, Spain, is a small town in the Bay of Roses on the river Fluvià. The town has the benefit of a sandy 7 km long beach. The first reference to the town dates from 974 when it was owned by the monastery of Sant Pere de Rodes part of the County of Empúries. The castle of Sant Pere dates from the 14th Century.

Located at 42.1889, 3.08333 (Lat. / Lng.), about 5 miles away.
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Municipalities in Alt Empordà

Castelló d'Empúries

Castelló d'Empúries is a town and municipality in the Alt Empordà in Girona, Catalonia, and lies 9 km east of Figueres. In 1079, Castelló d'Empúries became the capital of the Empúries county due to the previous capital, Sant Martí d'Empúries, being too easily sacked by pirates. 1325-1341 saw a period of large expansion of this capital town, which ultimately ceased being the capital once the county joined the Crown of Aragon and Catalonia in 1385.

Located at 42.2583, 3.075 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
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Municipalities in Alt Empordà

La Selva de Mar

La Selva de Mar is a municipality in the comarca of the Alt Empordà in Catalonia, Spain. Its a quite small with a population of about 197. The nearest town is El Port de la Selva, a common destination for beach-going tourists.

Located at 42.3236, 3.18889 (Lat. / Lng.), about 7 miles away.
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Vilacolum

Vilacolum is a little village 10 km on the sud from Figueres in

Located at 42.1943, 3.03634 (Lat. / Lng.), about 5 miles away.
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Alt Empordà

L'Armentera

L'Armentera is a municipality in the comarca of Alt Empordà, Girona, Catalonia, Spain.

Located at 42.174, 3.076 (Lat. / Lng.), about 6 miles away.
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El Far d'Empordà

El Far d'Empordà is a municipality in the comarca of Alt Empordà, Girona, Catalonia, Spain.

Located at 42.254, 2.996 (Lat. / Lng.), about 4 miles away.
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Fortià

The Formal Techniques Industry Association (ForTIA) aims to support the industrial use of formal methods under the umbrella organization of Formal Methods Europe. It was founded in 2003 through the initial efforts of Dines Bjørner and is currently chaired by Volkmar Lotz. Its scope is international and membership is by company. It organizes meetings, especially in conjunction with conferences, for instance, industry days at the FM conferences organized by FME.

Located at 42.245, 3.04 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
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Organizations established in 2003, Formal methods organizations, International nongovernmental organizations, Municipalities in Alt Empordà

Garriguella

Garriguella is a municipality in the comarca of Alt Empordà, Girona, Catalonia, Spain.

Located at 42.3333, 3.06667 (Lat. / Lng.), about 5 miles away.
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Palau-saverdera

Palau-saverdera is a municipality in the comarca of Alt Empordà, Girona, Catalonia, Spain.

Located at 42.3, 3.15 (Lat. / Lng.), about 5 miles away.
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Pau, Spain

Pau is a municipality in the comarca of Alt Empordà, Girona, Catalonia, Spain.

Located at 42.3167, 3.11667 (Lat. / Lng.), about 5 miles away.
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Pedret i Marzà

Pedret i Marzà is a municipality in the comarca of Alt Empordà, Girona, Catalonia, Spain.

Located at 42.3, 3.067 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
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Riumors

Riumors is a municipality in the comarca of Alt Empordà, Girona, Catalonia, Spain.

Located at 42.2167, 3.05 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
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Torroella de Fluvià

Torroella de Fluvià is a municipality in the comarca of Alt Empordà, Girona, Catalonia, Spain.

Located at 42.176, 3.042 (Lat. / Lng.), about 6 miles away.
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Vila-sacra

Vila-sacra is a municipality in the comarca of Alt Empordà, Girona, Catalonia, Spain.

Located at 42.2667, 3.01667 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
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Vilabertran

Vilabertran is a municipality in the comarca of Alt Empordà, Girona, Catalonia, Spain.

Located at 42.2833, 2.98333 (Lat. / Lng.), about 5 miles away.
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Vilamacolum

Vilamacolum is a municipality in the comarca of Alt Empordà, Girona, Catalonia, Spain.

Located at 42.2, 3.06667 (Lat. / Lng.), about 4 miles away.
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Vilamaniscle

Vilamaniscle is a municipality in the comarca of Alt Empordà, Girona, Catalonia, Spain. It is located in the western part of the Serra de la Baga d'en Ferràn, a branch of the Albera Range. Much of its municipal term is covered with pine and cork oak trees. The main crops are olives and grapes. Local wine is appreciated all over the country. New hosting services are growing due to tourism. \t Vilamaniscle is the home for around 120 inhabitants today.

Located at 42.3667, 3.06667 (Lat. / Lng.), about 8 miles away.
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Siurana

Siurana is a municipality in the comarca of Alt Empordà, Girona, Catalonia, Spain located just south of Figueres.

Located at 42.2083, 2.99167 (Lat. / Lng.), about 5 miles away.
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Quermançó Castle

The Quermançó Castle is located about 2km north of Vilajuïga, Spain, situated on top of a remote hill and directly accessible only on foot from a small road that turns off the N-260. The history of the castle dates back to 1078. It was owned by Counts in the Empúries region. In 1472, during the Catalonian Civil War, the castle was occupied by forces loyal to John II.

Located at 42.34, 3.09194 (Lat. / Lng.), about 6 miles away.
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Alt Empordà, Castles in Catalonia

Siege of Roses (1794–95)

The Siege of Roses (or Siege of Rosas) began on 28 November 1794 and lasted until 4 February 1795 when the Spanish garrison abandoned the port and the forces of the First French Republic took control. Dominique Catherine de Pérignon commanded the French army and Domingo Salvator Izquierdo led the Spanish defenders. The siege took place during the War of the Pyrenees which was part of the French Revolutionary Wars. The war ended in July 1795 and Roses was soon restored to Spain.

Located at 42.2667, 3.18333 (Lat. / Lng.), about 6 miles away.
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Conflicts in 1794, Conflicts in 1795, Battles of the French Revolutionary Wars, Sieges involving Spain, Sieges involving France, 1794 in Europe, 1795 in Europe, 18th century in Spain

Peralada Castle

Peralada Castle is a castle in Peralada, Catalonia, Spain. A first castle was the seat of the medieval dynasty of the viscounts of Peralada, started by Berenguer, son of Ponce I, count of Empúries. During the French invasion of the Empordà, in the course of the crusade against Catalonia led by Philip III of France, the castle and the nearby buildings were set on fire and destroyed (1285). Remains of these original structure are in the upper part of the town.

Located at 42.3076, 3.01079 (Lat. / Lng.), about 5 miles away.
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13th-century architecture, Castles in Catalonia

Siege of Roses (1808)

The Siege of Roses or Siege of Rosas from 7 November to 5 December 1808 saw an Imperial French corps led by Laurent Gouvion Saint-Cyr invest a Spanish garrison commanded by Peter O'Daly. After a siege lasting a month, the Spanish surrendered the port to the French. Roses (Rosas) is located 43 kilometres northeast of Girona (Gerona), Spain. The action occurred during the Peninsular War, part of the Napoleonic Wars.

Located at 42.2667, 3.18333 (Lat. / Lng.), about 6 miles away.
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Battles of the Peninsular War, Battles of the Napoleonic Wars, Sieges involving Spain, Sieges involving France, Sieges involving the United Kingdom, Sieges involving Italy, Conflicts in 1808, 1808 in Spain