History & Culture. Costa Brava Highlights. Figueres: Dali 's Town; Cap de Creus; The Bay of Roses. Girona: Provincial Capital; The Medes Islands; Ullastret and La Bisbal; The Coves of Begur; A night out in Platja d'Aro. Blanes. Montseny: From the Sea to the Mountains; The Cathedral Town. RIPOLL: The Cradle of Catalonia; Zip up to Nuria; To the Top of the Ter. Olot: Catalan Arts and Crafts; Picnic in Banyoles, Dinner in Besalu; Volcano Walks; Valley of Flowers. Shopping, Eating Out & Nightlife; Calendar of Events; Practical Information. Maps: Spain; Costa Brava; Tours 1, 2, 3; Girona; Tours 5, 6, 7, 8; Tour 9; Tour 10; Tours 12, 13, 14; Tours 15, 16, 17, 18.