On my last day in Girona I went to the biggest food retail market in town called Mercat del Lleo which is located in the newer part across the river. After this delightful indoor market tour I went to the old town, colloquially called as Barri Vell to see the Arab Baths as well as to conduct my last stroll in town. It is my last day in the city and I want to savour every minute of the place as much as I can. Walking down on the cobbled stone streets, climbing the uneven stairs and exploring its ancient nooks and crannies.
Pinchos and Ratafia at Restaurant Artusi
Website: Restaurant Artusi
For lunch I settled at this restaurant café in the middle of the old town. I just thought that its cute to sit here outside and watch people pass by. It is November and a weekend, there are not many tourists around except for locals going about their daily business.
When I stepped inside the restaurant café I was greeted with plates of pinchos ready for plucking. The sight makes me greedy. This is exactly why I love Spain. The food is amazing here, they come in small portions, and well what can I say, they are affordable.
I settled for two pinchos serving, a jamon and a vegetarian. Then I asked the bubbly waitress what she can recommend me for a local alcoholic drink. I told her it must come from this area and it must be strong. She pulled out this black bottle from Olot, a town in the north.
‘Ratafia’ she said. ‘You must try this with some ice.’
So I spent the next 45 minutes enjoying my fabulous light lunch while watching people go by. I can definitely spend my days like this when I retire.
And oh, the restaurant’s interior though is lovely. I can imagine a pleasurable dinner here spent as well.
Travel Period: November 2013
Destination: Girona (Girona), Spain
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