Hotel Villa Dorada Salou
C/Vendrell 13-17 Salou, Costa Dorada, Catalonia, 43840, Spain and Canary Islands
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Climbing in Siurana Part 2
... was overhanging so some of the routes stayed dry. We managed to get in a few good climbs on the vertical walls before the rain really set in.
After that the easiest routes out of a giant cave were about 8a/5.13b. So the young members of team Swiss, Sam and Werner, gave those a go while the rest of us buddled up and chilled out. We/I gave Werner, aged 16 and climbing 8b, "Worm" which I'm sure he ...
Climbing in Siurana Part 1
... had made it's way around. We climbed some great routes, warming up on a couple vertical face climbs around 7a (5.11d) up to an amazing 7a+ roof with a 7c boulder problem extension (5.12d). We saw a great sunset on the hike back to the campground, had another giant meal and a few beers before turning in.
The next day it was quite cold so we went to another area nearby that was in the sun ...
An early night? Don't even think about it.
... featuring the Orquestra Mijanit, or in English, perhaps unnecessarily, the Midnight Orchestra. What a marvellous name and what appropriate timing. We arrived at the 'back' of the square, i.e. behind the stage and it was already packed. The band were playing Amparito Roca when we got there and sounded great. We started to ease our way through the crowd which was a slow business because there weren't many gaps. Amparito Roca finished and they immediately launched into, you've ...
A long arm and a long day of Santa Tecla
... part dragon, part eagle and part woman and to be honest it's not difficult to tell which bits are which (see pic). At last year's Correfoc Petit we were standing close to a gentleman who was carrying his young son on his shoulder. The boy was probably under four but when he spotted this monster from hell coming along Rambla Nova and spitting sparks and fire he shrieked with delight and shouted "La Vibria! La Vibria! La Vibria!" at the top of his voice. We laughed for ages ...
More Santa Tecla
... out of focus elephant or Niagra Falls behind them, they continue to stand in the same place, oblivious to everybody else, so they can have a look on a 3 inch screen at the results of their efforts.
Well we finally got the shot we wanted, presumably because we frightened everyone else off with out scowls and tutting, so we carried on up the street, heading away from the centre. Don't try crossing the roaundabout with the pond in the middle; there's no easy way to do it. ...
This hotel was formerly known as: Venecia Park



