Mad-ventures

Dalí House. It’s a 2hr schlep from BCN, but a visit to the old tripper’s former res in Portlligat, followed by a bite at Compartir (see Rest./fancy) or panor-mama Cap de Creus / 97 219 9005 / in white-washed artsy seaside haven Cadaqués, makes for a mind-bendingly awesome day out. Portlligat / Cadaqués / 97 225 1015 / 9.30am-9pm in summer, 10.30am6pm o/wise / car rental see V. Useful/on The Move / salvador-dali.org

Mas les Comelles. Glimpse rural Catalan life at this C.15th farmhouse retreat, with homely resto, summer swims, winter wood fires + moony balloon rides / voldecoloms.cat. Joanetes La Vall d’én Bas, s/n-17176 / Girona / 62 861 7759 / 1hr from BCN / maslescomelles.com