Besalu was the perfect little town and it was wonderful to stay in Violeta's apartment with the amazing view of the medival arcade through the windows. We met Violeta's sister who was very friendly and greeted us and oriented us to the apartment. Next door was a gourmet muffin bakery and across the way was a little grocery store. Other shops sold micro brewery beer and locally made dessert wine and there was also a funky vintage shop. It was very helpful to have the shared washing machine. A highlight of our trip was the day trip to Castellfollit de la Roca, a beautiful town built on a lava escarpment.