Away from the crowds the stunning landscape changes with the rhythm of the seasons.

Spring bursts into flower with wild iris and orchids, almond and cherries blossom, apricots and peaches. Bright fields of poppies and sunflowers splash the hills, as grapes ripen in the southern sun and in September the heady aroma of the  wine harvest pervades.

The rich colours of autumn follow as the vineyards turn red, yellow and orange, while olives slowly ripen on the trees and farms display their produce, apples, nuts and sweet onions, along the roadside, before the snow clad Pyrenees re-emerge to herald winter like a well kept secret.

There are walks in the hills with panoramic views, wild herb, rare flowers,  figs, walnuts and almonds to pick … then chestnuts ... wild boar too!