EUROPE | SPAIN
Planning your visit to Spain's Sephardic Routes
THE BEST WAY
From LAX, Delta offers direct flights (stop, no change of plane). American, Air France, British, Continental, Delta and Iberia offer connecting flights (change of plane). Restricted roundtrip fares begin at $935.
TELEPHONES
To call the numbers below from the U.S., dial 011 (international dialing code), 34 (country code for Spain) and the local number.
WHERE TO STAY
Hospedería la Sinagoga, 22 Reyes Católicos, 05001 Ávila; 920-352-321 Modern amenities in a charming setting. Doubles from $100.
Hotel Historic, 4 Bellmirall, Girona, Spain 17002; 972-223-583, www.hotelhistoric.com. Take your pick of hotel rooms or apartments. Doubles from $155.
WHERE TO EAT
Alemanys 3, Calle 3 Alemanys 3, Girona; 972-213-551, www.gironahostaleria.com. Catalonian cuisine, starting at less than $25.
Bau Bar, 8 Plaza Cathedral, Girona; 972-485-007, www.baubargirona.com. Mediterranean cuisine, meals around $20.
TO LEARN MORE
Tourist Office of Spain, (323) 658-7188; www.okspain.org.
Network of Jewish Quarters in Spain, Sephardic Routes, www.baubargirona.com. This snappy, English-accessible site has all individual city references and guided tour contacts, www.redjuderias.org.
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