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Portbou is a Spanish town that is to be found in the Alt Emporda County. It is located in the Province of Girona. The location of the town is in Catalonia near the French border in the region of Costa Brava. The town is important from historical viewpoint as it served as an important centre for the Republicans at the time of Spanish Civil War. It is also the place where the renowned philosopher named Walter Benjamin from Germany committed suicide. His monument is an important tourist attraction in the town. The architecture as well as the aesthetic worth of Portbou Catalonia Spain is really striking.
Beautiful local sights and attractions
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History
During the ancient times, Portbou Catalonia Spain existed in the form of a cove and valley. At that time, it belonged to the monastery of Sant Quirze ...
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The population of Portbou Catalonia Spain in accordance with 2014 census records is 1,214. Its population density is 130 per square km. It implies the...
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The local climate in Portbou Catalonia Spain is warm and temperate type. It is Csa type in accordance with Koppen and Geiger classification system. Th...
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