An attack of stagefright is no laughing matter for Observer comedy critic Stephanie Merritt when she signs up for a new course in Spain which teaches the art of stand-up.

From chocolate flies to Dali exhibitions to lazy mornings in cafes on the square, Jon Dennis finds the narrow streets of Gerona are full of things to do

The Catalan city is often overshadowed by its celebrated near neighbour Barcelona, but Eugene Costello finds much to savour in the narrow streets of the old town.