Things To Do In Girona
Girona, which is the capital couple of Catalonia region is considered to have the best and highest quality of life amongst all Catalonian cities. Famous for its dramatic Roman wall, cobble-stoned Jewish quarters, boutiques and hip restaurant, the city is an amazing blend of modern and ancient effects. Girona is just an hour drive from Barcelona and there is plenty you can do here and maximize your holidays.
For getting to Girona, you can easily take a train from Paseig de Gracia station, Barcelona. In case you want to reach Girona by air, there is a small airport that caters to a number of discount airlines including the service from Ryanair. You can also get to Girona by bus. There is a dedicated bus service that connects Barcelona with Girona airport. It could cost you around €10 to travel one-way by bus.
Girona is divided into two parts, the old Girona and the new Girona. It is actually the Onyar River that divides the town. Staying in medieval Jewish quarters is recommended. Some private and self catering villas are also open to stay in Girona that will give you the real charm of Spain living. These villas have spacious rooms, interesting artwork, stonewalls and modern bathrooms.
The cathedral is also quite near. For ease of access in the town, you can gather information and maps from the tourist office. The tourist office is situated in the olden part of city, at the Rambla de la Llibertat 1.
An activity in which many people indulge is strolling along Girona’s ancient wall. If it is a clear day, you’ll be able to have a breathtaking view of snow-capped Pyrenees Mountains along with some beautiful views of the cathedral. There are many lookout points along the wall and you can easily access them by climbing the staircases.
You can go ahead and see the cathedral that has the widest Gothic nave in entire Europe. A small admission fee to enter the cathedral can be charged. The Museu D’Art which is adjacent to the cathedral is known to house art that dates back to Roman times (1900s).
Girona is known for the amazing culinary options that it offers. For both lunch and dinner, you will be able to find a number for places so to choose from. The medieval town of Girona is also worth a visit. You can find true medieval ambience in El Cercle, stone-walled candle-lit rooms that appear like a cave.
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