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Welcome to Girona

Girona is a firm favourite with visitors. The city has a well-preserved medieval centre and a rich history to go with it, as well as a great restaurant scene.

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About Girona:

Girona, in Spain’s Catalonia region, is the gateway to the Costa Brava and a wonderful destination in its own right. The city was once a wealthy medieval trading centre and its walled old quarter Barri Vell is still very much in use. The city also boasts many examples of the regional Modernisme architecture. The city’s nightlife is focused around Plaça de la Independència and Plaça de Sant Feliu and Girona is known for the quality and variety of its restaurants. 


Things to do here:

Jewish Museum Museum

The Museum d’Historia dels Jueus de Giron recounts the history of the Jewish population of Girona which was expelled at the end of the 15th century. 

Girona Cathedral HIstorical

The cathedral overlooks the city and is a great starting point for any walking tour of Girona.

 

Take a wine tour Tour

Girona is at the heart of The Empordà (Costa Brava) wine region. A vineyard tour is a great way of exploring this beautiful region.

Coastal towns Outdoor Fun

The medieval town of Pals is the ideal starting point to discover the coastal towns of Tamariu and Llafranc.