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Girona is a charming town north of Barcelona that has a lot to offer! It’s specially known for its medieval section and a remarkable Jewish Quarter (the “Call”).

Distance from Barcelona: 1h30min drive. Possibility of taking the train.

WHAT CAN WE DO IN THE OLD TOWN OF GIRONA:

  • Medieval Baths. Romanesque building that follows the Arab Bath style. Really pretty and quiet, and it doesn’t take long to visit. OPEN: Everyday.
  • Walk along the medieval city walls. If you can take a few steps up here and there, I love strolling along the gardens of the walls to get a better idea of the city past (takes around 20-30min). OPEN: Everyday.
  • Cathedral. Famous for its gorgeous 1000yo Tapestry of Creation, a beautiful cloister and an impressive gothic interior (30min aprox). OPEN: Everyday, but on Sunday visit of the museum and the cloister only.
  • Jewish Section – Call. We’ll wander around its narrow streets discovering the history of splendour and destruction of the local medieval community (15-30min). OPEN: Everyday.
  • Museum of History of the Jewish. For those interested in getting a deeper insight of the local Jewish heritage, this visit is strongly recomended (30min to 1h). OPEN: Tue to Sun.
  • Medieval Alleys and Squares. A pleasure on its own, just walking around the rest of the Old Town enjoying its history, pitturesque corners and lively legends, and maybe have a look at its great shops. OPEN: Everyday (except shops, closing on Sun).
  • Gourmet Girona. Let me tempt you with the local foody secrets: from old shops to new venues, and of course we won’t miss the Lleó food market. OPEN: Mon-Sat.

Accessibility: Cobblestoned and uphill streets in the Old Town.

Read my Blog posts about Girona.

AND DID YOU KNOW… That in May Girona celebrates the “Time of Flowers” festival? A great time to visit it!

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(*** 6h DAYTRIPS (IVORY FEES): Half day in Girona to get a city overview and a quick tapas lunch (optional).

*** 8h DAYTRIPS (GOLD FEES):

- 8h in Girona: Explore the town attractions at leasure. Stay in the city for lunch OR head to a countryside restaurant inside an authentic “masia” (Catalan farmhouse) for an unforgettable local experience!

- Dalí Museum + Girona. A favorite daytrip! Check out the details here.

- A Jewish Heritage day: Appart from Girona, visit also the village of Besalú where a medieval Mikhva has been preserved.

- Other possible destinations: Girona combined with a seaside lunch (Tossa de Mar), nature (Banyoles Lake), an animal reserve (Mona Foundation), an archeological site (Ullastret) or the Wine Country (Alella).

*** 10h DAYTRIPS (DIAMOND FEES): Combine Girona with a seaside lunch (Costa Brava) OR an archeological site (Empúries) OR the villages of the Empordà County.