A city straight out of a fairytale. The colorful houses lining the Onyar river are just a taste of what the Barri Vell (Old Quarter) holds: one of Europe's best-preserved Jewish Quarters, a cathedral with the widest Gothic nave in the world, and winding streets where you'll happily lose track of time. Girona is also Catalonia's gastronomic capital. El Celler de Can Roca is here, but you don't need months of reservations to eat incredibly well. 30 mins by AVE from Barcelona. A different universe.
Area highlights
- Casas del OnyarColorful facades suspended over the Onyar River, the city's most iconic postcard image.
- Call JueuOne of Europe's best-preserved medieval Jewish quarters, with mesmerizing narrow alleys.
- Catedral góticaA record-breaking Gothic nave: the second widest in the world, with an interior that commands silence.
- Murallas medievalesElevated walkway with panoramic views of the old town and mountains, accessible and free.
During Temps de Flors (May), the city transforms into a vertical garden. Private courtyards open up, and streets burst with floral installations. It's stunning.
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Places in the area we picked for this getaway
To sleep
Hotel Boutique Casa Cacao Girona
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Hotel Palau Fugit
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Nord 1901 Hotel
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Pensió Bellmirall
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Hotel BestPrice Girona
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Hotel Historic
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