Girona

Located at nearly 110 Km, Girona is tucked in on the North East corner of Barcelona, with France and Lleida as its boundary. Spelt as ‘Gerona’, this city is capital of its own province. Tourists opt to reach the city on budget airlines available like RyanAir.

The austere location at which Girona is located makes it a perfect tourist spot. Tourists from all around the world are enchanted by the location between Cordillera Pirenaica and Costa Brava, as it gives them a very good chance to visit or plan an excursion in the nearby villages and as well as the natural habitats.

The primary language of this province is ‘Girona’ and this province has an approximate population of half a million people and extends to an area of 6000 sq. km. Girona is divided into regions named as: El Alt Empordá, Pla de I’Estany, Selva, Ripollés, Cerdanya, El Gironés, La Garrotxa and El Baix Empordá.

The city is aptly named as “City of the Four Rivers” and is holstered by its historic centre which hosts medieval buildings and the memories of Arabs, Romans and Jews.

The mild climate of Girona makes the winters quite cold and the summers hot. The temperatures can drop to 23.0 F because of the winds coming from the Pyrenees range of mountains. The summer temperatures soar to about 80-105 F in the seasons of July and August.

What To See:
The historical locations located in Girona are a delight to see. While the anciet section of the city resides on the Capuchins hills, the new one stays in the plain and stretches beyond the river.

If you are a history buff, Girona offers you so many spectacular places to quench your thirst. The 14th century Gothic structure, Collegiate Church of Sant Feliu boasts of the façade dating from the eighteenth century. This Spanish church contains the tomb of the valiant Alvarez, who was one of the early bishops known in the history of mankind.

You cannot miss the beautiful Jewish Quarter which can be reached by foot. The museums and the beautifully carved stone buildings and the narrow cobbled streets make a perfect view. The breath taking structural excellence is not to be missed. The narrow streets offer the tourists a very good chance to get lost. Luckily, the signs which lead the tourists to the main attractions do help a lot in finding the right way out. The guides do suggest making a visit to this place a mandatory for any tourist arriving at Girona. The antique shops located in this street are a good stop to purchase any item that interests you the most. Just, do not forget to bargain.
The Girona Cathedral is one of the most historical and ancient structures in the modern history. Dedicated to Saint Mary and constructed by the architects Guilem Bofil and Anton Canet, It dates back to 11th century AD and you can observe the changes that happened in the styles that the Cathedral is built up to the 17th century. It holds an historical importance because it preserves the elements of the first Romanesque buildings. The Cathedral is located within the Fortress La Forca Vella and it suggests strength and strategic location. One thing hard to miss in The Cathedral is its single nave which spans 23 meters wide, making it one of the biggest architecture marvel built by the period’s master builders.

The Cathedral Museum holds two of the most artistic and significant works of the medieval European art, namely the Creation Tapestry and the Beatus. While the former is an immense piece of art work which holds the scenes of the creation, the latter is a manuscript decorated with illustrations from the year 975. The Beatus is historically prominent due to its codices stating the Beatus of Liebana’s Apocalypse.

In Girona, it’s hard to miss the Arab Baths located in Capuchin Monastery. The Arab Baths date back to XII century. The architecture of the building was primarily based on Moorish and Roman designs. In 1284, the structure had to take the effects of the siege and had to undergo repairs to retain the structural integrity. The baths were shut through most of the 15th century and were opened for services by a private owner in 1617. The bath house was also used as pantry, kitchen and wash house in the age of renaissance. There are 5 notable rooms, namely Apoditerium(dressing room), the frigidarium ( cold room), the tepidarium (warm room), the caldarium (hot room) and the furnus (oven and boiler). The dressing room and the hot room are surely to be seen.

What To Do:
In Girona, you can never miss the Eiffel Bridge located at where the four rivers meet. Out of the eleven bridges that Girona has, The Eiffel Bridge is the most popular as it was constructed by Gustave Eiffel just before the planning and construction of Eiffel Tower. The view of the colorful houses from the bridge is breath taking in its own sense. The mixture of several elements such as sunshine, water and the colors of the houses blend so well together making it the most picturesque view ever.
If you to spend a quality time in Girona, you can head on to La Rambla, which is the centre of daily bustle that goes on. You can relax a whole lot of time around here. Just take a drink of sangria, enjoy with some delicious cuisines spread over. You can find lots of shops around here. The food is prepared using the natural spices and condiments making it authentic and naturally tasty.

With time in hand and 15-20 minutes to spare, you can take a walk along the wall to go from one side to the other of Girona. A little bit of forewarning here is that there are no exits in the walk. Once you start you need to go straight up to the Cathedral areal. A little bit of walk daily is good for your health. So, make the most of it and try the walk.

There are several museums in Girona which are a must to visit if you are an artsy and historic type of a tourist. You can have a look around at Museum of History of Jews, History of the City, Museum of Cinema, Museum of Archaeology, Museum of Art, and Museum – Treasury of the Cathedral.

Night Life:
Night life in Girona is safe. The city has a very low crime rate but it is advised to be on your own caution always. People are friendly and helpful. Tourists bring in more money to the city, so normally you would not be shooed away whatsoever.

Hotels and Accomodation:
You can expect a pleasant stay in Girona because f the wide range of hotels the city has. You can even share an apartment if you are planning for a long stay. The city hosts several hotels ranging from 5 star to budget catering accommodations. If there are no budgetary complaints, then you can even choose a beautiful villa in Girona which provides you with 3 bedrooms or more. You can find out some resources which can point to a 2 bedroom villa too. If you have come as a group, it’s preferable to take a villa because; you pay for the villa but not for each person. That would save a good amount of money.