Walking around the old city area of Girona was one of the highlights of our Barcelona trip, and…read morewalking on the old city walls was the pinnacle of that experience, both literally and figuratively! The wife and I visited Girona during the off-peak season, and it was nice to be able to stroll around the picturesque old city without running into too many people. Most tourists were hanging out around the shop/restaurant part of the city and around places like Girona Cathedral. Passeig de la Muralla, the old walls, is rated on TripAdvisor as the #1 thing to do in Girona, yet it saw only a fraction of the foot traffic. Which was great for us! Girona's walls were originally constructed by the Romans, with foundations dating to possibly the 1st century BC. Much of the present-day walls were constructed between the 9th to 17th centuries. The walls offered protection from the outside and a sweeping view of the city inside. Parapets interspersed along the walls, accessible via circular stairs, offer even better views still. The walls look out loftily towards old landmarks nearby and the modern city and large park (Parc de la Devesa) behind. The walkaway on top is fairly narrow, so two people have to squeeze past each other. There are several access points to get up onto the walls, but they do require being able to walk up some stairs. The unsupervised, simple and beautiful experience is what makes a visit to Passeig de la Muralla so wonderful. Definitely worth a visit, but shh, don't tell anyone else.

Ever wish you could travel in a time machine? Walk the 9th century walls of Girona and it might…read morefeel like you've stepped back in time. I've developed a fear of heights in my old age, but that only meant it took me longer. There's no charge (!) for this amazing historic site, you really want to spend a few hours strolling (and climbing). Make sure your phone or camera has a full charge.

If you like visiting historical sites, the Arab Baths are a must stop for anyone visiting Girona…read more They are located near the cathedral and the well preserved Jewish quarter. The Girona's Arab Baths (Banys Àrabs) were built in 1194, reflecting Roman bath design with Moorish influences. The site includes a distinctive dome, and classic hammam rooms like the frigidarium (cold), tepidarium (warm), and caldarium (hot). The Baths have an interesting and ecumenical history in that they were built by Christians, using a design reflecting Muslim architecture, used by Jews as a mikveh (probably because of their proximity to the Jewish quarter) and later by Capuchin nuns. The site was rediscovered, studied, and opened to the public in the 20th century. The visit will take about 20 minutes of your time and is well worth it.

We stopped by to see the Arab baths which are located near the cathedral and Jewish quarters. The…read morearab baths is a romanesque public bathhouse, built in imitation of medieval Muslim baths. They are a significant historical landmark in the city and also well known for being another one of the locations where the Game of Thrones series was filmed. You are able to see them in 20 minutes. There are also explanatory videos in some sections to give you a deeper history on it.

Constructed by Gustave Eiffel (of French tower fame), this bridge is a fun way to get from the…read moremodern city to the old - or vice versa. It's a cute photo op, as the scarlet red of the bridge contrasts with the sky and the colored houses that line the canal. It's also not particularly busy, so you can get a photo without other tourists in the background. I found this bridge called the Eiffel bridge over the Internet, but every map in Girona, including Apple maps, calls it by its local name, as seen on this listing. It translates from Catalan into English as "the old fisherman's bridge." I give it four stars, as it's not particularly exceptional, but it's a nice place to cross over into El Call. I wouldn't go out of my way to see it, but Girona is a small enough city that it's impossible to be very far out of the way.

A bit overhyped in tourist guides but still nice to visit when in Girona. Nice view of the "painted…read morehouses" from the bridge.

During one of our free days in nearby Begur, we drove over to the very cute village of Pals to look…read morearound. Pals is located on top of a hill overlooking Platja de Pals. Its defining feature it the Torre de les Hores (Tower of the Hours) which can be seen from miles around. We enjoyed walking the cobbled streets, visiting some shops, enjoying the studio of Anna Agustí Hontangas (a well know Catalan Artist), and taking in the surrounding views. We were finished a little before Lunch time, and missed the opportunity to try one of the many dining options here. There's plenty of parking at the edges of the Village, with a relatively easy walk in. It appears the Pals is a popular tourist destination, but even so, it was easy to explore in relative solitude.

First time this area of Spain. Very nice and worthwhile visiting. Beautifull old buildings. Nice…read morecity centre. A very good start to find everything about Dali in the area. Lovely little taverna's and lovely food. Would have loved to stay longer and find out more about the inhabitants and the history.

If you like history this is pretty cool. There is no a/c so dress accordingly. We went on a very…read morehot day. Guys will be asked to remove hats; not a big deal. The tour phone comes in many languages and is included in the tour price. It's just impressive how many beautiful art pieces are preserved and available to see.

This is such a beautiful cathedral and has so much history. It is a Roman Catholic Church known for…read moreits gothic architecture. Also a fun fact is that scenes from Game of Thrones was shot here. It's a must see when visiting Girona!

The archaeology museum is housed in the former monastery church of Sant Pere de Galligants, but it…read moreis the original building which forms - in my view - the most interesting reason to visit. The museum itself contains rather formal displays of the history of the area from prehistoric times onwards, but the Romanesque architecture of the church, and of the octagonal bell-tower and the cloister, with columns and pillars topped with capitals decorated with plants and scenes from the Gospels, in particular, are a delight: in fact, they are regarded as among the best examples of Romanesque architecture in Catalonia. The church also has a delightful setting, with squares and gardens on three sides. Adjacent to the church, across the road at the west front, is the small but attractive Romanesque funerary chapel of Sant Nicolai, with a classic trefoil-plan apse. It was built at the same time as Sant Pere, and was originally part of the same complex.

Beautiful baroque church, bell tower and chapel dating to 1509 with multiple architectural…read moreinfluences including Antoni Gaudi. Limited visiting hours. Definitely worth a look and would recommend the sea walk access to get there from the neighboring beach town of Lloret de Mar.