Excellent service. Fresh food…read more Really nice ambiance. And the mojitos were fresh, not too sweet, and large. Glad we made this choice.

A very nice place, near the frontier of France. A little…read morecity located on the mountain. You can find beautiful villas, nice but littles beaches. Walking in this pretty city is very cool, and you can finds restaurants, bars, parks, shops (in whatever you want). It's a wonderful little city to settle down for a week or two.

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.

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.

Must be the most beautiful bridge, if you like taking snaps…read more A real tourist trap, make sure you come early, or leave it until later.

Is it crazy to write a review for a bridge? Not sure, but I'm doing it…read more This bridge is amazing. It was originally constructed in medieval times. It is the perfect way to enter the idyllic village of Besalú. Once you step on the bridge and face the stone houses, it's almost like you're almost transported into time. I was half expecting a knight to ride across the bridge or to hear a trumpet fanfare for a king or queen. This is about 45 minutes' drive from Girona. Go here. See it. Step back in time.

Basílica de Sant Feliu stands on the banks of the Riu Onyar (Onyar River) in Girona like a guardian…read moreand beacon for this historic Catalan city. It is often ranked as the city's 2nd most iconic church (after nearby Catedral de Girona) even though Sant Feliu is actually Girona's oldest cathedral going back to before the 10th century. The history, serenity, and architecture all were inspirational and worth the 7€ admission fee including an audio guide. Construction of the current church began in the 1300s. The mix of architectural eras and styles at Sant Feliu include its landmark bell tower constructed from the 14th to 16th centuries, gothic nave with ribbed vaulting and baroque façade added in the 18th century. Two saints are highlighted throughout the basilica: Saint Felix (Sant Feliu) and Saint Narcissus (Sant Narcís) whose baroque marble and jasper chapel was added from 1782-1792. Catalan Saint Felix of Girona was martyred in 304 in the city while traveling from Carthage with Saint Cucuphas as an early christian missionary. His feast day is celebrated August 1st. Meanwhile, October 29th is the Saints Day of Sant Narcís who is considered the patron saint of the Girona. His 1328 sepulchre for his remains displays him reclining and scenes from his life. His tomb was smashed in 1285 when French invaders broke into the church; however, the city was saved when flies came out of the tomb to kill thousands of French soldiers and horses. Legend has it that St. Narcissus protected the city twice more from France in 1653 and 1808. In Basilica Sant Feliu, You'll also find eight Roman 2nd-4th century early christian sarcophagi, the tomb of the valiant Álvarez, and numerous altars, paintings, and sculptures including the Recumbent Christ from the 14th century by Aloi de Montbrai and paintings of Manuel Tremulles. In May 2011, Pope Benedict XVI bestowed the title of Minor Basilica on the church. Services are held Sundays and holidays, but visitors can explore the basilica from 10:00 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. daily except Sundays which opens at 1:00 p.m.

This truly amazing Romanesque cathedral is the centerpiece of this well preserved, living, 10th…read morecentury Catalan village. The first time I came to Barcelona I missed Girona as a day trip and now that I've been here I insist if you're in Catalonia you simply must experience this. A full day maybe two. The massive church is not just Romanesque, there are Gothic and Baroque elements. There are 8 pagan and early Christian sarcophagi (the 4th century), the recumbent Christ dates back to the 14th century by sculptor Aloi de Montbrai. It's just breathtaking. There is an admission fee, I can't remember what it was because a visit here is truly a priceless experience. It is up a steep climb but just take your time, rest a bit, climb on. Do not miss this.

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.

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.