Holiday in Girona

What makes Girona special as a destination?

Girona is Catalonia's best-kept secret — a medieval city of breathtaking beauty that often stands in the shadow of Barcelona, but impresses just as much with its charm, history, and gastronomy. The colorful houses along the Onyar River, reminiscent of a Catalan version of Florence, are the postcard image of the city and became world-famous as a filming location for Game of Thrones. The old town of Girona, the Barri Vell, is a labyrinth of narrow streets, Romanesque churches, and Gothic palaces. The imposing cathedral towers over the city and is reached via a monumental Baroque staircase with 86 steps — the widest Gothic nave in the world awaits at the top. The Jewish quarter El Call is one of the best-preserved in Europe and tells the rich history of the Sephardic community. Girona is a paradise for food lovers. The restaurant El Celler de Can Roca, repeatedly voted the best restaurant in the world, has put Girona on the culinary world map. But the market hall, the tapas bars on the Rambla de la Llibertat, and the traditional bakeries with Xuixos make every visit a delight. Girona-Costa Brava Airport is served by many low-cost airlines and is also the gateway to the Costa Brava. Girona is only 40 minutes from Barcelona by high-speed train.