Girona
Bathed by the Rivers Ter, Güell, Galligants and Onyar, Girona holds the Força Vella, the first city enclosure to be erected by the Romans in the first century BC, as one of its symbols. Choose one of our cheap holidays to Girona and wander the streets of the old town while you explore a city that is ideal for sightseeing on foot. Visit the impressive Cathedral dedicated to Saint Mary, which is almost 23 metres high and has the widest Gothic nave in the world. Drop by the monastery of Sant Pere de Galligants, now home to the MAC (Archaeological Museum of Catalonia in Girona), and the Romanesque chapel of Sant Nicolau. Don't miss out on the many holiday deals to Girona and discover the Romanesque-style Arab Baths by Roman baths, and then lose yourself in the labyrinth of narrow streets of the Jewish Quarter or Call Jueu, one of the best preserved in Europe.
Book your flight + hotel to Girona and catch a glimpse of the houses on the River Onyar, one of the postcard images of the city. Built on the river banks, most of these buildings date back to the 20th century. One of the most popular ones is Casa Maso, the birthplace of the architect Rafael Masó Valentí, a symbol of Catalan Noucentist architecture in the city. You'll instantly recognise it for its white tones.
Girona also stands out for its rich cuisine. It's no wonder that it is home to what has been recently recognised the best restaurant in the world, El Celler de Can Roca.
Take advantage of any of the holiday deals to Girona available and spend some fabulous days in the city. The Girona-Costa Brava International Airport is located in Vilobí d'Onyar, less than 8 miles from Girona, and is connected to several points in Spain and Europe. What's more, the train station is located in the heart of the city and is part of the high-speed line that connects Madrid with Barcelona.
Legend says that Girona wins hearts; so don't hold back. Let yourself be seduced by the city in all its shades.