Make a holiday rental apartment or holiday villa in Girona, Spain your home away from home

The city of Girona, the ‘City of Four Rivers’, is often ignored by tourists as they head straight to the beaches of the Costa Brava as soon as their flight to Girona Airport lands, but there is so much to see and do that missing out on the attractions of Girona is almost unforgivable. Girona has developed into a fascinating melting pot of historical interest, dating right back to its Iberian origins, through its time as an important Roman trading post and an Arab cultural centre. Girona is a fantastic city to tour on foot, with spectacular views in almost every direction, and a pleasing lack of tourist crowds

Things to do in Girona, Spain

The remarkable medieval centre of Girona is a huge attraction for those who have taken a holiday villa in Girona. The amazing elegance of Girona city centre makes the city a joy to explore, especially along the River Onyar, which splits the city. The beautiful cathedral has graced the front cover of many tourist guides to Girona, Spain, and is an absolute essential on any tour from an apartment to rent in Girona. The Cathedral is also home to a magnificent museum holding artefacts and art from throughout Girona’s long history. There are a huge range of attractions to explore in Girona City, including the lavish Jewish Quarter and Jewish Museum, the city museum, Museu d’Historia de la Ciutat, housed in an 18th century monastery and the ancient city walls.

Places to visit on holiday to Girona, Spain

The Salvador Dali Museum in Figueres is amazing. Even if the works of Salvador Dali have not historically inspired you, the museum is almost certain to amaze and delight any visitor. Figueres is also just a few miles from the Costa Brava, so a refreshing dip after your exploration is an excellent option before returning to the luxury and excitement of a holiday villa in Girona city centre.

Due to the sensational setting of Girona between the beaches of the Costa Brava and soaring peaks of the Pyrenean chain, a holiday villa in Girona city centre is one of the best places for a full exploration of the whole province. Girona road cycling holidays are particularly good value, letting you explore the delightful fishing villages, glorious beaches and medieval monuments that adorn the countryside, completely under your own steam and at your own pace. The whole area is so beautiful that many parts have been declared as national parks, all of which are worth investigation, especially the Cap de Creus National Park, La Garrotxa and the Emporda Wetlands.

Weather in Girona, Spain

A holiday villa in Girona city centre is a treat throughout the year. The peaceful atmosphere lasts throughout the year, and even in winter, when daily temperatures tend to hover around the 15˚C mark, the city has a lively atmosphere. During the summer months, temperatures can soar, with average monthly temperatures remaining above 20˚C from the beginning of June until the end of September.

Travel to Girona, Spain

Girona Airport (GRO) is just 12km from the centre of Girona, Spain. Flights to Girona Airport are largely provided by Ryanair, who provide flights to Girona Airport from 13 British Airports. Many other airlines provide flights to Girona Airport via a change in Barcelona (BCN), but Ryanair’s services are all direct. There are a great range of car hire companies at Girona Airport, meaning that you can easily access a Girona apartment to rent from almost anywhere in the UK.