50 things to see and do in Girona

The province of Girona, located in the northeast of Spain, is one of the most beautiful areas in Europe and we recommend you visit as soon as possible. There's a lot things to see and do in Girona, from walking among volcanoes, bathing in one of its incredible coves with crystal clear waters, discovering its ancient fishing and medieval villages, touring one of the Roads of Ronda, bordering the Costa Brava or tasting its delicious gastronomy, among many other leisure activities and culture
Girona, being our province of residence, we can say that we know it quite well. We have also been fortunate to make many getaways to visit some of its most charming places.
Based on our experience we have dared to make a list of the 50 things to see and do in Girona that we consider most essential in a trip through these wonderful lands full of charm. We start!

1. Take a walk in the autumn at La Fageda d'en Jordà, a beautiful beech forest that grows between the volcanoes of La Garrotxa.
2. Find the beautiful town of Beget, a very small town, with stone houses and wooden balconies, surrounded by nature, that will make you feel inside a story.
3. Get lost in El Call, the old Jewish quarter of Girona and a labyrinth of narrow streets and courtyards that maintain its medieval charm, as well as being one of the best preserved Jewish quarters in the world.
A good option to know the history of this area is to book this tour through the Jewish neighborhood with a guide in Spanish.
If you prefer a more extensive guided tour that includes the entire city, we recommend you book this free tour of Girona for free! or this full tour with tickets.
You can complete the visit to the city by following this list of places to visit in Girona essential.
4. Bathe in Cala Sa Boadella, one of the most essential beaches of Lloret de Mar and the most beautiful on the Costa Brava.

5. Go back in time walking through the Greco-Roman ruins of Empúries. One of the places you have what to see in Girona And we are sure, it will not disappoint you.
6. Surprise yourself at the Dalí de Figueres Museum, one of the most visited museums in Spain, which includes many of his genius and masterpieces of the painter. If you are also staying in Barcelona you can book this bus tour to visit it.
7. Enjoy an incredible seabed diving in the Medes Islands. Its seven islands are located in front of the Playa de l'Estartit, in a Protected National Natural Park.
8. Walk among cliffs and discover small coves along the Roads of Ronda of the Costa Brava. Some of the most famous are the Round road from Lloret de Mar to Tossa, that of Cadaqués to Cap de Creus or Calella de Palafrugell to its neighboring town of Llafranc.
9. Hiking through the Cap de Creus Natural Park until you reach its beautiful lighthouse, with stunning views of the coastline.
10. Enjoy a concert at the Perelada Festival or try your fortune in your casino.

11. Taste the famous anchovies of L'Escala with a good Pa Amb Tomàquet. One of the best things to do in Girona.
12. Go up to the photogenic village of Castellfollit de la Roca, built on a basaltic ridge over 50 meters high.

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13. Drive to the town of Puigcerdà, located very close to France and ideal for relaxing walking through forests, rivers, meadows and lakes.
14. Get lost among hundreds of plants in the Gardens of Santa Clotilde de Lloret de Mar, located on a cliff with incredible views over the sea. They are undoubtedly one of the places to visit in Girona more essential
15. Visit Cadaqués, an old fishing village located in the Cap de Creus Natural Park. With its white houses, narrow stone streets and its coves with crystal clear waters, it is considered one of the most beautiful villages in Europe.

16. Take the rack railway to reach the beautiful Vall de Núria, a glacier valley surrounded by mountains where you can practice from hiking to skiing.
17. Get to know the town of Pals, one of the most beautiful medieval villages in Girona. If you do not have a car, a good option is to book this tour through the medieval towns of the Costa Brava with a guide in Spanish that includes Llafranc, Calella, Begur, Peratallada, La Bisbal d'Empordà and Pals.
18. Tour the largest lake in Catalonia by boat, the Estany de Banyoles.
19. Visit the monastery of Santa María de Ripoll and that of Sant Joan de les Abadesses, in the region of Ripollés.
20. Enter the house where Salvador Dalí lived in Portlligat. This original house, with objects of the painter, and its extraordinary location make Port Lligat one of the best places to visit in Girona. A good option if you do not have a car is to book this tour that includes a visit to Port Lligat, Figueras, Cadaqués and Cap de Creus with a guide in Spanish.
21. Download adrenaline with a parachute jump in Empuriabrava. One of the safest places to practice it with incredible visits.
22. Visit the beautiful town of Monells, from the medieval past with a beautiful arcaded main square.
23. Bathe in the beautiful coves of Sa Tuna and Aiguablava, in addition to visiting the old town of Begur.
24. Pamper yourself and spend the night at Hotel Vistabella, facing the sea. The hotel has incredible views of the bay of Rosas and a restaurant, Les Brancs, with Michelin Star, which is a real pleasure for the senses.
25. Try their famous prawns in one of the restaurants in Palamós. We are sure that they will create addiction.

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26. Snorkeling in Cala Pola, located near Tossa de Mar and considered one of the best coves of Girona.
27. Stroll through Peratallada, a frozen town in the Middle Ages and one of the most essential towns to see in Catalonia.

28. Approach to the Hermitage of Santa Cristina in Lloret de Mar with beautiful views of the Mediterranean Sea from Cala Treumal. A maritime procession is held every July 24 in which an image of Santa Cristina is taken to the hermitage. We assure you that spending this day in Lloret de Mar is one of the best things to do in Girona.
Find more information about this holiday on the official website of Lloret Turisme.
29. Rent a small boat and take a walk through the canals of Empuriabrava.
30. Tour the old part of Tossa de Mar to your castle to enjoy magnificent views of the town and the sea. One of the best things to see in Girona.
31. Skiing in La Masella and La Molina, two emblematic ski resorts with great views of the Cerdanya. Both stations have good tracks, some among pine forests.
32. Go up the stairs and visit the Gothic Cathedral of Girona, lately much more famous for going out in an episode of Game of Thrones.
An interesting way to get to know all the scenarios and the funniest anecdotes of this series is to book this tour of the Game of Thrones Girona.
33. Try the delicious Suix de Peix, a stew with different fish on a light sauce, which we are sure, you will love.
34. Tour the Marimurtra Botanical Garden in Blanes, one of the most interesting landscaping, in Europe.
35. Tour the streets, squares, beaches and the promenade of Calella de Palafrugell, an old fishing village that still retains much of its charm of yesteryear.

36. Visit the Monastery of Sant Pere de Rodes, built in a privileged place with stunning views over the bay of Llansá and Port de la Selva.
37. Make a hiking route through the volcanic area of ​​La Garrotxa where you can climb volcanoes such as Croscat or Santa Margarida. It's one of the places to see in Girona more essential
38. Stay in a Rural House to enjoy nature and good breakfasts with local products. La Calma de Rita, located in Vilert and surrounded by fields along the River Fluvià, is one of our favorites.

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39. Remember the success times of The Bulli in the beautiful Cala Montjoi, a restaurant that marked an era near Roses.
40. See the rich architectural heritage of medieval origin in Castelló d'Empúries.
41. Relax with the hot spring baths of the Vichy Catala spa in Caldes de Malavella. One of the best things to do in Girona.
42. Cross the medieval gates of the wall that surrounds Santa Pau, a beautiful medieval town located in the volcanic area of ​​La Garrotxa.
43. Take a boat trip to explore the coast of the Costa Brava. You can also take the opportunity to bathe in one of its most inaccessible coves, one of the things to do on the Costa Brava.
44. Go back in time to cross the medieval bridge of Besalú and stroll through its old town.

45. Visit the modernist cemetery, one of the most essential places to see in Lloret de Mar, with an important Indian legacy and one of the most interesting places in the area.
46. ​​Bird watching or hiking trails in the Aiguamolls del Empordà Natural Park, one of the most important natural parks in Catalonia.
47. Surprise yourself with the spectacular Romanesque bridge of Camprodon, located right where the waters of the Ritort and Ter rivers meet, passing under the bridge.
48. Forget everything in the village of Setcases, surrounded by the Pyrenees mountains and near the border with France.
49. Spend a few days on vacation in Tamariu and walk to Cala d'Aigua Xelida, a treasure hidden between rocks and pine trees.
50. Finish a route along the Costa Brava taking refuge from the Tramuntana in Port de la Selva. This fishing village of white houses located in the Cap de Creus is a good way to say goodbye to the Costa Brava and the province of Girona, not to say goodbye, but a great See you later!

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** This article is written as part of a collaboration with Lloret Turisme, but always based on our experiences, with original content and without any brand having influenced us in any case.