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Girona
Can anyone living in or near Girona or have visited the area tell me the best places to visit or even the places that are not worth bothering about.
Rosemary |
Re: Girona
Originally Posted by The Oddities
(Post 6351065)
Can anyone living in or near Girona or have visited the area tell me the best places to visit or even the places that are not worth bothering about.
Rosemary Rosemary |
Re: Girona
I did stay in Girona but it was a few years ago now and so I can't recall any details other than to say I thought it was a lovely city, great to stroll about in on foot, superb architecture, some nice restaurants, definitely worth a visit of maybe 2 to 3 days.
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Re: Girona
Originally Posted by Hillybilly
(Post 6362916)
I did stay in Girona but it was a few years ago now and so I can't recall any details other than to say I thought it was a lovely city, great to stroll about in on foot, superb architecture, some nice restaurants, definitely worth a visit of maybe 2 to 3 days.
Rosemary |
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Not been there Rosemary I'm afraid
I haven't tempted you with Galicia then? :) |
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As this is not a vacation forum maybe you will get a better answer on the following one.... there are also tips and other information to help out.
http://www.tripadvisor.com/ShowForum...Catalonia.html Sorry we cant be of any more help than that. |
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From Girona head towards Palafrugell and the bays of Tamariu, Llafranch and Calella - these bays, although built up in the hills behind, retain their fishing village atmosphere and are very pretty. Best to avoid in August though as terribly crowded these days. The coastline along this area is very picturesque, check out Cadaques and Dali's house at Port Ligat, absolutely mind blowing! Also a beautiful unspoiled location. I could go on but I'm usually told to shut up!
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Re: Girona
Originally Posted by Casa Santo Estevo
(Post 6363126)
As this is not a vacation forum maybe you will get a better answer on the following one.... there are also tips and other information to help out.
http://www.tripadvisor.com/ShowForum...Catalonia.html Sorry we cant be of any more help than that. Rosemary |
Re: Girona
Originally Posted by susique
(Post 6363521)
From Girona head towards Palafrugell and the bays of Tamariu, Llafranch and Calella - these bays, although built up in the hills behind, retain their fishing village atmosphere and are very pretty. Best to avoid in August though as terribly crowded these days. The coastline along this area is very picturesque, check out Cadaques and Dali's house at Port Ligat, absolutely mind blowing! Also a beautiful unspoiled location. I could go on but I'm usually told to shut up!
Rosemary |
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Originally Posted by Mitzyboy
(Post 6363078)
Not been there Rosemary I'm afraid
I haven't tempted you with Galicia then? :) Rosemary |
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We live near Girona and there are some interesting places to visit.
Inside the walled enclosure of the city is the Jewish Quarter, where the Jewish community lived for centuries. It is considered one of the best preserved Jewish quarters in Western Europe The Houses Of The Onyar which are built on the banks of the River Onyar and the bridges which span it are spectacular. There is a magnificent cathedral and the Arab Baths. The Catalan restaurants are very good and the shops sell a variety of products. As Susique has said earlier there are some other places of interest nearby and if you are interested in art, a visit to the Dali museum, in Figueres is also worthwhile. Girona is a good place to visit for a short stay, but if you are driving I suggest staying longer and visit some of the other sights in the surrounding areas. |
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Originally Posted by Susita
(Post 6364941)
We live near Girona and there are some interesting places to visit.
Inside the walled enclosure of the city is the Jewish Quarter, where the Jewish community lived for centuries. It is considered one of the best preserved Jewish quarters in Western Europe The Houses Of The Onyar which are built on the banks of the River Onyar and the bridges which span it are spectacular. There is a magnificent cathedral and the Arab Baths. The Catalan restaurants are very good and the shops sell a variety of products. As Susique has said earlier there are some other places of interest nearby and if you are interested in art, a visit to the Dali museum, in Figueres is also worthwhile. Girona is a good place to visit for a short stay, but if you are driving I suggest staying longer and visit some of the other sights in the surrounding areas. Rosemary |
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Loved Girona, stayed in an apartment up the hill from the Jewish quarter and walked around the old town lots of times.
Visited Sant Feliu, Patja D'Aro, Palamos, Aiguablava, Fornells, L'Estartit, La Bisbal, Tamariu, Llafranch, Banyoles, Besalu, Castellfollit, and Olot. Especially enjoyed Besalu and the lake at Banyoles. The restaurants in the area do excellent Menu del Dias with a great deal of variety. As the lorry strike was in full swing on our journey there we saw very few lorries and the journey was pleasant, different on the return journey though!!!!! Notice the photo of the almost empty road. Thank you for encouraging us to see such a beautiful area. Rosemary |
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A few more photo's to whet your apetite.
Rosemary |
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The scenes are beautiful Rosemary. I can see why you liked the area.
The pink apartment block is my favourite: any idea what style of architecture that is? |
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