Enjoy the holiday cottages in the province of Girona
The
province of Girona, located in the north-east of Catalonia, consists of a set of eight counties, each with a special charm, which make them an ideal place for your getaway to a rural house and for a holiday that will
certainly be unforgettable, since in this Catalan province, many activities can be found, for all ages.
In this province you can find many
activities to do outdoors, such as
hiking trails, where you can discover impressive mountains like Puigmal (2,913 m) located in
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routes to walk with the whole family,
such as the Banyoles' lake, discovering the
volcanoes of Garrotxa, the route of the little prince of
l'Escala or enjoy all the wildlife you can see in the
Aiguamolls (wetlands) of Emporordà, among many others.
What is the best beach area in the province of Girona?
The
province of Girona is fortunate to have one of the most beautiful natural wonders, the Costa Brava, an ideal place to spend your holidays and enjoy the best
rural accommodations in the area. This coast, known all over the world , is one of the treasures of the province, which makes it very crowded at the height of summer. In it, you can also find routes such as
the coastal footpaths. Ideally it is better to do it off season, to avoid getting a sunstroke. If you decide to do it during the summer, don't forget to wet your head as you walk. Among the most notable beaches, you can find the area of Begur, Platja de Aro and
Pals, which are in the southern part of
Costa Brava, but if you want the “wildest” beaches, you cannot miss the area of
Llançà, Port de
la Selva or
Cadaqués, the pearl of the Costa Brava
If you're a mountain lover, this is a route for you
One of the strong points of the province is also the entire
northern part of it, where the high peaks are: Ripollès, Cerdanya and Garrotxa. This area is made up of three counties, where you can enjoy everything from the well-known
traditional biscuits, such as those of Ca l'Enric, to the ski slopes of
La Molina and La Masella, or the volcanic area of La Garrotxa, or
the Fageda d'en Jordà where you can also enjoy a visit to see where they make some of the best yogurts in the country. Right here, you will also find hiking trails, BTT,
natural pools and many more
experiences to enjoy.
What are the best cities to visit near holiday cottages in the province?
The city of Girona
Well, if you like c
ities and villages, there are also many places to visit, such as its capital,
Girona, one of the
most romantic capitals of Catalonia, where the narrow streets of the
Old Town, or the bridges that cross the river Onyar will take you to know a unique city, with a population of approximately 100,000 inhabitants and with emblematic places like, el culo de la leona (the butt of the lioness), the
Devesa, or the Cathedral or the church of Sant Fèlix, getting lost in its streets is a great option. You can consult our
guided tour of Girona to find out more.
The medieval towns
Also within the province you can find
the medieval towns of Girona, which are many, such as
Peratallada with its film-like centre,
Besalú, with its medieval bridge,
Castelló d'Empúries, Castellfollit de la Roca, Peralada or Monells are some of them.
Girona's gastronomy
As for
Girona's gastronomy, if it is already known all over the world thanks to the
Roca brothers, it is a pleasure that in this province, it goes far beyond that surname. There are many
quality restaurants with affordable prices, with traditional Catalan cuisine as a flag, even so, scattered throughout the province,
there are all kinds of cuisine, from the most exotic, to the most sophisticated, such as
restaurants in Girona with a Michelin star, or more affordable restaurants, but not less tasty, where you can have a good menu for less than 15 euros, and where you will also eat wonderfully well! Immerse into
Girona's cuisine to discover the
province of Girona in depth.