Using Girona as a base

Girona is one of the best places to base yourself to explore the area. Why? Here goes:

Barcelona is an hour away by car and train-avoid the crime and noise of a big city.

Montserrat and Sitges are 2 hours away.

The French border (Perpignan, Ceret, Colliure) is an hour away.

The Costa Brava with spectacular beaches and scenery is half an hour.

Figueres for Dali's museum is 20 mins by car or train, his house at Portlligat and Castle at Pubol too.

The Greek/Roman ruins of Empuries near L'Escala are half an hour.

The medieval towns of Besalu, Peretallada, Pals and Madremanya are all close.

Some of the best restaurants in the world are on the doorstep:El Bulli,Can Roca, Sant Pol etc

The Romanesque churches/monasteries in the mountain villages of Beget, Camprodon and Ripoll

The natural parks of Montseny, Aiguamolls, Volcanoes and Cap de Creus are all worth exploring.

There are wineries and olive oil presses to visit.

See the fishing boats come into the ports of Palamos, Port de la Selva, Escala and Llanca.

Walk along the Cami de Ronda coastal path from Blanes to the French border.

The charming fishing villages of Llafranc and Cadaques have attracted painters like Dali and Picasso

Cycling- follow Lance Armstrong and other pros that base themselves here for the weather and varied terrain.

That should do for now but see http://discovergirona.net for many more options and ideas

Posted via email from Rose Condo Girona