Located in Catalonia, the city of Girona is situated between Costa Brava and Barcelona. This beautiful city is known for its rich history, with its medieval walls, narrow winding cobbled pathways, and one of the most well preserved Jewish Quarters in Europe. This charming city also makes for a beautiful day trip from Barcelona. One of the best ways to see Girona is the rent a car.
There are many car hire companies in Girona, including Europcar, Carflexi, Thrifty, Avis, Hertz, Dollar, SIXT, and many others. Many tourists prefer to do a car rental comparison before arriving in Girona, or even the hotel you are staying at can compare car hire prices for you. If you want a cheap car hire or an SUV on rent, the best thing to do is to research beforehand about all types of rental cars available in Girona. You can hire a car in the city or at the airport when you arrive.
Here are the top five reasons why you must visit Girona.
1. The Jewish Quarter
The Jewish Quarter in Girona is famous for being the most well preserved in the world. Jews lived in Girona between 982 to 1492, and the area where they lived was known as El Call. This place is a beautiful maze of narrow, winding cobblestoned pathways that are still in their original shape and still look like they did over 500 years ago. Park your car rental in the city center and explore these narrow streets on foot to get an up close experience of history. The Jewish Quarter is located in the very heart of the city, near Carrer de la Forca.
2. Check out Girona’s medieval walls
Many people find it interesting that walls are also an attraction. However, until you see the stunning medieval walls of Girona, you will indeed never know the true beauty of these walls. Known as the Passeig de la Muralla, taking a walk on the medieval walls of Girona is a must-do activity. The medieval walls of the city span the entire eastern border of the old town of Girona, and the views you get from atop these walls are something you will never forget. This once-in-a-lifetime experience will forever stay with you.
3. Take a walk across the Eiffel Bridge
Built by Gustav Eiffel just before the construction of the Eiffel Tower in France, this Eiffel Bridge of Girona is a must-visit. Also known as the Pont de les Peixateries Velles, this magnificent bridge spans the Onyar River and is a famous attraction in Girona.
4. View of the Onyar River
The Onyar River runs through the center of the Girona town. Some of the views you get of the river from the Eiffel Bridge or Pont Pedra, or one of the many bridges that span this river, is truly breathtaking. Take some time out to park near one of the bridges and simply enjoy the beautiful mesmerizing views of the Onyar River.
5. The Majestic Girona Cathedral
One of the highlights of visiting Girona is to check out the Girona Cathedral. The cathedral is the major monument on the skyline of Girona, located on top of a hill. You need to climb a long staircase to reach the entrance of the cathedral. This is a scenic spot and a popular gathering spot for locals and visitors to Girona.
