Can Girona be seen in one day?

Yes. The old town is compact: cathedral, Arab baths, Jewish quarter, walls and Onyar houses fit in a long half-day. AVE high-speed train from Barcelona takes just 38 minutes.

What to combine with Girona?

Besalú and nearby medieval villages, Figueres for the Dalí Theatre-Museum, or Cadaqués for sea and a white village in the same trip.

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Girona

Medieval city of colors

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Why visit

Girona has one of Europe's best-preserved medieval old towns: walls, cathedral, Jewish quarter and the famous coloured houses over the Onyar river.

Overview

Stone walls, the colorful houses on the Onyar river, the Jewish quarter and one of Europe's best-preserved medieval old towns.

What to see

Cathedral & old town
Jewish Quarter (Call)
Onyar river houses
City walls walk

Visitor tips

Walk the city: the old town is compact and best enjoyed slowly. Climb the city walls for rooftop and cathedral views. Visit the Call (Jewish quarter) in the morning when the alleys are quiet. Pair it with Besalú or Cadaqués for a perfect day trip.

How to get there

High-speed AVE from Barcelona-Sants in 38 minutes. Regional Rodalies R11 (1 h 20). By car on AP-7 / N-II.

Best time to visit

April–June and September–October. May brings 'Temps de Flors', a spectacular flower festival.

Nearby

Figueres & Dalí

Cadaqués

Costa Brava

Medieval villages

Barcelona

Frequently asked questions

Can Girona be seen in one day?: Yes. The old town is compact: cathedral, Arab baths, Jewish quarter, walls and Onyar houses fit in a long half-day. AVE high-speed train from Barcelona takes just 38 minutes.
What to combine with Girona?: Besalú and nearby medieval villages, Figueres for the Dalí Theatre-Museum, or Cadaqués for sea and a white village in the same trip.