Girona-Costa Brava airport car hire

Girona Cathedral

The present cathedral is one of the most important monuments of the school of the Majorcan architect Jaume Fabre, and an excellent example of Spanish Gothic architecture. It stands on the site of a once Moorish mosque and later an even older cathedral.

Fortifications

Playing a vital role in protecting Girona from invaders for hundreds of years, visitors now frequent the town’s old fortifications for excellent panoramic views of Girona and the surrounding countryside.

The walls and lookout towers are open, and it is possible to walk the entire length of the walls, as well as climb the towers. This is a great spot to plot your next sight-seeing destination by Girona car hire as you look out on the landscape of the city.

Catalan Jewish Museum

Although most traces of Girona's rich Jewish history were wiped out when the Jews were expelled from Spain, some still remain. These include the Centre Bonastruc ça Porta and the Catalan Jewish Museum.

Costa Brava

Head out to the Rugged Coast in your car hire Girona. Spend a day or two at a luxurious seaside resort, soak up the sun and sangria on excellent beaches, or seek out some of the delightful coastal towns such as Pals, Begur, Tamariu, and Fornells.

The Pyrenees

Visit the majestic Pyrenees Mountains for an array of winter sports such as alpine skiing and mountaineering. If you visit in the summer or autumn the Pyrenees is a great place to cycle, and they hold two of cycling's epic grand tours, the Tour de France and the Vuelta a España.

The stages held in the Pyrenees are often crucial legs of both tours, drawing hundreds of thousands of spectators to the region each year.

Barcelona

Although it is about 90 km away, Barcelona is still an excellent place to visit during your stay in Girona. Reserve a cheap car rental Girona and head up to the marvelous urban area of Barcelona for all the wonders a big city has to offer.