Hi,
Heading to Spain next year and we’re considering visiting Gerona. But surprised it is not mentioned in our Rick Steve’s guide book. For those who have been, would you recommend a day trip there from Barcelona? Thanks!
Posted by
SE Pennsylvania
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Rick Steves chooses to cover limited areas, but cover them well.
Posted by
Washington DC
29822 posts
I had forgotten that; it is an odd omission.
Girona is a very good day trip. The historic center is atmospheric. Part of it is fairly touristy and has lots of restaurants (the city has some highly-regarded restaurants, I believe); the other part is quieter. It has a walkable wall, two old churches, an art museum and a Jewish-history museum.
These days you'll find a lot of web resources using the Catalan and Spanish spelling of the city name, Girona.