| The province of Girona which is an area rich in history | | | | Girona's climate is enjoyable year round making it a |
| and charm, is situated between Barcelona and the | | | | fantastic spot to visit just about anytime. However, |
| Pyrenees Mountains which divides Spain and France. | | | | the winters can be a bit chilly and during mid winter, |
| This beautiful province stretches from the interior | | | | many shops and hotels in the Emporda region closes |
| farmlands all the way to the Mediterranean sea. This | | | | up. During the peak summer months which stretches |
| region sees relatively few foreign travelers apart | | | | from July to August, many Europeans, especially |
| from Costa Brava on the coast. | | | | those from Northern Europe, flock to Costa Brava to |
| Girona is one of Spain's oldest villages and only lately | | | | soak up the sun. This is also the time when you will |
| has it been receiving the attention it really deserves. | | | | find hotel prices being the highest and you will need |
| In the old quarter known as Casco Viejo you will find | | | | to book well in advance to ensure placement. |
| the ancient, yet beautiful Jewish district called El Call. | | | | Being one of Spain's most well kept secrets with its |
| This district is one of Spain's most well preserved | | | | natural beauty and historic cities, Girona never fails to |
| ancient villages. Costa Brava on the other hand | | | | surprise even the most experienced of travelers. |
| meaning the Untamed Coast, is only a few minutes | | | | Situated only 50 miles away from Barcelona, many |
| away and stretches for miles with numerous small | | | | have often wondered why they have never heard |
| beaches and rocky coves. The magnificent turquoise | | | | of this Spanish jewel before. Girona is perched high |
| water of the Mediterranean and white washed fishing | | | | up on a hill, offering spectacular views of the |
| villages will make you stare in awe as you try to | | | | underlying countryside and at night time when the |
| absorb all of this region's natural beauty. | | | | streets have emptied out of tourists and shoppers |
| A little further inland you will find L'Emporda filled with | | | | alike, the quiet streets radiate a seductive medieval |
| plains of magnificent rolling green hills and scattered | | | | atmosphere. The province of Girona is diverse as it is |
| with medieval villages filled with old stone houses and | | | | beautiful, providing any travelers with ample things to |
| small churches. Many of these homes are owned as | | | | do, see and experience. |
| holiday retreats by several Spanish residents. | | | | |