Girona

An introduction

An introduction

Girona still bears the imprint of a succession of cultural invasions over the centuries. Its ancient cathedral was once a Moorish mosque, its Jewish ghetto home to the single most important 12th-century school of Kabbalistic studies in Europe. And in the 19th century, the city came under French rule for four years. All this makes Girona an intriguing city to explore.
Explore the city

Notes for a self-guided walking tour included

Notes for a self-guided walking tour included

You are, of course, free to wander at will, but you can, if you prefer, follow our notes on a self-guided walking tour of the labyrinthine Barri Velle (Old Town) – within which is the Jewish Quarter – taking in the fascinating museum about the Jewish community which flourished here in the Middle Ages; the Gothic cathedral which dominates the skyline; and the old city walls with their views towards the Pyrenees. Another very picturesque part of the city is the waterfront district, where tall houses painted ochre and terracotta hang precariously over the River Onyar.

Accommodation

We offer a choice of two hotels, both ideally located for exploring the city. Please state your preference when booking.

We provide suggestions for where to eat out in the documentation that we send you prior to your holiday.

2 nights
Hotel Historic
Girona
This is a delightful, small, family-run hotel with fantastic service. It is located in the historic heart of Girona, right next to the Cathedral, and, true to its name, reflects the sense of history that pervades the city. The atmospheric breakfast room, for example, has archways and exposed stone walls. The hotel has 8 rooms and 7 apartments, making it an ideal choice for families, too – the latter have a kitchen corner and separate bedrooms (please contact us for prices).

Meal arrangements: breakfast only
2 nights
Hotel Peninsular
Girona
The family-run Hotel Peninsular occupies the site of an old convent, conveniently located just a few minutes’ walk from the cathedral. The superior bedrooms included in our arrangements are spacious and modern in style, while the smart breakfast room is in the old vaulted cellar.

Meal arrangements: breakfast only

Prices

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Prices for first-named hotel (£ per person based on 2 sharing)

Add-on price

Hotel Historic, 2 nights: 01 March 2021 - 31 October 2021 & 01 March 2022 - 31 October 2022

Start any day | End by latest date(s) shown above

Starting	Add on 2 nights	Single supplement
1 Mar - 29 Oct 2021	£176	£120
1 Mar - 29 Oct 2022	£184	£126

Includes accommodation and meals as described. No travel is included as it is assumed that you are travelling via the city as part of your main Inntravel holiday.

If you are flying via a different airport and would like us to arrange connecting travel, please contact us for a quotation.

Prices for Hotel Peninsular (£ per person based on 2 sharing)

Add-on price

Hotel Peninsular, 2 nights: 01 March 2021 - 31 October 2021 & 01 March 2022 - 31 October 2022

Start any day | End by latest date(s) shown above

Starting	Add on 2 nights	Single supplement
1 - 30 Mar 2021	£140	£36
31 Mar - 14 Jun 2021	£164	£30
15 - 29 Jun 2021	£140	£36
30 Jun - 1 Sep 2021	£164	£30
2 Sep - 29 Oct 2021	£140	£36
1 - 30 Mar 2022	£148	£40
31 Mar - 14 Jun 2022	£172	£30
15 - 29 Jun 2022	£148	£40
30 Jun - 1 Sep 2022	£172	£30
2 Sep - 29 Oct 2022	£148	£40

Includes accommodation and meals as described. No travel is included as it is assumed that you are travelling via the city as part of your main Inntravel holiday.

If you are flying via a different airport and would like us to arrange connecting travel, please contact us for a quotation.

Room upgrades & extra nights for first hotel

Room upgrades (£ per person per night)

Hotel Historic, Girona
Junior suite: 01 Mar - 31 Oct 2021	£22
Junior suite: 01 Mar - 31 Oct 2022	£24
Suite: 01 Mar - 31 Oct 2021	£48
Suite: 01 Mar - 31 Oct 2022	£50

Extra nights (£ per person per night) in a double or single room

Hotel Historic, Girona (B&B)	Double room	Single room
01 Mar - 31 Oct 2021	£78	£128
01 Mar - 31 Oct 2022	£82	£134

Room upgrades & extra nights - Hotel Peninsular

Extra nights (£ per person per night) in a double or single room

Hotel Peninsular, Girona (B&B)	Double room	Single room
01 Mar - 30 Mar 2021	£60	£76
31 Mar - 14 Jun 2021	£72	£84
15 Jun - 29 Jun 2021	£60	£76
30 Jun - 01 Sep 2021	£72	£84
02 Sep - 31 Oct 2021	£60	£76
01 Mar - 30 Mar 2022	£64	£80
31 Mar - 14 Jun 2022	£75	£87
15 Jun - 29 Jun 2022	£64	£80
30 Jun - 01 Sep 2022	£75	£87
02 Sep - 31 Oct 2022	£64	£80

Getting to the city centre

This information is for guidance only; no travel is included in our prices and you should pay locally for your chosen option.

For more information about the airport, visit the Girona airport website (this is the official site but is only in Spanish).

Getting between Girona airport and the city (12km):

Public transport	Approx. duration	Frequency
Bus	25 minutes	every 30 minutes

Other options	Approx. duration	Approx. cost
Taxi	20 minutes	25€

What is included

2 nights
2 breakfasts
street plan
notes for a self-guided city walking tour

Reviews

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Mrs M Kemp

Camberley

03 September 2019

We first did this holiday 5 years ago, our first walking holiday ever! We have holidayed with Inntravel every year since because we have found them very efficient and we have always been pleased with the accommodation. We decided to do this one again because we thought it was the best we've done so far. It's an interesting coastline, lovely views and the walks are challenging (for us anyway) in places, especially to the last hotel. We always add an extra night in each hotel so we can explore the local area and relax a while, rather than ploughing on the next day. Recommended restaurants - S'Agaro: Arnall Degustacio - deli/bar/cafe/restaurant - very nice simple menu of local cuisine - atmosphere changes up in the evening; Calella: Calau - fantastic tapas bar for lunch. When we were there 5 years ago this was very small, with just the two owners serving. Now it has moved a couple a metres up the hill into bigger premises and there are always queues, but they took our number and texted us when the table was ready. Girona: Brots de Vi - Small, looks like a cafe but again comes to life in the evening - we went there both nights - small simple local menu - booking essential as people were being turned away. I would avoid Independence Square for food based on our experience 5 years ago and comments from a couple who were at our hotel this time.

INNTRAVEL NOTE: These customers enjoyed our Girona City add-on following our Along the Catalan Coast self-guided walking holiday.
Anon

30 June 2019

Contrasts of Catalonia, Mas Rabiol - An excellent location in every way! We particularly liked the peaceful location and relaxing in the garden at the end of the walks. The food, both at breakfast and the 2 evening meals was fresh, delicious and plentiful!

Girona add-on at Hotel Historic - Very central and quite appropriate for a 2-day break.

Overall we would highly recommend this Inntravel holiday.
Mr & Mrs Wood York

06 June 2019

We travelled in early June when the temperatures were in the low 20s which was okay for us as there was some cloud and shade whilst in woods on each day. We had one day when it rained all day which was our day in Santa Pau. We enjoyed all the the hotels each very different. We were unable to stay at Can Pei due to it being overbooked but luckily this meant staying two nights in the Hostal El Forn which was our favourite as Silvana and Dani were the most lovely hosts. This was quickly sorted out by Inntravel who arranged transfers so that we didn't miss out on any of the walking. Our least favourite was La Perla which was more functional although perfectly fine. We enjoyed all our meals but Cal Sastre certainly our favourite. We found the notes easy to follow and times accurate which allowed plenty of time to explore the villages on arrival. Each day there are sizeable sections of each walks in woods but even in early June there were plenty of wild flowers to be seen. The first two days being our favourite walks with the walk to Olot being our least favourite. We were joined on day 1 by Palamino the old english sheep dog who led the way to Beget. He is now well known by Silvana and Dani and once they see him they know the Inntavellers have arrived. He does not pester you or beg in anyway he just seems to enjoy the company and apparantly spends a day in Beget greeting old friends before walking back the following day.

Following our walk we enjoyed a short stay in Girona, a compact city with an interesting old town with plenty to see. We stayed a lovely room in the Hotel Peninsular which idealy situated close to the centre.

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