Girona
Girona, a city founded by the Romans, has one of the country's richest historic quarters, with medieval walls, Romanesque and Gothic monuments, Baroque areas and one of Europe's best-preserved Jewish Quarters. Among the most emblematic areas are the Santa Maria Cathedral, Sant Feliu Church or the Arab Baths, as well as the painted facades of the houses lining the Onyar River or the towers along the "Paseo de la Muralla" (wall walkway).
The Girona "Call" (Jewish Quarter) is where the city's Jewish community lived for 600 years, from 889 until 1492. It is made up of an ensemble of buildings and a labyrinth of narrow streets that lead to Girona's Cathedral. As one of Western Europe's best-preserved quarters, it has managed to keep the charm of those historic times alive. It features a Jewish history museum, and the Nahmanides Studies Centre. Neighbouring town Besalú also has a rich Jewish legacy with the presence of Miqvé, the Jewish baths.

The Dalí Triangle
Brilliant artist Salvador Dalí, born in Figueres in 1904, was one of the leading figures of 20th century surrealism. His legacy consists of over 4,000 works in a wide variety of techniques, materials and media: paintings, sketches, sculptures, engravings, installations, jewels and photography, in addition to others. A significant representation of his works are on display at the following sites: the Salvador Dalí Theatre-Museum (Figueres), the Dalí Museum-Museum and Home in Portlligat (Cadaqués) and the Gala Dalí Castle (Púbol).

La Garrotxa volcanic area
Olot, the Garrotxa county seat, is a city located in the midst of breathtaking volcanic scenery, in the Garrotxa Volcanic Area Natural Park. This is a land steeped in traditions, history and gastronomy, that invites visitors to make the rounds enjoying the peacefulness of the landscape. The Moixina wetlands, the Montascopa volcano, the Saints Museum, the Belle Époque route, the Garrotxa County Museum, the Narrow Gauge Railway Greenbelt, the Fageda (beech tree forest), and the Volcano Museum are among the area's attractions not to be missed.

Medieval village route
Medieval villages such as Pals, Peratallada and Monells still conserve part of their historic walled centres. The narrow streets, towers and buildings possess incalculable monumental value. Furthermore, Besalú is an outstanding example of a town that conserves its medieval legacy, thanks to the presence of its magnificent bridge.

Coastal villages
The Costa Brava offers heavenly, emblematic spots such as the coves of Begur, Calella de Palafrugell and the Sant Sebastian Lighthouse, often mentioned in the works of legendary local author Josep Pla. Dalí and Picasso have brought international renown to Cadaqués, a coastal village located in the heart of the Cap de Creus peninsula. Also worth visiting are the fishing villages of Palamós, Sant Feliu de Guíxols, Lloret de Mar, L'Escala, Roses or Tossa de Mar, with its spectacular medieval wall.

Empúries Ruins
The ruins of Empúries, called Emporion by the Greeks, which was the port of entry from the Mediterranean into the Iberian peninsula for the Greek and Roman civilizations, and the Iberian settlement of Ullastret, a site in which the outlines of the streets adapted to the mountain side, and the extraordinary wall with square and circular towers are among the historical heritage elements that are worth a visit.

Mountain and pre-Pyrenean valleys
La Molina, Núria Valley, Camprodón Valley, and the towns of Ripollès and Alta Garrotxa regions are some of the best examples of the ecological diversity and vast natural and mountainous wealth of this part of Girona's Pyrenees and pre-Pyrenees. Especially noteworthy are towns such as Beget and Oix, with their striking Romanesque heritage.

Botanical Gardens
The Costa Brava offers beautiful spaces such as the Botanical Gardens of Santa Clotilde in Lloret de Mar, the Mar and Murtra Gardens of Blanes, the Cap Roig Gardens in Calella de Palafrugell, etc. These are places to lose oneself in the Mediterranean landscapes.

Protected natural spaces
Girona Province boasts a wide offering of Natural Parks. That is why we direct special attention to the "Empordà Wetlands Natural Park", a wetlands area located between the Muga and Fluvià rivers, which is home to over 300 species of birds and numerous native plant species, and the Cap de Creus Natural Park, the first natural park ever to cover marine and land territory, to the north of the Costa Brava where the land's eroded surface, articulated in cliffs, islets, points and coves come together to form a unique beauty. Other protected areas are Banyoles Lake, l'Albera, and the Gavarres and Medes Islands.



* Photos provided by the Tourist Board of Costa Brava-Pyrenees