Thinking of traveling to the city of Girona in Spain’s Catalonia? If you are, then car hire Girona is definitely ideal for you. Car hire Girona airport will give you what you need the most during your travels: peace of mind, comfort, ease of transportation and convenience. With hire car Girona airport, a short drive of 20 minutes should get you into the city straight from the arrivals.
Girona’s Story
Girona is a city located in the northeastern part of the Catalonia autonomous community in Spain, at the meeting point of four rivers. As of January 2009, the city has more than 96,000 people living in it and it is also the capital city of Girona, a province bearing the same name.
The city was first settled by Iberians, followed by the Romans who built a citadel here, the rule of Visigoths and then finally to Moors took over. The Charlemagne conquered it back in the 8th century. From then on, Girona has been taken over 7 times and was besieged 25 times. Despite its sufferings in the past, it flourished into the popular tourist destination that it is today.
If you are looking for a coastal city to have your holiday in, Girona and its mild climate should be more than inviting to you.
Sightseeing In Girona
You will find that Girona has an abundance of things to do, sights to see and food to eat. First off, you should take a drive over to the Esglesia de San Feliu to take a look at the church of the city. The first thing you will notice while in town is the wonderful architecture of the city’s buildings. Next, you should check out the Banys Arabs where you can see some gorgeous architecture.
Rent a car in Girona airport to take a drive over to the ancient walls, where you can take a walk along the walls for great views of the city. The walls are accessible to visitors and it is true that you can get on them. You can also get down from the walls to have something to indulge at some of the cafes in town.
Take long strolls along the old narrow streets in the ancient Jewish section of Girona. If you want to look for excitement during the night, go discover the city’s nightlife by checking out the “discoteca” clubs here.
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