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L’Alt Emporda
The Alt Empordà is snuggled into the north-eastern corner of Spain, the Pyrenean range separating it from France. The region marks the beginning of the Costa Brava. Alt Empordà attracts a large number of tourists drawn to the coast and the attractive towns and mountains inlandmore information about L’Alt Emporda area
Baix Emporda area
The “lower” Emporda occupies the coastal region and the area inland below L’Alt Empordà. The Costa Brava of the Baix Emporada is a tourist hotspot. Its rugged coastline consists of rocky crags, beautiful natural harbours and tiny coves. Just off the coast are the Illes Medes, an archipelago of 7 islands declared a marine reserve. Inland, there are numerous medieval villages scattered across the dramatic mountains and flat plainsmore information about Baix Emporda
La Cerdanya
The most westerly and the most mountainous region of the Girona province, La Cerdanya is best known for its Pyrenean ski resorts. The mountains have created a natural border area. Popular with tourists seeking mountain and adventure sports, there are some isolated spots to be found in La Cerdanya. Part of the beautiful Cadí-Moixeró national park is located in La Cerdanyamore information about La Cerdanya
La Garrotxa
Characterised by its lush meadows and its surprisingly untouched medieval villages. This little known area attracts numerous hikers and walkers who come to enjoy the peaceful surroundings. Olot is the capital of the area which is divided into two parts by the River Fluvià, both with their strange and unique landscapes. Alta Garrotxa is a rugged wilderness of crags and gullies and untamed vegetation whilst Baixa Garrotxa has lush meadows and forested mountains. Breathtaking volcanic scenerymore information about La Garrotxa
Girona City
Rich in history and fine architecture, the inland region of Gironés contains the province capital of Girona. The river Ter flows through the region and irrigates the land of Gironés, which is separated from the sea by the Gavarres massif. Outside the modern city of Girona and its surrounding towns, there are many isolated, agricultural areas and small towns and villages in attractive countrysidemore information about Girona City
El Pla de l’Estany
In the middle of Girona province on the fertile plain surrounding Banyoles lake, El Pla de l’Estany is a small area of natural beauty. There are many old monuments in the area, including Romanesque churches as well as Medieval castles and mansionsmore information about El Pla de l’Estany
El Ripolles
In the north of the Girona province, Ripolles includes part of the eastern Pyrenees. With a long tradition as a summer holiday destination in the mountains, the beautiful scenery and important architectural heritage continue to draw people to the area both for vacations and as a pleasant place to livemore information about El Ripolles
La Selva
The southernmost region of the Girona province, the lush, forested landscape of La Selva is what has given the area its name. Thick woodland covers much of La Selva’s countryside, native forests creating fairy-tale landscapes, where ancient castles rise up from the green forest floors. La Selva is also known as the “region of waters”. Several of the towns serve as spa towns. La Selva takes in the breathtaking Montseny national park as well as the popular coastal resorts of the Costa Bravamore information about La Selva
Map of Girona Province
In the northeast corner of Spain, next to the border with France, the Catalonian province of Girona encompasses a rugged and beautiful stretch of the Costa Brava, the inland plains of the Emporadà and the western section of the Pyrenean mountain range.
Girona’s climate is relatively mild in the winter, when the average temperature only drops as low as 10ºC. In the summer, Girona basks in an average of 25ºC by the coast.
The Costa Brava attracts colossal numbers of visitors each summer who come to experience the beautiful climate and the lure of the Mediterranean sea. From the package resorts in Sant Feliu and Roses, to the fishing villages and sheltered bays in the more remote spots, the Costa Brava is sometimes dubbed the Costa Bella – the beautiful coast.
In the Pyrenees, of course, the temperature is much cooler and in the winter, people flock to Girona to take advantage of its Pyrenean ski resorts when the snow falls. This wild area of Girona is equally alluring in the summer, the rugged mountains and green valleys offering a wealth of opportunity for hiking, nature watching and a variety of mountain sports.
The historic town of Girona with its ancient streets and buildings is irresistible to lovers of architecture, as are the hundreds of unique Romanesque buildings that are scattered through the remote countryside villages of Girona. And for art lovers, the town of Figueres, Dalí’s birthplace, is not to be missed.
Girona is well connected to the rest of Spain and to France via motorways and rail.