car hire Girona

Lying about 100 kilometres from Barcelona, Girona has long been known as one of the most important cities, historically, in Spain. Founded by the Romans, Girona later came to be ruled by the Moors. In the early 19th century, Girona reportedly thwarted three different advances from Napoléon's army, after which the city was referred to as “The City of a Thousand Sieges.” This old medieval town is bisected by the Onyar River. Many visitors on holiday in the Costa Brava region make side trips to Girona for leisurely wanderings through the maze-like Call, notable for its skinny, steep alleyways and old stone houses.

Car hire road trips from Girona-Costa Brava Airport are easily managed. The ever-alluring Barcelona is only an hour’s drive away. The beaches and resorts of the “Rugged Coast” (Costa Brava) are also within driving range. The Costa Brava has been a booming destination for travellers since the ‘50s. Tossa de Mar and Lloret de Mar are two big resorts situated on this coast. You might also consider a side trip to Cadaqués, which lies near the foothills of the French Pyrenees and at one time was a draw for artists like Picasso and Dali. Cadaqués is now popular for its classy resorts.

Girona boasts a thriving nightlife scene. Found in the city’s oldest quarter, Disco/Sala de Fiestas Platea is hidden away on a tiny street behind the main post office in Girona. This club doesn’t open its doors until 11 PM, and the dance floor is filled until 5 in the morning. L-Suitt is a popular dance club, appealing to revelers young and old. Disco Glops is one of Girona’s more distinct clubs, located in the Parque de la Devesa across the river. Open-air bars (such as Disco Glops) fill the park with a celebratory vibe during the summer months.

Tapas bars and cafés are at the heart of Girona’s nightlife. Around the edge of Plaça de Independencia and along La Rambla you’ll find plenty to choose from. Bar de Tapas and Tapa’t are a couple lively tapas bars in the city centre. Located on Plaça de Independencia, Bar Boira is famous for its vibrant, good-natured atmosphere – not to mention its delectable seafood and shellfish tapas.