TOURIST INFORMATION, language and maps
by mindcrime
The Tourist Info (pic 1) is located right at the beginning of Rambla de la Libertat you will probably begin to walk into the Old Town from here like I did. The friendly women provided us with a free map of the city and pointed us the main sites. They also informed about the museums/cathedrals, the times and the prices. The map was simple and just gave us a general orientation but Girona is a small town anyway
Some people dosnn’t speak English in town but if you know basic Spanish you wont have any problem. Of course, like in all town of Catalunya the main language is Catalan which sounds like a mix of Spanish and French. Most of the signs/menus etc have both languages.
Say “Hola” (hello), Gracies (thanks), Bon dia (good morning), Bona nit (good night) and most of the locals will be happy :)
If you want to visit the museums avoid Monday when everything is closed.
The Info is located by the River Onyar at Rambla de la Libertat 1, 17004 Girona.
Next to it is a kiosk full of newspapers and magazines (pic 2)
Maze of alleys
by bpwillet
I also love all the alleyways in the historic city. There are so many of them sometimes it is hard to remember which ones you were on already. They all zig zag around and are very unique. I am surprised and glad that they still exist this way after so long.
Temps de Flors
by Belsaita
The Girona flower festival "Girona, Temps de Flors" is one of the most important events in the city. This yearly event, held in the month of May, allows the town’s citizens, and the numerous visitors which Girona receives over these days, to see areas which are closed during the rest of the year (because they belong to private owners or because no activity takes place there) decorated with all kinds of flowers and plants.
It's truly beautiful. If you happen to be in the area by mid-May, you can't miss it.
Girona to Andorra - No Direct Transport !
by Pakistaniguy
Just wanted to tell you if you are planning a similar trip which i planned that it is not possible to arrive in Girona and directly go to Andorra. You either have to go to Barcelona first and then take a bus from there or you have to go to France and from their take a bus to Andorra. I personally checked if there is anything which is providing direct service between these two places but its not possible.
TAXIS!
by prunila
TAXI GIRONA
972 203377 / 972 222323
c/ Doctor Carles de Bolós, 2, bxs. - 17003 GIRONA
GIRO-TAXI
972 221020
c/ Maluquer Salvador, 21 - 17002 GIRONA
TAXI MINUSVÀLIDS (discapacitated)
972 203377 / 972 222323
c/ Doctor Carles de Bolós, 2, bxs. - 17003 GIRONA
TAXIS IN CATALUNYA
www.mobilitat.net/cat/html/int_taxi.htm#gi
Catedral de Girona - Tapis de la Creació
From the Pont de Ferro
An airplane flying over Girona
one more for the road...
