Beyond Barcelona
Girona: the back story
The back story
About Girona: the back story
Girona, north of Barcelona, has a walled old town, the medieval Jewish quarter, the Call, and coloured houses hanging over the River Onyar.
Getting there
High-speed trains from Barcelona Sants; book on renfe.com.
The old town
Walk the walls, the Call and the cathedral steps, then cross the river.
High-speed trains from Sants make Girona an easy day.
Eating
El Celler de Can Roca holds Three MICHELIN Stars (2026), Massana and Divinum One each; Rocambolesc sells the Roca family’s ice cream in the old town.
Our advice: book El Celler de Can Roca months ahead.
Why it's on our list
- Getting there
- The old town
- Eating
Opening hours, prices and seasonal openings change, so please check with Girona: the back story before you go.