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Walking the Roman Walls of Girona

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Although many travellers love to relax in their villa with private pool in Spain , others are looking for a vacation in Spain that’s a little more active. The good news is that Catalonia offers the best of both worlds, with great places to relax, and a number of lively activities to really get the heart pumping. Perhaps one of the best things to do if you’re an activity lover is to walk the old Roman walls of Girona.  Add caption Passeig de la Muralla The pathway created by the Roman walls is known as ‘Passeig de la Muralla’, and experts believe that some sections of the wall date as far back as the 1st century! However, many portions of the wall are actually much newer, and were restored following intentional demolishment which enabled the city of Girona to expand. There are a number of entry and exit points along the path, but taking in the entire 3km wall is well recommended (you can rest your legs at your villa in Spain at the end of the day!). One of