Walking the Roman Walls of Girona





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 the best advantages of walking the Roman walls of Girona is that you can see the entire town — and even further afield — from the spectacular vantage points. The iconic cathedral is one of the most prominent sites from the walls, and in the distance you can see the snow capped peaks of the Pyrenees.

Visiting Girona

Girona is located about a 1.5 hour drive from Barcelona, so while it’s a trip that can be done in a day from your Barcelona villa, you may want to allow for a little more time to explore, especially if you plan on walking the Roman walls. Fortunately, there are some great Spain vacation rentals in this part of Catalonia, so why not extend your stay and stop for a night in this beautiful and historic city?

Comments

Post a Comment

Popular posts from this blog

The Historical Charm and Modern Beauty of Catalonia

Image
Many travels who dream of going on a European trip would most likely have Catalonia on their bucket list. Beautiful sights, exciting activities, fun festivals, splendid dishes and its colourful culture are only some of the things tourists look forward to in Catalonia.  Golf Vacation Spain is one of the main attractions of Spain.  This independent region of Spain surely has made its mark in the world as one of the best places to visit. History, Language and Economy of Catalonia Catalonia’s history dates back to the middle ages. It officially became part of Spain when Queen Isabella of Castille married King Ferdinand of Aragon, and their realms were united. It was only in 1931 that Spain became a republic and soon enough, broad autonomy was given to Catalonia. Aside from its autonomous state and independence, Catalonia even has its own language. While there are many residents who speak Spanish, other recognised and widely spoken languages are Castilian (Catalan) and O...
Read more

Hiking/Walking Vacations Catalonia

Image
If you are searching for a wonderful opportunity to explore Catalonia, hiking, and walking vacations is your best option. Along with that, you do not have to worry about Barcelona vacation rental because there are good options that you can have regarding accommodation. As a matter of fact, you can choose rent villa Barcelona or chose a villa with private pool Barcelona for a more exciting time after a day of walking and hiking around the area. What You Can Expect The moment you have booked a vacation villa Barcelona , you can plan your hiking and walking tour across the wide expanse of wild herbs, and walk past amazing Romanesque churches, secluded coves as well as crumbling castles. Another wonderful feature of the area, as well as your walking holidays in Catalonia, is the distinctive and rich gastronomy offer. Whether you choose to walk along Costa Brava, in the wooded Garrotxa hills, or perhaps in the Pyrenees, you can be sure that the entire experience is ...
Read more

The Little Known Town of the Costa Maresme – Arenys de Mar

When we think of choosing a destination for our CostaMaresme Vacation Rental we will usually think of Calella de la Costa or Malgrat de Mar. However, there are many other lesser known towns which make up this coastline just north of Barcelona which are often overlooked. Charming Spanish coastal towns with fewer tourists and a more relaxed ambiance may just be what you are looking for. Arenys de Mar Located a short train, car or bus ride from central Barcelona sits the pretty fishing town of Arenys de Mar. It’s been an important fishing port in this region for centuries, the town even hasits own fisherman’s quarter, the origins of which date back to the 14 th century. The town hosts many pieces of Modernist artwork for which the region is famous, and there are 10 defence towers to protect the town from invaders as the wealth from the fishing industry grew. The centre of the town is Rambla, it is here you will discover the beautiful baroque designed Santa Maria Church, if yo...
Read more