Girona Airport is the gateway to Costa Brava as well as the ancient city of Girona. The city is 12 km from the airport and an easy drive with your car hire from Girona Airport. Girona has a rich and colourful past and should be explored, no t to be forgotten in favour of the beaches of the Costa Brava.
Girona Airport has just one terminal and is easy to navigate. If you do need assistance there are information desks in the terminal. You will also find a tourist information office if you want to find out more about the area. There are ATMs and a currency exchange office for all your money needs. The airport has a small selection of shops, you can buy gifts and books at Divers and there are two food stores. Aldeasa provides duty free shopping for those last minute bargains. If you get hungry, there are 6 cafes to choose from, including Food Gallery and Bier Garden as well as a coffee shop and fast food outlets.
Girona is a city with rich history and culture and there is a lot to see in this remarkable city. The attractive Jewish Quarter is well worth exploring as well as the cobblestoned old town. You can walk along the remains of the city walls and see spectacular views of the city. Stroll along the Rambla next to the river admiring the colourful houses and stop off at one of the cafes and people watch. Visit the Banys Arab or old Arab baths and look out for the gothic St Mary’s Cathedral. There is lots of incredible Spanish architecture to discover in this pretty city. For history, you can also visit the town history museum and the Jewish Museum. By night, the city has a reputation for its nightclub scene or for something quieter enjoy tapas or Catalan cuisine in one of the many bars and restaurants.
Get away from the city with your car hire in Girona and find the little medieval town of Madremanya or set off to the fantastic city of Barcelona. Spend a day at the beaches of the Costa Brava at resorts such as Lloret de Mar and Blanes. It is also just a 40 minute drive to the Pyrenees and ski resorts in Andorra.
