[et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”Secci\u00f3n” _builder_version=”4.17.4″ _module_preset=”default” background_color=”RGBA(255,255,255,0)” width_last_edited=”off|desktop” max_width_last_edited=”off|desktop” custom_padding=”0px||0px||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_row custom_padding_last_edited=”on|phone” _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” width=”100%” custom_padding=”0px|||||” custom_padding_tablet=”|60px||60px|false|true” custom_padding_phone=”|40px||40px|false|true” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.17.4″ _module_preset=”default” width=”100%” custom_margin=”||||false|false” custom_padding=”||||false|false” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content” sticky_enabled=”0″]<\/p>\n
The province of <\/span>Girona <\/span><\/b>is a real <\/span>treasure <\/span><\/b>for those looking to explore <\/span>unique landscapes <\/span><\/b>full of history and magic. Imagine walking along paths that wind between the mountains and the coast, surrounded by unspoilt nature and scenery that looks like something out of a fairy tale. If you come with your <\/span>family<\/span><\/b>, the <\/span>excursions <\/span><\/b>in this region will allow you to discover a fascinating environment, full of <\/span>legends<\/span><\/b>, <\/span>medieval villages<\/span><\/b> and<\/span> natural landscapes<\/span><\/b> that seem to whisper stories from another era.\u00a0 <\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n With every step you take, you’ll discover a new place full of life, where the past mingles with nature in its purest state. Girona is much more than a <\/span>destination<\/span><\/b>: it is an open door to <\/span>adventure<\/span><\/b>, <\/span>discovery <\/span><\/b>and connection with the environment. If you don’t want to miss any of the excursions we’re going to share with you about, don’t hesitate to travel to Girona to start enjoying these routes to the fullest.\u00a0 <\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Shuttle2Sun<\/span><\/a> offers <\/span>shared transfer services<\/span><\/a> and <\/span>private transfer services<\/span><\/a>, from <\/span>Barcelona airport, Barcelona port and Girona airport<\/span><\/b>. They are also available from <\/span>Reus airport and Camp de Tarragona AVE train station<\/span><\/b>. <\/span>Remember that you can book your transfer up to <\/span>24 hours in advance<\/span><\/b>.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_2,1_2″ make_equal=”on” custom_padding_last_edited=”on|desktop” _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” width=”100%” custom_margin=”||||false|false” custom_padding=”0px||30px||false|false” custom_padding_tablet=”0px|60px|30px|60px|false|true” custom_padding_phone=”|40px||40px|false|true” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.17.4″ _module_preset=”default” width=”100%” custom_margin=”||||false|false” custom_padding=”0px|0px|0px|0px|false|false” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content” sticky_enabled=”0″]<\/p>\n This <\/span>route <\/span><\/b>is one of the most fascinating excursions to do in <\/span>autumn<\/span><\/b>, when the beech forest is tinged with golden and reddish tones. The landscape is <\/span>magical<\/span><\/b>, with <\/span>rocks <\/span><\/b>that seem to have been sculpted by nature and the passage of time. These <\/span>rock formations<\/span><\/b>, which are between 33 and 65 million years old, came to this place due to the action of water and earthquakes in the 14th and 15th centuries. It is believed that the water cracked them, and the movements of the earth broke them apart to form the landscape that we admire today. <\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n In addition to the natural beauty of the <\/span>route<\/span><\/a>, there is also the <\/span>legend <\/span><\/b>that surrounds the forest. It is said that a <\/span>demon<\/span><\/b>, in his moments of boredom, pushed these enormous rocks, causing them to crash against the houses of the nearby village of <\/span>Sant Feliu de Pallerols<\/span><\/b>. The villagers, fed up with this torment, prayed to God, who expelled the demon and chained the rocks to the mountain.\u00a0 <\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n The route can be started from the <\/span>Santuari de la Salut<\/span><\/b> or the <\/span>Coll de Condreu<\/span><\/b>, both of which offer paths that allow you to enjoy the landscape in all its splendour. Furthermore, a curious fact is that millions of years ago this forest was submerged under the sea, which adds even more mysticism to the experience of walking along its paths.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/www.shuttle2sun.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/EXCURSIONES-GIRONA.png” alt=”the best excursions to discover the province of Girona” title_text=”the best excursions to discover the province of Girona” force_fullwidth=”on” align_tablet=”center” align_phone=”center” align_last_edited=”on|desktop” _builder_version=”4.17.4″ _module_preset=”default” custom_margin=”0px||0px||false|false” custom_padding=”0px||0px||false|false” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content” sticky_enabled=”0″][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row custom_padding_last_edited=”on|phone” _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” width=”100%” custom_padding=”0px|||||” custom_padding_tablet=”|60px||60px|false|true” custom_padding_phone=”|40px||40px|false|true” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.17.4″ _module_preset=”default” width=”100%” custom_margin=”||||false|false” custom_padding=”||||false|false” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content” sticky_enabled=”0″]<\/p>\n The <\/span>Arb\u00facies route<\/span><\/b> is one of the most intriguing in the <\/span>Montseny <\/span><\/b>massif, a place shrouded in <\/span>witches<\/span><\/b>‘ legends. In the 16th and 17th centuries, <\/span>Arb\u00facies<\/span><\/a> and its surroundings were known for the strong presence of <\/span>witchcraft<\/span><\/b>, so much so that the saying \u2018<\/span>twelve women, thirteen witches<\/span><\/b>\u2019 was used. This popular saying reflects the belief that the women of Arb\u00facies accepted witchcraft as part of their lives for centuries.\u00a0 <\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n As well as strolling along the <\/span>Arb\u00facies stream<\/span><\/b>, we recommend that you visit the <\/span>Pla\u00e7a Major<\/span><\/b> or <\/span>Pla\u00e7a de l’Esgl\u00e9sia<\/span><\/b>, where there is a <\/span>centuries-old tree<\/span><\/b> that is considered magical and is said to possess <\/span>telluric properties<\/span><\/b>. According to tradition, by approaching the tree and placing your hands on its trunk, you can make a wish and, with a little faith, see it come true.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Remember that <\/span>Shuttle2Sun<\/span><\/a> offers <\/span>shared transfer services<\/span><\/a> and <\/span>private transfer services<\/span><\/a> from <\/span>Barcelona airport, Barcelona port and Girona airport<\/span><\/b>.\u00a0 <\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Another of the most captivating routes through the province of Girona is the one that connects its <\/span>medieval villages<\/span><\/b>, located on <\/span>Costa Brava<\/span><\/b>. For example, you can visit <\/span>Pals<\/span><\/b>, with its Romanesque tower and cobbled streets; <\/span>Peratallada<\/span><\/b>, with its impressive walls and well-preserved medieval architecture; <\/span>Monells<\/span><\/b>, with its charming arcaded square; and <\/span>Begur<\/span><\/b>, with its castle overlooking the Mediterranean Sea. <\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_2,1_2″ custom_padding_last_edited=”on|phone” _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” width=”100%” custom_padding=”0px|||||” custom_padding_tablet=”|60px||60px|false|true” custom_padding_phone=”|40px||40px|false|true” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/www.shuttle2sun.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/EXCURSIONES-GIRONA-2.png” alt=”Family routes Costa Brava” title_text=”Family routes Costa Brava” force_fullwidth=”on” align_tablet=”center” align_phone=”center” align_last_edited=”on|desktop” _builder_version=”4.17.4″ _module_preset=”default” custom_margin=”0px||0px||false|false” custom_padding=”0px||0px||false|false” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content” sticky_enabled=”0″][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.17.4″ _module_preset=”default” width=”100%” custom_margin=”||||false|false” custom_padding=”||||false|false” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content” sticky_enabled=”0″]<\/p>\n Finally, don’t forget to visit <\/span>Tossa de Mar<\/span><\/b>, a town that perfectly combines its medieval legacy with coastal beauty. Its impressive walled enclosure, known as <\/span>Vila Vella<\/span><\/a>, is the only example of a <\/span>medieval fortification<\/span><\/b> still standing on the Catalan coast, and from here you can enjoy spectacular views of the sea and the landscape surrounding this marvellous enclave. <\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n On the other hand, if you are a <\/span>prehistoric<\/span><\/b> enthusiast, a visit to the <\/span>Neolithic site of La Draga<\/span><\/b>, the only one with a lake environment in the whole of the Iberian Peninsula, is a must. Founded around 5,200 BC, when the waters of the lake were two metres lower, the <\/span>Neolithic settlement<\/span><\/a> occupied around <\/span>10,000 m\u00b2<\/span><\/b>, of which 1,000 m\u00b2 are now submerged in the <\/span>lake of Banyoles<\/span><\/b>.\u00a0 <\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n The <\/span>partial submersion <\/span><\/b>of the site underwater adds a special component to the visit, offering a unique perspective on how Neolithic communities interacted with their natural environment. <\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Did you know that the <\/span>Jewish quarter of Girona<\/span><\/b> is the <\/span>best-preserved Jewish quarter <\/span><\/b>in <\/span>Europe<\/span><\/b>? A stroll through its narrow cobbled streets is a trip back to medieval history, when Girona’s Jewish community flourished between the 12th and 15th centuries.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row custom_padding_last_edited=”on|phone” _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” width=”100%” custom_padding=”0px|||||” custom_padding_tablet=”|60px||60px|false|true” custom_padding_phone=”|40px||40px|false|true” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.17.4″ _module_preset=”default” width=”100%” min_height=”181.8px” custom_margin=”||||false|false” custom_padding=”3px||||false|false” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content” sticky_enabled=”0″]<\/p>\n The route begins in<\/span> Carrer de la For\u00e7a<\/span><\/b>, the heart of the neighbourhood, where you can visit the <\/span>Museum of the History of the Jews<\/span><\/b>, which houses important vestiges of this community. <\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Another key site is the <\/span>Bonastruc \u00e7a Porta Centre<\/span><\/b>, believed to be the former synagogue and seat of rabbinical studies. As we move along the Call, we come across <\/span>Carrer Claveria<\/span><\/b>, another testimony to the Jewish urban fabric.\u00a0 <\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n In every corner of the neighbourhood, one can imagine how Jewish families lived and prospered until their expulsion in 1492. The courtyards and alleyways hide a wealth of <\/span>architectural <\/span><\/b>and <\/span>cultural details<\/span><\/b>, making this <\/span>route<\/span><\/a> a must for those who wish to understand the history and legacy of the <\/span>Jewish community in Girona<\/span><\/b>Enchanted Rocks Forest Route \u00a0<\/h2>\n
Route through Arb\u00facies, land of witches \u00a0<\/h2>\n
Discover the medieval villages of Costa Brava \u00a0<\/h2>\n
The Neolithic site of La Draga, bathed by the lake of Banyoles \u00a0<\/h2>\n
Jewish Girona \u00a0<\/h2>\n