Gerona

Costa Brava with its sandy beaches and rocky coves

Costa Brava with its sandy beaches and rocky coves set between dramatic cliffs, with pine forests almost reaching the water, make this a beautiful stretch of coastline. You can see how it got its name - ‘Brava’ means rugged, bold and wild. Painters such as Salvador Dali, Picasso and Chagall have all fallen under the spell of this extraordinary region, with its clear sea, brilliant sky and picturesque fishing ports. There’s loads of history, art and architecture, alongside excellent watersports, fine food and hospitable people. If you explore the region, you’ll discover lots of pretty old fishing villages as well as dramatic mountain ranges and unspoiled beaches. Gerona Alternative name: Girona 13th-century Gothic and Baroque cathedral (wide, single nave, museum); old Jewish quarter

Location:
It is a walled city of Roman origin, located at a strategic point on the route between the Pyrenees and Barcelona. It boasts a medieval ensemble of great importance and interest, where narrow streets and spectacular monuments harmoniously combine. The cathedral and its treasures symbolize the dominant role of the church in the Middle Ages. The museums exhibit valuable collections of art and archaeology. The ancient Jewish quarter or Call recalls the power once held by Girona's Jewish community. Climate Most of Spain is hot and sunny in summer but there are differences in temperature during winter depending on the climatic region. There are three regions: the north and north-west, the central region and the Mediterranean coast including the Balearic Islands. The north and north-west is the wettest region cooler and wetter summers although there is still an ample mount of warm weather. The central region has low rainfall although during winter there may sometimes be quite heavy snow the mountains. Summers are hot with spring and early summer being the wettest seasons. The Mediterranean coast has milder winters with hot and sometimes humid summers.

Complusory Vaccinations:
None.

Recommended Vaccinations:
None, however check you have an up to date tetanus & polio immunisations, long-term visitors should consider hepatitis A immunisation.