The Rose Condo guest book
Best location in Old Town Girona, safe and convenient
Writes about what there is to see and do around Girona/Costa Brava- one of the best travel destinations in the world!
Rates,booking info and special offer for Rose Condo, Girona
The Rose Condo Girona is not only in one of the best locations for a relaxing fun holiday visit but the rates are very reasonable considering it sleeps up to 6 people.
95€/night or 500€/week all inclusive is a true bargain.
In addition a special offer for the months of nov2009-march2010 we will add on 2 extra nights for free for all weeks booked and 1 night free for up to 6 days booked.
So what does this mean? Book for 4 nights and you get an extra night free; book for a week and get 2 nights extra free!
Remember our minimum stay is 2 nights but a 2 night stay will get you a 3rd night for free.
To book or find out about availability please email Jack: gironaj@gmail.com or call 0034 607 262 102
Weather in winter is cool nights, sunny warm days.
See post for events this autumn/winter in Girona.
What are you waiting for?
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Autumn/Winter events calendar for Girona
Here is a list of some of the winter activities in Girona, the highlight being the week long Sant Narcis (patron saint of Girona) festival from oct 23 to 1 nov.The Devesa park is taken over by amusement arcades and rides and a major trade/exhibition fair as well as fireworks on the last sun night and lots of free music and beer tents to sample all week long.
GIRONA HOLIDAYS & FESTIVALS FOR OCT-DEC 2009 INCLUDE:
October 13-19: XX Festival of cinema
October-December: Temporada Alta, Fiesta De Teatro - Theatre Festival. Internacional theatre, music and dance.
October: VAD-Video and digital arts festival.
November 1: Todos Santos - All Saint’s Day
Oct 23-Nov 1: Sant Narcis - Girona Fiesta of their Patron Saint, St Narcis. Partying in the street. Religious ceremonies.
December: Feria de Navidad - Christmas Fair
December 6: Dia del Constitucion - Constitution Day
December 8: Dia del Concepcion Inmaculada - Day of the Immaculate Conception
December 25: Navidad - Christmas Day. A day for the family.
December 26: Boxing Day. A day for the family.
October 13-19: XX Festival of cinema
October-December: Temporada Alta, Fiesta De Teatro - Theatre Festival. Internacional theatre, music and dance.
October: VAD-Video and digital arts festival.
November 1: Todos Santos - All Saint’s Day
Oct 23-Nov 1: Sant Narcis - Girona Fiesta of their Patron Saint, St Narcis. Partying in the street. Religious ceremonies.
December: Feria de Navidad - Christmas Fair
December 6: Dia del Constitucion - Constitution Day
December 8: Dia del Concepcion Inmaculada - Day of the Immaculate Conception
December 25: Navidad - Christmas Day. A day for the family.
December 26: Boxing Day. A day for the family.
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Using Girona as a base
Girona is one of the best places to base yourself to explore the area. Why? Here goes:
Barcelona is an hour away by car and train-avoid the crime and noise of a big city.
Montserrat and Sitges are 2 hours away.
The French border (Perpignan, Ceret, Colliure) is an hour away.
The Costa Brava with spectacular beaches and scenery is half an hour.
Figueres for Dali's museum is 20 mins by car or train, his house at Portlligat and Castle at Pubol too.
The Greek/Roman ruins of Empuries near L'Escala are half an hour.
The medieval towns of Besalu, Peretallada, Pals and Madremanya are all close.
Some of the best restaurants in the world are on the doorstep:El Bulli,Can Roca, Sant Pol etc
The Romanesque churches/monasteries in the mountain villages of Beget, Camprodon and Ripoll
The natural parks of Montseny, Aiguamolls, Volcanoes and Cap de Creus are all worth exploring.
There are wineries and olive oil presses to visit.
See the fishing boats come into the ports of Palamos, Port de la Selva, Escala and Llanca.
Walk along the Cami de Ronda coastal path from Blanes to the French border.
The charming fishing villages of Llafranc and Cadaques have attracted painters like Dali and Picasso
Cycling- follow Lance Armstrong and other pros that base themselves here for the weather and varied terrain.
That should do for now but see http://discovergirona.net for many more options and ideas
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Things to do around Rose Condo Girona
Well, where to start? How about breakfast? There are 2 bakeries within 50m and both have fresh croissants and bread from 7am but no coffee to take away (a frequent complaint, sorry!) If you feel too lazy to go back to the apartment then walk another 20m and sit outside under the chestnut trees at the Konig restaurant where you can eat and drink all day (and part of the night) long.
Want to shop for a nice meal at home, there is an excellent butchers, a small supermarket with fresh fruit and vegetables on display outside and for dessert a selection of ice cream or chocolates to tempt everyone.
Want some culture? OK follow me! On the other side of the street from the Konig restaurant is the Cull de Lleona, a stone pole with a lion climbing up it where you have to climb the 2 steps and kiss the lion's posterior which will not only bring you luck but will also bring you back to Girona again. After this you need to pray/visit the Cathedral which is best approached from the steps below (a reward for anyone who can tell me how many steps there are). You are now in the heart of the Old Town and it's fun to just wander through the narrow streets not knowing what and where you are. More than likely you will come out in the Jewish Call (ghetto) area with the restored synagogue and very interesting museum welcoming you to learn about their 500 years of history here in Girona.
By this time you will be tired so head for the Rambla and sit outside in one of the cafes along this pedestrian area and watch the daily life of the town flow past you. With some 300 days of sunshine chances are you will be outside as even in winter the sun makes the days warm.
Feel like some shopping? Well you are in the right place as there are fashionable boutiques on the Rambla itself and on the opposite side of the river, Santa Clara too, connected by several old pedestrian bridges.
Sounds like it is now time for a bit of exercise so the walkers can head along the Sant Daniel valley and up to the old castle of Sant Miquel which is about an hours walk uphill and the views all the way to the coast and up to the Pyrenees are well worth it. For cyclists the bike path leaves from the Devesa park just next to the apartment and is an old railway line now converted to gravel path that stretches all the way to Olot, 58km away through some spectacular scenery and country villages.
In the evening it's time to explore the vast choice of bars and restaurants from tapas to Michelin starred offerings to suit all palates and wallets. To finish off the day a gentle walk along the streets and squares and finding a terrace to enjoy a coffee or brandy and looking back over a day well spent and planning tomorrow's equally fun options. For the hyper-active a jazz concert or something classic in one of the churches or the Auditori concert hall is available all year long.
Girona-you will fall in love with the lifestyle so beware, you have been warned!
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Rose Condo general info
On the edge of the Old Town of Girona, next to the River Onyar and Sant Felix church, this is a modern duplex that sleeps 6 people.
Fully equipped with all amenities including wi-fi and with a lift this restored warehouse has plenty of charm and the location is ideal for all the museums, Cathedral, Jewish quarter and bars and restaurants which are literally on the doorstep.
A 10 min walk to the train/bus station makes it easy to visit Figueres for the Dali musuem or a day trip to Barcelona which is only an hour and a half away.
Girona is a quiet, safe city with plenty to see and do from wandering the narrow streets of the medieval Old Town to the modern shopping and good communications provided by the airport nearby and soon the high speed train. The famous Costa Brava with it's spectacular beaches is less than a half hours drive away and France is an hours drive making this the perfect base for exploring the region.
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