My Sharona & Game of Thrones

Girona, Spain

“Girona is always a good idea.” - me

Greetings from the picturesque town of Girona, Spain!

Girona is located between Barcelona and Figueres (the hometown of Salvador Dalí and his museum that I previously wrote about) and perfect for a day trip.

A few fun facts about Girona:

1. The red bridge in the photo above, Pont de les Peixateries Velles, was designed by Gustave Eiffel shortly before he built the Eiffel Tower in Paris.

2. Girona’s nickname is “The Immortal City” because it has endured more than 25 sieges including the most famous one in the early 1800’s by Napoleon and his troops.

3. Every May there is a flower festival, Temps de Flors. It is kind of a big deal and a perfect time to visit this already beautiful city. Check out their website for information.

4. The Onyar River cuts through the town and is lined with beautiful colored and iconic buildings.

Almost the entire train ride to Girona, I sang the song My Sharona in my head but changed the lyrics to My Girona. Enjoy that little ditty in your head for the remainder of this post. You're welcome.

I arrived on a crisp morning in February…Valentine’s Day to be exact. The manager of the hostel recommended I make a visit to Girona. She said it is one of her favorite towns in Spain. And now I can see why. It is cute. It is quaint. It has great coffee. And there is something about the vibe that makes a person want to move here. Sadly, I only spent the afternoon because I bought a return ticket with my original purchase…otherwise, I might have stayed the night.

Another pop culture fun fact…

Any Game of Thrones fans in the house? I've never seen the show but I was told they filmed bits and pieces in Girona for a few episodes of Season 6. Below are some photos of where I was told they filmed but I cannot confirm or deny it so if any of you recognize the locations, let me know!