Girona is the best base for the Costa Brava. In under an hour you can reach Dalí's Figueres and Cadaqués, medieval villages like Besalú and the prettiest coves on the coast.
Trips with everything organised
| Plan | Activity | From |
|---|---|---|
| Coves and caves by kayak | Kayak and snorkel in S'Agaró, 4.7★ (1,393) | €34 |
| Cadaqués by sea | Boat from Roses to Cadaqués along Cap de Creus, 4.5★ (414) | €27 |
| Medes Islands | Boat to the Medes Islands from L'Estartit, 4.6★ (634) | €24 |
| Dalí Museum with a guide | Guided tour of the Dalí Theatre-Museum, 4.7★ (105) | €31 |
| Medieval villages and coast | Girona, Costa Brava and medieval villages, 5.0★ (228) | €89 |
| If you're staying in Barcelona | Girona, Figueres, Dalí and Cadaqués in one day, 4.7★ (2,352) | €69 |
Day trips on your own
| Destination | From Girona | Best for |
|---|---|---|
| Figueres | 40 min (train) | The Dalí Theatre-Museum |
| Cadaqués and Cap de Creus | 1h 15 min (car) | White village and Dalí's house |
| Besalú | 45 min (car) | Medieval village and Romanesque bridge |
| Calella de Palafrugell / Begur | 50 min (car) | Coves and fishing villages |
| Tossa de Mar | 1 h (car) | Walled town by the sea |
| Empúries (L'Escala) | 50 min (car) | Greek and Roman ruins |
- Dalí: the Figueres Theatre-Museum, Cadaqués and the Portlligat house complement each other.
- Medieval villages: Besalú, Pals and Peratallada.
- Coves: Calella de Palafrugell, Llafranc, Tamariu and Begur's coves (Sa Riera, Aiguablava).
Getting around
Figueres is easy by train. For Cadaqués, the villages and the coves you need a car or an organised trip: public transport is poor.
Mistakes to avoid
- Not booking the Dalí Museum in high season: it sells out.
- Cramming two long trips into one day: Cadaqués or the coves fill a whole day.
- Heading to the coves at midday in August: there's no parking; go early.
For the city itself, see what to see in Girona in one day.
