Learn Spanish in Girona, Spain - Spanish language schools in Girona, Spain

Girona is located north of Barcelona in the Ter valley, between the mountain massifs of Las Gavarres and Las Guilleries. Its strategic location favoured its original growth as an important stronghold, and its history is characterised by a seemingly never-ending list of military events which have immortalised its name. The 12C was characterised by the building of many outstanding Romanesque constructions. And during the Gothic period the city began to expand and enlarge its walled sections, which spread towards the districts that had grown up around the Roman part. Even during the 16C and 17C there was an increase in defensive construction, including fortresses, military barracks and other such buildings.

The entire monumental heritage of Girona is complemented by a great deal of artistic works exhibited in the city's museums. Today, Girona, apart from its historic charm, is a bustling, lively city, with a great variety of family businesses and shops that balance perfectly with its medium sized population (approx. 70,000 inhabitants ).