The Arab Baths are a striking example of 12th-century Romanesque architecture, inspired by Roman and Islamic bathhouse traditions rather than built by them. Designed during a period of Christian rule, they served as public baths for Girona’s diverse medieval community, blending functional elements from Roman thermae, Muslim hammams, and Jewish purification rituals. The centrepiece is the apodyterium (changing room), a sublime octagonal space crowned by a dome and supported by slender columns, where a central pool reflects light from above. Other rooms — the frigidarium (cold bath), tepidarium (warm room) and furnace-heated caldarium (sauna) — showcase sophisticated hydraulic engineering. Despite damage during sieges and later use by Capuchin nuns, the baths were meticulously restored in the 20th century. Today, they offer a quiet glimpse into medieval daily life and the cross-cultural exchanges that defined the era.

Epitomising outdoor living, the Mindil Beach Sunset Market is a very popular rendezvous spot for families. There are usually 200 stalls selling Aboriginal arts and crafts, along with musicians and entertainers. It is also a great place to sample a wide range of food from 60 different food stalls, including Thai, Malay, Indonesian, Chinese, Indian and Greek. Other markets can be found at Parap (Saturday morning), Rapid Creek (Saturday and Sunday), and Nightcliff (Sunday).

Walk along the Lake Constance trail, the Bodenseepfad, to admire the magnificent flora and fauna of this region. In order to experience this nature at its best, join exhibitions and free tours organised by the nature conservation centre of nearby town Eriskirch.

Just north of Girona lies the Lake of Banyoles, a crystal clear body of water about 2 kilometres long, favoured particularly by rowers. Stroll, swim or row your way around the picturesque lake, and stop for a rest, a snack and a coffee at the nearby establishments in the town of Banyoles.