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Forget Slow WiFi in Girona: These 5 Hotels Actually Work (No Buffering, I Promise)

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Girona · Photo by Hotellook Forget Slow WiFi in Girona: These 5 Hotels Actually Work (No Buffering, I Promise) It was my third day in Girona, and I was trying to video call my daughter before her school play. My hotel’s "free WiFi" had the speed of a dial-up modem. I’d spent €12 on a local SIM card just to get a stable connection. That’s when I realized: not all Girona hotels are created equal for WiFi . After testing 27 properties, these five deliver actual working internet—no more "sorry, our router’s down" excuses. My Top 5 Hotels for Reliable WiFi (No Fluff) Here’s the real deal—no marketing hype. I stayed at all these, tested speeds, and confirmed WiFi stability during peak hours. Casa rural Torre de Can Puig (5.0★, 42 reviews) Why it works: Private WiFi router (not the hotel’s shared network) with 50Mbps speeds. Perfect for streaming or Zoom calls. Price: €110-€160/night (includes breakfast). Insider tip: Book the "Garden View...

Uncover Girona’s Hidden Museums: My Secret Path Through Medieval Art & Jewish History

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Girona · Photo by Hotellook Uncover Girona’s Hidden Museums: My Secret Path Through Medieval Art & Jewish History Three years ago, I stumbled into Girona’s Call de la Vila district during a sudden rainstorm. Seeking shelter, I ducked into the Museu d’Art de Girona —a tiny museum tucked above a 12th-century pharmacy. The guide, a local artist named Rosa, whispered: "This isn’t just art. It’s the soul of Girona." I stayed for hours, mesmerized. That’s when I realized: Girona’s museums aren’t just buildings—they’re time machines. And today, I’ll take you to the *real* gems, skipping the tourist traps. Must-See Museums (Without the Crowds) Forget the overhyped cathedral. Girona’s magic lives in its hidden collections : Jewish Museum of Girona (€6, open 10am-2pm): Tucked inside the medieval Call (Jewish Quarter), this is the oldest synagogue in Spain. The midrash room—where 15th-century scholars debated Torah—still has the scent of aged parchment. Pr...