Girona, Spain

Girona

Colourful houses along the river below medieval walls.

  • All year
  • 1 night
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Things to do

2 days in Girona

Day 1

  1. MorningWalk along the city walls for views over the rooftops.
  2. AfternoonClimb the cathedral steps and walk through the Jewish Quarter.
  3. EveningHave dinner in the old town and see the river houses lit up.

Day 2

Visit the Costa Brava or Dalí's museum in Figueres.

What to eat

Xuixo, a cream-filled fried pastry.

Local tips

Make the most of Girona

Beat the crowds

Girona is calm in the morning. The cathedral steps are busy midday.

Best photo spot

The colourful houses along the river Onyar.

Getting there

Fast trains from Barcelona take about 40 minutes.

Don't miss nearby

The Costa Brava beaches and medieval villages like Besalú.

Good to know

Walk the old city walls for great views. Kiss the lioness statue's bottom for luck, as locals say.

Secret spots

3 secret spots near Girona

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Plan your visit

Getting to Girona

Getting there

  • Girona-Costa Brava Airport (GRO)10 km away
  • Barcelona Airport (BCN)100 km away
  • Barcelona85 km away
  • Tarragona160 km away

The centre is best explored on foot. Distances are in a straight line.

At a glance

Best timeAll year
TypeCity
Good forOld towns & architecture, Food
Getting thereCar or public transport
Stay1 night
CountrySpain

Questions

Girona: good to know

Is Girona worth visiting?

Yes, especially if you like historic old towns and food. Colourful houses along the river below medieval walls.

How many days do you need in Girona?

Plan 1 night. Our free 2-day plan above shows how to spend your time.

When is the best time to visit Girona?

You can visit all year. Girona is calm in the morning. The cathedral steps are busy midday.

How do you get to Girona?

The nearest airport is Girona-Costa Brava Airport (GRO), about 10 km away. Fast trains from Barcelona take about 40 minutes.

What is there to see near Girona?

Nearby hidden places include Cadaqués (51 km), Collioure (64 km) and Barcelona (85 km).

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