Girona
Spain · CatalunyaES
City in Catalonia, Spain
Girona, is the capital city of the Province of Girona in the autonomous community of Catalonia, Spain, at the confluence of the Ter, Onyar, Galligants, and Güell rivers. The city had an official population of 106,476 in 2024, but the population of the Girona–Salt urban area is estimated to be about 156,400 (2020). Girona is also capital of the comarca of the Gironès and the vegueria of Girona. Since much of the old quarter of this ancient city has been preserved, Girona is a popular tourist destination. The city is located 99 km (62 mi) northeast of Barcelona.
Read more on Wikipedia →- Population
- 108,666
- Coordinates
- 41.983, 2.825
- Timezone
- Europe/Madrid
- Elevation
- 70 m
Overview of Girona
In Catalunya, Spain, Girona stands out as a medium-sized town. Population figures land around 108,666. Being northern-hemisphere, the best months shift accordingly. So plan the length of your visit accordingly. The activity mix leans towards water sports, sports and culture.
Things to do in Girona
Water Sports in Girona
(8)Water Sports lovers get Diving, Jet Skiing, Sailboats, Scuba Diving and Snorkeling. These entries mirror the activity data we hold for Girona. That is 8 tagged options in total, so there is room to pick and choose.
Sports in Girona
(7)For sports, expect Biking, Golf, Skiing, Slopes and Snow Tubing. In all, 7 activities are recorded in this category. The list follows Girona's own activity tags.
Culture in Girona
(6)Girona's culture entries include Ancient Ruins, Bridges, Cathedrals, Historical Sites and Museums. These entries mirror the activity data we hold for Girona. Altogether 6 options are tagged here.
Nature in Girona
(6)Our data lists Forest, Gardens, Nature, Scenic Roads and Valleys as nature options here. In all, 6 activities are recorded in this category. The list follows Girona's own activity tags.
Adventure in Girona
(3)Girona records Parachute, Skydiving and Treasure Hunts under adventure. All of it is drawn from Girona's recorded activities. Small in number, simple to combine into one outing.
Nightlife in Girona
(2)Girona's nightlife entries include Casinos and Pubs. All of it is drawn from Girona's recorded activities. Small in number, simple to combine into one outing.
Family in Girona
(1)The family shortlist for Girona: Water Parks. Everything listed here comes from what Girona is actually tagged with. A short list, but an easy way to shape a day.
Shopping in Girona
(1)The shopping shortlist for Girona: Food. All of it is drawn from Girona's recorded activities. These pair well with anything else on this page.
More to do in Girona
(2)Our data lists Fishing and Secret as other activities options here. Easy to slot into a wider itinerary. The list follows Girona's own activity tags.
Best time to visit Girona
Indoor culture and evening options make any month workable. Winter-sports plans point to December to February. Nature days work best across April to June and September to October. Target June to September if the water is the point of the trip.
Getting there & around
Arrive via the nearest transport hub in Catalunya; once there, walking covers most of Girona. The local time zone is Europe/Madrid.
Similar destinations
Places near Girona that share the same kinds of activities.
Frequently asked questions
- What is Girona known for?
- Girona is mainly a destination for water sports, sports and culture, set in Catalunya, Spain with around 108,666 inhabitants.
- What can you do in Girona?
- You can plan around Diving, Jet Skiing, Sailboats, Scuba Diving and Snorkeling in Girona. Each is tagged in our dataset rather than guessed at.
- When is the best time to visit Girona?
- Indoor culture and evening options make any month workable. Winter-sports plans point to December to February. Nature days work best across April to June and September to October. Target June to September if the water is the point of the trip.
- Where is Girona located?
- Administratively, Girona sits in Catalunya, Spain — handy when you group several destinations into one trip.
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