Girona has now become an ideal destination for practising sports. Every year, the city is chosen by numerous professional teams and sportspeople, enticed by the charm of the surrounding territory, the quality of the sports infrastructures, and the range of accommodation options and tourist services suitable for their requirements.

Girona is a certified Sports Tourism Destination in the "MultiSports" category, which includes running, cycling (road and ATB), swimming, athletics, and tennis.

The award positions Girona as a tourism destination that meets the requirements of sportspersons looking for a suitable place to train and to improve their physical and technical performance.