MONDAY, DECEMBER 9, 2024

All the information for the Christmas holidays in Girona here!

Throughout the month of December and up to Epiphany, a multitude of activities are organised in Girona and its region to celebrate the arrival of Christm…

THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 28, 2024

Experience Christmas in Girona

Throughout the month of December and up to Epiphany, a multitude of activities are organised in Girona and its region to celebrate the arrival of Christmas.

THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 14, 2024

FlamenGi Flamenco Festival in Girona

From the 8th to the 29th of November 2024, the 6th edition of FlamenGi, the Girona Flamenco festival, is held. It is a social festival born in the Neighborhoods of the City of Girona, its m…

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 18, 2024

Fairs of Sant Narcís de Girona 2024

From October 25 to November 3, the festivities of Sant Narcís de Girona return. Girona's biggest festival with exhibitions, amusement fairs, musical performances, traditional dances, artisan …

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 3, 2024

European Heritage Day 2024

On October 11, 12 and 13. These days, which have been held internationally with the support of the Council of Europe since 1991, aim to promote knowledge and respect for cultural and artistic heritage wi…

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 6, 2024

New edition of the Sea Otter Europe Costa Brava

On September 20, 21 and 22, the most anticipated international cycling festival by the European cycling community returns to Girona: the Sea Otter Europe.

MONDAY, AUGUST 19, 2024

Another summer with FITAG, International Amateur Theater Festival of Girona

For five days, from August 27 to 31, Girona will once again be the epicenter of amateur theatre.

FRIDAY, JULY 12, 2024

The 16th Tempo Festival transforms Girona's Archaeological Promenade again into a cultural oasis this summer

From July 19 to August 14, the most outstanding summer festival in the city of Girona re…

THURSDAY, JULY 4, 2024

A summer full of cultural activity

The summer festivals and activities begin in Girona, with an extensive program for all audiences!

TUESDAY, JUNE 11, 2024

Outdoor municipal swimming pools are now open!

The municipal summer swimming pools of the Devesa Sports Zone are open until September 11.

WEDNESDAY, MAY 22, 2024

Tocs de Vi de l'Empordà reaches its eleventh edition

From the 4th to 8th June, Tocs de Vi de l'Empordà returns, with wine tastings from the Empordà region and tastings of local products in Passeig de la Devesa and in uni…

FRIDAY, MAY 3, 2024

Girona, Temps de Flors

From 11th to 19th of May, Girona receives spring with the festival "Girona, Temps de Flors" undoubtedly the most international city event, with embellishment and floral art installations in monuments, courtyar…

TUESDAY, APRIL 2, 2024

Festival Strenes

This benchmark festival, with dates scheduled from 5 April to 5 May, will once again turn the city of Girona into a great musical and performing space. Tickets on sale!

THURSDAY, MARCH 14, 2024

Ready for Easter!

As every year, for Lent and Easter, Girona hosts numerous cultural and religious events. Check all the information about Easter in Girona and surroundings here.

MONDAY, MARCH 11, 2024

Menja't Girona: Spring seasonal dish

This spring, several restaurants in the city offer seasonal menus in the framework of "Menja't Girona" project.

MONDAY, MARCH 4, 2024

Fòrum Gastronòmic 2024

Another year, the Fòrum Gastronòmic returns to Girona, an essential event for foodies and professionals.

WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 28, 2024

Artisan and Catalan Cheese Forum

On March 2 and 3, 2024, the Artisan and Catalan Cheese Forum is held in Passeig de la Devesa, a gastronomic and professional event around this product.

MONDAY, FEBRUARY 19, 2024

12th edition of the Elefant d'Or International Circus Festival

The Camp de Mart de la Devesa will host the 11th edition of the Elefant d'Or International Circus Festival, which will be held from March 22 to 27, 2024,…

SATURDAY, JANUARY 27, 2024

Girona Romàntica

From February 9 to 18, fall in love with Girona with the romantic proposals offered by the city's hotels and restaurants! Stay at one of the participating hotels!

SUNDAY, JANUARY 7, 2024

The winter sales begin!

During the sales season, Girona's stores become the shopping epicenter of the whole region.

MONDAY, NOVEMBER 6, 2023

Girona special in London Unattached

The London media London Unattached dedicates an extensive article about the city of Girona.

TUESDAY, OCTOBER 17, 2023

Fairs of Sant Narcís de Girona 2023

From October 27 to November 5, the Girona’s annual festival is celebrated: exhibitions, attractions, musical performances, traditional dances, fairs and markets, giants parades, pyrotec…

WEDNESDAY, MAY 24, 2023

Innovation Award from the Network of Catalonia Tourist Offices

The Girona Tourist Office has been awarded the 1st Innovation Award of the Network of Catalonia Tourist Offices for its commitment to projecting Girona a…

FRIDAY, APRIL 28, 2023

Girona, Temps de Flors 2023

From 13th to 21th of May. Girona receives spring with the Girona Flower Festival (Girona Temps de Flors) undoubtedly the most international city event, with embellishment and floral art installations in…

MONDAY, JANUARY 9, 2023

New season from January to June at the Auditori de Girona

The Girona Auditorium has presented the program for the new season, from January to June 2023, with 30 proposals of various styles, including big international …

TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 22, 2022

Menja't Girona, Tourism sustainability plan

At the beginning of autumn the City Council of Girona has presented the tourist sustainability plan in destination (PSTD) "Menja't Girona" in the whole of the city’s citizen…

THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 10, 2022

New materials for the visually impaired at the Tourist Office

From the summer of 2022, the Tourist Office has incorporated new materials for people with visual impairment or blindness. The equipment has a relief map …

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 14, 2022

St Narcissus' Fair and Festival Programme 2022

From October 28 to November 6, the Girona’s annual festival is celebrated: exhibitions, attractions, musical performances, traditional dances, fairs and markets, giants …

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 2, 2022

New 3D models of the city's heritage

The Tourist Office makes available to people with visual impairments new 3D models of different sightseeings of the city: the cathedral, the Basilica of Sant Feliu, Farinera Teixidor, La Pu…

THURSDAY, AUGUST 11, 2022

New tactile tourist map at the Girona Tourist Office

This summer, the Tourist Office incorporates a relief map of the center of Girona to make information accessible to blind people.

THURSDAY, JUNE 9, 2022

The cloister of the Monastery of Sant Daniel, open on Thursday mornings

Since last May, the cloister of the Monastery of Sant Daniel can be visited every Thursday morning from 10 am to 1.30 pm. ATTENTION: Closed …

TUESDAY, APRIL 26, 2022

Condé Nast Traveler: "48 hours between bikes, gastronomy and a lot of history"

The Journalist Cynthia Martin of the travel magazine Conde Nast Traveler publishes an article about the activities, restaurants an…

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 2, 2022

The 40th Gastronomy Week begins!

Between March 4 and 15, participating restaurants offer special menus and hotels discounts of between 10 and 15% on stays in the city.

TUESDAY, JANUARY 11, 2022

New activities to enjoy Girona with the family

This month the new tourist product "Activities - Girona Viewpoints" was launched, aimed at a family audience.

MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 27, 2021

New site of itineraries on the Wikiloc app

The Girona City Council has created an official account on Wikiloc app, with 10 itineraries that can be followed live by activating the location of the mobile device.

THURSDAY, APRIL 8, 2021

New family and nature tourism product

This month the new tourism and nature-themed product “Activities - Ribes del Ter Fluvial Park” was launched, aimed at a family audience.

WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 2, 2020

Girona adds 32 hectares of natural space

Les Deveses d'en Bru, meadows located on the west side of the Fontajau bridge, on the banks of the Ter River, have been added to the list of natural spaces in the city.

WEDNESDAY, JUNE 20, 2018

Certificate of Excellence in Trip Advisor

The Girona Tourist Office has been awarded with a Certificate of Excellence from Trip Advisor thanks to the continuous positive opinions received on this travel website.

MONDAY, DECEMBER 11, 2017

Girona tourist guide in Chinese

Girona has produced a tourist guide to the city in Chinese.

WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 4, 2017

The Giang brothers set a new Guinness world record on the steps of Girona Cathedral

Girona was the setting for a spectacular feat that made it into the 2016 Guinness World Records: climbing the 90 steps of t…

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 27, 2016

Girona boosts its international standing as a Sports Tourism Destination

In 2015 the city of Girona was officially certified as a Sports Tourism Destination (DTE) by the Catalan Tourism Agency.

TUESDAY, AUGUST 9, 2016

‘Game of Thrones', the star of Girona's new cinematic tours

Prompted by the popularity it has gained due to the latest season of the series, the city is launching new guided tours of filming locations, starting on 11 …

THURSDAY, JULY 14, 2016

Girona joins the ecotourism project ‘From Bark to Bottle', designed to raise awareness of the importance of cork among the international public

Girona City Council and the Gavarres Co…

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 6, 2016

Girona launches a campaign to position itself as a sports tourism destination

A series of actions have been planned, focused on two main areas: local, to attract families and amateur sportspeople, and internati…

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 30, 2016

Girona, one of Europe's ten best city-break destinations, according to The Guardian

The prestigious British newspaper has published an article that recommends visiting the city's modernist architecture, Jewi…

TUESDAY, MARCH 22, 2016

The Girona tourist app is now free

Almost a year ago, Girona City Council launched a tourist guide to the city for mobiles and tablets with texts by Miquel Fañanàs guiding visitors around Girona's streets and squares.

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 2, 2016

‘Episcopal Girona', the new tourism product offering joint visits to the Cathedral, Sant Feliu and the Art Museum

The Catalan Department of Culture and the Diocese of Girona are promoting this i…

TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 23, 2016

Girona hotel among the most romantic in Spain, according to Trivago

Hotel Ciutat de Girona has been chosen as one of the five most romantic hotels in Spain.

TUESDAY, DECEMBER 22, 2015

Orienteering circuits in nature: discover Girona's green spaces

Orienteering circuits are an enjoyable activity for groups and families seeking new leisure options.

TUESDAY, DECEMBER 22, 2015

Girona creates three accessible tourism itineraries and brings out a guidebook on adapted museums, accommodation, and places of interest in the city

Work has gone ahead on this acce…

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 15, 2015

Girona, pioneering city in the study of tourist movement based on real mobile data

The Smart Steps study carried out by Telefónica has analysed the flow and origin of tourists in the city during the last edit…

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 25, 2015

Impact of filming "Game of Thrones" in the city of Girona

Filming for the TV series Game of Thrones in Girona has generated a €3.6 m publicity impact.

WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 2, 2015

New accessible itinerary along teh banks of the river Ter

Girona City Council, Perpignan City Council, and Girona Greenways Consortium are jointly developing the European cross-border project NATUR'ACC.

THURSDAY, AUGUST 27, 2015

Museums and other places of interest affected by the filming of "Game of Thrones"

The City Council has created a specific website for Game of Thrones to report on the effects of the shooting.

FRIDAY, AUGUST 21, 2015

Girona, with "Game of Thrones"

From 24 August to 16 September Girona's historic quarter will provide the setting for filming of the TV series Game of Thrones.

FRIDAY, JULY 31, 2015

Girona obtains Sports Tourism Destination certification

20 establishments in the city receive the Sports Tourism Destination accreditation plaque promoted by the Catalan Tourism Board.

TUESDAY, JULY 21, 2015

First photographic image of Girona discovered

The photograph, dating to around 1852, is preserved in the National Library of Ireland.

MONDAY, JUNE 8, 2015

Part of the sixth season of Game of Thrones to be filmed in Girona

The US television network HBO has confirmed that the sixth season of the acclaimed series will be filmed in Girona and Peñíscola, among other Spani…

WEDNESDAY, JUNE 3, 2015

El Celler de Can Roca once again the world's best restaurant

This Girona restaurant retakes the number one spot in the rankings of the prestigious Restaurant Magazine.

TUESDAY, JUNE 2, 2015

Tourist guide to Girona for children

Upper secondary students at the Domeny School in Girona have created a guide to the city containing all the features they think children like themselves who visit Girona will most enjoy.

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 15, 2015

New tourist APP for the city of Girona

Girona City Council presents a tourist guide to the city for smartphones and tablets that will take users on a tour around the city accompanied by texts by the journalist and writer from…

SUNDAY, MARCH 29, 2015

Girona and Perpignan make a joint commitment to accessible tourism

The two cities are taking part in the Natur'acc cross-border project, which aims to create accessible and nature tourism facilities, financed by EU…

MONDAY, MARCH 23, 2015

Increased international train service between Catalonia and France

Renfe and SNCF are expanding the Barcelona-Paris service with a third daily scheduled train from 30 March. The new train will depart from Barcelona…

FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 20, 2015

Girona is the city with the best online reputation in Spain

The hotel price comparison website Trivago has published a report on the reputation of Spanish tourist destinations after analysing more than 7 million hotel…

TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 10, 2015

Girona is one of the most searched cities by Europeans planning their holidays, according to Jetcost

This is one of the results of searches for Spanish cities and other countries made by Europeans in 2…

FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 6, 2015

Girona, most romantic city in Europe according to European Best Destinations

European Best Destinations is a travel organisation based in Brussels which has been working to promote European culture and tourism …

WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 31, 2014

Girona City Council launches Club Girona Cultura to make culture more accessible to all

Girona City Council has launched a new initiative named Club Girona Cultura as part of its ongoing commitment to makin…

WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 10, 2014

Girona working to obtain Sports Tourism Destination certification

Girona City Council is in the process of being officially recognised as a Sports Tourism Destination (DTE) by the Catalan Tourism Agency.

TUESDAY, OCTOBER 28, 2014

New free mobile app to pay for parking in blue and green zones in Girona

Girona has just been added to a free app called e-park, which allows users to pay for parking in the city's blue and green zones using thei…

WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 22, 2014

The Casa Masó collection joins the Google Art Project

Google offers users a virtual tour of the house-museum and a closer look at one of Masó's works of art in gigapixel format, as well as presenting 102 pieces from the…

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 16, 2014

Girona introduces audioguides in municipal museums using the Girona In app

The Girona History Museum, the Museum of Jewish History and the Museum of Cinema to launch this new feature of the Girona In app for mob…