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Holidays in Girona

A colourful medieval city of riverside houses, Roman walls and a cathedral staircase from Game of Thrones, with the Costa Brava close by. Here's what Girona is like, when to go and how long to stay.

NIGHTS AWAY2 to 3
BUDGET££
BEST MONTHSApr–Jun, Sep–Oct
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Colourful houses along the Onyar river in Girona, reflected in the water

Girona at a glance

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1 HR AHEAD OF THE UK
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NO VISA FOR SHORT STAYS
PLUGS
TYPE C / F · 230V

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Rough flight times from London.

Best time to visit Girona

  1. JAN13°C average daytime highCool, quieter
  2. FEB14°C average daytime highCool, quieter
  3. MAR17°C average daytime highMild, a good time to go
  4. APR19°C average daytime highSpring, best time to go
  5. MAY23°C average daytime highFlower festival, best time to go
  6. JUN27°C average daytime highWarm, best time to go
  7. JUL30°C average daytime highHot, a good time to go
  8. AUG29°C average daytime highHot, a good time to go
  9. SEP26°C average daytime highWarm, best time to go
  10. OCT21°C average daytime highMild, best time to go
  11. NOV16°C average daytime highRainy, quieter
  12. DEC13°C average daytime highCool, a good time to go

Temperatures are the average daytime high in °C.

April to June and September to October are best for walking and beach day trips. Temps de Flors in May fills the old town with flower displays. July and August are hot but great for the Costa Brava. Winter is cool and quiet.

Things to do in Girona

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City walls

Walk the medieval walls for views over the rooftops and cathedral.

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Girona Cathedral

Climb the huge Baroque steps to a vast Gothic nave.

FREE

Onyar river houses

Colourful houses lining the river, best seen from the Eiffel bridge.

FREE

Jewish Quarter

One of Europe's best-kept medieval Jewish quarters, with a history museum.

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Arab Baths

A small 12th-century bathhouse with a pretty domed room.

DAY TRIP

Costa Brava

Coves and fishing villages like Tossa de Mar and Calella, under an hour away.

Girona: common questions

Is Girona worth visiting?

Yes. It's a beautiful, walkable old city with great food, and a much calmer alternative to Barcelona.

How many days do you need in Girona?

Two days covers the city. Add the Costa Brava or Figueres for a longer stay.

What is the best time to visit Girona?

April to June and September, around 19 to 27°C.

How do you get to Girona?

Fly into Girona, which has some flights from the UK, or into Barcelona, 40 minutes away by high-speed train.

Where was Game of Thrones filmed in Girona?

Around the cathedral steps, the Jewish Quarter and the Arab Baths, which became parts of Braavos and King's Landing.

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