Given its compact size, Girona is the perfect weekend break destination. Keep reading to find out more including things to do in Girona, where to stay, where to eat and how to get there!
Updated December 2023
Bridges, steps and flags.
When I think of Girona, the gorgeous little city in the north of Spain, those are most enduring features which come to mind.
During a perfect 48 hours there, I would traverse one of its many bridges or climb the stone steps of a medieval staircase to discover its secrets and its stories - and each magical street along the way would be marked by colourful flags draped from balconies or bedroom windows asserting the strong cultural, political and sporting identity of residents.
Only an hour north of its better-known neighbour by train or car, Girona has long been a popular day-trip destination for visitors to Barcelona or elsewhere along the Costa Brava. However, we would implore you to spend a little longer here to get under its skin - and savour some of the streets which are so deliriously pretty, you'll want to see them twice.
Here are our very own personal recommendations on the best things to do in Girona and how to plan the perfect weekend.
The Girona Essentials
Arrive / Visit on a day trip from Barcelona, independently or on a highly-rated tour
Discover / The city’s 11 bridges and the historic centre
Join / This super popular walking tour
Gorge / On ice cream from the unique Rocambolesc
Seek / Out Girona’s famous Game of Thrones locations, independently or on a tour
Visit / The Arab Baths and at least one of the city’s excellent museums
Walk / The city walls for a different perspective on Girona
Eat / At La Fabrica, Le Bistrot or the Michelin-starred El Celler de Can Roca
Stay / Our hotel pick is Hotel Nord 1901 Superior, but there are lots of Airbnbs including the luxurious El Badiu d'Alemanys, our mid-range favourite Bravissimo Carrer Nou and this budget-friendly little studio
13 wonderful Things to Do in Girona
Discover the Bridges
When in doubt, make like James Brown and take it to the bridge. Or, more accurately, the bridges.
There are eleven puentes crisscrossing the shallow Onyar river, each with a distinctive style and perspective on the city. The Pont de Pedra, with its triumvirate of arches, is like something out of a fairytale but the star of the show is undoubtedly Pont de Ferro - the rust red, iron work of a Mr Gustave Eiffel (who incidentally has another one in Porto).
Constructed in 1877, two years before the work on a certain little tower in Paris was completed, it is easy to see its influences and his continuity of ideas.
The bridges also bring you to the iconic patchwork of colourful riverside homes which form such a vivid aesthetic contrast with the old town's Roman and Medieval stone architecture. For photographers, or people simply looking to get different perspectives, you will want to wander across each bridge during your stay to take in a kaleidoscope of vistas.
Top Tip // Girona is not a young city, and as such it has an abundance of history that can be difficult to get to grips with on a short tour. To gain a deeper understanding - and learn a little more about all those bridges - consider going this super popular and highly rated three hour walking tour.
Be a kid again at Rocambolesc Gelateria
In writing these articles, we do try to avoid using phrases like 'the best ever' because, until we've tried everything, we can't possibly know. However, what is abundantly clear, is that Rocambolesc offers up some of the most innovative, creative and delicious ice-cream and ice-lollies we have ever experienced.
Given its origins, perhaps that shouldn't come as a huge surprise. The brain-child of Jordi Roca, recognised as the World's Best Pastry Chef in 2014 and king of desserts at the three-Michelin star restaurant El Celler de Can Roca, it has the potential to be a global phenomenon.
With an abundance of seriously delicious ice-cream flavours and combinations (candy floss and goat's milk ice-cream anyone?), you will find it impossible to choose. And that is before you head to the freezer and discover the innovative popsicles / ice-lollies on offer - from the strawberry and rose water sorbet molded on Jordi Roca's ample nose to the blueberries and vanilla Darth Vader-shaped 'Dark Side'.
There's a reason this is perhaps the one of the most recommended things to do in Girona!
However, perhaps the best secret at Rocambolesc is the panet. Initially a product to keep customers coming during the colder winter months, perfecting the recipe - and the toaster - took quite some time. The result is an ice-cream sandwich sent straight from heaven: hot toasted brioche, with cold ice-cream and toppings (handmade chocolate brownie and caramel sauce please!) inside.
Although they now have three other locations in Spain, Girona will always be the main home of Rocambolesc, so savour every last taste whilst you're in the city!
You can find Rocambolesc here or check out their website to see their menu (and get ready to drool).
Climb the Cathedral Stairs
As with many Spanish cities, there are no shortage of holy sites, large and small, scattered across Girona; the star of the show however is the stunning Cathedral.
Built between the 11th and 18th centuries (yep, it took that long!), it understandably encompasses an array of architectural influences and features, from Roman to Gothic to Baroque - and houses some of the most vivid stained-glassed windows we've ever seen. As a fastidious person for symmetry, it took quite a while before I could get over the fact that it only has one tower however!
If you'd like to take some photos on the well-known 90 steps, or enjoy it without crowds, then definitely set the alarm early to make it here before 9 am.
Another highlight within the Cathedral's accompanying museum is the giant Tapís de la Creació (Tapestry of Creation). From the 11th century, it is incredibly well preserved and one of few surviving examples of an intensive form of needlework as done in France's Bayeux tapestry. Weaving religious stories on creation, the seasons and time, it really is worth spending a little while poring over its detail - the sea creatures at the bottom are particularly entertaining, including a quite comedic 'turtle dog'.
Girona Cathedral Essentials
Where | You can find the cathedral here on Google Maps
When | Opening times vary depending on time of year you visit. During high season (15th June to 15th September), the Cathedral is open from 10 am to 7 pm Monday-Friday, 10 am to 8 pm on Saturdays and 12 pm to 7 pm on Sundays. For the variable opening hours the rest of the year, please see the Cathedral website.
Cost | It costs €7.50 to enter the Cathedral as an adult (concessions available), but this is sold as a combo ticket with the Basilica of Sant Feliu.
There is also the possibility to buy a Girona Cathedral/Basilica of Sant Feliu/Girona Art Museum combo ticket for €12 you can do so here (the museum costs €6, so this is actually cracking good value).
Get your Game of Thrones on
Da-da-dadadada-dadadada-dadaDAAAA!
Yes, you may just end up having that theme tune in your head for quite a bit of your weekend in Girona. If you're not a fan of the huge HBO series, then you're probably a little confused about the hype. However, for lovers of all things dragons, Daenerys and dysfunctional families, then you're likely to want to know that Girona was one of the main filming sites in Season Six - and so you discover the city on your very own Game of Thrones filming locations treasure hunt!
Jamie Lannister and the white horse up the stairs? Yep, that was at the Cathedral.
Blind Arya begging and fighting and falling over of a bridge? Yep, that was all here.
The tiny but pretty 11th-century Arab Baths (more on that below)? You might just recognise that too.
You can check out this article for an episode by episode, scene by scene overview of where to find the filming locations. However it's worth remembering that Girona has been a popular filming location for a while - and once you walk its streets you'll understand exactly why - with the excellent Perfume and several Spanish films also shot here.
Top Tip // Hardcore GoT fans will want to try the golden hand popsicle at Rocambolesc, a tribute to Jamie Lannister - or take this highly rated 2.5 hour walking tour for an in-depth GOT experience.
Visit the Arab Baths
Behind St. Feliu Church, a stones throw from Girona’s cathedral, you will find the Arab Baths, or Banys Àrabs in Catalan. Dating from at least the12 th century (the earliest mention of them is 1194) and housed in a building clearly Romanesque in its design - despite the name and elements of Moorish architecture throughout the interior - they were modelled after Roman and Turkish baths, as well as Jewish mikvahs.
The highlight is the Apodyterium, a fantastically preserved room with an impressive octagonal bathing pool in the centre. The way the light streams in from above gives the entire space a real feeling of calm and tranquility.
The Arab Bath Essenitals
Where & When | You can find the Arab Baths here on Google Maps. The baths are open all year round, Monday to Saturday from 10 am to 6 pm and Sundays (plus public holidays) from 10 am to 2 pm.
Cost | The standard entry fee for adults is €3 but concessions are available (under 8s go free).
For further details see their website
Top Tip // If you’d like to bathe in a similarly soothing environment, consider visiting Aqva (maps), an urban spa located in what was once a Roman villa. Designed ‘to bring back to the city the old baths and the Greco-Roman tradition of bathing, it features three rooms with varying water temperatures. Massages, hammam, and a salt sauna are also available.
There are various treatments available with the standard package costing €48 per person. This includes 90 minute access to the three baths, the hammam and various salt/steam baths and rooms. You can find full details here.
Walk the City Walls
To give yourself some of the best views of the city - both the old and the new parts - with the peaks of the Pyrenees in the distance, then you should set aside an hour or two to walk the old city walls - known as the Passeig de la Muralla.
Part Roman and part 14th-century, with tasteful recent restoration, the main wall runs for about half a mile. Bringing you up spiral staircases in watchtowers, through secret gardens and mysterious nooks, try to do it in the golden hour in the early morning or late afternoon for the best photos.
To enter, your best bet is to go via the garden at the back of Girona Cathedral (Jardins dels Alemanys) as this will give you a less 'uphill' climb overall. You can find the entrance here on Google Maps.
You will exit by a Spanish Civil War memorial, from where you are only a couple of minute's walk back to the bridges.
The walk will take between 30 minutes to an hour depending upon how many photos you stop and take. Hint: expect to stop and take lots of photos - the views are glorious!
We would recommend against doing it in the peak afternoon sun during the summer months as the heat can be quite unforgiving along the open stretches of the wall and climbing up those spiral staircases can really take it out of you!
Be sure to bring a bottle of water with you and head up Torre del General Peralta for our favourite view of the Cathedral and the old town.
There is also a second, lesser visited section of wall in the north of the city, accessible via the Monestir de Sant Pere de Galligants - for more information on that section, read this post.
Top tip // If, like us, you’re always looking for the perfect viewpoint, or love to appreciate cities and landscapes from above, consider taking a hot air balloon flight! This one-hour experience takes in the mountains, the sea and pretty, pretty towns and villages below.
Discover Secret Gardens and Museums
I lose count at how many beautiful little cloisters and hidden-away gardens I stumbled upon whilst walking around the city.
The walk along the old walls revealed several, whilst visits to the Cathedral and several museums allowed access to the most peaceful hideaways - they offer the perfect escape from the clawing summer heat and crowds that inevitably form in popular tourist cities such as this.
Long-time readers of Along Dusty Roads will know that we don't recommend or visit every museum a city has - we're just not huge fans of pottery and we don't expect you to be either.
However, Girona does play host to more than a few places of interest and depending on how long you have in the city (and whether you visit in winter or not), you should definitely make time for one or two.
These are our top picks:
Museum of Archaeology | Based in the old church, when we visited it was a wonderfully curated use of this space. The temporary exhibition DID however have quite a lot of pottery...
As with many places of interest in Girona, entry times vary depending upon the time of year - during the summer season (May to September) the museum opens Tuesday to Saturday from 10 am to 7 pm, whilst on Sundays and public holidays it opens from 10 am to 2 pm. Tickets cost €6 per person and the museum can be found here on Google Maps.
Museum of Jewish History (maps) | The purpose of this museum is to share the history of the Jewish communities which were pivotal in the development of Catalonia in the Medieval period. The courtyard at the back, with the Star of David on the tiles, is lovely.
During the summer months (July & August), the museum is open Monday to Saturday from 10 am to 7 pm, Sunday and public holidays from 10 am to 2 pm. During the rest of the year, the museum shuts one hour earlier Mon - Sat. Tickets cost €4 per person (free for kids under 14 and concessions €2).
If you’d like to dive even deeper into the Jewish history of Girona, consider joining this highly-rated tour which includes entry to the Jewish Museum.
The Museum of Cinema (maps) | We weren't able to visit this unfortunately, but it's highly recommended by many. In a city popular with film-makers, it makes sense that a cultural space and museum dedicated to the history and development of the moving image is in Girona.
In July & August the museum is open 10 am to 7 pm Tuesday to Saturday and until 2 pm on Sundays. During the reminder of the year it closes at 6 pm Tues - Sat. Tickets cost €7 per person (with various concessions available and free for under 14s).
Top Tip // If you plan on visiting more than one museum, we’d recommend downloading the ‘Gironamuseus’ which allows you to visit the six Girona Museums for a reduced price. Simply present it to the first museum you visit where you will pay ticket cost, then only then it’s only 50% of the entrance at the remainder of the museums.
Visiting Girona on a day trip from Barcelona?
Getting here independently is nice and easy - just jump on the express train which takes just 30 minutes.
If you’d prefer a tour, be that for ease or the ability to see more of what northern Catalonia has to offer, consider this highly rated day trip which includes a guided tours of Girona (including Game of Thrones), and Figueres plus a visit to the Dalí Theatre-Museum.
Eat with Cyclists at La Fabrica
On any weekend trip to Girona, you're likely to spot lycra-clad men and women bombing down some of the old town's cobbled streets on two wheels. The reason? Girona is a long-established and much-loved spot amongst the serious cycling community due to its climate, surrounding routes and proximity to the training possibilities on the Pyrenees.
For this reason, it has a tight-knit community of pros living here permanently and semi-permanently (their number once included a pre-disgrace Lance Armstrong and Floyd Landis) and many cycling enthusiasts visit Girona simply to use it as a base to get on their bike outside the city.
Therefore, any cyclist or fan of the Tour, Giro or Vuelta, will have to make a bee-line to La Fabrica. Established by the Canadian couple of former-pro Christian Meier and his wife Amber, it is the best place to discuss routes and all-things cycling - and maybe even spot your favourite rider. For everyone else, simply come for the amazing brunch menu, great coffee and fantastic fresh smoothies.
As a place which ticks all the right boxes for cool hipster coffee shop, it's not the cheapest place in town - but it is most certainly worth it. Try your best to nab a spot on the handful of tables outside, or grab a cushion and enjoy your espresso on the stairs.
The La Fabrica Essentials
Where | You'll find La Fabrica at Carrer de la Llebre, 3 - here on Google Maps.
When | Open 9 am - 3 pm everyday.
Further Details | See their website
Top Tip // For cycle enthusiasts or those that would simply like to explore Girona and the surrounding countryside on two wheels, there are - unsurprisingly - a number of companies in the city which rent out bikes. Check out BikeRentGirona, Eat Sleep Cycle, Cycle Tours Catalonia, and CCT Bike Rentals.
Alternatively, for those that would like to make their holiday all about the bike, this six day Medieval Villages Cycling Tour from Girona has a huge number of excellent reviews. Find out more here.
A post-siesta drink in Plaça de la Independència
Whilst the eastern section of Girona plays host to most of its museums and Medieval wonders, cross the Pont de Sant Agustí and you will find yourself in the picturesque Plaça de la Independència (maps). Reminiscent of Madrid's Plaza de España, with its crossword tiles and wonderful arched galleries, its restaurants are a popular lunch stop.
We ate at the local institution Restaurant Casa Marieta, a traditional Catalan restaurant which has been around since 1892. It does get very busy, but with its healthy mix of tourists and local families or gossiping groups of abuelas, it's busy for a reason. The menu is nothing fancy, providing hearty and affordable traditional dishes from the region - the garlic salt baked cod was absolutely delicious.
You can find Casa Merieta here on Google Maps.
This, along with the nearby street called La Rambla (just head back over the bridge and you're on it find it here), is also your safest best for an atmospheric evening or late night drink outdoors.
Kiss a lion's bottom
I am still not 100% certain that this isn't simply a big joke played on tourists, but it seems you cannot visit Girona without placing a kiss atop the plump behind of a lioness statue (a lioness that looks suspiciously like a weasel if we’re being completely honest…)
Thought to have once given a hostel from the Middle Ages its name, over time this kiss became a baptism of sorts, when all newcomers were encouraged to lay their lips after having signed the city register.
For those from the city, a kiss guaranteed their safe return and as a visitor it ensured you’d one day return.
There’s even a saying:
“No pot ser veí de Girona qui no faci un petó al cul de la lleona.
You can’t be resident in Girona until you’ve kissed the backside of the lioness.”
Unfortunately, repeated kisses left somewhat of a permanent mark, so in 1986 the statue was removed and placed in the Girona Museum of Art and a replica erected in its place (they’ve even installed steps to make it little easier for those of us who are a little more vertically challenged).
You can find the statue here on Google Maps.
Fall in love at Le Bistrot
If you're here for a weekend with your other half, then make sure they're out of the room when you read this tip.
Done? Okay.
Although Girona is home to one of the world's best restaurants - El Celler de Can Roca for those of you interested - it has a waiting list and price to match. Do not despair however, for Girona also plays host to a more affordable open-air dining venue which will take everyone's breath away: Le Bistrot.
Le Bistrot Restaurant is all about the setting and the atmosphere, rather than being a culinary or foodie mecca. Although it's deserted in the morning (perfect for photos), in the late afternoon, tables and chairs are placed on the steps of Pujada de Sant Domènec, the most utterly perfect little street which encapsulates so much of what makes this city magical. And, there, with a warm heat lingering the air and a bottle of chilled white wine, you can dine out at one of the most romantic settings in the city.
And the best part? Anyone can afford it.
The menu concentrates on a Catalan speciality les pizzes de pagès, coming in at under €10 per person, which is basically a slab of crusty white farmhouse loaf with melted cheese and a variety of toppings.
Find it here on Google Maps.
Did You Know? // In addition to El Celler de Can Roca, the province of Girona has another twelve restaurants that have been awarded a star in the Michelin Guide - find them all here.
Get Lost in Girona's Old Town
For a weekend in Girona, you are likely to concentrate most of the time in the old town - which is the most picturesque part and has the majority of places of interest.
Thankfully, this is a very compact area and your best way to get around is to really discover its cobblestone streets, hidden nooks, mysterious archways and labyrinthine alleyways, on foot.
You may get lost (as I did) but you'll never really be that far from a familiar place - or from an unknown corner where you can discover some of the magic of Girona and capture it all for yourself.
Top Tip // For those that prefer discovering a new destination with a little help from a well informed tour guide, this excellent small group walking tour covers all the major sites.
Where to Stay in Girona
Hotels In Girona
As with many small-ish cities, hotels in Girona appear to fall into one of two categories - upscale but a little soulless, or budget and basic (this is probably the reason that we so often opt for Airbnbs or hostels). For those that enjoy the facilities that come with hotels, these are the best of the bunch:
Montjuic Bed & Breakfast | This delightful bed & breakfast may not be slap bang in the centre of Girona, but the location (with exceptional views overlooking the city), a countryside villa feel and outdoor pool more than make up for it. At £96 a night it’s not the cheapest spot, but it’s still one of our favourites. Click here to check prices and availability.
Hotel Nord 1901 Superior | Upmarket, as the name would suggest, but £90 a night (and upwards) buys you an old town location, a really lovely pool area, great facilities and good sized rooms. Click here to check prices and availability.
Hotel Carlemany | A pleasant enough 4* hotel located in the commercial district. Great amenities and a short walk to much of what Girona had to offer. Whilst it is clearly more catered to business clientele, it provides a comfortable base for a short vacation in the city. To check prices, or to discover more, click here.
Bed & Breakfast Bells Oficis | The cheapest in this list (with doubles from £59), Bells Oficis is known for its great location, attentive host and lovely little balconies - as well as a great little breakfast. To check prices or availability, click here.
Hostels in Girona
There are two main hostels in Girona: Bed in Girona and - our pick for backpackers - Can Cocollona.
Can Cocollona | Located in the Sant Narcís quarter, this home away from home has dorms (no privates unfortunately) around two delightfully traditional patios. Run by two attentive friends this feels like a home away from home. Plus, it comes with a cute dog. Click here to check availability and find out more.
AirBnBs in girona
Unlike it’s neighbour Barcelona, Girona is still awash with Airbnbs; these are our favourites for a Girona city break of long weekend:
La Rambla | This two-bedroom apartment is light, bright, modern and has hundreds of excellent reviews. A really popular choice in Giron (and great value).
Sleep & Stay | If you’re looking for a larger place to stay, consider this excellent and modern four bedroom apartment set over two floors. It offers lots of space, light, fun features (like table tennis) and has a gorgeous terrace overlooking the river. Find out more here.
The same company also has this wonderful listing for a two bedroom offering all the stylised cosy vibes.
Many of the best apartments in Girona are mangled by a company called Bravissimo. A few of our favourites include:
Bravissimo Carrer Nou | This two-bedroom apartment is located just steps from the iconic Pont de Pedra is large and beautifully decorated with high ceilings and exposed beams, that combines a modern industrial aesthetic with period features. Well-priced, mid-range place to stay. Find out more here.
Bravissimo Plaça de la Independència | A similar aesthetic to the apartment above, but a tad more luxurious, and therefore at a higher price point. Beautiful place though, and excellently located as the name would suggest.
Others that we really like from the same host are Bravissimo Plaça del Vi, Bravissimo Ferreries and Bravissimo Les Rajoles.
El Badiu d'Alemanys | Our most expensive option, but for design-focussed travellers who don’t mind paying a little extra for a special place, it may well be perfect. Located within the medieval centre of Girona, it has been beautifully restored with a focus on contemporary aesthetics whilst maintaining many of its original features. The kitchen is fantastic and it offers a large veranda. Find out more here.
If your prime concern is budget, we recommend this excellent value little studio that’s ideally located, and ideal for a solo traveller or a couple.
Other highly-rated good value options include: Catedral Boutique Studio, Girona-Santa Clara, History & Design In Old Town and The Wall in the Old Quarter.
How to get to Girona
The city’s excellent transport set-up is part of the reason Girona is so perfect for a weekend, or 48-hour city break.
By Air
From the UK, Ryanair and Jet2 offer daily flights to Girona Airport, located only a short 20 minute taxi ride from the city centre. From elsewhere in Europe there are frequent flights into the city.
A taxi should cost aroud €28 during the day and €30 at night. Alternatively the airport is serviced by several local bus routes - a single ticket costs €2.75 per person, and a return is priced at €5.25. You can check the timetables here.
For those flying into Barcelona airport (which offers far more flight options, especially for those arriving from outside of Europe), Girona is easily accessed via train, bus or rental car, as discussed below.
You can also book your place on a shuttle bus that travels between Barcelona Airport and Girona city centre - find out further details here.
By Train
Like most cities in Spain, Girona is exceptionally well connected to the rest of the country - and indeed the rest of Europe - by train.
From Barcelona, you have the option of taking either a slow (90 minutes) or fast train (35 minutes) to Girona's centrally located train-station. Girona is also a stop on the high-speed train-line which runs from Paris to Barcelona, with a journey time of just six hours.
To check timetables, plan your trip or buy tickets, see Omio.
By Bus
Girona is also serviced by local, national and international bus companies but note that the vast majority of these travel between the two airports.
The only exception to this is Barcelona Bus, which has departures from Barcelona Nord frequently throughout the day. Journey time is just under two hours, and tickets cost €15 one way and €24 round trip. You can check timetables here.
By Car
Whether you’re on a larger Spanish road trip, visiting by car from elsewhere in Spain or Europe, or arriving into Barcelona airport and picking up a rental vehicle, it’s easy enough to access Girona by car - especially if you’re happy to pay for the fast toll road.
This is issue comes with accessing the old town (where many of you will be staying), much of which is out of bounds for non-residents cars.
If arriving into Girona with a vehicle, we’d highly recommend contacting your accommodation provider and discussing the parking situation. Fancier and bigger hotels may have private parking but Airbnbs and the like probably won’t. Another option is to park in one of the several parking lots outside the historic centre - this is especially relevant to those visiting for a day trip.
Top Tip // If you’re planning on renting a car for your trip to Girona, or as part of a larger Catalunya road trip, we’d recommend checking out AutoEurope and RentalCars. We rarely go direct when hiring our road trip vehicles, instead preferring to use two popular rental aggregators to compare costs and find the best deals - both of which we have had excellent experiences with
By tour
One of the most popular ways to visit Girona is on a day trip from Barcelona, and there are a surprisingly large number of options to choose from depending upon your interests.
Below are a pick of our top recommendations:
Girona & Costs Brava | If you’d like to combine your day trip to Girona with a more general tour of the region, then this full day option has hundreds of excellent reviews. Includes a guided tour of Girona, visits to medieval towns and fishing villages and time along the coast for a dip. Find out more here.
Girona, Figueres and Dalí Museum Day Tour | A popular full day option from Barcelona that splits the day between a guided walking tour of Girona and a visit to Figueres and the Dalí Theatre-Museum. Find out more here.
This full day tour is a very similar, and equally highly-rated alternative to the Girona and Figueres combo.
Medieval Girona Tour | If the only place you really want to see is Girona, then this day trip from Barcelona is probably the best choice. Transport, a two-hour guided tour and time alone to discover its streets and huffed corners. Find out more here.
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