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A remarkably intact medieval Catalan town entered via a magnificent fortified Romanesque bridge over the River Fluvia.
26 km · about 30 min drive
Catalonia, Spain · Europe
Girona is worth a stop: 5 minutes from Sarrià de Ter, 26km from Costa Brava.
Girona is a city located in Catalonia, Spain. With a population of 100,266, it is an important destination in Europe.
On a road trip, Girona sits in Spain, where you drive on the right. It's in the Europe/Madrid time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Girona to your route.
Girona, historically also known as Gerona, 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 isRead more
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.
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Girona is located in Catalonia, Spain, Europe. The coordinates are 41.9831 latitude, 2.8249 longitude.
Girona has a population of approximately 100,266 people, making it a city in Spain.
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landmark
A remarkably intact medieval Catalan town entered via a magnificent fortified Romanesque bridge over the River Fluvia.
26 km · about 30 min drive
coastal drive
Catalonia's rugged wild coast of hidden coves, turquoise waters, and pine-clad cliffs stretching from Blanes to the French border.
26 km · about 30 min drive
museum
A surreal red castle topped with giant eggs in Figueres, the artist's own museum and final resting place.
34 km · about 40 min drive
photogenic
Village strung along the knife-edge of a 50-metre basalt cliff formed by overlapping lava flows, its houses ending flush with the drop above the Fluvià river. Best photographed from the viewpoint across the river on the N-260.
35 km · about 40 min drive
landmark
A whitewashed fishing village on the Cap de Creus peninsula that captivated Salvador Dali and remains hauntingly beautiful.
50 km · about 60 min drive
scenic viewpoint
The easternmost point of mainland Spain, a wind-battered cape of twisted rock and lonely lighthouse that inspired Dalí.
55 km · about 65 min drive
April to October
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