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Girona

Catalonia, Spain · Europe

About Girona

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.

About Girona

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 is

Read 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 offers many attractions including tourist sites, museums, parks, and local restaurants. Explore famous landmarks, scenic roads, and natural wonders on our interactive map and plan your visit.

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Where is Girona located?

Girona is located in Catalonia, Spain, Europe. The coordinates are 41.9831 latitude, 2.8249 longitude.

What is the population of Girona?

Girona has a population of approximately 100,266 people, making it a city in Spain.

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Quick Information

Population
100,266
Continent
Europe
Country
Spain
Region
Catalonia
Timezone
Europe/Madrid
Coordinates
41.9831, 2.8249

Emergency & Services

Essential numbers in Spain

Police
091
Ambulance
061
Fire
080
All emergencies
112
Driving side
right

Guardia Civil (traffic police): 062. Two warning triangles required in vehicles.

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Worth the detour from Girona

6 notable places within an hour's drive.

landmark

Besalu

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

Costa Brava

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

Dalí Theatre-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

Castellfollit de la Roca

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

Cadaques

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

Cap de Creus

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

Driving roads near Girona

  • 26 kmCosta BravaCatalonia's rugged wild coast of hidden coves, turquoise waters, and pine-clad cliffs stretching from Blanes to the French border.
  • 55 kmCap de CreusThe easternmost point of mainland Spain, a wind-battered cape of twisted rock and lonely lighthouse that inspired Dalí.

Driving in Spain

Drives on
the right
Petrol
~€1.55/litre
Motorway tolls
~€4.00/100km

When to drive here

April to October

Nearby Destinations

Other places to explore near Girona.

Salt

🇪🇸 Spain

3 km awayPop. 30,622

Sarrià de Ter

🇪🇸 Spain

4 km awayPop. 4,001

Quart d'Onyar

🇪🇸 Spain

5 km awayPop. 3,640

Vilablareix

🇪🇸 Spain

5 km awayPop. 2,194

Sant Julià de Ramis

🇪🇸 Spain

6 km away

Fornells de la Selva

🇪🇸 Spain

6 km awayPop. 1,823

Aiguaviva

🇪🇸 Spain

7 km awayPop. 608

Llambilles

🇪🇸 Spain

7 km away

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