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Girona gives you the Catalan old town, food and Gothic stone people go to Barcelona for, in a city small enough to cross on foot and far calmer at night. The Barri Vell, the old Jewish quarter, the cathedral and the river houses are all within a few minutes of each other, and the city wall walk is open from early morning to late evening. Fly into Girona-Costa Brava, about 12 km out, or into Barcelona and take the train, which takes from about 40 minutes. Sleep in a dorm or a simple hotel and make the set lunch menu your main meal. Two days covers the city; add a day for Figueres or the coast.
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When to go
May, June and September are best, with average highs of about 23-28°C. July and August average around 30-31°C. October is the wettest month (about 86 mm). Winters are mild by day (January highs about 14°C) but cold at night, with lows near 1°C. The Arab Baths close early on Sundays and holidays.
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Girona in 2 days: a day-by-day plan
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- 11:00Girona Cathedral and Sant Feliu Basilica1.5 h · ₹800 each · Climb the long baroque stairway to a single Gothic nave. €7.50 including audio guide and Sant Feliu (reduced €5, under 16 €1.50, under 8 free). The ticket is valid for 12 months, so you can split the visits.
- 13:00Lunch break
- 14:00City wall walk (Passeig de la Muralla)1-2 h · free · Walk along the 14th-century walls above the old town, with views over the rooftops. Open 08:00-21:00 September-May, to 23:00 June-August. Could not confirm on the city page that it is free, but no fee is listed.
- 15:30Arab Baths (Banys Àrabs)30 m · ₹320 each · 12th-century Romanesque bathhouse with a domed pool room. €3 (students, pensioners and under 16 €1). November-February: Mon-Fri 10:00-18:00, Sat to 17:30, Sun 10:00-14:00. The city tourism page may be out of date; check the price at the door.
- 08:00The Call (Jewish quarter)1 h · free · Narrow medieval lanes and stairways behind the cathedral. Free to walk.
- 09:30Onyar river houses and bridges1 h · free · The painted houses along the river, best seen from the bridges. Free.
- 11:00Rambla de la Llibertat1 h · free · Arcaded riverside street for a coffee and people-watching. Free.
- 13:00Lunch break
How to get to Girona
One-way prices per person. The cheapest sensible option is marked. Each button opens live times and fares for the date you picked above.
Flight + bus
Check fareThe airport is about 12 km from the city. Sagalés runs line 607 Girona - Airport (winter timetable 1 Nov 2026 - 31 Mar 2027). Could not confirm the fare or journey time; check the operator before you fly. There is a taxi rank at the airport.
Flight + train Cheapest
₹1,030About 36 trains a day. From about €8.95, typically about €9.60. High-speed AVE trains are fastest; regional trains are slower. Getting from Barcelona airport into the city is a separate trip.
Girona station → old town Last leg
The station is in the city centre, across the river from the Barri Vell.
Getting around once you're there
On foot
FreeThe old town is compact but hilly, with long stone stairways up to the cathedral and the walls.
City bus
₹210About $2.19 a ride. Ten local routes; buy single tickets from the driver.
Taxi
₹1,700About $17.90 for an 8 km ride. Ranks at the train station, the bus station and Plaça Independència.
Where to stay in Girona
Price per night for the room. The buttons open live availability for your dates.
Dorm
₹2,560/nightDorm beds from about €24 a night (Bed in Girona). Few hostels in the city, so book early.
Simple hotel
₹9,210/nightSearch-engine averages put 1-star hotels around $97 a night.
4-star hotel
₹14,340/night4-star hotels average about $151 a night.
What to eat, and what it costs
Lunch menu (menú del dia)
₹1,760About $18.50 for a set lunch. The best-value meal of the day.
Dinner, mid-range, per person
₹2,930About $62 for two.
Cappuccino
₹235About $2.50.
Half-litre of beer in a bar
₹410About $4.30.
Places to visit and things to do in Girona
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Girona Cathedral and Sant Feliu Basilica
₹800Climb the long baroque stairway to a single Gothic nave. €7.50 including audio guide and Sant Feliu (reduced €5, under 16 €1.50, under 8 free). The ticket is valid for 12 months, so you can split the visits.
City wall walk (Passeig de la Muralla)
FreeWalk along the 14th-century walls above the old town, with views over the rooftops. Open 08:00-21:00 September-May, to 23:00 June-August. Could not confirm on the city page that it is free, but no fee is listed.
Arab Baths (Banys Àrabs)
₹32012th-century Romanesque bathhouse with a domed pool room. €3 (students, pensioners and under 16 €1). November-February: Mon-Fri 10:00-18:00, Sat to 17:30, Sun 10:00-14:00. The city tourism page may be out of date; check the price at the door.
The Call (Jewish quarter)
FreeNarrow medieval lanes and stairways behind the cathedral. Free to walk.
Onyar river houses and bridges
FreeThe painted houses along the river, best seen from the bridges. Free.
Rambla de la Llibertat
FreeArcaded riverside street for a coffee and people-watching. Free.
Day trips and next stops
Figueres (Dalí Theatre-Museum)
Check fareTrain from Girona
Besalú
Check fareBus from Girona bus station
Costa Brava beaches
Check fareBus from Girona bus station
Barcelona
₹1,030Renfe train
Know before you go
Mistakes to avoid
- UK travel advice (updated 28 Oct 2026) warns of pickpockets and bag thieves working in teams with distraction tactics, especially at airports. It also reported a high-speed rail collision near Toledo on 28 Oct 2026 with significant rail disruption, so check Renfe before travel days.
- Summer heat and wildfires are common in Spain. Check AEMET warnings before hikes or trips into the countryside; starting a fire, even by accident, is a crime.
- The old town is built on a hillside with long, uneven stone stairs, including the cathedral steps and the wall walk. Not easy with a pushchair or limited mobility.
Ways to spend less
- The wall walk, the Jewish quarter and the river views cost nothing.
- One €7.50 ticket covers both the cathedral and Sant Feliu, and stays valid for a year.
- The Arab Baths are only €3, and €1 for students and pensioners.
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When is the best time to visit Girona?
On our month-by-month scores, the best months are May–Jun, Sep. May, June and September are best, with average highs of about 23-28°C. July and August average around 30-31°C. October is the wettest month (about 86 mm). Winters are mild by day (January highs about 14°C) but cold at night, with lows near 1°C. The Arab Baths close early on Sundays and holidays.
How do I reach Girona?
Flight + train: → Barcelona (BCN), then Renfe train Barcelona → Girona, 39 m - 1 h 10 m, about ₹1,030 one way.
How much does a 2-day trip to Girona cost?
On the ground (stay, food, local travel and tickets), one person spends about ₹14,200 on a shoestring, ₹30,600 mid-range or ₹44,200 in comfort over 2 days. Add the journey: the cheapest sensible option is flight + train (→ Barcelona (BCN), then Renfe train Barcelona → Girona) at about ₹1,030 each way.
How many days do you need in Girona?
2 days is right for most people. That covers Girona Cathedral and Sant Feliu Basilica, City wall walk (Passeig de la Muralla), Arab Baths (Banys Àrabs), The Call (Jewish quarter) without rushing.
Is Girona good for families or solo travellers?
Out of 5 on our scores: solo 5, couples 5, families 4, groups 4. It works well for families. It is easy to do on your own.
Is vegetarian food easy to find in Girona?
Vegetarian is manageable: pa amb tomàquet (bread rubbed with tomato), escalivada (roast peppers and aubergine), espinacs a la catalana (spinach with raisins and pine nuts), tortilla and cheese plates are common. Many stews and soups use meat stock, so ask. Vegan is harder outside a few dedicated cafés.
Will my phone and cards work in Girona?
Phone signal: Spain is in the EU, so EU SIMs roam at home rates. Others can buy a local prepaid SIM with a passport. Cards and UPI: Cards and contactless are widely taken in restaurants, hotels and shops. Cash: Spain uses the euro. Keep coins and small notes for city buses, which sell tickets from the driver.
Sources and last check
Checked 5 November 2026. Fees, hours and rules change, so confirm on the official site before you pay.
- tickets.catedraldegirona.cat OfficialCathedral + Sant Feliu Basilica: general €7.50 with audio guide, reduced €5, under 16 €1.50, under 8 free
- tickets.catedraldegirona.cat OfficialTickets valid 12 months; visits can be split across days; Cathedral about 60 min, Sant Feliu about 30 min
- girona.cat OfficialArab Baths (12th century): €3 standard, €1 reduced; Mar-Oct Mon-Sat 10:00-18:00, Nov-Feb Mon-Fri 10:00-18:00, Sat to 17:30, Sun and holidays 10:00-14:00
- girona.cat OfficialCity walls (14th century) open 08:00-21:00 Sep-May, 08:00-23:00 Jun-Aug; no fee stated
- girona.cat OfficialGirona-Costa Brava airport about 12 km from the city; coaches by Sagalés and FrogBus to Girona bus station; airport taxi rank
- girona.cat OfficialGirona station in the city centre; on the AVE line Madrid-Barcelona-French border
- girona.cat OfficialGirona is 100 km from Barcelona
- girona.cat Official10 local bus routes, tickets bought from the driver; taxi ranks at the station, bus station, Plaça Independència
- gov.uk OfficialNo advice against travel; high-speed rail collision near Toledo 28 Oct 2026 (updated 28 Oct 2026)
- gov.uk OfficialPickpockets and bag thieves in teams; summer wildfires and heat warnings (AEMET)
- sagalesairportline.comSagalés line 607 Girona - Aeroport de Girona, timetable valid 1 Nov 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 (fare not shown)
- fi.trip.comListing: Barcelona-Girona Renfe from €8.95, typical €9.60, fastest 39 min, 36 trains/day
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