Catedral de Girona
A cathedral with a monumental Baroque staircase and the widest Gothic nave in the world.
Girona, Spain
Girona: airports, things to do and where to stay
Girona is a medieval city on the River Onyar, with a walled old quarter and one of Europe's best-preserved Jewish quarters. It is the gateway to the Costa Brava and the Pyrenees.
Girona airports
From the airport to central Girona
Girona-Costa Brava airport is about 10 km from central Girona.
Sagalés Aeropuerto-Girona
Bus between the airport and Girona city, connecting with the train and bus station.
Sagalés Aeropuerto-Barcelona
Bus to Barcelona's Estació del Nord, leaving shortly after each Ryanair flight lands.
Costa Brava
Sagalés and Moventis lines to towns along the Costa Brava, mainly in season.
Taxi
Official rank outside the terminal; taxis are metered. The ride to central Girona takes about 15-20 min.
Girona
Things to do in Girona
Cases de l'Onyar
The colourful houses overhanging the river, the city's best-known view.
El Call
The old Jewish quarter, a maze of stone lanes around Carrer de la Força.
Passeig de la Muralla
A walk along the medieval walls, with views over the rooftops of the old town.
Where to stay in Girona
Frequently asked questions
Which airport serves Girona?
Girona is served by Girona-Costa Brava (GRO).
How far is the airport from central Girona?
Girona-Costa Brava airport is about 10 km from central Girona.
How do I get from the airport to central Girona?
From Girona-Costa Brava airport you can take Sagalés Aeropuerto-Girona (bus), Sagalés Aeropuerto-Barcelona (bus), Costa Brava (bus), and Taxi. Pre-booked taxis and private transfers are also available.
What are the must-sees in Girona?
Highlights of Girona include Catedral de Girona, Cases de l'Onyar, El Call, and Passeig de la Muralla.
Photo credits
- Catedral de Girona: Richard Mortel from Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, CC BY 2.0, Wikimedia Commons
- Cases de l'Onyar: Rafa Esteve, CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons
- El Call: Wikimedia Commons, CC BY 2.5, Wikimedia Commons
- Passeig de la Muralla: MARIA ROSA FERRE ✿ from Vilafranca del penedes, Catalunya, CC BY-SA 2.0, Wikimedia Commons