Cheap city break Girona
Girona is the medieval heart of the Costa Brava: colourful houses along the Onyar river, one of Europe's best-preserved Jewish quarters and the beaches 45 minutes away. Direct from Eindhoven with Ryanair in 1 hour 55. 3 days from €260 per person.
✈️ Plan your trip to Girona →When is the best time to go?
May, June and September are ideal: 22 to 28 degrees, pleasant for the old town and warm enough for the Costa Brava beaches, without the crowds and prices of July and August. Spring and autumn are pleasant too, with clear, mild days.
The best areas in Girona
- Barri Vell the medieval old town with cobbles, the cathedral steps and the city walls.
- El Call one of Europe's best-preserved Jewish quarters, a maze of narrow lanes.
- Cases de l'Onyar the iconic colourful houses along the river, best seen from the Pont de Sant Agustí.
- Mercadal the 19th-century extension with shops, terraces and the Eiffel bridge (Pont de les Peixateries Velles).
- Costa Brava the coast 45 minutes away, with Tossa de Mar and Calella de Palafrugell as the prettiest beach towns.
Top 5 things to do in Girona
- Girona Cathedral the widest Gothic nave in the world and 90 Baroque steps, famous as the Great Sept from Game of Thrones (cultural ticket around €5 including audioguide).
- El Call (Jewish quarter) wander for free through Catalonia's best-preserved medieval Jewish quarter.
- City walls (Passeig de la Muralla) a free walk along the old ramparts with views over the rooftops.
- Banys Àrabs the 12th-century Romanesque-style bathhouse, entry around €3.
- Costa Brava beaches Tossa de Mar with its walled Vila Vella, 45 minutes away by bus.
Flights + transport from the Netherlands
Ryanair flies direct from Eindhoven to Girona (GRO) in 1 hour 55, about 4 times a week from around €40 one-way. From the airport the Sagalés bus reaches Girona bus station in 30 minutes (€2.90). You explore the old town on foot; for the Costa Brava beaches take the Moventis and Sarfa buses, and the high-speed train reaches Barcelona in 38 minutes.
What does a trip to Girona cost?
Girona is cheaper than Barcelona. Hostels from €20, mid-range hotels €60 to 110, apartments around €85 per night. Food is good value: a menu del día €14, tapas €3 to 5, a glass of Catalan wine €3. Insider: climb the city walls for free at sunset for the best view, and use Girona as a calm base for the Costa Brava instead of busy Lloret. Budget from €260 per person for 3 days including a direct flight.
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Frequently asked questions about Girona
When is the best time to visit Girona?
May, June and September: 22 to 28 degrees, nice for the old town and warm enough for the Costa Brava beaches, without the summer crowds.
How do I get to Girona from the Netherlands?
Ryanair flies direct from Eindhoven to Girona (GRO) in 1 hour 55, about 4 times a week from around €40 one-way.
Can you reach the beach from Girona?
Yes, the Costa Brava is 45 minutes away: reach Tossa de Mar and Calella de Palafrugell by the Moventis and Sarfa buses.
What is there to see in Girona?
The cathedral (famous from Game of Thrones), the El Call Jewish quarter, the colourful houses along the Onyar and the free city walls.
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