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Researched Updated Oct 29, 2026 Last changed Oct 31, 2026 About guide entries

Essentials

City
Girona, capital of the province of Girona, Catalonia, Spain. 1
Population
108,666 on 1 January 2025, the municipal figure in the English Wikipedia infobox. The introduction of the same article still gives 106,476 for 2024. 1
Internet Speed
Average 150 Mbps; Fiber optic widely available in the city center.
Currency & Banking
Euro (EUR). On 19 October 2026 the European Central Bank rate was 1 EUR = 1.1225 USD, so 1 USD = 0.8909 EUR. Cards are widely accepted. 2 3
Tap Water
Tap water is generally safe to drink throughout Spain. Some southern regions have higher mineral content, which can affect the taste. 3
Power
230 V, 50 Hz, Type C and F (Europlug and Schuko). 3
SIM Card
Orange Prepago 10 is 10 euro including VAT for 28 days (80 GB, with 15 GB of EU roaming), as a physical SIM or an eSIM. Shops usually ask for identification. 4 3 22
Banking for Expats
Revolut and N26 are highly popular; local accounts available via Sabadell for residents.
Accommodation
Girona Housing, Airbnb, and local agencies like Finques Company.
Cashless Friendly
Yes, contactless payment is accepted even in small bakeries and taxis.
Short Term Rentals
Airbnb and local apartments (avg. €1,200/month for a central 1-bed).
Budget Accommodation
Can Beatus or Equity Point Hostel (approx. €30-€45/night).
Best Area to Stay for Tourists
Barri Vell (Old Town) - near the Cathedral and Jewish Quarter. 5
Best Area to Stay for Digital Nomads
Eixample or Devesa - quieter, better grocery access, and more modern apartments.

Working and Networking

Best Coworking Space
Parc Central Coworking, Carrer del Mestre Francesc Civil 8, baixos, 17005, about a three-minute walk from Girona station. A flex desk is 130 euros a month (Monday to Friday, 09:00 to 19:00). Day packs start at 15 euros, and a fixed desk with 24-hour access is 160 euros a month. 7 8 21
Best Cafe for Work
Federal Café (Carrer de la Força, 9) - laptop friendly with great Wi-Fi; Coffee €2.50.
Networking Events
Girona Tech Hub meetups and 'Girona Digital Nomads' Facebook group events.
Social Events for Expats
Language exchange at McKiernans Irish Pub (Rambla de la Llibertat).

Transportation

Best Taxi/Ride App
Taxi Girona (App: PideTaxi). Uber/Cabify have very limited presence.
Bike/Scooter Rental
Girocleta (public bike sharing for residents) or Eat Sleep Cycle for pro rentals (€40/day).
Best Beach Nearby
Sant Pere Pescador or Platja d'Aro (approx. 40 mins by car/bus).
Top Regional Airline
Vueling (operates largely from nearby Barcelona-El Prat).
Top International Airline
Ryanair is the main airline at Girona-Costa Brava Airport (GRO), about 10 km south of the centre. Wikipedia says it grew as a Ryanair hub and later shrank after most of those flights moved to Barcelona El Prat. 1 5
Highway Access
AP-7 (Autopista del Mediterráneo) connects to France and Barcelona. 1
Main Train/Transit Hub
Girona railway station is on Plaça d'Espanya, with the bus station in the high-speed building next to the main hall. Wikipedia puts the AVE to Barcelona at about 37 minutes. Wikivoyage says the non-stop trip from Barcelona Sants takes 40 minutes. 5 1 20
Public Transport Passes
ATM Girona integrated tickets for one zone: a T-10 is 10.70 euro for 10 trips, and a T-Mes is 46.15 euro for unlimited travel for a month. The zone system covers 47 municipalities. 6
Regional Travel
Media Distancia trains take about 1 hour 15 minutes to Barcelona, and regional trains about 1 hour 35 minutes, continuing toward the French border. Sagalés buses from the station serve Costa Brava towns, including Sant Feliu de Guíxols and L'Estartit. 1 5

Health and Wellness

Best Hospital
Hospital Dr. Josep Trueta, Avinguda de França, Fontajau. 17
Yoga & Wellness Centers
Happy Yoga Girona (Carrer de la Creu, 11) - €12 drop-in.
Gyms & Fitness Centers
GEiEG (multiple locations) - comprehensive sports complex approx. €50/month.
Laundry Services
Fresh Laundry (Carrer de Santa Eugènia) - self-service wash/dry for €8.

Food and Drink

Best Food Delivery App
Glovo and Just Eat are the market leaders in Girona.
Best Local Dish to Try
Xuixo (sugar-coated pastry filled with crema catalana) at Fleca Payerols.
Vegan/Vegetarian Options
B12 (Plaça de l'Independència) - vegan bar and restaurant.
Best Dessert Spots
Rocambolesc (Carrer de Santa Clara) - gourmet ice cream by the Roca brothers.
Affordable Shopping Spots
Mercat del Lleó (Public Market) for fresh local produce at fair prices.
E-commerce/Online Store
Amazon.es (Prime delivery is 24h), El Corte Inglés.
Grocery Delivery
Mercadona or Bonpreu/Esclat online delivery services.
Bar/Nightlife Area
Plaça de la Independència and Carrer de la Sèquia.
Local Brewery
Biergarten Girona or Dos Kiwis Brewing (nearby in Gaüses).
Wine Bars
Plaça del Vi, 7 - excellent selection of Empordà region wines.
Street Food Stalls
No permanent stalls, but 'Food Trucks' are common during the Temps de Flors festival.
Popular International Cuisine
König is a burger chain. The central branch is at Carrer de Calderers 16, by the Basílica de Sant Feliu, with others at Carrer Migdia 7, Camí de la Font de l'Abat 23 and Plaça de la Independència. 5

Culture and Attractions

Must-See Landmarks
Girona Cathedral on Plaça de la Catedral. Its Gothic nave is 22.98 metres wide, the second widest stone vault in the world after St Peter's in Rome. An adult ticket covering the cathedral and Sant Feliu is 7.50 euro. 1 5 19
Museums & Art Venues
Museu del Cinema, Carrer de la Sèquia 1. Adult entry is 7 euro, concession 3.50 euro, and children go free. 5 18
Historical Sites
The Jewish Quarter (El Call) and the Eiffel Bridge (Pont de les Peixateries Velles). 5
Religious Sites
Sant Pere de Galligants (Romanesque abbey). 5
Annual Events
Temps de Flors (Flower Festival in May) and Narcissus Festival (San Narciso in October).
Cultural Districts
Barri Vell (Old Town). 5
Theater Venues
Teatre Municipal de Girona.
Local Markets
Mercat de les Ribes del Ter (Tuesdays/Saturdays).
Music Scene
Sunset Jazz Club, Carrer de Jaume Pons i Martí 12, for live jazz and cocktails. The travel guide lists it daily from 19:00 and marks the club's own website link as dead. 5
Street Art
Mural cycle at the Monar district and underpass art near Devesa.
Cooking Classes
Girona Cooking Classes (Carrer Hortes) - approx. €75 per session.
Art Galleries
Dual Art Gallery (Carrer de la Muralla).
Historic Buildings
Arab Baths (Banys Àrabs) - 12th century Romanesque structure. 5
Local Heritage
The Girona Lioness (La Lleona) - legend says you must kiss her bottom to return to Girona.

Nature and Outdoor Activities

Nearby Nature Escapes
La Devesa Park - the largest urban park in Catalonia with 2,500 plane trees.
National Parks Nearby
Aiguamolls de l'Empordà Natural Park (40 mins away).
Cycling/Walking Paths
Long-distance cycle routes through the city include the Ruta del Carrilet d'Olot, the Pirinexus and the Via Augusta. 5
Scenic Viewpoints
Passeig de la Muralla (the old city walls walk with views over the Pyrenees).
Birdwatching Locations
Ter River banks and nearby Banyoles Lake.
Bonfire-Friendly Spots
Strictly regulated; only allowed in designated BBQ areas like Sant Grau.

Other Services and Amenities

Parcel Delivery Service
Correos (Carrer de Santa Eugènia); SEUR and MRW for express.
Tech Repair Services
Pccat Girona (Carrer de l'Obra).
Table Tennis Spots
TT Cassà (nearby club) or public tables in Parc Central.
Language Classes
Servei Lingüístic de la UdG or Escola Oficial d’Idiomes (EOI) Girona.
Libraries & Study Spots
Biblioteca Pública Carles Rahola - modern, ultra-fast Wi-Fi, and quiet zones.
Community Centers
Centre Cívic Barri Vell-Mercadal.
Gaming Lounges
Elite Gaming Center (nearby in larger mall zones).
Casino & Gaming Halls
Casino Peralada (approx. 40 mins north).

Business

Studio Purchase Price (City Center)
Fotocasa asking prices in October 2026 were €5,926/m² in Centre - Barri Vell. The index is not split by bedrooms, so a 40 m² flat at that rate is €237,040. 16
Studio Purchase Price (Outside City)
Fotocasa asking prices in October 2026 were €1,151/m² in Pont Major - Pedret - Campdorà, the cheapest listed district and still inside Girona. A 40 m² flat at that rate is €46,040. Not split by bedrooms. 16
1-Bedroom Purchase Price (City Center)
Fotocasa asking prices in October 2026 were €5,926/m² in Centre - Barri Vell, not split by bedrooms. A 60 m² flat at that rate is €355,560. 16
1-Bedroom Purchase Price (Outside City)
Fotocasa asking prices in October 2026 were €1,151/m² in Pont Major - Pedret - Campdorà. A 60 m² flat at that rate is €69,060. Not split by bedrooms. 16
2-Bedroom Purchase Price (City Center)
Fotocasa asking prices in October 2026 were €5,926/m² in Centre - Barri Vell. An 80 m² flat at that rate is €474,080. Not split by bedrooms. 16
2-Bedroom Purchase Price (Outside City)
Fotocasa asking prices in October 2026 were €1,151/m² in Pont Major - Pedret - Campdorà. An 80 m² flat at that rate is €92,080. Not split by bedrooms. 16
Corporate Tax
The general corporation tax rate is 25%. 11
Dividend Withholding Tax
Non-residents pay 19% on dividends, and treaties can set a lower rate. Residents pay the savings scale: 19% on the first €6,000, then 21%, 23%, 27% and 30% above €300,000. 9
Tax System
Residents are taxed on worldwide income. You are tax-resident if you spend more than 183 days in Spain in a calendar year, or if Spain is your main base of activities or economic interests. 9 10
Highest Income Tax Bracket
The national 2026 withholding guideline reaches 47 percent above 300,000 euro. Actual general-income rates depend on the combined state and regional scales; the Spain tax profile records an effective top near 54 percent in the highest-tax regions. Savings income is taxed separately at 19 to 30 percent. 9
VAT
IVA is 21% standard, with reduced rates of 10% and 4%, and 0% on some operations. 13
Controlled Foreign Company (CFC) Rules
Yes. A Spanish resident company is taxed on a foreign subsidiary when it owns, alone or with related parties, over 50% and the foreign tax is under 75% of the Spanish tax on the same income. EU and EEA entities with a real business can be outside the rules. 12
Property Tax
IBI (Impuesto sobre Bienes Inmuebles) - annual tax paid to the Girona Town Hall.
Property Transaction Tax
On a resale in Catalonia, transfer tax is 10% up to €600,000. Above that, the average rate uses 11% on the next €300,000, 12% from €900,000 to €1.5 million and 13% above that. A large landlord, or a buyer of a whole residential building, pays 20%. The earlier general rate ran until 26 June 2025. 14
Attractive Tax System for Digital Nomads
Employed remote workers with the international telework visa can opt into the inbound-worker regime. Withholding on employment income is 24 percent up to 600,000 euro and 47 percent on the excess, for the year of the move and the next five, if they were not resident in the previous five years. It is not a flat tax on every kind of income. 15

About these guide entries

Method
Researched
Last updated
Oct 29, 2026
Last changed
Oct 31, 2026

Checked against the sources below and compared with similar cities. Numbers in the list point to these sources.

  1. English Wikipedia Girona, population, airport, motorway and train timesSecondary
  2. European Central Bank reference rate on 19 October 2026Official
  3. Wikivoyage Spain, plugs, tap water, cards and mobile networksSecondary
  4. Orange Prepago 10, 10 euro including taxOfficial
  5. Wikivoyage Girona, station, sights, buses and cycle routesSecondary
  6. ATM Girona ticket prices, T-10 and monthly passOfficial
  7. Parc Central Coworking Girona price listOfficial
  8. Parc Central Coworking address on Carrer del Mestre Francesc CivilOfficial
  9. PwC Spain personal income tax, reviewed 30 June 2026Secondary
  10. PwC Spain tax residence, more than 183 daysSecondary
  11. PwC Spain corporate tax, general rate 25 percentSecondary
  12. PwC Spain controlled foreign company rulesSecondary
  13. Spanish tax agency VAT rates, 21, 10 and 4 percentOfficial
  14. Catalonia property transfer tax scaleOfficial
  15. Inbound worker regime, 24 percent up to 600,000 euroOfficial
  16. Fotocasa Girona capital sale index, October 2026Index
  17. OpenStreetMap Hospital Dr. Josep TruetaReference
  18. OpenStreetMap Museu del CinemaReference
  19. OpenStreetMap Catedral de GironaReference
  20. OpenStreetMap Estació de GironaReference
  21. OpenStreetMap 8 Carrer del Mestre Francesc CivilReference
  22. Orange prepaid tariffs, 28-day bundles checked in the Spain country prepOfficial

Change history

    • Method Generated Researched
    • 1-Bedroom Purchase Price (City Center) Approx. €4,200 per m² (e.g., 60 m² = €252,000) Fotocasa asking prices in October 2026 were €5,926/m² in Centre - Barri Vell, not split by…
    • 1-Bedroom Purchase Price (Outside City) Approx. €2,600 per m² (e.g., 60 m² = €156,000) Fotocasa asking prices in October 2026 were €1,151/m² in Pont Major - Pedret - Campdorà. A…
    • 2-Bedroom Purchase Price (City Center) Approx. €4,000 per m² (e.g., 80 m² = €320,000) Fotocasa asking prices in October 2026 were €5,926/m² in Centre - Barri Vell. An 80 m²…
    • 2-Bedroom Purchase Price (Outside City) Approx. €2,400 per m² (e.g., 80 m² = €192,000) Fotocasa asking prices in October 2026 were €1,151/m² in Pont Major - Pedret - Campdorà…
    • Attractive Tax System for Digital Nomads Beckham Law (Fixed 24% tax for 6 years) or the new Startup Law Visa for Nomads (15% tax). Employed remote workers with the international telework visa can opt into the…
    26 more changes
    • Best Coworking Space Cooker (Carrer de la Rutlla, 16) - approx. €150/month for a flex desk. Parc Central Coworking, Carrer del Mestre Francesc Civil 8, baixos, 17005, about a…
    • Best Hospital Hospital Universitari de Girona Doctor Josep Trueta (Av. de França, s/n). Hospital Dr. Josep Trueta, Avinguda de França, Fontajau.
    • City Girona, Catalonia, Spain Girona, capital of the province of Girona, Catalonia, Spain.
    • Controlled Foreign Company (CFC) Rules Yes, strict rules applied under Spanish law. Yes. A Spanish resident company is taxed on a foreign subsidiary when it owns, alone or…
    • Corporate Tax 25% standard rate in Spain. The general corporation tax rate is 25%.
    • Currency & Banking Euro (EUR). 1 EUR ≈ 1.09 USD. Major banks: CaixaBank, BBVA, Santander. Euro (EUR). On 19 October 2026 the European Central Bank rate was 1 EUR = 1.1225 USD, so 1…
    • Cycling/Walking Paths Olot-Girona Greenways (Vies Verdes) - retired railway track for cycling. Long-distance cycle routes through the city include the Ruta del Carrilet d'Olot, the…
    • Dividend Withholding Tax 19% - 26% depending on amount. Non-residents pay 19% on dividends, and treaties can set a lower rate. Residents pay the…
    • Highest Income Tax Bracket 47% (on income over €300,000). The national 2026 withholding guideline reaches 47 percent above 300,000 euro. Actual…
    • Main Train/Transit Hub Girona Railway Station (AVE High Speed connects to Barcelona in 38 mins). Girona railway station is on Plaça d'Espanya, with the bus station in the high-speed…
    • Museums & Art Venues Cinema Museum (Museu del Cinema) - entry €6. Museu del Cinema, Carrer de la Sèquia 1. Adult entry is 7 euro, concession 3.50 euro, and…
    • Music Scene Sunset Jazz Club (Carrer de la Plateria) for live performances. Sunset Jazz Club, Carrer de Jaume Pons i Martí 12, for live jazz and cocktails. The travel…
    • Must-See Landmarks Girona Cathedral (featuring the widest Gothic nave in the world). Girona Cathedral on Plaça de la Catedral. Its Gothic nave is 22.98 metres wide, the second…
    • Popular International Cuisine König (multiple locations) - famous for burgers and local tapas; very affordable. König is a burger chain. The central branch is at Carrer de Calderers 16, by the Basílica…
    • Population 103,000 108,666 on 1 January 2025, the municipal figure in the English Wikipedia infobox. The…
    • Power 230V, 50Hz, 🔌 Type C and F sockets. 230 V, 50 Hz, Type C and F (Europlug and Schuko).
    • Property Transaction Tax ITP (Property Transfer Tax) is 10% for resale properties in Catalonia. On a resale in Catalonia, transfer tax is 10% up to €600,000. Above that, the average rate…
    • Public Transport Passes T-10 card (approx. €11 for 10 trips) valid for urban buses. ATM Girona integrated tickets for one zone: a T-10 is 10.70 euro for 10 trips, and a T-Mes…
    • Regional Travel RENFE Medium Distance trains and Sagalés/Sarfa buses for Costa Brava. Media Distancia trains take about 1 hour 15 minutes to Barcelona, and regional trains…
    • SIM Card Movistar, Orange, Vodafone, and Yoigo. Prices approx. €15-€20 for 50GB. Orange Prepago 10 is 10 euro including VAT for 28 days (80 GB, with 15 GB of EU roaming)…
    • Studio Purchase Price (City Center) Approx. €4,500 per m² (e.g., 40 m² = €180,000) Fotocasa asking prices in October 2026 were €5,926/m² in Centre - Barri Vell. The index is…
    • Studio Purchase Price (Outside City) Approx. €2,800 per m² (e.g., 40 m² = €112,000) Fotocasa asking prices in October 2026 were €1,151/m² in Pont Major - Pedret - Campdorà…
    • Tap Water Safe to drink, though many locals prefer bottled or filtered water due to high mineral… Tap water is generally safe to drink throughout Spain. Some southern regions have higher…
    • Tax System Worldwide income basis for residents (>183 days). Residents are taxed on worldwide income. You are tax-resident if you spend more than 183…
    • Top International Airline Ryanair (major hub at Girona-Costa Brava Airport GRO). Ryanair is the main airline at Girona-Costa Brava Airport (GRO), about 10 km south of the…
    • VAT 21% (standard), 10% (reduced for food/transport). IVA is 21% standard, with reduced rates of 10% and 4%, and 0% on some operations.

    fix pass aligned Currency & Banking, Tap Water, SIM Card, Tax System, Highest Income Tax Bracket and Attractive Tax System for Digital Nomads with the unchanged Spain prep and comparison cities Begur and Cadaqués; retained the exchange rate and added the national prepaid-tariff citation. Updated research provenance. Added explicit evidence gaps for Best Coworking Space, Best Hospital, Must-See Landmarks, Museums & Art Venues, Music Scene and Popular International Cuisine; retained their earlier values because current venue details could not be independently confirmed (en.wikivoyage.org, orange.es, taxsummaries.pwc.com, parccentralcoworking.com, en.wikivoyage.org).

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