Making friends in Girona
Girona Buddies
Girona Buddies is a WhatsApp community. Fortnightly social event, on a Sunday, usually from 3-6 PM. Also other events organised by their members.
Girona International
Girona International is run by Alexey. Instagram
(Note that Girona International is different to Girona International Society.)
Girona International has two fortnightly events:
Girona International karaoke
Karaoke at Duplex bar every other Friday night, starting at 9:30 pm. Popular event, turnout usually around 30 people.
Anyone can go. Popular with younger crowds, like Erasmus students, but open to all.
Girona International language exchange
Language exchange every other Thursday at 7 pm at River Girona (Carrer de la Barca 2). Get a sticker with the languages you speak and find someone who speaks the language that you want to practice.
Girona Conecta
Fortnightly English-speaking social event on Thursday or Friday, from 6:30 pm to 9:30 pm, organised by Nastya.
Usually the location is Hors Categorie. Anyone can turn up. Turnout usually around 30 people.
Girona Social Meetup
Weekly English-speaking meetup, every Tuesday at 7 PM at Dúplex Restaurant. About 15-20 people go each time. Managed by Ami from California.
Mostly attended by middle-aged to older people, but open to all.
La Garrina
La Garrina is a bar in the Barri Vell but it also serves as a community. The bar regulars are a group of locals and foreigners. “It's like Cheers”.
Girona Mamas and Papas
Facebook group for English-speaking parents. Run by Mary Lynn. They meet up around once a month.
