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Created page with "<h2>Girona International</h2> Girona International is run by Alexey Danilin. https://www.instagram.com/girona_international/ They have two events: <h3>Karaoke</h3> Karaoke at Duplex bar every other Friday night, starting at 9:30 pm. Popular event, turnout usually around 30 people. Anyone can go, but the age range is typically young (teens to twenties). <h3>Language Exchange</h3> Every over Thursday at 7pm River Girona (Carrer de la barca 2). Get a sticker wit..."
 
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<h2>Girona Buddies</h2>
Girona Buddies is a WhatsApp community. Fortnightly social event, on a Sunday, usually from 3-6 PM. Also other events organised by their members.
[https://www.instagram.com/gironabuddies/| Instagram]
<h2>Girona International</h2>
<h2>Girona International</h2>


Girona International is run by Alexey Danilin.  
Girona International is run by Alexey.
[[https://www.instagram.com/girona_international/]]
[https://www.instagram.com/girona_international/| Instagram]
 
(Note that Girona International is different to [https://www.meetup.com/girona-international-meetup| Girona International Society].)


They have two events:
Girona International has two fortnightly events:


<h3>Karaoke</h3>
<h3>Girona International karaoke</h3>
Karaoke at Duplex bar every other Friday night, starting at 9:30 pm. Popular event, turnout usually around 30 people.  
Karaoke at Duplex bar every other Friday night, starting at 9:30 pm. Popular event, turnout usually around 30 people.  


Anyone can go, but the age range is typically young (teens to twenties).
Anyone can go. Popular with younger crowds, like Erasmus students, but open to all.


<h3>Language Exchange</h3>
<h3>Girona International language exchange</h3>


Every over Thursday at 7pm 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.
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.


<h2>Girona Conecta</h2>
<h2>Girona Conecta</h2>
Fortnightly social event on Thursday or Friday, from 6:30 pm to 9:30 pm, organised by Nastya Elikan.  
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.
Usually the location is Hors Categorie. Anyone can turn up. Turnout usually around 30 people.
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<h2>Girona Social Meetup</h2>
<h2>Girona Social Meetup</h2>


Every Tuesday, 7 PM at Dúplex Restaurant. They speak in English. About 15-20 people go each time. Regulars Managed by Amie from California.  
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.
 
<h2>La Garrina</h2>
 
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”.
 
<h2>Girona Mamas and Papas</h2>
Facebook group for English-speaking parents. Run by Mary Lynn. They meet up around once a month.


Anyone can go, but the age range is typically middle-aged.
[https://www.facebook.com/groups/1027535234100430| Facebook page]

Latest revision as of 16:04, 2 April 2025

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.

Instagram

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.

Facebook page