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<h2>Hiking</h2>
==Hiking==
* Wikiloc and AllTrails
See [[Hiking in Girona]]
* Hikes:
** Salt del Timbarro
** Blanes
** Snow hiking near Tossa Pelada (with snow rackets)
** Cim de Sant Roc and Ermita de Santa Lena. The hike is not difficult but requires moderate fitness. No risk of falling, despite a dramatic-looking rock formation in photos.
** Sant Miquel castle
** Via Verda (flat, between Creueta & Quart).
** Sant Gregori (nature area).
** Camí de Ronda (coastal walk from S’Agaró * Sa Conca).
** Albanyà Natural Pools.
** Portbou to Llançà
** La Garrotxa Volcano Hike, covering: Volcà De Santa Margarida, Fageda d'en Jordà, Volcà del Croscat)
* FreeAdventour hikes. Donation-based hikes around Girona’s coastline and mountains.
"[16/5/24, 21:50:00] Bea: Currently doing this beautiful walk along the sea tonight: https://maps.app.goo.gl/AZbGc7JGUtV27Mau5?g_st=ic Maybe we could arrange a group trip sometime? 🥰"
* Esport Nabes, a sports shop in Barri Vell that sells hiking gear


<h2>Cycling</h2>
==Cycling==
* Wikiloc and AllTrails
See [[Cycling in Girona]]
* Knuckleheads Cycling Group – A Strava/WhatsApp group for road cycling in Girona. Road cycling and some gravel rides. Regular group rides: Wednesdays & Sundays from Correos at 9:30 AM. Longest route reaches Olot. There's a WhatsApp group but you need an admin to add you.
* Vies Verdes – Cycling routes around Girona connecting nearby villages and countryside.
* Girona Livin' (Cycling) https://www.facebook.com/groups/1314674945211863


<h2>Running</h2>
==Running==
* Wikiloc and AllTrails
* Wikiloc and AllTrails
* Running Clubs in Girona:
* Running Clubs in Girona:
** Sisterhood (women-only)
** Sisterhood (women-only)
** Club Trail Running Girona
** Club Trail Running Girona
** Not a Run Club Girona (Instagram)
** Not a Run Club. Run by Kayla from Australia. They organise a run almost every Saturday, 10 am starting from the fountain in Devesa Parc. Slow pace. Check the Instagram page at https://www.instagram.com/notarunclub.girona
** Overland Running 6km pace).
** Overland Running. Fast pace. They do a Wednesday women's run that's about 6 minutes per km.<ref>Girona Buddies Running subgroup, 2025-04-07)</ref> 
** Esports Parra Running Club (ask in-store for details)
** Esports Parra Running Club (ask in-store for details)
** North3 Gym also hosts social runs.
** North3 Gym also hosts social runs.
* Running events  
* Running events  


<h2>Padel and Tennis</h2>
==Padel and Tennis==
* List of tennis and padel places in Girona: https://badmintonya.es/loc-girona/#google_vignette
* List of tennis and padel places in Girona: https://badmintonya.es/loc-girona/#google_vignette
* A few people interested in playing tennis at Parc de la Devesa.
* La Devesa Municipal Sports Area (in the middle of La Devesa) has three tennis courts and two padel courts<ref>https://www.girona.cat/turisme/eng/dte_equipaments_devesa.php</ref>. It also has beach volleyball and beach tennis courts.
* Gipadel
* Gipadel
* 3sets Break Padel
* 3sets Break Padel
* Padel Girona 2
* Padel Girona 2
* Tennis at University of Girona costs €1 per person for members.
* Tennis at University of Girona costs €1 per person for members.
<h2>Badminton</h2>
 
==Badminton==
* There's no badminton courts in Girona :(
* There's no badminton courts in Girona :(
<h2>Ping pong</h2>
. There are ping pong tables across Girona.


<h2>Football</h2>
==Ping pong==
Girona FC matches are a big deal for locals.
Girona has several outdoor public ping pong tables.
 
*Parc del Vista Alegre has three ping pong tables. Location: [https://what3words.com/feelers.parade.agenda feelers.parade.agenda]


<h2>Climbing</h2>
[[File:2025-04-06 18-43-38 table-tennis-table-at-parc-del-vista-alegre.JPG|400px|thumb|right|Ping pong table at Parc del Vista Alegre]]
 
*The park at Carrer El Carme has one
https://what3words.com/exposes.slipped.kingpin
 
*2 at Plaza Prudenci Bertrana
*And others…
 
==Darts==
The only places to play darts on Girona are Cu-Cut and Ilusiona Girobowling. Cu-Cut can get busy.
 
==⚽ Football==
Girona has several public places to play football:
*There's a football pitch at Parc del Vista Alegre. Location: [https://what3words.com/elevator.famous.profilez elevator.famous.profilez]
[[File:2025-04-06_18-44-08_basketball-and-football-court-at-parc-del-vista-alegre.JPG|400px|thumb|right|Public football and basketball court at el Parc del Vista Alegre]]
 
Girona has a football team called Girona FC.
 
Bars to watch football matches:
* McKiernans
* Lapsus (Plaça de la Independència) – Affordable drinks, football screenings.
 
==Climbing==
* Cal Mico rocadrom (Carrer d'Alacant, 13). Entry: €12 (+ €2 for shoe rental). Bouldering and top rope (you don't need a partner). Also a small gym. They also have monthly membership option. No powder chalk allowed, only liquid chalk.
* Cal Mico rocadrom (Carrer d'Alacant, 13). Entry: €12 (+ €2 for shoe rental). Bouldering and top rope (you don't need a partner). Also a small gym. They also have monthly membership option. No powder chalk allowed, only liquid chalk.
* RockArt Climbing & Co-Working (farther from Girona).
* RockArt Climbing & Co-Working (farther from Girona).
* Via ferratas
* Via Ferrata Cala del Molí (Sant Feliu de Guíxols). First part open, full route opens May 31 (€40 for full, €30 for partial). You can go without a guide.
* Roca de Creu. You can rent equipment from x for x euro
* Baumes Corcades (K4 Difficulty) – challenging route.
* other via ferratas.


<h2>Snorkelling and scuba diving</h2>
Also see [[Via ferratas near Girona]].
 
==Snorkelling and scuba diving==
* L'Escala & Cala Sa Cova have great snorkeling spots.
* L'Escala & Cala Sa Cova have great snorkeling spots.
* Scuba diving courses (PADI Open Water) are available in Tossa de Mar, and people organize group bookings to get discounts.
* Scuba diving courses (PADI Open Water) are available in Tossa de Mar, and people organize group bookings to get discounts.
* Boat rental options from Platja d’Aro for day trips (€50+ per person).
* Boat rental options from Platja d’Aro for day trips (€50+ per person).


<h2>Skiing and snowboarding</h2>
==Skiing and snowboarding==
* La Molina (2 hour drive) No public transport from Girona, car is the only option. Accessible by bus from Barcelona. Has a ski school
* La Molina (2 hour drive) No public transport from Girona, car is the only option. Accessible by bus from Barcelona. Has a ski school
* Vallter (2 hour drive)
* Vallter (2 hour drive)
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* Rasos de Peguera is an abandoned ski station where people go for free skiing & hiking (08612 Castellar del Riu, Barcelona)
* Rasos de Peguera is an abandoned ski station where people go for free skiing & hiking (08612 Castellar del Riu, Barcelona)
* when it rais in Girona, it means it's snowing in the ski resorts, so a good time to go
* when it rais in Girona, it means it's snowing in the ski resorts, so a good time to go
==Golf==
There are pitch & putts around town. (Where?) The nearest full courses are at Sant Feliu de Guíxols on the coast, as Golf Girona has closed down. (from https://en.wikivoyage.org/wiki/Girona)
==Basketball==
[[File:Basketball-court-carrer-de-carme.JPG|400px|thumb|right|Basketball court at the park at Carrer El Carme.]]
Girona has several public places to play basketball. There's a map at https://www.courtsoftheworld.com/spain/girona/
*Parc del Vista Alegre has a basketball court that doubles as a football pitch. Location: [https://what3words.com/elevator.famous.profilez elevator.famous.profilez]
*The park at Carrer El Carme has a basketball court https://what3words.com/exposes.slipped.kingpin
Others (according to https://www.courtsoftheworld.com/spain/girona/)
*Carrer de Saragossa
*Carrer de Bru Barnoya i Xiberta
*Carrer d'Enric Marquès Ribalta
*Carrer de Maria Castanyer i Figueras
*Carrer Jaume Vicens Vives (Salt)
*Carrer de l'Olivera
Girona has a basketball team called Bàsquet Girona. They formed in 2014. They play at Municipal Pavilon Girona in Fontajau. You can also just go to see amateur children teams playing, without needing to buy a ticket.
==Horse riding==
Equi Natur in Serinya offers horse riding, for beginners and advanced riders. https://www.equinatur.com/
==Girona Training==
An outdoor boot camp every Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday. They meet behind Parc de la Devesa, at the small basketball court just outside the main basketball stadium. It costs €25/month for four sessions a week. On Thursdays, they sometimes add a run up to the cathedral steps. The sessions are led by Jordi Gonzales, who also organizes local trail runs. He brings resistance bands (like TRX) to the classes, and all you need to bring is a yoga mat and some water. Jordi is Catalan and so are most of the participants, so it's also a good way to practice Catalan. Instagram: @gironatraining<ref>Suus from Girona Buddies on 2025-04-27</ref>
==References==

Latest revision as of 08:23, 1 May 2025

Hiking[edit]

See Hiking in Girona

Cycling[edit]

See Cycling in Girona

Running[edit]

  • Wikiloc and AllTrails
  • Running Clubs in Girona:
    • Sisterhood (women-only)
    • Club Trail Running Girona
    • Not a Run Club. Run by Kayla from Australia. They organise a run almost every Saturday, 10 am starting from the fountain in Devesa Parc. Slow pace. Check the Instagram page at https://www.instagram.com/notarunclub.girona
    • Overland Running. Fast pace. They do a Wednesday women's run that's about 6 minutes per km.[1]
    • Esports Parra Running Club (ask in-store for details)
    • North3 Gym also hosts social runs.
  • Running events

Padel and Tennis[edit]

  • List of tennis and padel places in Girona: https://badmintonya.es/loc-girona/#google_vignette
  • La Devesa Municipal Sports Area (in the middle of La Devesa) has three tennis courts and two padel courts[2]. It also has beach volleyball and beach tennis courts.
  • Gipadel
  • 3sets Break Padel
  • Padel Girona 2
  • Tennis at University of Girona costs €1 per person for members.

Badminton[edit]

  • There's no badminton courts in Girona :(

Ping pong[edit]

Girona has several outdoor public ping pong tables.

Ping pong table at Parc del Vista Alegre
  • The park at Carrer El Carme has one

https://what3words.com/exposes.slipped.kingpin

  • 2 at Plaza Prudenci Bertrana
  • And others…

Darts[edit]

The only places to play darts on Girona are Cu-Cut and Ilusiona Girobowling. Cu-Cut can get busy.

⚽ Football[edit]

Girona has several public places to play football:

Public football and basketball court at el Parc del Vista Alegre

Girona has a football team called Girona FC.

Bars to watch football matches:

  • McKiernans
  • Lapsus (Plaça de la Independència) – Affordable drinks, football screenings.

Climbing[edit]

  • Cal Mico rocadrom (Carrer d'Alacant, 13). Entry: €12 (+ €2 for shoe rental). Bouldering and top rope (you don't need a partner). Also a small gym. They also have monthly membership option. No powder chalk allowed, only liquid chalk.
  • RockArt Climbing & Co-Working (farther from Girona).

Also see Via ferratas near Girona.

Snorkelling and scuba diving[edit]

  • L'Escala & Cala Sa Cova have great snorkeling spots.
  • Scuba diving courses (PADI Open Water) are available in Tossa de Mar, and people organize group bookings to get discounts.
  • Boat rental options from Platja d’Aro for day trips (€50+ per person).

Skiing and snowboarding[edit]

  • La Molina (2 hour drive) No public transport from Girona, car is the only option. Accessible by bus from Barcelona. Has a ski school
  • Vallter (2 hour drive)
  • Masella. Has a ski school
  • Rasos de Peguera is an abandoned ski station where people go for free skiing & hiking (08612 Castellar del Riu, Barcelona)
  • when it rais in Girona, it means it's snowing in the ski resorts, so a good time to go

Golf[edit]

There are pitch & putts around town. (Where?) The nearest full courses are at Sant Feliu de Guíxols on the coast, as Golf Girona has closed down. (from https://en.wikivoyage.org/wiki/Girona)

Basketball[edit]

Basketball court at the park at Carrer El Carme.

Girona has several public places to play basketball. There's a map at https://www.courtsoftheworld.com/spain/girona/

Others (according to https://www.courtsoftheworld.com/spain/girona/)

  • Carrer de Saragossa
  • Carrer de Bru Barnoya i Xiberta
  • Carrer d'Enric Marquès Ribalta
  • Carrer de Maria Castanyer i Figueras
  • Carrer Jaume Vicens Vives (Salt)
  • Carrer de l'Olivera

Girona has a basketball team called Bàsquet Girona. They formed in 2014. They play at Municipal Pavilon Girona in Fontajau. You can also just go to see amateur children teams playing, without needing to buy a ticket.

Horse riding[edit]

Equi Natur in Serinya offers horse riding, for beginners and advanced riders. https://www.equinatur.com/

Girona Training[edit]

An outdoor boot camp every Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday. They meet behind Parc de la Devesa, at the small basketball court just outside the main basketball stadium. It costs €25/month for four sessions a week. On Thursdays, they sometimes add a run up to the cathedral steps. The sessions are led by Jordi Gonzales, who also organizes local trail runs. He brings resistance bands (like TRX) to the classes, and all you need to bring is a yoga mat and some water. Jordi is Catalan and so are most of the participants, so it's also a good way to practice Catalan. Instagram: @gironatraining[3]

References[edit]

  1. ↑ Girona Buddies Running subgroup, 2025-04-07)
  2. ↑ https://www.girona.cat/turisme/eng/dte_equipaments_devesa.php
  3. ↑ Suus from Girona Buddies on 2025-04-27
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