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<h2>Hiking</h2>
==Hiking==
See [[Hiking in Girona]]
See [[Hiking in Girona]]


<h2>Cycling</h2>
==Cycling==
See [[Cycling in Girona]]
See [[Cycling in Girona]]


<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. Run by Kayla from Australia. They organise a run almost every Saturday, 10 am starting from the fountain in Devesa Parc. Check the Instagram page at https://www.instagram.com/notarunclub.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 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
* 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.
* 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.
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* 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 :(
=Ping pong=
=Ping pong=
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Girona FC matches are a big deal for locals.
Girona FC matches are a big deal for locals.


<h2>Climbing</h2>
==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).
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* other via ferratas.
* other via ferratas.


<h2>Snorkelling and scuba diving</h2>
==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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* 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


<h2>Golf</h2>
==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)
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)


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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.
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.


<h2>Horse riding</h2>
==Horse riding==
Equi Natur in Serinya offers horse riding, for beginners and advanced riders. https://www.equinatur.com/
Equi Natur in Serinya offers horse riding, for beginners and advanced riders. https://www.equinatur.com/
==References==

Latest revision as of 15:01, 7 April 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]

There are ping pong tables across Girona.

  • 3 in Parc del Vista Alegre: ///feelers.parade.agenda
  • 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 public places to play football:

  • Parc del Vista Alegre ///elevator.famous.profilez


Girona FC matches are a big deal for locals.

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).
  • 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.

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]

Girona has outdoor free basketball courts:

  • Parc del Vista Alegre ///elevator.famous.profilez

And others (add here if you know any)

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/

References[edit]

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