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4 April 2025
- 15:0415:04, 4 April 2025 Public toilets in Girona (hist | edit) [489 bytes] Gironabuddies (talk | contribs) (Created page with "*Girona train station *Rambla de la Llibertat, 17004 Girona. Open 8 am to 8 pm every day. <ref>https://g.co/kgs/tgvy7ES</ref> *Placa de la Independència. Open 8 am to 8 pm every day. <ref>https://g.co/kgs/BCJzqW5</ref> *Carrer de Berenguer Carnicer, 17001 Girona. These public toilets are located under the concrete railway viaduct. Resemble containers. Heavily covered in graffiti. Open 8 am to 8 pm every day. *Rotonda del Rellotge, 17001 Girona. Small public toilets next...")
2 April 2025
- 02:1002:10, 2 April 2025 Over 50s in Girona (hist | edit) [72 bytes] Gironabuddies (talk | contribs) (Created page with "this is a new page, feel free to delete this message and add information")
30 March 2025
- 10:3510:35, 30 March 2025 Cycling and mountain biking in Girona (hist | edit) [819 bytes] Gironabuddies (talk | contribs) (Created page with "The best sport to do in Girona is probably cycling. Girona has been called the "Cycling Mecca".<ref>https://www.catalannews.com/sports/item/cycling-mecca-what-makes-girona-so-good-for-bike-riding</ref> What makes Girona good for cycling is its smooth roads, good climate, good range of terrains, nice views, and different places to cycle. * Use Wikiloc and AllTrails for routes * Knuckleheads Cycling Group – A Strava/WhatsApp group for road cycling in Girona. Road cyclin...") originally created as "Cycling in Girona"
29 March 2025
- 15:0615:06, 29 March 2025 Neurodiversity services in Girona (hist | edit) [21 bytes] 79.158.220.177 (talk) (Created page with "this is a new page :)")
28 March 2025
- 16:2216:22, 28 March 2025 Finance in Girona (hist | edit) [745 bytes] 79.158.220.177 (talk) (Created page with "==Places to transfer currencies== ===Money Exchange Girona=== Av. de St. Narcis 85, Local 2, 17005 ===icambio.es=== A website where you can use a bank card to buy different currencies with euros. You can have the money delivered to your door. You can only exchange from euros, not to euros. So you can't sell dollars or pounds, for example. ( "I used them and it's a great service" - Carmen Manea from Girona Budides) ===Girona Buddies=== If you have dollars or pounds...")
- 03:4803:48, 28 March 2025 Parents in Girona (hist | edit) [466 bytes] Gironabuddies (talk | contribs) (Created page with "==Special needs== Viu Autisme is a non-profit association in the province of Girona. It was founded in July 2012 by a group of parents of children with autism. The association aims to be a key point of support and guidance for families, professionals, policymakers, and those working in social services. www.viuautisme.com")
- 00:1600:16, 28 March 2025 Dance classes in Girona (hist | edit) [531 bytes] 79.158.220.177 (talk) (Created page with "==mr.DANCE== A dance school in Girona. It was founded in January 2019 by Luca Marchesi and Ester Robles as a continuation of the previous school, Sibiem, which started in 2012.<ref>https://www.mrdancegirona.com/sobre-nosotros/</ref> They have three studio rooms (300m², 120m² and 100m²).<ref>https://www.mrdancegirona.com/sobre-nosotros/</ref> Address: Carrer Barcelona 403, 17003, Girona gironasocial.es www.instagram.com/gironasocial WhatsApp: https://chat.whatsapp.c...")
27 March 2025
- 08:3008:30, 27 March 2025 Emergencies (hist | edit) [359 bytes] Gironabuddies (talk | contribs) (Created page with "For all kinds of emergency, call: 012 National police: 091 Local Police: 092 Mossos d'Esquadra: 088 National Police: 091 Medical emergencies: 061")
26 March 2025
- 04:4504:45, 26 March 2025 Mental health services in Girona (hist | edit) [3,604 bytes] Gironabuddies (talk | contribs) (Created page with "==Emergency services== *Santa Caterina Hospital (Carrer del Dr. Castany, s/n, 17190 Salt, Girona) has a 24/7 psychiatric emergency service. You can go there anytime without an appointment. *Any CAP (primary care centre) like CAP Guell (Carrer Mossèn Joan Pons, 6, 17001 Girona) can help in emergencies and transfer you to appropriate services. *Call 061 (SEM - Sistema d’Emergències Mèdiques) for urgent help. You can speak with a psychologist by phone, and they can sen...")
25 March 2025
- 04:5304:53, 25 March 2025 Language exchanges in Girona (hist | edit) [574 bytes] Gironabuddies (talk | contribs) (Created page with "==Language Exchange websites== https://www.mylanguageexchange.com/city/Girona__Spain.asp Costs $5.99 US per month or $23.99 US per year to contact other members. Has 2-4 new members a month. ==Girona International Language Exchange== 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. Se...")
23 March 2025
- 09:5509:55, 23 March 2025 Places to visit in Girona (hist | edit) [1,758 bytes] 79.158.220.177 (talk) (Created page with "==La Lleona== A stone lioness statue near St Feliu cathedral. Legend says that those who climb up and kiss its bottom are guaranteed to return to Girona someday! It used to be reachable by metal steps, but these were removed during COVID.")
21 March 2025
- 02:5602:56, 21 March 2025 Accommodation in Girona (hist | edit) [2,288 bytes] Gironabuddies (talk | contribs) (Created page with "==Renting== *You don't necessarily need a Spanish contract or NIE to rent an apartment; some agencies accept foreign contracts (e.g., Dutch contracts). *Where to look: Idealista is a commonly used platform for finding apartments. What else? Habitaclia? Local letting agencies? *Rentals can be difficult to find, and many people ask in WhatsApp/Facebook groups. *May & June availability is usually tight, so ask early. *Short-term rentals can be tricky to find, but asking in...") originally created as "Accomodation in Girona"
20 March 2025
- 07:4107:41, 20 March 2025 Shopping in Girona (hist | edit) [4,489 bytes] Gironabuddies (talk | contribs) (Created page with "In Girona, most things can be bought on Amazon.es. It's just generally the convenient place to buy stuff. If ordering from outside the EU (from Amazon.co.uk or Amazon.com for example), you may need to pay import tax. Most shops in Girona are closed on Sundays, and those that are open tend to close early. There is a shopping mall just outside Girona called '''Espai Girones'''. It's a 1-hour walk from Girona or 30 minutes by bus. It has shops, a cinema, food court, resta...")
- 03:5003:50, 20 March 2025 Coworking in Girona (hist | edit) [1,985 bytes] 79.158.220.177 (talk) (Created page with "This page has a list of coworking spaces in and around Girona. ==Santander Work Café - Banco Santander* 📍 Address: Carrer Nou, 37, 17001 Girona Probably the best coworking space in Girona because it's FREE. It's run by Santander bank but you don't have to be a customer, anyone can use it. Has free WiFi, tables, chairs, and also a cafe. When you first enter, speak to the person at the desk, because you have to sign up (for free) and get a code. They have three s...")
16 March 2025
- 01:1901:19, 16 March 2025 Airport to Girona (hist | edit) [3,270 bytes] 79.158.220.177 (talk) (Created page with "<h2>Girona airport</h2> Outside the airport is a taxi rank. Sometimes you might need to wait in the queue. A taxi from Girona Airport to the city costs approximately €25–30. Tip: Ask people in the queue if they're also going to Girona and if they want to share a taxi with you. That way you can share the taxi cost. <h2>Barcelona airport</h2> Barcelona has 2 terminals. <h2>Barcelona Airport to Girona</h2> <h3>Bus</h3> Buses leave from terminal 1 which take you t...")
- 00:5500:55, 16 March 2025 Gyms in Girona (hist | edit) [959 bytes] 79.158.220.177 (talk) (Created page with "<h2>O2 Centro Wellness Migdia</h2> Biggest gym in Girona. Has a gym, classes, swimming pool, sauna, steam room, jacuzzi. <h2>O2 Centro Wellness Boutique Gym Girona</h2> Women's only gym <h2>Anytime Fitness Girona</h2> <h2>Uniq Gym</h2> <h2>Synergym Girona Devesa</h2> <h2>MAGNVS Strength Gym</h2> <h2>Mariama keita</h2> <h2>Rut Vela Fitness Gym</h2> <h2>Synergym Girona Migdia</h2> <h2>Centre PaleoTraining</h2>")
15 March 2025
- 16:3116:31, 15 March 2025 Volunteering (hist | edit) [36 bytes] Gironabuddies (talk | contribs) (Redirected page to Volunteering in Girona) Tag: New redirect
- 16:2916:29, 15 March 2025 Volunteering in Girona (hist | edit) [2,414 bytes] Gironabuddies (talk | contribs) (Created page with "These are a list of volunteering opportunities in Girona for English-speakers. <h2>Litter cleanup</h2> Just an informal litter cleanup. Take a bin bag and gloves. Ideas for places: *lake Park del Migdia when it’s drained *top of hill behind Vista Alegre *Parc del Migdia in general <h3>Litter cleanups organised by others</h3> *FreeAdvenTour: Organized a past cleanup at Gola de Ter. Contact Alex. (no current plans for another event). *Brigada Activista del Salabret...")
- 15:4115:41, 15 March 2025 Som Mobilitat (hist | edit) [3,805 bytes] Gironabuddies (talk | contribs) (Created page with "Som Mobilitat is a car-sharing service in Catalonia. They have four cars in Girona. <h2>Prices</h2> <h3>Renting by hour</h3> The cost is 6 euro per hour + 16 cents per kilometer. <h3>Renting by day</h3> You can also rent by day instead of by hour. The cost per day is: * €68 if you drive less than 50 km * €76 if you drive less than 100 km * €92 if you drive less than 200 km <h3>Discounts</h3> You can get a discount if you top up your account every month. * if y...")
- 10:2110:21, 15 March 2025 Libraries in Girona (hist | edit) [787 bytes] Gironabuddies (talk | contribs) (Created page with "<h2>Carles Rahola library</h2> Carrer Emili Grahit, 4C, 17002 Girona <h2>Salvador Allende library</h2> Carrer de Baix, 2, 17006 Girona <h2>Ernest Lluch library</h2> Carrer Saragossa, 27, 17003 Girona <h2>Antonia Adroher library</h2> Carrer de Can Sunyer, 46, 17007 Girona")
- 01:3701:37, 15 March 2025 Things to do with children in Girona (hist | edit) [4,061 bytes] Gironabuddies (talk | contribs) (Created page with "<h2>Things to do in Girona for children</h2> * Parks. Parc del Migdia has a big grassy area. * Libraries. Girona has several libraries with children's books. Carlos Rajola is the biggest library. They also have board games children can play. * Kaotik World: Trampoline park just outside of Girona. Used to be called Salting Girona. * Cal Mico: Climbing center near El Corte Ingles. They have a children's area. Also children can do top-roping by themselves. <h2>Outside o...") originally created as "Children"
- 00:5000:50, 15 March 2025 Hiking in Girona (hist | edit) [1,977 bytes] Gironabuddies (talk | contribs) (Created page with "There is a list of mountains in Catalonia called 100 Cims, it's the 100 best mountains for climbing. See [https://www.feec.cat/activitats/100-cims/| https://www.feec.cat/activitats/100-cims/]. There are three mountains within walking distance of Girona: *Sant Miquel *Els Angels *Montigilar. * Wikiloc and AllTrails * 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 di...")
14 March 2025
- 16:3316:33, 14 March 2025 Schools in Girona (hist | edit) [3,002 bytes] Gironabuddies (talk | contribs) (Created page with "Add things here!")
- 16:0516:05, 14 March 2025 Services in Girona (hist | edit) [37 bytes] Gironabuddies (talk | contribs) (Created page with "Someone please start to fill this in!")
- 15:4015:40, 14 March 2025 Transport in Girona (hist | edit) [2,832 bytes] Gironabuddies (talk | contribs) (Created page with "<h2>Parking</h2> Car parks are typically underground. Free parking is available near Parc del Migdia (where?) and the roundabout near La Devesa (where?). <h2>Buses</h2> *Girona has 10 local bus routes.<ref>https://www.girona.cat/turisme/eng/mobilitat.php</ref> City buses are generally on time, with minor delays of a few minutes. You can pay with cash or by tapping your bank card. <h2>Coaches</h2> *Coach tickets are easier to buy at the coach station ticket booth rathe...")
- 15:1615:16, 14 March 2025 Learning languages in Girona (hist | edit) [1,759 bytes] Gironabuddies (talk | contribs) (Created page with "The main language in Girona is Catalan, followed by Spanish and English. Locals speak both Catalan and Spanish, and it's a good idea to learn Catalan to integrate better. <h2>Language schools in Girona</h2> There are 4-5 language academies in Girona. These include: * EOI Girona (Escola Oficial d’Idiomes). Affordable Spanish & Catalan courses. Recommended by locals for quality teaching. Group classes. * Up Idioma offers Spanish courses (A1-B1) in Girona. - Private t...") originally created as "Learning languages"
- 14:5114:51, 14 March 2025 Music jams in Girona (hist | edit) [1,180 bytes] Gironabuddies (talk | contribs) (Created page with "<h2>L'Ateneu Salvador</h2> Ateneu Salvadora Catà (Plaça de Josep Pla i Casadevall, 2, 17001 Girona) has music jams every month on a Thursday, check their Instagram at [https://www.instagram.com/salvadoracata/| https://www.instagram.com/salvadoracata/] Open to all levels and styles. Food and drinks available at the bar (cash only). <h2>McKiernans</h2> McKiernans Irish pub has two music jams. Bring your own instruments are play together. <h3>Irish music jam</h3> Ever...")
- 10:4010:40, 14 March 2025 Making friends in Girona (hist | edit) [1,877 bytes] Gironabuddies (talk | contribs) (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...") originally created as "Making friends"
- 10:0010:00, 14 March 2025 Sports in Girona (hist | edit) [3,270 bytes] Gironabuddies (talk | contribs) (Created page with "<h2>Hiking</h2> * Wikiloc and AllTrails * 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). ** Alb...") originally created as "Sports in girona"
- 09:5309:53, 14 March 2025 Christmas in Girona (hist | edit) [435 bytes] Gironabuddies (talk | contribs) (Created page with "Three Kings song (5th Jan): Visca els tres Reis de l'Orient; que porten coses a tota la gent: Una botifarra per a la meva mare, un got de vi pel meu padrí, un tall de coca per la meva boca, un tros de pa pel meu germà Translation: Long live the Three Kings from the Orient; bringing gifts to all the people: A sausage for my mother, a glass of wine for my grandfather, a slice of cake for my mouth, a piece of bread for my brother.")
- 09:3309:33, 14 March 2025 Events in Girona (hist | edit) [4,279 bytes] Gironabuddies (talk | contribs) (Created page with "<h2>January</h2> <h2>February</h2> * Carnestoltes (Carnival) – Festivities, parades, and costumes. * European Outdoor Film Tour (EOFT) – Adventure, extreme sports, and outdoor films. * Correcurts – 24-hour film competition in Cassà de la Selva. * Festival Internacional del Circ Elefant d’Or – International circus festival with trapeze acts, clowns, and acrobatics. <h2>March</h2> * Calçotada in Vista Alegre – Traditional Catalan barbecue featuring...") originally created as "Events"
- 09:1209:12, 14 March 2025 Cinemas in Girona (hist | edit) [995 bytes] Gironabuddies (talk | contribs) (Created page with "Girona has three cinemas: OCINE, Cinema Truffaut, and Odeon. Cinema Truffaut is an independent cinema in the Barri Vell. Shows non-mainstream films. Offers €4 tickets on Wednesdays. Movies are shown in original language (including English). https://cinematruffaut.girona.cat/cat/cartellera.php OCINE shows mainstream films. Have VOSE films and a special webpage for these: https://www.ocinegirona.es/?filterCategories=VOSE. FIlms marked VOSE are in original language. Od...") originally created as "Cinemas"
- 08:2808:28, 14 March 2025 Food and restaurants in Girona (hist | edit) [5,703 bytes] Gironabuddies (talk | contribs) (Created page with "## **🍽️ Restaurants & Local Cuisine** - **Menú del Día**: Many restaurants offer a set lunch menu for €12–€18, including a starter, main, dessert, and drink. - **Tapas is NOT a Catalan specialty**, but some places serve it. - **Placa Independencia** is a great spot for outdoor dining. ### **🏆 Famous & Highly Rated Restaurants** - **El Celler de Can Roca** – Voted the world's best restaurant, run by the Roca brothers. Reservations required mon...") originally created as "Bars and restaurants"
- 04:3904:39, 14 March 2025 Accomodation (hist | edit) [768 bytes] Gironabuddies (talk | contribs) (Created page with "<h1>Housing, Renting, Accommodation in Girona<h1> - You don't necessarily need a Spanish contract or NIE to rent an apartment; some agencies accept foreign contracts (e.g., Dutch contracts). - **Where to look**: Idealista is a commonly used platform for finding apartments. What else? Habitaclia? Local letting agencies? - Rentals can be difficult to find, and many people ask in WhatsApp/Facebook groups. - May & June availability is usually tight, so ask early. - Short-ter...")