Cultural norms in Girona
From Guide to Girona
Ordering beer in Girona[edit]
Ordering “una cervesa, si us plau” (Catalan) or “una cervesa, por favor” (Spanish) will typically yield a canya.[1] A canya is a small draft beer (~200–300ml) costing around €2–2.50 depending on the bar.[1]
If multiple taps exist, specify a brand: “una canya de Heineken” or accept the default (usually Estrella Damm).[1]
You can also ask for una gerra (or pinta/medio litro) which is a 400–500+ml mug/pint, but this is not always available.[1]
To get a bottled beer, ordering by brand name alone (e.g., “una Estrella”) usually results in a bottle.[1] The bartender may ask “vols una copa?” (“do you want a glass?”)
Other drinks:
- A clara is lager mixed with fizzy lemonade (similar to shandy).[1]
- A non-alcoholic beer is “una cervesa sense alcohol”
Common toasts:
- “Salut!” (Catalan)
- “Salud!” (Spanish)
