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6 June 2025

  • 04:5804:58, 6 June 2025 Pharmacies in Girona (hist | edit) [847 bytes] Gironabuddies (talk | contribs) (Created page with "Pharmacies in Catalonia are called ''farmàcies''. 200px|thumb|right|Pharmacy signThey have a red or green lit-up cross outside.<ref>https://www.girona.cat/turisme/eng/info.php</ref> Pharmacies are usually open: *Monday to Friday from 9 AM. to 1 PM and 4:30 PM to 8 PM<ref>https://www.girona.cat/turisme/eng/info.php</ref> *Saturdays from 9 AM to 1:30 PM. <ref>https://www.girona.cat/turisme/eng/info.php</ref> If you need a ph...")
  • 04:5604:56, 6 June 2025 What to do in an emergency in Girona (hist | edit) [1,732 bytes] Gironabuddies (talk | contribs) (Created page with "==📞 Call 112 == If you have a life-threatening emergency, '''call 112''' (the European emergency number). You may be connected to a doctor for a phone consult, or an ambulance will be sent. Be ready to give your address, including your flat or house number. ==🏥 Go to an emergency room== If you can make your own way to a hospital, there are public and private emergency rooms. File:Hospital Josep Trueta Girona.JPG|400px|thumb|right|Hospital Josep Trueta,...")
  • 04:4604:46, 6 June 2025 English speaking doctors in Girona (hist | edit) [5,337 bytes] Gironabuddies (talk | contribs) (Created page with "These referrals have come from recommendations from members of Girona Buddies. They are not an endorsement. If you know other English-speaking medical practitioners, please add to this wiki or post on Girona Buddies. == Clinics that speak English == *'''Clínica Bofill'''. Big private clinic in Girona. Dedicated phone line for people with foreign insurance: 972 20 43 50 ext. 513. Can connect you with English-speaking doctors. Offers a concierge service for patients wit...") originally created as "English speaking doctors"
  • 04:4104:41, 6 June 2025 Postal services in Girona (hist | edit) [558 bytes] Gironabuddies (talk | contribs) (Created page with "The Spanish postal service is called '''Correos'''. ==Post offices in Girona== There are three post offices in Girona. ===Avinguda de Ramon Folch=== This is the main post office in Girona. It's in a building next to Plaça Independencia. Address: Avinguda de Ramon Folch, 2, 17001 Girona ===Avinguda de Lluís Pericot=== Address: Avinguda de Lluís Pericot, 23, 17003 Girona ===El Corte Ingles=== There's a post office in the Corte Inglés department store. Address: C...")

4 June 2025

  • 08:1808:18, 4 June 2025 Centre Cívic Santa Eugènia "Can Ninetes" (hist | edit) [770 bytes] Gironabuddies (talk | contribs) (Created page with "==Centre Cívic Santa Eugènia== ==Associations== The building is also home to these organisations:<ref>https://ca.wikipedia.org/wiki/Can_Ninetes</ref> *Amicale Cisfrance Girona *Associació cultural La Bombeta *Associació de veïns de Can Gibert del Pla *Associació de veïns de Santa Eugènia de Ter *Associació Medina Gounasse *Casal Infantil i Juvenil de Santa Eugènia *Club d'escacs Santa Eugènia *Emocions Anònimes *Grup de Lesbianes de Girona (GLG) *Mou-te en B...")
  • 08:1108:11, 4 June 2025 Centre civics and other community centers (hist | edit) [1,358 bytes] Gironabuddies (talk | contribs) (Created page with "{| class="wikitable" |+ Civic Centres in Girona ! Name !! Address |- | Centre Cívic Barri Vell-Mercadal || C. Cort Reial, 7 - 17004 Girona |- | Centre Cívic Onyar || C. Camp de la Plana, 13 - 17004 Girona |- | Centre Cívic Pedret || C. Pedret, 135 - 17007 Girona |- | Centre Cívic Pont Major || C. Pont Major, 67-73 - 17007 Girona |- | Centre Cívic Ter || C. Sant Agustí, 27 - 17007 Girona |- | Centre Cívic Sant Narcís || Pl. Assumpció, 27 - 17005 Girona |- | Centr...")
  • 07:1107:11, 4 June 2025 Centre Cívic Barri Vell-Mercadal (hist | edit) [500 bytes] Gironabuddies (talk | contribs) (Created page with "Centre Cívic Barri Vell-Mercadal is a community center in Girona. ==Rooms== ===Meeting rooms=== ===Dance room=== ===General room (at the top floor of the building)===")
  • 07:0107:01, 4 June 2025 Espai Fundació "la Caixa" Girona (hist | edit) [1,220 bytes] Gironabuddies (talk | contribs) (Created page with "Espai Fundació "la Caixa" Girona is a centre for elderly people (aged over 60) in Girona. I guess you could call it the Girona Elderly Center. It’s run by the "la Caixa" Foundation. Its aim is to help people over 60 stay active, healthy, and socially connected. The center runs free workshops and activities, both in person and online. The center is at Plaça del Poeta Marquina 10. Opening hours: Monday to Friday, 10:00–14:00 and 16:00–20:00. People can sign up...")

3 June 2025

  • 14:2314:23, 3 June 2025 Organising events in Girona (hist | edit) [285 bytes] Gironabuddies (talk | contribs) (Created page with "The town council (ajuntament) has a webpage for events called the [Agenda https://www.girona.cat/agenda/cat/agenda.php]. You can publish events on the Agenda webpage through either of these links: *https://www.agendadegirona.cat/publicar.php *https://web.girona.cat/comunicacio/agenda")

30 May 2025

27 May 2025

  • 06:5306:53, 27 May 2025 Castells (hist | edit) [1,632 bytes] Gironabuddies (talk | contribs) (Created page with "=== Castells terms === ==== 🧍‍♂️ People and Structure ==== ; '''Pinya''' : The base of the human tower, made up of many people who support the weight and catch the castellers if they fall. ; '''Tronc''' : The main vertical body of the tower, made up of multiple levels. ; '''Folre''' : A second-level base placed on top of the pinya for additional support in taller towers. ; '''Manilles''' : A third-level base used in very high or complex castells. ; '''Baixo...")
  • 02:0002:00, 27 May 2025 Nightlife (hist | edit) [703 bytes] Gironabuddies (talk | contribs) (Created page with "==Clubs== *Platea *Casino (open 9 pm to 3 am) *La Bohème (very red) *Babilònia (a bar with cool chandeliers) *Yeah! (starts to get busy at 12-1 pm) ==Bars== *Catalano Taberna - Open until 3 am *McKiernans Pub – Popular but gets crowded. *Beers & Bagels – Casual beer spot. *Lola Café – Good atmosphere for drinks. *RUTA 66 - Bar/Restaurant *La Malabarista - Vermuteria ==Bars with rooftops== *Ultonia Terrace – Rooftop bar, open every day from 6pm *Hotel Casa...")

20 May 2025

  • 13:5413:54, 20 May 2025 Day trips and nearby attractions (hist | edit) [982 bytes] Gironabuddies (talk | contribs) (Created page with "See https://maps.app.goo.gl/D7nuWiXSBJMrmRbu6?g_st=iw for more ideas *'''Bosc de les Escultures de Joan Carolà''' is a free 1 hour walk through a forest to find strange sculptures. 25-minute drive from Girona. *'''Banyoles is a nearby town with a large lake, which is nice to walk around. *'''ParcArt''' is a park with a lake and different sculptures.")
  • 13:4113:41, 20 May 2025 Parks in Girona (hist | edit) [965 bytes] Gironabuddies (talk | contribs) (Created page with "==La Devesa== Big park near the city centre. Most of the park is covered by over 2,500 plane trees (tall trees).<ref>https://www.spain.info/en/places-of-interest/devesa-park/</ref> Many of the trees in La Devesa Park were planted in the 1850s, and some are as tall as 55 metres. The park also has: *the Devesa municipal sports area (outdoor swimming pool, volleyball, tennis) *French-style La Devesa Gardens<ref>https://www.spain.info/en/places-of-interest/devesa-park/</r...")
  • 13:3413:34, 20 May 2025 Playgrounds in Girona (hist | edit) [878 bytes] Gironabuddies (talk | contribs) (Created page with "===Parks=== * Parc del Migdia is Girona's biggest park. It has a big grassy area, two playgrounds, and a cafe. * La Devesa ===Playgrounds=== Girona has several small playgrounds. The best ones are: * Plaça Josep Pallach I Carola (enter cafe Armonia and go out the other side). Has swings, climbing frame, roundabout, a little house, and a place to play football. Also a cafe for parents to sit. * There is a good playground opposite Flying Tiger Copenhagen. A wooden fence...")

14 May 2025

  • 02:3202:32, 14 May 2025 Children with special needs (hist | edit) [626 bytes] Gironabuddies (talk | contribs) (Created page with "*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. https://www.viuautisme.com *CEE Font de l'Abella (av. Montilivi 100, 17003, Girona) is a public special needs school in Girona *'''Els Joncs''' (Ptge. dels Massaguer 9, 17001, Girona) is a...")
  • 02:2902:29, 14 May 2025 Neighborhoods in Girona (hist | edit) [690 bytes] Gironabuddies (talk | contribs) (Created page with "*Girona Old Town (Barri Vell) *Migdia *La Devesa *Palau *Montjuic *Quimics (Once a glue factory, the site still features its tall brick chimney. Now, it's a residential area with apartment buildings. Used to be quiet but recently reported some crime concerns.) *Montilivi (this mostly residential neighbourhood is home to Girona FC’s stadium, several university buildings, and student housing.) *St. Daniel (Village behind Girona’s cathedral. Nearby forests. There are no...")

9 May 2025

6 May 2025

  • 02:4202:42, 6 May 2025 Creativity in Girona (hist | edit) [3,026 bytes] 79.159.228.173 (talk) (Created page with "*'''Girona Sketch Coffee''' is a Catalan-speaking sketching group. They meet every Wednesday from around 3:30 pm to 6 pm. Open to everyone. See their Instagram for their next meetup: https://www.instagram.com/gironasketchcoffee/")

3 May 2025

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27 April 2025

  • 13:3913:39, 27 April 2025 NEW How Smaller City Wikis focus on helping newcomer integrate (hist | edit) [3,519 bytes] Kelly L (talk | contribs) (Created page with "One excellent example of a smaller city with an outstanding expat wiki is Groningen in the Netherlands. Despite having only about 200,000 residents, Groningen maintains "The Groninger Guide" – a comprehensive wiki-style resource that stands out for several reasons: The wiki features: 1. A highly detailed section on university integration, recognizing that many international residents arrive as students or researchers 2. Neighborhood guides with unusual depth for a sm...")
  • 13:3713:37, 27 April 2025 NEW TokyoCheapo -- Details on maintaining quality for a wiki newcomer guide (hist | edit) [5,252 bytes] Kelly L (talk | contribs) (Created page with "One of the best examples of a community wiki-style expat guide is the "Tokyo Cheapo" platform, which began as a simple wiki and evolved into a comprehensive resource. What makes it exceptional is its combination of practical information with genuine local insights, all maintained by a mix of long-term foreign residents and locals. Other excellent examples include: 1. The "r/IWantOut" subreddit's country-specific wikis, particularly their Germany guide which has detaile...")
  • 03:0103:01, 27 April 2025 ChatGPT Summary of 15 April Meeting (hist | edit) [2,164 bytes] Kelly L (talk | contribs) (Created page with "Summary of Meeting on Girona Guide Project: Paul, Teresa, and Kelly discussed building a community-driven Guide to Girona aimed at helping English-speaking newcomers navigate life in Girona. They debated how to balance providing helpful, non-commercial information with the potential risks of the guide turning into a platform for self-promotion. Key points: Commercial Listings: Teresa and Kelly raised concerns about how much commercial content to allow. Services like d...")

26 April 2025

  • 14:2314:23, 26 April 2025 Establishing residency in Girona (hist | edit) [224 bytes] Gironabuddies (talk | contribs) (Created page with "==Getting an empadronimiento== What is the empadronimiento, why is it important, how to get it. ==Getting a NIE== What is a NIE, why is it important, how to get it. ==Becoming a permanent resident== ==Becoming a citizen==")
  • 14:1814:18, 26 April 2025 Girona customs (hist | edit) [1,070 bytes] Gironabuddies (talk | contribs) (Created page with "==La Lleona== At the bottom of the steps to the Basílica de Sant Feliu is a column with a lioness statue on top. It’s from the 12th century and has become a symbol of Girona.<ref>https://www.atlasobscura.com/places/lioness-girona</ref> According to tradition, you had to climb the column and kiss the lioness’s backside ("el cul de la lleona") to be accepted as a true citizen, or to make sure you would return to Girona.<ref>https://www.atlasobscura.com/places/lioness...")
  • 14:0914:09, 26 April 2025 Leaving Girona (hist | edit) [757 bytes] Gironabuddies (talk | contribs) (Created page with "Leaving Girona? We'll miss you! ==Getting from Girona to Girona airport== '''Taxi'''. A taxi from Girona to Girona Airport is €25–30. You can get a taxi outside the bus station or you can order one by calling one of Girona's taxi companies. '''Bus'''. There's a bus that goes straight to the airport, the journey is around 30 minutes. It starts at Girona coach station (Estación d'Autobuses de Girona). Sagalés Bus Service connects Girona with the airport, departi...")
  • 14:0214:02, 26 April 2025 Arriving in Girona (hist | edit) [3,702 bytes] Gironabuddies (talk | contribs) (Created page with "You're arriving in Girona! You might be coming by plane or maybe you're driving. ===Getting from Girona airport to Girona=== Landing at Girona airport? Girona's airport is called Girona-Costa Brava Airport. It's about 10 km from the city. There are two ways to get from Girona airport to Girona. '''Taxi'''. A taxi from Girona Airport to Girona is €25–30. The taxi rank is just outside the arrivals terminal. Often, there'll be a queue. Tip: Ask people in the que...")
  • 08:4408:44, 26 April 2025 Discussion of issues (hist | edit) [10,315 bytes] Gironabuddies (talk | contribs) (Created page with "blank for the moment")
  • 08:4308:43, 26 April 2025 Tasks to do (hist | edit) [445 bytes] Gironabuddies (talk | contribs) (Created page with "currently empty")

24 April 2025

  • 03:1303:13, 24 April 2025 Driving in Girona (hist | edit) [613 bytes] Gironabuddies (talk | contribs) (Created page with "This page is mainly empty, but feel free to add to it :) Driving tests in Girona are in Spanish and Catalan. If you don't speak either of these languages, then you can ask the driving instructor if you can have a friend sitting in the back of the car who can translate for you. (Thanks Tessa for the tip!)")

22 April 2025

  • 22:5722:57, 22 April 2025 Sites with useful information about Girona (hist | edit) [680 bytes] Gironabuddies (talk | contribs) (Created page with "*https://www.girona-tourist-guide.com. Created in 2003 *https://www.girona.cat/turisme/eng/. Official tourism website. Contains guides on what to do, where to stay, where to eat, etc *https://www.girona.cat/shared/admin/docs/g/u/guia_turisme_girona.eng.pdf. Tourism guide (PDF) *https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Girona *https://charlieontravel.com/girona/. Written by two English people who spent a month in Girona *https://www.thetimes.com/travel/girona-city-guide-your-weekend...")

16 April 2025

13 April 2025

  • 08:0608:06, 13 April 2025 Bins in Girona (hist | edit) [5,582 bytes] Gironabuddies (talk | contribs) (Created page with "== Waste sorting and bin types == In some areas of Girona, smart bins are used to manage waste more efficiently. These include: * A '''brown bin''' for organic waste * A '''grey multi-material bin''' used for different waste types depending on the day (e.g. paper/cardboard, packaging, glass, or general waste) * Some areas also provide a small bin for sanitary waste (e.g. pads, diapers, masks) Organic waste must always be placed in a '''compostable bag'''. To check wher...")

11 April 2025

  • 13:3213:32, 11 April 2025 Learning Catalan in Girona (hist | edit) [3,022 bytes] Gironabuddies (talk | contribs) (Created page with "Catalan is the main language in Girona. ==Free Catalan resources== ===Consorci per a la Normalització Lingüística (CPNL)=== Free Catalan courses are available up to C1 level through the Consorci per a la Normalització Lingüística (CPNL). These courses include both intensive and non-intensive options, as well as online classes. ===Voluntariat per la Llengua=== A free language buddy program to practice Catalan. ===Informal Catalan conversation group run by Mar...")
  • 07:4807:48, 11 April 2025 Meeting on 15 April 2025 (hist | edit) [45,320 bytes] Gironabuddies (talk | contribs) (Created page with "==Commercial listings== Many categories (e.g. gyms, financial services) will naturally involve businesses. Is it acceptable for the guide to include mostly commercial entities? What measures can we take to prevent commercial exploitation or other inappropriate uses of the site? ==Static vs dynamic pages== Can some pages can remain fairly static, especially if they link to official or external sources for updates? Other pages will require more frequent updates and ca...") originally created as "Building and maintaining Guide to Girona"
  • 02:3202:32, 11 April 2025 Welcome Girona Expo 2025 (hist | edit) [4,192 bytes] Gironabuddies (talk | contribs) (Created page with "Welcome Girona Expo Services is an event that helps people in Girona find services in different languages. It’s for residents, newcomers, and international workers who need support with things like legal, financial, or education services. At the event, you can meet professionals, ask questions, and find help in the language you prefer. The goal is to make it easier for everyone to access the services they need. *Location: Fira de Girona (34 Passeig de la Devesa 17001...")

10 April 2025

  • 03:0603:06, 10 April 2025 Via ferratas near Girona (hist | edit) [3,865 bytes] Gironabuddies (talk | contribs) (Created page with "A via ferrata is a climbing route that has metal cables, ladders, and steps fixed to the rock. You clip yourself to the cable with a harness, so even if you slip, you won’t fall far. It’s like climbing made safer and easier for beginners. Good for people who want to climb but don't have serious climbing skills. There are several via ferrates near Girona. {| class="wikitable" ! Name ! Place ! Difficulty ! Notes |- | Can Puig de Fuirosos || Sant Celoni || K1 || Cerra...")

9 April 2025

  • 05:2705:27, 9 April 2025 Nightlife in Girona (hist | edit) [393 bytes] Gironabuddies (talk | contribs) (Created page with "===🎸 Bars with Live Music=== * McKiernans Irish Pub – Hosts live music events. * La Carreta del Ter (Bordils) – Known for music nights. * Sunset Jazz Club – Regular jazz performances. ===🎧 Nightclubs in Girona=== * Lux – Popular club. * Yeah! Indie Club – Great for indie/alternative music. * La Mirona (Salt) – Big venue for concerts, tribute bands, and techno nights.")

8 April 2025

  • 03:0303:03, 8 April 2025 Gluten-free in Girona (hist | edit) [623 bytes] Gironabuddies (talk | contribs) (Created page with "==Gluten-free restaurants and bakeries== * Xocodesert – A strict gluten-free bakery. * Bye Bye Blat (Mercat del Lleó area) – Another gluten-free bakery. * Sol Gastrobar (Plaça de Vi) – Sources gluten-free baked goods from Xocodesert. * El Formet – Offers gluten-free options. * Brots de Vi – Celiac-friendly café.")
  • 02:5202:52, 8 April 2025 Public waterpoints in Girona (hist | edit) [1,102 bytes] Gironabuddies (talk | contribs) (Created page with "Girona has several public water fountains and they’re safe to drink from. If this page is missing a water fountain, feel free to add it. :) ==List of water fountains== *Plaça de Miquel i Palol ([https://what3words.com/exile.closets.required exile.closets.required]) 400px|thumb|center *Plaça Catalunya (near Eat Sleep Cycle) *Jardins de la Muralla *Plaça Independencia (near the toilets) ===Parc del Vista Alegre=== *T...")

5 April 2025

4 April 2025

  • 23:2023:20, 4 April 2025 Sustainability in Girona (hist | edit) [6,484 bytes] Gironabuddies (talk | contribs) (Created page with "*Too Good To Go app. An app to buy discounted food that restaurants and bakeries would have thrown away. Receive a surprise bag. Good for cheap groceries, cakes, the pastries. The cost is about a third of the normal price. *The cost for a plastic bag in a supermarket is 15 cents, so bring your own bag *At supermarket fish and meat counters, you can use your own Tupperware to avoid using plastic bags")
  • 15:0415:04, 4 April 2025 Public toilets in Girona (hist | edit) [871 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

30 March 2025

  • 10:3510:35, 30 March 2025 Cycling and mountain biking in Girona (hist | edit) [1,769 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"
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