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- Barri Vell: Girona's old town and its most touristy area, on the bank of the River Onyar. Despite the bustle, it stays calm; a duplex apartment is presented as a good option given the surrounding heritage.
- Sant Narcís: one of the best-connected residential neighbourhoods, with the main railway station to the north, the wide avenue along the River Güell to the west and, to the south, a shopping area with centres such as Girocentre.
- La Creu de Palau: even quieter than Sant Narcís, south of the city and of the main university campus. Semi-detached houses are the type of property highlighted for families.
- Eixample: south of the Barri Vell and west of the Onyar, it includes Eixample Nord, Eixample Sud and Sant Narcís. These are quiet residential areas, well served by shops, healthcare and transport, where spacious apartments with terraces are the norm.
- Key point: four neighbourhoods with distinct profiles; the choice depends on your budget and the lifestyle you want, from the historic centre to the areas near the campus.
It is no coincidence that the popular series Game of Thrones chose locations in Girona (such as its cathedral) for some of its most important scenes and to portray cities such as Braavos.
The city's countless attractions draw many people to settle in the ancient Gerunda, as the Romans called it.
If you are not from the city, it is important to get advice on choosing the neighbourhood that best matches your budget or the kind of area you want to live in.
Where to live in Girona
We recommend four ideal options for families who want to settle in Girona, in the neighbourhoods with the best quality of life.
A duplex apartment in the Barri Vell
This is the city's historic quarter and, without doubt, the most touristy. It lies on the bank of the River Onyar and, despite the bustle, it is also a very calm place. Given the beauty of the area and its heritage, a duplex apartment is a good option for living here.
An apartment in Sant Narcís
Much more residential than the Barri Vell, Sant Narcís is one of the best-connected neighbourhoods in Girona: the main railway station to the north, the wide avenue along the River Güell to the west, and to the south a fairly commercial area with shopping centres such as Girocentre. In short, a neighbourhood with everything you need. Ideal for families.
A house with a pool in La Creu de Palau
Even quieter than Sant Narcís, La Creu de Palau lies south of central Girona and of the city's main university campus. What is the best type of home here? Why not a semi-detached house: a perfect property in a neighbourhood that is ideal for families.
An apartment in the Eixample
Back to the centre, more precisely south of the Barri Vell and west of the River Onyar. This district is made up of three areas: Eixample Nord, Eixample Sud and the Sant Narcís area mentioned above. North and South are quiet residential areas, but with good shops, healthcare and transport links, such as Girona's main railway station on Plaça d'Espanya. As for property, spacious apartments with terraces dominate in a quiet setting.
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Thomas Rouer is the founder of Alveo Search and the CEO of the Alveo group. Based in Spain for almost ten years, he develops property services designed for the specific needs of foreign buyers.
His expertise covers every aspect of buying property in Spain: understanding the market, searching for and selecting properties, negotiation, financing, paperwork, tax and securing the purchase process.
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