Girona is, by common consent, the road-cycling capital of the world — the year-round European training base for more than a hundred professional riders and a magnet for cyclists from everywhere. If you ride, a home here is a different proposition from a holiday house. This guide explains why, and what to look for.
Why riders choose Girona
The geography does the work: Girona sits between the Pyrenees and the Mediterranean, so every kind of terrain is within a short ride of the city — more than 1,500 km of well-paved, low-traffic roads, from rolling endurance loops to lung-busting climbs. Around 300 sunny days a year and a mild climate make it reliable in every season; fast air and rail links make races and travel easy; and a deep ecosystem of cafés, bike workshops and tour operators has grown up to support it. A professional cycling community took root here in the early 2000s and has been growing ever since.
The roads and the climbs
The signature climbs are Els Àngels, a short ride from the city and a long-standing training favourite, and Rocacorba, Girona’s benchmark performance climb, used by professionals to test their form. From the city the roads fan out in every direction — into the Gavarres hills, across the Empordà plain, toward the Pyrenees, and down to the Costa Brava coast — which is exactly why riders of every level find what they need within easy reach.
What to look for in a property
A cyclist’s brief is specific. Secure, accessible bike storage comes first — ideally a ground-floor space or garage that takes several bikes safely. Then an easy ride out of town onto good roads, and proximity to the centre and the cycling cafés that double as the community’s meeting points. For those who travel to race or train in blocks, a lock-up-and-leave home near the airport and AVE is ideal. Many buyers want a city base in or near the old town for convenience; others prefer a country house with space, a workshop and the climbs on the doorstep.
Prices & getting there
The value is part of the appeal: Girona city averages around €2,715/m² asking in 2026 (idealista), with the historic Barri Vell the most expensive district at around €4,276/m² — well below Barcelona or the prime coast. Girona–Costa Brava airport offers low-cost links to the UK and Northern Europe, and the AVE reaches Barcelona in about 38 minutes, so moving yourself and your bikes in and out is straightforward. As an independent buyer’s agent we can search specifically for homes that work for a rider — storage, access and routes included.
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Frequently asked questions
Why is Girona the cycling capital?
Girona sits between the Pyrenees and the Mediterranean, giving every type of terrain within a short ride of the city — over 1,500 km of well-paved, low-traffic roads, from rolling endurance loops to serious climbs. Add around 300 sunny days a year, a mild climate, fast air and rail links, and a deep support ecosystem of cafés, workshops and tour operators, and it has become a year-round training base for more than a hundred professional riders since the early 2000s.
What are the famous climbs near Girona?
The two best known are Els Àngels — a popular climb a short ride from the city, long used as a training route — and Rocacorba, Girona’s benchmark performance climb, regularly used by professional riders to test their form. Beyond them, the roads fan out in every direction into the Gavarres hills, the Empordà plain and toward the Pyrenees and the Costa Brava coast.
What do cyclists look for in a Girona property?
Secure, accessible bike storage is the first thing — ideally ground-floor or a garage for several bikes. After that: an easy ride out of town onto good roads, proximity to the cycling cafés and the centre, and, for those who travel to races, a lock-up-and-leave home near the airport and AVE. Many buyers want a city base for convenience; others prefer a country house with space and direct access to the climbs.
Who buys property in Girona for cycling?
A mix: professional riders who base and train there, affluent amateur cyclists who want a European training home, and second-home buyers who build a lifestyle around the sport. It is an international, year-round community, which is part of why it supports steady property demand rather than seasonal resort buying.
How much does a Girona property cost, and how do I get bikes there?
Girona city averages around €2,715/m² asking in 2026 (idealista), with the old town the most expensive district at around €4,276/m² — well below Barcelona or the prime coast. For travel, Girona–Costa Brava airport has low-cost links to the UK and Northern Europe, and the AVE reaches Barcelona in about 38 minutes, so getting yourself and your bikes in and out is easy.