Girona Old Town
Luxury real estate in Girona Old Town, Girona
Girona’s Old Town, the Barri Vell, is one of Catalonia’s most beautiful and best-preserved medieval quarters: the colourful Onyar riverfront houses, the Jewish Quarter (the Call), a soaring cathedral, and a food scene crowned by El Celler de Can Roca.
Walled, walkable and richly historic, the Barri Vell layers Roman, medieval and Jewish heritage into a few square kilometres. Its cinematic streets — familiar from film and television — climb from the Onyar to the cathedral and the Passeig de la Muralla, and its restaurants and culture punch far above the city’s size.
Property is led by apartments and townhouses within period buildings — the most prized restored with original stone, beams and rooftop terraces, some overlooking the river. Outdoor space, a river view and sensitive restoration are the features that most define value in the old quarter.
For buyers, the Barri Vell offers an exceptionally high quality of life — culture, gastronomy and beauty on the doorstep — with fast rail links to Barcelona and the Costa Brava beaches within half an hour.
What makes Girona Old Town exceptional
Medieval beauty
The Onyar houses, the cathedral and one of Spain’s best-preserved Jewish Quarters.
World-class dining
A food scene led by the three-Michelin-star El Celler de Can Roca.
Walkable & cultured
Museums, festivals (Temps de Flors) and history within the walls.
Connected
Fast trains to Barcelona, and the Costa Brava beaches within half an hour.
Who it suits
Buyers who want a cultured, walkable city base of real beauty — a restored period apartment or townhouse, for living, a pied-à-terre or a lettings investment.
Price guide
Guide values run from around €300,000 for apartments to €2,000,000 and above for the finest restored townhouses with terraces or river views.
Frequently asked questions
Is Girona Old Town a good place to live?
Yes — the Barri Vell offers an exceptional quality of life, combining medieval beauty, a world-class food scene and walkable culture with fast rail links to Barcelona and the Costa Brava beaches nearby.
How much does property in Girona Old Town cost?
Guide values run from around €300,000 for apartments to €2,000,000 and above for the finest restored townhouses, with original features, terraces and river views driving price.
What is Girona’s Old Town known for?
It is known for the colourful Onyar riverfront houses, the cathedral, one of Spain’s best-preserved Jewish Quarters (the Call), the Temps de Flors festival, and the celebrated restaurant El Celler de Can Roca.
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