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5 Things to See and Do in Girona for the Ryder Cup 2031: The City That Will Captivate the Golf World

10 minutes from Camiral. Centuries of history. An unforgettable city.

Girona Ryder Cup 2031: the perfect combination for golf lovers and culture enthusiasts alike. Just 10 minutes from Camiral, one of the most fascinating cities in all of Europe awaits — and thousands of golf fans from around the world are about to discover it.

In 2031, thousands of golf fans from around the world will arrive on the Costa Brava to experience the Ryder Cup at Camiral. Many will then discover something those of us who live here already know: that just 10 minutes from the resort lies one of the most captivating cities in all of Europe.

Girona is the capital of the Costa Brava, the transport hub of the entire region and, for many travellers visiting for the first time, one of the most pleasant surprises in southern Europe. A perfectly preserved medieval old town, the best-conserved Jewish quarter on the Iberian Peninsula, a Gothic cathedral that left the producers of Game of Thrones speechless, and a gastronomic scene with the highest concentration of Michelin stars in the entire Mediterranean.

If you are coming to the Ryder Cup 2031, set aside at least a full day for Girona. You won’t regret it.

1. Girona Cathedral and the Game of Thrones Staircase

If there is one image that defines Girona in the world, it is this one: a monumental Baroque staircase leading up to an imposing cathedral that seems to float above the city. Game of Thrones fans will recognise it instantly — some of the most iconic scenes in the series were filmed here, turning Girona into a pilgrimage destination for millions of viewers worldwide.

But Girona Cathedral deserves far more than a photo on the steps. Its interior holds the widest Gothic nave in the world — surpassing even Notre-Dame de Paris — with a height that takes your breath away. The 12th-century Romanesque cloister, the Tapestry of Creation (one of the most important medieval textiles in Europe) and the cathedral museum complete a visit that can easily fill two hours.

An unmissable stop for any golf fan arriving in Girona during the Ryder Cup 2031 who wants to understand why this city is so much more than a transport connection.

  • Price: €7 (includes the Basilica of Sant Feliu)
  • Recommended time: 1.5-2 hours
  • Tip: arrive first thing in the morning before the tour groups arrive

2. El Call — The Best-Preserved Medieval Jewish Quarter in Europe

Right next to the cathedral, Girona guards one of its most unique treasures: El Call, the medieval Jewish quarter that the Jewish community of Girona inhabited between the 9th and 15th centuries. A labyrinth of narrow alleyways, stone staircases and medieval arches that has changed so little in 800 years that walking through it is literally a journey back in time.

The Bonastruc ça Porta Centre, housed in the former synagogue, is the cultural heart of El Call and home to the Museum of Jewish History, one of the most comprehensive in Europe. A visit that perfectly contextualises the cultural richness of Girona well beyond golf and conventional tourism.

For international visitors coming to Girona Ryder Cup 2031 — especially from the British, American and European markets — El Call is exactly the kind of authentic experience they are looking for.

  • Price: €4 for the museum, the quarter itself is free to explore
  • Recommended time: 1-2 hours
  • Tip: get lost without a map — every alleyway hides a surprise

3. The City Walls Walk — The Best Views of Girona from Above

Girona preserves one of the most complete and best-conserved medieval city wall walks in Europe. The Passeig de la Muralla follows the ancient city defences for almost two kilometres, offering privileged views over the medieval rooftops, the Onyar river, the cathedral and, on clear days, the distant silhouette of the Pyrenees.

It is a free, outdoor and fully accessible walk that combines history, architecture and nature in a route of around 45 minutes. One of those experiences you remember forever — and in autumn, when the Ryder Cup 2031 will be held, it looks particularly spectacular with the colours of the changing season.

Golf fans coming to Camiral for the tournament will find in this walk the perfect combination of active rest and cultural experience between competition rounds.

  • Price: free
  • Recommended time: 45 minutes – 1 hour
  • Best time: at sunset, with golden light over the city
Girona has everything a traveller could wish for: centuries of history in every stone, a gastronomy that has conquered the entire world and an authentic Mediterranean energy that few European cities still preserve. In 2031, when the Ryder Cup brings the golf world to Camiral, Girona will be the great revelation of the tournament. A city that those who discover it never forget.


4. The Onyar Houses and the Eiffel Bridge — Girona’s Most Famous Postcard

There is one image of Girona that appears in virtually every travel guide in the world: the colourful medieval houses that lean directly over the Onyar river, their vibrant facades reflecting in the water. It is the most iconic postcard of the city and one of those places that, when you see it in person, exceeds all expectations.

The best angle is from one of the historic bridges over the Onyar — and the most special of all is the Pont de les Peixateries Velles, designed by none other than Gustave Eiffel before he built his famous tower in Paris. A red iron bridge connecting the old town with the modern centre that many visitors don’t realise was designed by the same engineer behind the Eiffel Tower.

An unmissable 20-30 minute stop that any Girona Ryder Cup 2031 visitor should include in their city route — and that works perfectly as an appetiser before dinner at one of the restaurants along the Rambla de la Llibertat.

  • Price: free
  • Recommended time: 30 minutes
  • Tip: the best photo is taken from the Pont de Pedra looking towards the colourful houses

5. El Celler de Can Roca and the Gastronomic Scene — The Culinary Capital of the Mediterranean

No visit to Girona is complete without surrendering to its gastronomic scene. The city has the highest concentration of Michelin-starred restaurants in the entire Mediterranean — and at the centre of that universe is El Celler de Can Roca, voted the best restaurant in the world three times (2013, 2015 and 2018) by the 50 Best Restaurants.

Brothers Joan, Josep and Jordi Roca have spent over 30 years transforming traditional Catalan cuisine into sensory experiences that have put Girona on the world gastronomic map. Getting a table is difficult — reservations open months in advance — but the effort is worth it. You can find more information and book directly at cellercanroca.com.

For those who can’t get a reservation at El Celler, Girona offers dozens of excellent alternatives: from the equally Michelin-starred Restaurant Massana to the tapas and vermouth bars along the Rambla de la Llibertat that bring the perfect day in the city to a close.

During the week of the Girona Ryder Cup 2031, the city will become the gastronomic capital of the golf world. Book your table well in advance.

  • El Celler price: tasting menu from €230 per person
  • Alternative: Massana from €90, tapas on the Rambla from €20
  • El Celler reservations: directly on their website, months in advance

Girona Ryder Cup 2031: The Perfect Base for the Tournament

Beyond the cultural visits, Girona is the perfect logistical base for experiencing the Ryder Cup 2031:

  • Just 10 minutes from Camiral by car via the C-25
  • International airport with direct flights from across Europe
  • High-speed rail station with direct connections to Barcelona (38 minutes) and Madrid (5 hours)
  • Wide range of accommodation for every budget
  • 16 Michelin-starred restaurants in the province in 2026

The Girona Ryder Cup 2031 combination is, quite simply, one of the most complete travel experiences that Europe can offer in the coming years.

Want to stay up to date with everything related to the Ryder Cup 2031 on the Costa Brava? Follow our blog and don’t miss a thing.

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Girona Ryder Cup 2031 catedral casco antiguo Costa Brava
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5 Things to See and Do in Girona for the Ryder Cup 2031: The City That Will Captivate the Golf World

10 minutes from Camiral. Centuries of history. An unforgettable city.

Girona has everything a traveller could wish for: centuries of history in every stone, a gastronomy that has conquered the entire world and an authentic Mediterranean energy that few European cities still preserve. In 2031, when the Ryder Cup brings the golf world to Camiral, Girona will be the great revelation of the tournament. A city that those who discover it never forget.


4. The Onyar Houses and the Eiffel Bridge — Girona’s Most Famous Postcard

There is one image of Girona that appears in virtually every travel guide in the world: the colourful medieval houses that lean directly over the Onyar river, their vibrant facades reflecting in the water. It is the most iconic postcard of the city and one of those places that, when you see it in person, exceeds all expectations.

The best angle is from one of the historic bridges over the Onyar — and the most special of all is the Pont de les Peixateries Velles, designed by none other than Gustave Eiffel before he built his famous tower in Paris. A red iron bridge connecting the old town with the modern centre that many visitors don’t realise was designed by the same engineer behind the Eiffel Tower.

An unmissable 20-30 minute stop that any Girona Ryder Cup 2031 visitor should include in their city route — and that works perfectly as an appetiser before dinner at one of the restaurants along the Rambla de la Llibertat.

  • Price: free
  • Recommended time: 30 minutes
  • Tip: the best photo is taken from the Pont de Pedra looking towards the colourful houses

5. El Celler de Can Roca and the Gastronomic Scene — The Culinary Capital of the Mediterranean

No visit to Girona is complete without surrendering to its gastronomic scene. The city has the highest concentration of Michelin-starred restaurants in the entire Mediterranean — and at the centre of that universe is El Celler de Can Roca, voted the best restaurant in the world three times (2013, 2015 and 2018) by the 50 Best Restaurants.

Brothers Joan, Josep and Jordi Roca have spent over 30 years transforming traditional Catalan cuisine into sensory experiences that have put Girona on the world gastronomic map. Getting a table is difficult — reservations open months in advance — but the effort is worth it. You can find more information and book directly at cellercanroca.com.

For those who can’t get a reservation at El Celler, Girona offers dozens of excellent alternatives: from the equally Michelin-starred Restaurant Massana to the tapas and vermouth bars along the Rambla de la Llibertat that bring the perfect day in the city to a close.

During the week of the Girona Ryder Cup 2031, the city will become the gastronomic capital of the golf world. Book your table well in advance.

  • El Celler price: tasting menu from €230 per person
  • Alternative: Massana from €90, tapas on the Rambla from €20
  • El Celler reservations: directly on their website, months in advance

Girona Ryder Cup 2031: The Perfect Base for the Tournament

Beyond the cultural visits, Girona is the perfect logistical base for experiencing the Ryder Cup 2031:

  • Just 10 minutes from Camiral by car via the C-25
  • International airport with direct flights from across Europe
  • High-speed rail station with direct connections to Barcelona (38 minutes) and Madrid (5 hours)
  • Wide range of accommodation for every budget
  • 16 Michelin-starred restaurants in the province in 2026

The Girona Ryder Cup 2031 combination is, quite simply, one of the most complete travel experiences that Europe can offer in the coming years.

Want to stay up to date with everything related to the Ryder Cup 2031 on the Costa Brava? Follow our blog and don’t miss a thing.

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