Is Girona safe?
Very safe, with low crime. Occasional pickpocketing in summer crowds and bike theft are the main nuisances.
Key facts
- SoloSquare safety rating: 5/5, very safe.
- US travel advisory: Level 2: Exercise increased caution, updated 2025-05-11.
- Homicide rate in Spain: 0.7 per 100,000 people (2023, UNODC via World Bank).
- Road deaths in Spain: 3.9 per 100,000 people a year (2019, WHO).
- Emergency numbers: Police 091 · Ambulance 112 · Fire 112 · All emergencies 112.
Safety in Girona at a glance
| What to expect | |
|---|---|
| Overall | 5/5 · Very safe |
| Crime | Bike theft is common; pickpocketing in busy summer streets; violent crime against visitors is rare. |
| At night | The old town is calm and mostly empty after midnight except for student bars. Taxis are cheap and safe. |
| Solo women | Very comfortable for solo women at any hour in the center; streets feel relaxed and well-used. |
| Other risks | Slippery stone steps in rain; Occasional flooding of the Onyar after heavy autumn rain |
Scams, areas and local laws
Common scams
- Fake petition and donation clipboards near the cathedral steps
- Unlicensed guides offering cheap tours
Take care
- Bikes left unlocked or with weak locks
- Quiet side streets in the old town late at night
Calmer areas to stay
Laws visitors break by accident
- Drinking alcohol in the street is banned in many cities, with on-the-spot fines.
- Wearing swimwear or going shirtless away from the beach is fined in Barcelona and many resorts.
- Police can ask for photo ID at any time and hold you until it's confirmed; carry it.
How Girona compares in Spain
| Place | Safety |
|---|---|
| San Sebastián | 5/5 · Very safe |
| Bilbao | 5/5 · Very safe |
| Córdoba | 5/5 · Very safe |
| Menorca | 5/5 · Very safe |
| Toledo | 5/5 · Very safe |
| Santiago de Compostela | 5/5 · Very safe |
| Girona | 5/5 · Very safe |
| Barcelona | 4/5 · Safe with normal care |
| Madrid | 4/5 · Safe with normal care |
| Seville | 4/5 · Safe with normal care |
| Valencia | 4/5 · Safe with normal care |
| Málaga | 4/5 · Safe with normal care |
| Mallorca | 4/5 · Safe with normal care |
| Ibiza | 4/5 · Safe with normal care |
| Tenerife | 4/5 · Safe with normal care |
| Gran Canaria | 4/5 · Safe with normal care |
| Granada | 4/5 · Safe with normal care |
| Palma | 4/5 · Safe with normal care |
| Las Palmas | 4/5 · Safe with normal care |
| Lanzarote | 4/5 · Safe with normal care |
| Alicante | 4/5 · Safe with normal care |
| Fuerteventura | 4/5 · Safe with normal care |
| Marbella | 4/5 · Safe with normal care |
| Cádiz | 4/5 · Safe with normal care |
| Benidorm | 4/5 · Safe with normal care |
| Maspalomas | 4/5 · Safe with normal care |
| Sitges | 4/5 · Safe with normal care |
Quick answers
Is Girona safe for solo female travelers?
Very comfortable for solo women at any hour in the center; streets feel relaxed and well-used.
Is Girona safe at night?
The old town is calm and mostly empty after midnight except for student bars. Taxis are cheap and safe.
What is the crime rate in Girona?
Bike theft is common; pickpocketing in busy summer streets; violent crime against visitors is rare. Nationally, Spain records 0.7 homicides per 100,000 people a year (2023).
What number do I call in an emergency in Girona?
Police 091 · Ambulance 112 · Fire 112 · All emergencies 112.
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Sources
- US State Department travel advisory
- Renfe
- Girona tourism
- World Bank: intentional homicides (UNODC)
- World Bank: road traffic deaths (WHO)
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