Are you looking for adventure activities in Girona for university students? Do you want to explore the city, make new friends or join a sports team?
At the Unihabit university residence in Girona we offer you different options so that you can live the university experience very intensely. Which activity do you want to sign up for? Don’t miss any of them!
Exploring Girona a gateway to adventure
If you are studying in Girona or you are planning to study in Girona next year, you are probably thinking about what the city is like, what you can visit or do on the weekends, what to visit, etc. At Unihabit we bring you everything you need to know about what to visit in Girona during a day.
Start by visiting the old town and getting lost among its stone streets until you reach the Cathedral of Santa Maria, you will be fascinated by the panoramic views from there! Continue walking along the walls until you reach the most photogenic place in the city, the coloured houses on the Onyar river. Surely you’ve seen the mythical photograph of the bridge with the coloured houses in the background over the river and now you can be there contemplating the scenery live!
Next, stroll through the old Jewish quarter of Girona called the Call, its streets are full of charm and mystery with a variety of local shops with handmade products. Finally you will arrive at the Plaza de la Independencia, one of the most emblematic places of the city. The square is surrounded by incredible architecture and different restaurants where you can enjoy the authentic food of the city.
Adventure activities in Girona
Do you love sports and adventure activities? Well, here are some ideas for adventure activities in Girona that you can do during your stay at university.
Parachute jumping
We start with one of the most popular adventure sports activities. First you will fly up to an altitude of 10,000 feet and then you will take a 60-second fall into the void. During the whole activity you will be accompanied by an instructor in charge of opening the parachute and who will help you to fly for approximately 6 minutes until you reach the ground.
Buggy excursion
Would you like to explore Girona by buggy? Discover the different activities and routes that there are in Girona to do in buggy with expert monitors who will make you enjoy the experience in the best way.
Hiking routes on the Costa Brava
If there is one good thing about the city of Girona, apart from its architecture and charm, it is its coastal area, the Costa Brava. If you haven’t yet visited any of its coastal towns, take advantage of your university stay in the city to escape on weekends, holidays or holidays. As well as visiting the different villages and lying in the sun, you can enjoy different hiking routes around the different coves and beaches. Here are some recommendations:
- Punta Falconera in Roses (15 km)
- Cala Pedrosa in Llafranc (10,7km)
- Coll de Portes in Sant Feliu de Guíxols (8,1 km)
- Tossa de Mar via Coll de Sastre (9 km)
- Querroig Tower in Portbou (13.5 km)
Canyoning
Whether you have done canyoning before or if it is the first time you do the activity, in Unihabit we bring you different activities and at different levels to enjoy the activity regardless of your level:
- Albanya (level 0)
- Riera Osor (level 1)
- Anelles and Termal hot water (level 2)
- Llech (level 3)
- Nuria (level 4)
Climbing and via ferrata
Do you love climbing or doing via ferratas? In Girona you have different options to practice this activity during your university stay. Enjoy the different options:
- Roca de la creu (Ribes de Freser) K2
- Cala Moli (Sant Feliu de Guixols) K2-K4
- Baumes corcadas (Centelles) K3-K4
Adventure parks and other activities
If you are looking for adventure activities in Girona in parks or group activities to enjoy an amazing day with friends and colleagues, Unihabit recommends the following activities:
- Adventure park in Hostalric
- Paintball in Torrent d’Empordà
- Adventure park in La Molina
- Laser Tag in Maçanet de la Selva
- Ballooning in l’Empordà
Water adventures in Girona
Other adventure activities in Girona are the different options of water activities that you will be able to enjoy in different locations of the Costa Brava. If you love the sea and water activities, you will love the following list of activities to do on holidays and weekends during your stay at Unihabit’s university residence in Girona.
- Sail along the Costa Brava on a sailboat
- Enjoy a jet ski route
- Flyboard and fly over the sea
- Enjoy the scenery rafting in group
- Enjoy the views by parascending
- Go scuba diving in the Natural Park of Montgrí
- Enjoy activities such as kayaking, paddle surfing, banana…
- Dive the Medes Islands
What other activities to do in Girona?
On the other hand, if you don’t like so much adventure you can enjoy other types of activities to do in Girona.
Colla Castellera Xoriguers
One of the activities for university students in Girona par excellence is to participate in the Colla Castellera Xoriguers of the University of Girona. Teamwork, university parties, meeting new friends…
The Colla Castellera de Xoriguers is formed entirely by university members of the UdG. If you want to meet people and learn more about Catalan culture, being part of a university colla castellera is one of the best options. What are you waiting for to sign up?
Caus and esplais
In Girona you can also actively participate in different associative communities to bring your most transformative spirit to the city and meet people who share the same values as you. There is a long list of activities for students in Girona in associative communities. From the Unihabit residence halls we propose some that may be of interest to you:
If you are interested in the world of education, you have to sign up for some of the caus and esplais in Girona. Prepare games, activities, nature excursions… and, above all, enjoy the experience!
Desde la residencia universitaria de Girona Montilivi de Unihabit te ofrecemos alojamiento en la ciudad. Contacta con nosotros para solicitar más información sobre nuestra residencia Unihabit.
