Un Dia a Girona
A 3-hour survival Catalan class, a guided walk through the Barri Vell and a vermut where you put your new words to use. Good if you only have one day in Girona.
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Details
Catalan language holidays · 1 to 7 days
Learn. Explore. Parla català.
Short courses in the heart of Girona. Catalan class in the morning, and in the afternoon you head out with a local guide to the old town, the market, the volcanoes or the Costa Brava. You go home with your first Catalan words and some local friends.
Since 1992 teaching in Girona
Instituto Cervantes accredited centre
Max. 8 students per group
Bon dia! Good morning
Un cafè amb llet, si us plau A white coffee, please
Quant val? How much is it?
Moltes gràcies Thank you very much
Fins aviat! See you soon
Choose your trip
Language is the backbone of the trip
Cyclists come to Girona for the roads. Our students come for the language, then spend the rest of the day on the food, history and festivals that go with it.
Girona Essentials
15 hours of Catalan, 5 local experiences and a day trip to Besalú and the volcanic Garrotxa. Five nights in Girona turns out to be just about right.
from€890
DetailsCatalan & the Costa Brava
Everything in Essentials, plus Dalí's Figueres, the coastal path at Calella, medieval Pals and Peratallada, and an Empordà wine tasting.
from€1,290
DetailsAlso available: Festival weeks (Sant Jordi, Temps de Flors, Sant Narcís, Christmas) · Pedals & Paraules for cyclists and their partners · Private & family groups
A day on the course
Learn it in the morning, use it in the afternoon
Each day has a theme. You learn the words in class and use them at the market, in a café or on the street that same afternoon.
- Catalan class
Survival Catalan in small groups, taught by native teachers. You need no previous Catalan or Spanish.
- Your “mission”
A small real task, like ordering lunch, buying bread or asking for directions. All in Catalan.
- Lunch, like a local
Long, late and unhurried. We tell you where locals eat.
- Excursion or workshop
History walks, the market, sardana dancing, the volcanoes, the coast.
- Free, or join us
Vermut, local events and festivals. Optional and relaxed.
01
Language
Practical Catalan for real situations. You'll be greeting people, ordering and chatting from day one.
02
History
Roman Gerunda, the Jewish Call, the sieges, and how Catalan survived being banned.
03
Traditions & food
Castellers, sardanes, Sant Jordi, xuixos and pa amb tomàquet.
Why Up! idiomes
A language school, not a tour operator
1992
Local since
More than 30 years teaching languages here in Girona.
IC
Cervantes accredited
An Instituto Cervantes accredited centre, so teaching quality is independently checked.
8
Small groups
Never more than 8 students, so everyone gets to speak.
0
Experience needed
Courses start from zero. Spanish helps, but you don't need it.
Student stories
“Girona: my new favourite city in Spain”
“By Wednesday I was ordering at the market in Catalan, and the stallholder gave me an extra peach for trying.”
— Student name, country · Girona Essentials“My husband rode Rocacorba every morning and I learned Catalan. It was the best holiday we've had as a couple.”
— Student name, country · Pedals & Paraules“I was worried five nights was too many. I'd have stayed another five.”
— Student name, country · Girona EssentialsQuestions
Good to know
Do I need to speak Spanish or Catalan already?
No. All short courses start from zero and are taught in Catalan with support in English (and Spanish if it helps you).
Why learn Catalan rather than Spanish?
Catalan is the everyday language of Girona, and around 10 million people speak it across Catalonia, Valencia, the Balearic Islands, Andorra and beyond. Locals are delighted when a visitor makes the effort. If you want Spanish, we teach that too as an Instituto Cervantes accredited centre.
Is accommodation included?
You can book course-only, or with a hand-picked boutique hotel or apartment in or near the old town. Prices are shown for both.
Is it suitable for families, couples or solo travellers?
Yes to all three. Most of our students travel solo or as couples. Families and private groups can have their own dates.
How do I get to Girona?
Girona has its own airport. Barcelona airport is about 1h15 away, and the high-speed train from Barcelona takes under 40 minutes.
What if I need to cancel?
Free cancellation up to 30 days before arrival. See our booking terms for details.
Fins aviat a Girona!
Small groups fill up quickly in spring and autumn. Save your place with a deposit, or ask us anything first.