Key Competitive Attractions
The Girona Province enjoys close proximity to Barcelona, and boasts a thriving economy, with strengths in the agriculture, tourism, maritime and ICT sectors.
The Council's Economic Development Unit supports local businesses by promoting employment and delivering important initiatives, such as the Improvement and Expansion of Livestock Services and Applied Genetics (SEMEGA) of Girona, which supports the livestock sector through technical assistance, technology development and training schemes.
The Province sits on a network of roads connecting it to the coast and central Europe. The Province is served by rail connections from Barcelona to Portbou, and has a new station on the AVE Madrid-Barcelona-Avignon high-speed rail line. Ryanair have chosen Girona-Costa Brava Airport as one of their major European bases, providing flights to several European destinations.
