A Cappella Festival in Girona , Spain
9 – 17 May 2020
Basic Info
When: 9 – 17 May 2020
Where; Girona, Catalunia, Spain
Map: Girona on Google Map
Hotels; Hotels in Girona
Website: gironacappella.cat
If you’d take a peek in the dictionary to find out what a cappella really is, you’d find the following: (with reference to choral music) singing without instrumental accompaniment.
The word is of an Italian origin and translated to English it literally means “in chapel style”.
A cappella festival in Girona is an endless source of musical inspiration
It is not just that wonderful sound choirs produce; it’s also the endless ways of making incredible music by only using voices.
That is why the Girona A Cappella Music Festival organizers are inviting all fans of music to come and enjoy this special festival.
It usually attracts around 10.000 people and is placed on the calendar of cultural events of southern Europe.
Girona Festival of Flowers “Temps de Flors” at same time
At the same time in the same city, there’s one more great festival.
So it’s a great tip visiting The Girona Flower Festival as well, and making this whole journey to Girona even more exciting.
Getting there
If you’re coming from Barcelona, take the A7 highway, and the trip will last just less than an hour and a half.
If you’re coming from the central Spain (let’s say Madrid – country’s capital), first you’ll take the A2 highway to Zaragoza, and then A7 from Barcelona to Girona.
With lots of offers of airline companies that fly to Barcelona, you can find budget (low cost) or regular flights from all over Europe.
Hotel Tips
View from Hotel Gran Utonia
Where to stay during the Festival?
Prices rise for the festival – it’s one of the city’s most popular events.
But it’s possible to find a bargain if you book a few months in advance.
More about Girona
Situated only hundred kilometers from Barcelona, Girona is a perfect place to visit, especially during the Girona A Cappella Music festival and Flower festival.
Girona is a lovely travel tip you simply must discover, and a great excursion from Barcelona, if you are staying there.
Girona is often just a city you arrive by air just to run further to Barcelona or other destinations.
Many people therefore miss seeing this beautiful city.
It’s more than the A capella and Flower Festival this city has to offer.
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