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Girona food calendar
What is in season in Girona, what to eat right now, the food festivals worth planning around and the months to be careful with. Tap a month.
January in Girona
The best of January: Xuixo de crema and Devesa market.
Eat it now
- Xuixo de crema
Fried daily at Tornés and Can Castelló. Both sell out in busy weeks.
On the calendar
- Devesa marketTuesday and Saturday
Open-air market in Parc de la Devesa, about 9:00 to 13:30.
- Mercat del LleóMonday to Saturday mornings
The covered market, with Friday evening hours too.
Plan around
- El Celler de Can Roca
Reservations open about 11 months ahead and go fast.
Nothing of this kind in January. Try Everything.
February in Girona
The best of February: Xuixo de crema and Devesa market.
Eat it now
- Xuixo de crema
Fried daily at Tornés and Can Castelló. Both sell out in busy weeks.
On the calendar
- Devesa marketTuesday and Saturday
Open-air market in Parc de la Devesa, about 9:00 to 13:30.
- Mercat del LleóMonday to Saturday mornings
The covered market, with Friday evening hours too.
Plan around
- El Celler de Can Roca
Reservations open about 11 months ahead and go fast.
Nothing of this kind in February. Try Everything.
March in Girona
The best of March: Xuixo de crema, Xuixo Day and World Xuixo Contest.
Eat it now
- Xuixo de crema
Fried daily at Tornés and Can Castelló. Both sell out in busy weeks.
On the calendar
- Xuixo Day and World Xuixo Contestlate March
On Plaça Salvador Espriu in front of the Lleó market, March 22 in 2026.
- Devesa marketTuesday and Saturday
Open-air market in Parc de la Devesa, about 9:00 to 13:30.
- Mercat del LleóMonday to Saturday mornings
The covered market, with Friday evening hours too.
Plan around
- El Celler de Can Roca
Reservations open about 11 months ahead and go fast.
Nothing of this kind in March. Try Everything.
April in Girona
Shoulder seasonThe best of April: Xuixo de crema and Devesa market.
Eat it now
- Xuixo de crema
Fried daily at Tornés and Can Castelló. Both sell out in busy weeks.
On the calendar
- Devesa marketTuesday and Saturday
Open-air market in Parc de la Devesa, about 9:00 to 13:30.
- Mercat del LleóMonday to Saturday mornings
The covered market, with Friday evening hours too.
Plan around
- El Celler de Can Roca
Reservations open about 11 months ahead and go fast.
Nothing of this kind in April. Try Everything.
May in Girona
Peak seasonThe best of May: Xuixo de crema and Temps de Flors.
Eat it now
- Xuixo de crema
Fried daily at Tornés and Can Castelló. Both sell out in busy weeks.
On the calendar
- Temps de Florssecond week of May
The flower festival, May 9-17 in 2026. Restaurants join with flower menus. Book dinner early.
- Devesa marketTuesday and Saturday
Open-air market in Parc de la Devesa, about 9:00 to 13:30.
- Mercat del LleóMonday to Saturday mornings
The covered market, with Friday evening hours too.
Plan around
- Crowds and sold-out xuixosFlower Time
Tornés makes 40 percent more and still sells out. Book restaurants early.
- El Celler de Can Roca
Reservations open about 11 months ahead and go fast.
Nothing of this kind in May. Try Everything.
June in Girona
Shoulder seasonThe best of June: Xuixo de crema and Devesa market.
Eat it now
- Xuixo de crema
Fried daily at Tornés and Can Castelló. Both sell out in busy weeks.
On the calendar
- Devesa marketTuesday and Saturday
Open-air market in Parc de la Devesa, about 9:00 to 13:30.
- Mercat del LleóMonday to Saturday mornings
The covered market, with Friday evening hours too.
Plan around
- El Celler de Can Roca
Reservations open about 11 months ahead and go fast.
Nothing of this kind in June. Try Everything.
July in Girona
The best of July: Xuixo de crema and Devesa market.
Eat it now
- Xuixo de crema
Fried daily at Tornés and Can Castelló. Both sell out in busy weeks.
On the calendar
- Devesa marketTuesday and Saturday
Open-air market in Parc de la Devesa, about 9:00 to 13:30.
- Mercat del LleóMonday to Saturday mornings
The covered market, with Friday evening hours too.
Plan around
- El Celler de Can Roca
Reservations open about 11 months ahead and go fast.
Nothing of this kind in July. Try Everything.
August in Girona
A hard monthThe best of August: Xuixo de crema and Devesa market.
Eat it now
- Xuixo de crema
Fried daily at Tornés and Can Castelló. Both sell out in busy weeks.
On the calendar
- Devesa marketTuesday and Saturday
Open-air market in Parc de la Devesa, about 9:00 to 13:30.
- Mercat del LleóMonday to Saturday mornings
The covered market, with Friday evening hours too.
Plan around
- Heat and short breaksAugust
Some family places close for a week or two. Check before you go.
- El Celler de Can Roca
Reservations open about 11 months ahead and go fast.
Nothing of this kind in August. Try Everything.
September in Girona
Peak seasonThe best of September: Xuixo de crema and Devesa market.
Eat it now
- Xuixo de crema
Fried daily at Tornés and Can Castelló. Both sell out in busy weeks.
On the calendar
- Devesa marketTuesday and Saturday
Open-air market in Parc de la Devesa, about 9:00 to 13:30.
- Mercat del LleóMonday to Saturday mornings
The covered market, with Friday evening hours too.
Plan around
- El Celler de Can Roca
Reservations open about 11 months ahead and go fast.
Nothing of this kind in September. Try Everything.
October in Girona
Peak seasonThe best of October: Xuixo de crema, Wild mushrooms, game and truffle, Devesa market.
In season
- Wild mushrooms, game and truffleautumn
Massana is known for them in season.
Oct–Dec
Eat it now
- Xuixo de crema
Fried daily at Tornés and Can Castelló. Both sell out in busy weeks.
On the calendar
- Devesa marketTuesday and Saturday
Open-air market in Parc de la Devesa, about 9:00 to 13:30.
- Mercat del LleóMonday to Saturday mornings
The covered market, with Friday evening hours too.
Plan around
- El Celler de Can Roca
Reservations open about 11 months ahead and go fast.
Nothing of this kind in October. Try Everything.
November in Girona
Shoulder seasonThe best of November: Panellets, Xuixo de crema and Girona Christmas Market.
In season
- Wild mushrooms, game and truffleautumn
Massana is known for them in season.
Oct–Dec
Eat it now
- PanelletsNov 1
Small almond sweets sold around All Saints' Day.
- Xuixo de crema
Fried daily at Tornés and Can Castelló. Both sell out in busy weeks.
On the calendar
- Girona Christmas Marketlate Nov to early Dec
Plaça de la Independència, Nov 27 to Dec 5 in 2026.
Nov–Dec - Devesa marketTuesday and Saturday
Open-air market in Parc de la Devesa, about 9:00 to 13:30.
- Mercat del LleóMonday to Saturday mornings
The covered market, with Friday evening hours too.
Plan around
- El Celler de Can Roca
Reservations open about 11 months ahead and go fast.
Nothing of this kind in November. Try Everything.
December in Girona
The best of December: Canelons, Xuixo de crema and Girona Christmas Market.
In season
- Wild mushrooms, game and truffleautumn
Massana is known for them in season.
Oct–Dec
Eat it now
- CanelonsDec 26
The Sant Esteve family lunch of Catalan cannelloni.
- Xuixo de crema
Fried daily at Tornés and Can Castelló. Both sell out in busy weeks.
On the calendar
- Girona Christmas Marketlate Nov to early Dec
Plaça de la Independència, Nov 27 to Dec 5 in 2026.
Nov–Dec - Devesa marketTuesday and Saturday
Open-air market in Parc de la Devesa, about 9:00 to 13:30.
- Mercat del LleóMonday to Saturday mornings
The covered market, with Friday evening hours too.
Plan around
- El Celler de Can Roca
Reservations open about 11 months ahead and go fast.
Nothing of this kind in December. Try Everything.
Festival dates move from year to year, so check this year's dates before you book. Seasons are how growers, markets and local guides describe them; edges vary with the weather. Know something we missed? Tell us.