Catalonia benefits from having numerous green spaces, which make the region the ideal holiday spot for families, as well as for those who really value spending time outdoors. While there’s plenty of green spaces to spend time, there is one which really stands out from the crowd: Girona’s La Devesa Park.

Spanning more than 40 hectares, and with more than 2600 plane trees (many of which date back to the 1850’s), La Devesa Park is the biggest urban park in Catalonia, and one of the region’s largest green spaces. It’s similar to Manhattan’s Central Park, offering quiet seclusion in the heart of the city.

When to Visit

Although there’s never a bad day to visit the park, the area really comes to life on Tuesdays and Saturdays when there’s a large, lively fruit and veg market. If you’re staying in a villa in Spain that has a kitchen that you can use, this market is great or picking up some fresh, local produce to cook with.

Attractions & Activities

You’ll find peaceful picnic spots, busy, on-the-go sports areas, and everything in between here. Be sure to spend some time admiring the streams and fountains and, if you’re staying in a family villa in Spain with the kids you’ll be pleased to know that there’s a child’s play area here to keep them active! It’s also worth walking around the French-style gardens which have local varieties, as well as more exotic plants.

Getting There

The only downside to La Devesa Park is access. If you’re staying in Barcelona accommodation and are taking the train into Girona, the park is a 25 minute walk from the station, which can be challenging for older people and those with lesser mobility. The good news, however, is that it is possible to take public transport. Both the L6 and L11 buses make stops quite close to the park, which is very convenient.