Girona, city, capital of Girona provincia (province), in the Catalonia comunidad autónoma (autonomous community), northeastern Spain. It lies on the Oñar River in the foothills of the Los Ángeles Mountains, a short distance inland from a Mediterranean coastal resort area known as the Costa Brava.

Girona and the Costa Brava are closely related but distinct entities within the province of Girona in Catalonia, Spain. Girona refers to both the province and its historic capital city, which is located inland and is famous for its medieval Jewish Quarter, the colorful houses along the Onyar River, and its role as a filming location for Game of Thrones. The Costa Brava (the "Rugged Coast"), on the other hand, is the coastal region of that same province, stretching from the town of Blanes up to the French border. While you might stay in the city of Girona to explore the region, you would need to drive about 30 to 45 minutes to reach the actual beaches and rocky coves of the Costa Brava, such as those in Tossa de Mar, Calella de Palafrugell, or Cadaqués. Essentially, Girona is the administrative and cultural "heart" of the inland area, while the Costa Brava is the world-renowned "coastline" that falls under Girona's jurisdiction. Many travelers choose to split their time between the two to experience the best of Catalonia's historic urban life and its dramatic Mediterranean shore.