The results of the 2016 summer season are in

Hotels in Girona reached between 85% and 90% of occupancy in August, with moderate growth in the campsite, apartment and rural tourism sectors.

Hotels on Girona’s coast met expectations in July with about 80% occupancy, while occupancy increased in August to between 85% and 90%, thanks to the upturn in both the domestic and foreign market. After seven years of losing customers, Girona’s campsites increased their reservations by 3% in 2015 and, according to data from the National Statistics Institute (INE), growth has continued this year. In august the bed places occupancy almost reached the 90%. The occupancy rate of Girona’s tourist apartments ranged from 75% to 80% in July, increasing to 90% to 95% in August. The most popular tourist apartments are those located along the Costa Brava and in the mountains, attracting mostly Catalan, French, Dutch, German and English families. Moreover, rural tourism has made a comeback with occupancy close to 80% in inland areas and 90% in coastal areas.