Girona transforms into riot of colors for Spanish flower festival

Girona’s historic streets are once again transformed by the Temps de Flors festival, featuring elaborate floral installations across the city’s landmarks. The annual event is expected to draw hundreds of thousands of visitors over its week-long run.

Reuters

10 May 2026 at 09:24:36

A flora installation in homage to Antoni Gaudi’s salamander sculpture featured at the steps of the Girona Cathedral during the Girona Flower Festival, in Girona, Spain May 9, 2026.

Travis Teo/Reuters

Girona transformed into a riot of colours on Saturday (May 9) as the 71st edition of the Temps de Flors festival opened.

Floral exhibits will be on display around the city from May 9 until May 17, culminating with a nighttime exhibition taking place on the last day.

Girona’s cathedral steps - recognizable worldwide from Game of Thrones - were transformed into a large sale floral installation as part of the volunteer-ran festival.

Around 400,000 people visit Girona to see the floral displays each year, according to the city’s deputy mayor, Gemma Geis Carreras.

Production: David O'Sullivan, Travis Teo/Reuters