The park's plane tree forest is a protected landscape feature designed to provide deep shade during Girona's hot summers.
The park was originally established as a military and public space on a site previously prone to flooding.
The trees were primarily planted in the 1850s to create a uniform, shaded promenade.
It is home to the annual Fira de Girona, a fair that occupies the park grounds each autumn.
The park is managed to maintain its specific microclimate, which remains several degrees cooler than the surrounding city center during heatwaves.
Parc de la Devesa is the largest urban park in Catalonia, covering approximately 40 hectares between the Ter and Onyar rivers in Girona. The park is characterized by its dense population of over 2,500 plane trees, many of which were planted in the 19th century. It serves as a green lung for the city, featuring wide gravel paths and distinct zones for sports and recreation. The park hosts a long-standing market every Tuesday and Saturday morning. The area was historically a swampy flood plain before undergoing major landscape modifications for public use. It remains a central site for local festivals, including the Fira de Girona. The terrain is flat, making it highly accessible for walking and cycling. Several heritage structures and modern pavilions are integrated into the wooded landscape.
The central wide promenades lined with the massive, mature plane trees that form a natural canopy.
Visit on market days to experience the local produce and craft stalls, but arrive early to avoid the midday sun.
Use the perimeter paths if you are cycling, as the inner trails are prioritized for pedestrians.
Bring insect repellent during the summer months, as the proximity to the river can increase mosquito activity.
Do not attempt to park a vehicle inside the park; use the designated public lots surrounding the perimeter.
Market stalls operate on Tuesday and Saturday mornings; the park itself is open year-round.
