The municipality of Banyoles lies in the province of Girona, in Catalonia: according to official INE figures for 1 January 2025 it is home to 20,865 people, over about 10.7 km².
With about 1,950 inhabitants per km², it is one of the most densely populated areas in the country, part of a large metropolitan area. Of the 35 municipalities in the province of Girona with at least 5,000 inhabitants, it is number 9 by population.
As the crow flies it lies about 16 km north of Girona, the provincial capital. The nearest major city is Barcelona, about 95 km away.
Nearby, within a few dozen kilometres, are other destinations featured in our guides: What to see (16 km), Eating in Girona (16 km), Museums (16 km), Festivals (16 km), Girona (16 km).
Below you will find a map of neighbouring municipalities, the weather, places to stay in the area and a link to all the municipalities in the province of Girona.