Jordi Araus, founder of Girona's iconic Araus toy shop, dies at 83

The well-known local businessman and record-holding swimmer passed away this Friday in Girona.

Facade of a traditional toy shop with a lit display window.
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Facade of a traditional toy shop with a lit display window.

Jordi Araus, the charismatic founder of the Araus toy shop in Girona, passed away this Friday, February 13th, at the age of 83.

A key figure in local commerce, Araus turned his father's plastic goods shop into a landmark for Scalextric and toy enthusiasts. The family business, founded in 1949, continues today at Migdia Street, managed by the third generation of the family.

"GEiEG was his home, like his family; the water, the pool, and his friends were his passions."

Francesc Cayuela · GEiEG President
Araus was also a dedicated athlete at the GEiEG sports club, where he practiced swimming daily and held several Catalonia regional records in the 80-85 age category.