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.
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"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.