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A view of Castelló d'Empúries

No. 9170 · Spain · Western Europe

Castelló d'Empúries

42.26°N 3.08°E · 17 m

Plate 9170 Photo: Josep Renalias Lohen11 · CC BY 3.0 · Wikimedia Commons

Overview

Castelló d'Empúries was the medieval capital of Empúries county from 1079 until joining the Crown of Aragon in 1385. Today it offers a compact historic center with a striking Gothic basilica, a 14th-century market hall, and a former palace of the counts.

Architecture · Culture · Day Trips · History · Nature

Where it is

Castelló d'Empúries is 37 km northeast of Girona.

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Before you go

Accommodation

Limited accommodation within Castelló itself—several small hotels and hostals. Wider selection in Empuriabrava or Figueres.

Activities

Butterfly Park (€12 adult/€8 child), Ecomuseum-Flour Mill, Gothic basilica, 18-hole Pitch & Putt course available.

Connectivity

5G coverage from all Spanish carriers as of January 2024. Type F power plugs at 220V/50Hz.

Transport

Nearest railway station is Figueres-Vilafant, 9 km away. Car parking available including free lot at Pont Vell. Bus connections to Costa Brava towns.