Overview
El Port de la Selva is a tranquil fishing town on the rugged northern Costa Brava, offering a relaxed alternative to more crowded coastal destinations. The town centers on a natural bay with a working harbour, whitewashed houses, and a long town beach.
Architecture · Beach · Diving · History · Nature
Before you go
Accommodation
Options range from campsites (Càmping Port de la Vall, Càmping L'Arola, Càmping Port de la Selva) to hotels (Porto Cristo with spa, Hotel Cap de Creus) and hostals (Hostal German, Hostal La Tina).
Activities
Summer water sports include swimming, sailing, kayaking, windsurfing, and scuba diving. Mountain biking offers over 30 km of signposted forest tracks. Paragliding launches from Sant Salvador Saverdera area.
Culture
The town is on the Catalan Way of St. James pilgrimage route. The spectacular Sant Pere de Rodes monastery dominates the surrounding hills and is a Cultural Asset of National Interest.
Transport
The GI-612 road connects El Port de la Selva to Llançà. Bus services link the town to nearby coastal villages. The Camí de Ronda coastal path provides pedestrian access to beaches and coves toward Llançà.