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Voykit pocket guide · Spain
Amer
Spend half a day in Amer for a quick walk, monastery visit and a viewpoint; otherwise skip if time is limited.
Amer is a small town in Girona province, 20 km from Santa Coloma de Farners and 25 km from Girona. Its main attractions are the 9th‑century Santa Maria d'Amer monastery, several scenic viewpoints and long‑distance bike routes. A few hours cover the highlights; a full day is only needed for cycling the Pirinexus routes.
- Country
- Spain
- Best months
- May–June, Sep–Oct
- Avoid
- July–August (hot, limited services on long walks)
- Stay
- 0–1 nights
Checked 2026-09. Prices, hours and rules change; anything marked (check) is not confirmed.
Essentials
- Currency
- EUR
- Money
- Currency is the euro (EUR, €). Cards and contactless work almost everywhere, including tapas bars and taxis in the cities.
- Daily spend
- Budget €30–50 excl. bed · Mid €50–80 excl. bed (estimate; check)
- SIM and data
- EU and EEA plans roam at home prices; UK and other plans may charge — check before you land.
- Emergency
- Police 091 · Medical 112
- Plugs
- Types C, F · 230 V · 50 Hz · Round two-pin plugs; UK and US plugs need an adapter.
- Tipping
- Bar or café: Leave small change or nothing.; Restaurant: Round up or 5–10% for good service; service is not usually added.; Taxi: Round up to the next euro.; Hotel porter: €1–2 a bag.; Guide on a free walking tour: €10–15 a person is the expected payment.
- Water
- Tap water is safe across the mainland; it tastes of chlorine in some coastal areas. Ask for 'agua del grifo' in restaurants — by law since 2025 they must offer it free (check local application).
- Toilets
- Few public toilets; use bars and cafés (buy a coffee). Stations and shopping centres have free or cheap toilets.
What things cost
| Item | Price |
|---|---|
| Coffee | €1–2 |
| Menu del día (restaurant) | €8–12 |
| Bottle of wine (local) | €3–6 |
| Bike rental (hour) | €5–8 |
Desk estimates, checked 2026-09; check locally.
Get in
By air
- GRO · Girona-Costa Brava Airport
- —
Typical fares
- Girona → Amer bus
- about €8 one way (check)
Show 7 more sections and the pocket cardHideGet around, See and do, Sleep, Phrase card, Etiquette, safety and scams, One and two days, Sources, Pocket card
Get around
The town is walkable; a short bus or taxi from Girona or Santa Coloma de Farners reaches the centre in ~30 min. Bike routes are sign‑posted.
See and do
Known for
- Santa Maria d'Amer monastery
- Pirinexus bike route
- Views from Vistes a l'aiguavarreig, Rocaballera, els Tres Rocs
Day trips
| Where | How | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Girona | C-63 road, about 25 km (16 mi), 30 min by car or busC-63 road, about 16 mi (25 km), 30 min by car or bus | ≈45 min |
| Santa Coloma de Farners | C-63 road, 20 km (12 mi), 25 min by carC-63 road, 12 mi (20 km), 25 min by car | ≈35 min |
Sleep
- Sant Marçal Hotel
- Hotel attached to restaurant, about €50 per night, 22 km (14 mi) from Girona.Hotel attached to restaurant, about €50 per night, 14 mi (22 km) from Girona.
- Giralt
- Guesthouse in Pla Sant Miquel, basic rooms.
- Mas Llorichs
- Rural house near Sant Benet, limited services.
Phrase card
| English | Say or show |
|---|---|
| Excuse me / Sorry | Disculpidisˈkul.pi |
| Thank you | Gràciesˈɡɾa.sjəs |
| How much is it? | Quant costa?kwant ˈkɔs.tə |
| Where is the toilet? | On és el bany?on ˈes əl ˈbaɲ |
Etiquette, safety and scams
Etiquette
- Greeting: Two kisses on the cheek (right then left) between friends and when introduced socially; handshake in business; avoid: Being stiff — Spaniards stand close and touch arms
- Meal times: Late lunch and dinner; long sobremesa (chat after eating); avoid: Rushing to leave or asking for the bill with the last bite
- Noise: Join in the lively conversation; avoid: Reading loud voices as anger
- Siesta hours: Keep noise down in residential buildings 15:00–17:00 and after 23:00; avoid: Phone calls to people at lunch time
- Dress: Smart casual in cities; locals rarely wear shorts in Madrid in town; avoid: Swimwear or bare torsos away from the beach
- Regional pride: Ask about local dishes and festivals; avoid: Assuming Catalan or Basque are dialects of Spanish
Scams and watch-outs
- No services for 30 km on the Catalan Way deviation; carry water and food.
- Some viewpoints have no parking; use the nearest public lot and walk.
Amer is a quiet rural town; typical rural safety applies. Keep valuables secure and watch for stray dogs on trails.
One and two days
No timed day plan for Amer yet. Suggested stay: 0–1 nights. Build a day from the list below, mornings for the big sight.
- Santa Maria d'Amer monastery
- Pirinexus bike route
- Views from Vistes a l'aiguavarreig, Rocaballera, els Tres Rocs
Sources
Written by Voykit; facts cross-checked against these sources, last desk check 2026-09. Prices, hours and rules change: check on the day.
- Wikivoyage: Amer, revision 5135609 (CC BY-SA 4.0): en.wikivoyage.org/w/index.php?oldid=5135609
Pocket card
Cut along the border and keep it in your wallet. Show the local-script lines to a driver.
Printed from Voykit (/amer). Written by Voykit; checked 2026-09. Estimates only: confirm prices, hours and entry rules on the day.