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Voykit pocket guide · Spain
Camprodon
Spend 1–2 days in Camprodon for hiking and historic sights; stay if you arrive by car, otherwise treat it as a day‑trip from Girona.
Camprodon is a small mountain town with a compact historic centre, several short hikes and a few museums. One full day covers the main sights; a second day adds longer hikes or a visit to nearby villages.
- Country
- Spain
- Best months
- May–June, Sep–Oct
- Avoid
- July–August (hot, occasional thunderstorms)
- Stay
- 1–2 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 €30–45 excl. bed · Mid €45–70 excl. bed · High €70+ 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 · Fire/ambulance 062 · General emergency 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) | €10–15 |
| Ski lift ticket (Vallter 2000, winter) | €30–45 |
| Bus ticket Ripoll → Camprodon | €3–5 |
Desk estimates, checked 2026-09; check locally.
Get in
By air
- GRO · Girona‑Costa Brava Airport
- 77 km (48 mi), about 1 h by car via C‑66 and A‑2648 mi (77 km), about 1 h by car via C‑66 and A‑26
- BCN · Barcelona‑El Prat Airport
- 124 km (77 mi), about 1 h 45 min by car via C‑17 and C‑3877 mi (124 km), about 1 h 45 min by car via C‑17 and C‑38
Typical fares
- Ripoll → Camprodon bus
- about €4 each way (check schedule)
- Car hire Girona → Camprodon
- ≈ €45 per day, 1 h drive
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
From Barcelona or Girona drive via C‑66/C‑38; bus from Ripoll (30 min) connects to the town centre. Parking is free at the Motorhome area on Carrer del Mas Ventós. Walking is the easiest way to reach most sights.
See and do
Known for
- New Bridge over the Ter
- Monastery of Sant Pere de Camprodon
- Saint Mary Church and its goldsmith relics
- Pirinexus hiking network
- Vallter 2000 ski resort (winter)
Day trips
| Where | How | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Setcases | Bus from Camprodon to Setcases (approx. 20 min) via TEISA line | ≈30 min total |
| Olot | Car via C‑38 (≈25 min) or bus (≈45 min) | ≈45 min |
| Ripoll | Train R3 to Ripoll (≈30 min) then local bus (≈10 min) | ≈1 h |
Sleep
- Hotel Camprodon
- Central location, open year‑round
- Hotel Sant Roc
- Near the main square, simple rooms
- Càmping Vall de Camprodon
- Campground on C‑38, good for hikers
- Càmping Solans
- Campground on C‑38, basic facilities
Phrase card
| English | Say or show |
|---|---|
| Excuse me / Sorry | Disculpedisˈkulpe |
| Thank you | Gràciesˈɡɾasjəs |
| How much is it? | Quant costa?kwant ˈkosta |
| Where is the bus stop? | On és l'autobús?on ˈes ləw ˈautobus |
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
- Limited public transport in winter; check bus schedules.
- Hotel Maristany closes November–April; plan accommodation accordingly.
- Mountain weather can change quickly; bring rain gear for hikes.
Camprodon is generally safe; petty theft is rare, but keep an eye on belongings on buses and be prepared for sudden mountain weather changes.
One and two days
No timed day plan for Camprodon yet. Suggested stay: 1–2 nights. Build a day from the list below, mornings for the big sight.
- New Bridge over the Ter
- Monastery of Sant Pere de Camprodon
- Saint Mary Church and its goldsmith relics
- Pirinexus hiking network
- Vallter 2000 ski resort (winter)
Sources
Written by Voykit; facts cross-checked against these sources, last desk check 2026-09. Prices, hours and rules change: check on the day.
- Camprodon tourist office: visitcamprodon.cat/en/
- Wikivoyage: Camprodon, revision 5286227 (CC BY-SA 4.0): en.wikivoyage.org/w/index.php?oldid=5286227
Pocket card
Cut along the border and keep it in your wallet. Show the local-script lines to a driver.
Printed from Voykit (/camprodon). Written by Voykit; checked 2026-09. Estimates only: confirm prices, hours and entry rules on the day.