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Voykit pocket guide · Spain
L'Esquirol
Visit L'Esquirol for a half‑day hike (8 km) or stay a night in a local hostel for easy access to trails.
L'Esquirol is a small Catalan town on the Camí de Sant Jaume, offering several marked hikes and a quiet base for exploring the Collsacabra region. One day covers the main loops; an overnight lets you enjoy sunrise walks and local food.
- Country
- Spain
- Best months
- May–June, Sep–Oct (check)
- Avoid
- Jul–Aug (hot) (check)
- Stay
- 1 night
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 (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 in café | €1.20–2.00 |
| Menu del día (lunch) | €8–12 |
| Bottle of local wine | €3–6 |
| Bus ticket Vic → L'Esquirol | €2–3 |
Desk estimates, checked 2026-09; check locally.
Get in
By air
- GRO · Girona‑Costa Brava Airport
- ≈ 70 km (43 mi)≈ 43 mi (70 km)
- BCN · Barcelona El Prat Airport
- ≈ 106 km (66 mi)≈ 66 mi (106 km)
Typical fares
- Vic → L'Esquirol bus
- ≈ €2.5, 15 min (check)
- Car rental 1 day
- ≈ €30–45, unlimited km
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
Drive via C‑153 from Vic (main road). Walking is best for trailheads.
See and do
Known for
- Catalan Way of St. James
- Hiking routes (8 km to 16 km)
- Collsacabra gateway
Day trips
| Where | How | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Rupit | Drive via C-153 and BV-5207, about 15 min | About 20 min |
| Tavertet | Drive via C-153 and BV-5207, about 20 min | About 25 min |
| Vic | Bus or drive via C-153, about 15 min | About 20 min |
| Olot | Drive via C-153 and C-37, about 30 min | About 40 min |
Sleep
- Hostal Restaurant Collsacabra
- Passeig les Gorgues, 8; basic rooms, restaurant on site
- Hostal Cabrerès
- C/ Major 26, Cantonigròs; simple rooms
- Alberg Santa Maria del Roure
- C/ Sant Roc 2‑4, Cantonigròs; dormitory style
Phrase card
| English | Say or show |
|---|---|
| Excuse me / Sorry | Disculpidis-kul-pee |
| Thank you | Gràciesgrah-see-es |
| How much is this? | Quant costa això?kwant kos-ta ah-sho |
| Where is the bus stop? | On és l'autobús?on es l'aw-to-bus |
| I would like a glass of water | Vull un got d'aiguavool oon got d'ah-ee-gwa |
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
- Trail markers can be sparse on the Serra de Cabrera route: download the GPX track before you go.
- Hostal Restaurant Collsacabra and Hostal Cabrerès have limited reception hours; call ahead if arriving late.
- No ATM in L'Esquirol; bring cash from Vic.
Generally safe; watch for stray dogs on rural paths and keep valuables locked in hostels.
One and two days
No timed day plan for L'Esquirol yet. Suggested stay: 1 night. Build a day from the list below, mornings for the big sight.
- Catalan Way of St. James
- Hiking routes (8 km to 16 km)
- Collsacabra gateway
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: L'Esquirol, revision 5106018 (CC BY-SA 4.0): en.wikivoyage.org/w/index.php?oldid=5106018
Pocket card
Cut along the border and keep it in your wallet. Show the local-script lines to a driver.
Printed from Voykit (/lesquirol). Written by Voykit; checked 2026-09. Estimates only: confirm prices, hours and entry rules on the day.