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Voykit pocket guide · Spain
Peralada
Spend a half‑day in Peralada for the castle, wine cellar and a short walk; add a night only for golf or the summer music festival.
Peralada is a tiny Costa Brava town famous for its 13th‑century castle, a modern wine cellar and a golf resort. Most visitors see the sights in a few hours; a night is optional for festival lovers or golfers.
- Country
- Spain
- Best months
- May–June, Sep–Oct
- Avoid
- July–August (festival crowds, hot)
- Stay
- 0.5–1 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 €45–70 excl. bed · Mid €70–110 excl. bed · High €110+ 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 |
| Glass of Cava | €3–5 |
| Wine tasting (per cellar) | €10–15 |
| Parking (municipal) | Free |
Desk estimates, checked 2026-09; check locally.
Get in
By air
- GRO · Girona‑Costa Brava Airport
- —
- PGF · Perpignan–Rivesaltes Airport
- —
Typical fares
- Taxi Peralada → Figueres (6 km)
- ≈ €12–15
- Car rental (compact, 1 day)
- ≈ €30–45
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 centre is walkable; free municipal parking near the castle. The AP‑7 highway passes nearby; no local bus service, so drive or taxi.
See and do
Known for
- Peralada Castle
- Perelada wine cellar
- Golf Peralada
- Festival Castell de Peralada
Day trips
| Where | How | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Figueres | Drive 6 km (3.7 mi) via N‑260, about 10 min; or taxiDrive 3.7 mi (6 km) via N‑260, about 10 min; or taxi | ≈15 min |
| Aiguamolls de l'Empordà Natural Park | Drive 15 km (9.3 mi) north on AP‑7, 20 minDrive 9.3 mi (15 km) north on AP‑7, 20 min | ≈30 min |
Sleep
- Hotel Peralada
- 5‑star hotel on the golf course, 500 € per night
- Hotel de la Font
- Family‑run, central location
- Can Carbo de Les Olives
- Rural masia, 1 km (0.6 mi) from townRural masia, 0.6 mi (1 km) from town
Phrase card
| English | Say or show |
|---|---|
| Excuse me / Sorry | Disculpidisculpi |
| Thank you | Gràciesgràcies |
| How much is it? | Quant costa?quant costa? |
| Can I pay by card? | Puc pagar amb targeta?puc pagar amb targeta? |
| Where is the toilet? | On és el bany?on és el bany? |
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
- Train service stops at Figueres; you’ll need a car or taxi for the final 6 km.
- Festival tickets sell out early; check the official site before planning.
Peralada is low‑risk; main concerns are summer heat and occasional traffic on the AP‑7; keep valuables secure in hotels.
One and two days
No timed day plan for Peralada yet. Suggested stay: 0.5–1 nights. Build a day from the list below, mornings for the big sight.
- Peralada Castle
- Perelada wine cellar
- Golf Peralada
- Festival Castell de Peralada
Sources
Written by Voykit; facts cross-checked against these sources, last desk check 2026-09. Prices, hours and rules change: check on the day.
- Wikidata – Peralada: www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q11803
- Wikivoyage: Peralada, revision 5315308 (CC BY-SA 4.0): en.wikivoyage.org/w/index.php?oldid=5315308
Pocket card
Cut along the border and keep it in your wallet. Show the local-script lines to a driver.
Printed from Voykit (/peralada). Written by Voykit; checked 2026-09. Estimates only: confirm prices, hours and entry rules on the day.