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Voykit pocket guide · Spain
Rabós
Visit Rabós for a half‑day hike and monastery if you have a day in the Costa Brava; otherwise skip.
Rabós is a tiny rural town (≈200 people) in the Costa Brava, offering access to the Monastery of Sant Quirze de Colera and several GR11 side‑hikes. It has no hotels, so plan a day trip from Figueres or Peralada and return by car.
- Country
- Spain
- Best months
- Apr–Oct
- Avoid
- Jul–Aug (heat, limited services)
- Stay
- 0 (day‑trip only) 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. transport · Mid €45–70 excl. transport · High €70+ excl. transport (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 and ambulance 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 |
|---|---|
| Meal at El corral de Sant Quirze | ≈€30 |
Desk estimates, checked 2026-09; check locally.
Get in
By air
- GRO · Girona‑Costa Brava Airport
- ≈45 km (28 mi) by road, car or bus to Figueres then local road≈28 mi (45 km) by road, car or bus to Figueres then local road
Typical fares
- Figueres → Rabós (car)
- ≈€15–20 fuel one way (check distance 15 km (9.3 mi))≈€15–20 fuel one way (check distance 9.3 mi (15 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
Car is required; the final 5 km (3.1 mi) to the monastery is on an unpaved road. Public transport does not reach Rabós.Car is required; the final 3.1 mi (5 km) to the monastery is on an unpaved road. Public transport does not reach Rabós.
See and do
Known for
- Monastery of Sant Quirze de Colera
- GR11 trail side routes
- Parish Church of Sant Julià de Rabós
Day trips
| Where | How | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Figueres | Train to Figueres (high‑speed, 15 min from Girona) then car or taxi 15 km (9.3 mi)Train to Figueres (high‑speed, 15 min from Girona) then car or taxi 9.3 mi (15 km) | ≈1 h total |
| Peralada | Car from Figueres via N‑260 and GIP‑6042, 10 km (6.2 mi)Car from Figueres via N‑260 and GIP‑6042, 6.2 mi (10 km) | ≈30 min from Figueres |
Sleep
- Figueres (nearby)
- Closest town with hotels; 15 min drive to Rabós
Phrase card
| English | Say or show |
|---|---|
| Excuse me / Sorry | Disculpedisˈkulpe |
| How much is it? | ¿Cuánto cuesta?kwan-to kwes-ta |
| Where is the monastery? | ¿Dónde está el monasterio?don-de es-ta el monas-te-ˈrio |
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
- Unpaved access road can be difficult after rain (check conditions).
- Mobile 4G signal is weak on approach highways; plan offline maps.
Rabós is low‑risk; main concerns are unpaved roads after rain and limited mobile coverage. Keep a printed map and enough cash for fuel.
One and two days
No timed day plan for Rabós yet. Suggested stay: 0 (day‑trip only) nights. Build a day from the list below, mornings for the big sight.
- Monastery of Sant Quirze de Colera
- GR11 trail side routes
- Parish Church of Sant Julià de Rabós
Sources
Written by Voykit; facts cross-checked against these sources, last desk check 2026-09. Prices, hours and rules change: check on the day.
- Catalunya.com – Monastery of Sant Quirze de Colera: www.catalunya.com/monestir-de-sant-quirze-de-colera-17-16003-344?language=ca
- Wikivoyage: Rabós, revision 5200460 (CC BY-SA 4.0): en.wikivoyage.org/w/index.php?oldid=5200460
Pocket card
Cut along the border and keep it in your wallet. Show the local-script lines to a driver.
Printed from Voykit (/rabos). Written by Voykit; checked 2026-09. Estimates only: confirm prices, hours and entry rules on the day.