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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.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- EUR
- Best months
- May–June, Sep–Oct
- avoid July–August (festival crowds, hot)
- Airports
- GRO · PGF
- Nights
- 0.5–1
Rules in force · 9Non-EU visitors get 90 days in any rolling 180-day window…
- Europe ↗Non-EU visitors get 90 days in any rolling 180-day window, counted across all 29 Schengen states together — not per country; the Entry/Exit System now logs each crossing, so an overstay is detected automatically.
- Europe ↗On the first Schengen entry since EES began, non-EU travellers give four fingerprints and a face photo at the border instead of a passport stamp; there is nothing to apply for or pay in advance.
- Iberia ↗Plan meals on the Iberian clock: Spanish kitchens serve lunch from about 13:30–14:00 and dinner from 20:30–21:00; Portugal eats an hour or so earlier. Early evenings are for tapas or petiscos, not full meals.
- Iberia ↗Inland Spain and Portugal (Seville, Córdoba, Madrid, the Alentejo) pass 40 °C in heatwaves from late June to August: sightsee before 11:00 and after 18:00, and keep July–August for the coasts and the green north.
- Iberia ↗Andorra and Gibraltar have their own border and customs rules and are reached only through Spain (or France for Andorra); read their pages before adding them, especially if you hold a limited Schengen visa.
- Spain ↗Spain is in the Schengen area. Check the entry rules for your passport on official sources; the EU's Entry/Exit System registers non-EU visitors at the first Schengen border, and further pre-travel authorisation rules are being introduced.
- Spain ↗High-speed trains have airport-style baggage screening at the station and boarding gates that close a few minutes before departure: arrive early.
- Spain ↗Carry your passport or ID: police may ask for it, and hotels must register every guest's document.
- Spain ↗The Alhambra in Granada and the Sagrada Família in Barcelona sell timed tickets that sell out weeks ahead in season; book on the official sites before you fix your dates.
Entry rules depend on your passport. Full visa guide
What is in this basic guide9 covered · 4 not yet ▾
In this guide
Not in this guide yet
- Walking areas with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
- Field-checked times and prices
Official sites
Emergency numbers for Peralada091 ▾
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EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Peralada, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.
- Cash or card?Currency is the euro (EUR, €).Spain-wide
- SIM or eSIMcheckEU and EEA plans roam at home prices; UK and other plans may charge — check before you land.Spain-wide
- Tap waterTap water is safe across the mainland; it tastes of chlorine in some coastal areas.Spain-wide
- TippingRestaurant: Round up or 5–10% for good service; service is not usually added.Spain-wide
- Plugs & powerSockets C/F. US/Canada (A/B): adapter · UK/Ireland (G): adapter · Australia/NZ (I): adapter. 230 V: US 120 V-only devices (hair dryers) need a converter; most chargers are dual-voltage.Spain-wide
- SafetyPeralada is low‑risk; main concerns are summer heat and occasional traffic on the AP‑7; keep valuables secure in hotels.
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- RestroomsFew public toilets; use bars and cafés (buy a coffee).Spain-wide
- Emergency numbers091 police · 112 Medical (not 911, 999 or 000)
- Sundays & holidaysSmall shops close about 14:00–17:00 and on Sundays; big chains and department stores open all day.Small shops close about 2:00 PM–5:00 PM and on Sundays; big chains and department stores open all day.Spain-wide
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- AirportGRO Girona‑Costa Brava Airport.
- Getting aroundThe centre is walkable; free municipal parking near the castle.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- Coffee€1–2 (≈ US$2–3)
- Budget bedHostel private room, a night, per room€45 (≈ US$55)
- Mid-range bedHotel room (double), a night, per room€120 (≈ US$140)
- High-end bedHotel room (double), a night, per room€200 (≈ US$250)
A day, not counting the bed: Budget €55 (≈ US$65) · Mid €85 (≈ US$100) · High €130 (≈ US$160)
Local prices, with USD next to them (rates 2026-09 (approximate); change it in the header). Ranges are desk estimates: check locally. Every price and the budget calculator →
DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works
Decide
What it is known for, and when the weather works
At a glance
What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.
- Airports
- GRO Girona‑Costa Brava Airport · PGF Perpignan–Rivesaltes Airport
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
not flagged
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
Feb
not flagged
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
Mar
not flagged
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
Apr
not flagged
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
May
Best
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
Jun
Best
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
Jul
Avoid
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
Aug
Avoid
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
Sep
Best
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
Oct
Best
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
Nov
not flagged
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
Dec
not flagged
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
Best: May–Jun, Sep–Oct. Avoid: Jul–Aug. Month by month →
Warmest Jul (29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)), coolest Jan (4°C (39°F)39°F (4°C) low), wettest Dec (8 rain days), driest May (4). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Peralada: next 7 days
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Forecast: Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0), model data for this point.
Air quality
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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.
Jan
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
4°C (39°F)39°F (4°C)
7 rd
Feb
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
5°C (41°F)41°F (5°C)
6 rd
Mar
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
7°C (45°F)45°F (7°C)
6 rd
Apr
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
5 rd
May
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
4 rd
Jun
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
4 rd
Jul
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
5 rd
Aug
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
5 rd
Sep
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
5 rd
Oct
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
6 rd
Nov
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
7 rd
Dec
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
5°C (41°F)41°F (5°C)
8 rd
High / low, both scales · rd = rain days
Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Arrive & move
Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Getting 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.
Nearest full guides
Straight-line distance, not travel time
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Figueres
goDoor to door: ≈15 min
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
Visit the Dalí Museum.
Aiguamolls de l'Empordà Natural Park
goDoor to door: ≈30 min
Drive 15 km (9.3 mi) north on AP‑7, 20 minDrive 9.3 mi (15 km) north on AP‑7, 20 min
Bird‑watching and boardwalks.
Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in
Eat & sleep
Which area to sleep in
Where to sleep
Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.
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
PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Practical
What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Cost per day
- Budget
- €45–70 (≈ US$55–85) excl. bed
- Mid
- €70–110 (≈ US$85–130) excl. bed
- High
- €110 (≈ US$130)+ excl. bed
Trip budget
| Hotel room (double)1 × 1 night × €120 | €120 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 1 day × €85 | €170 |
| Car rental (compact, 1 day)2 × €45 · check | €90 |
| Festival ticket (July)2 × €70 · check | €140 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | €52 |
| Trip total≈ €286 per person per day, bed included | €572≈ US$700 |
2026 estimate in euros; flights and car rental excluded.
Prices of common things
| Coffee | €1–2 (≈ US$2–3) |
| Glass of Cava | €3–5 (≈ US$4–6) |
| Wine tasting (per cellar) | €10–15 (≈ US$12–18) |
| Parking (municipal) | Free |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Train service stops at Figueres; you’ll need a car or taxi for the final 6 km (3.7 mi).Train service stops at Figueres; you’ll need a car or taxi for the final 3.7 mi (6 km).
- Festival tickets sell out early; check the official site before planning.
Emergency numbers
- Police
- 091
- Medical
- 112
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Emergency
- Police091
- Medical112
Embassy
US consulate in Barcelona; other embassies in Madrid.
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Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Taxi Peralada → Figueres (6 km): ≈ €12–15
- Car rental (compact, 1 day): ≈ €30–45
Say or show
- Disculpi — Excuse me / Sorry (disculpi)
- Gràcies — Thank you (gràcies)
- Quant costa? — How much is it? (quant costa?)
- Puc pagar amb targeta? — Can I pay by card? (puc pagar amb targeta?)
- On és el bany? — Where is the toilet? (on és el bany?)
Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources
Deep dive
What this guide covers so far, and its sources
Not a trip line yet
This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Peralada. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.
What we know, and what is coming
On this page
- Best months: May–June, Sep–Oct · avoid July–August (festival crowds, hot) · month by month →
- 2 airports and 3 areas to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 2 day-trips, door to door
- 2 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- An airport-to-bed path that says whether a late landing still works
- Walking clusters with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Field-verified times and fares
Sources
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