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Llançà
Give Llançà 2 nights as a quiet Costa Brava base: beaches on foot, Cap de Creus and the French border by train, no car needed.
Llançà is a fishing port of about 5,000 people on the Costa Brava, between the Cap de Creus peninsula and the French border. It has its own train station on the Girona–Portbou line, a long beach promenade and a string of small coves reached on the Camí de Ronda. It suits travellers who want a low-key base with rail access, not nightlife or big sights.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- EUR
- Best months
- May–Jun, Sep–early Oct
- avoid Jul–Aug (crowds and peak prices), Nov–Mar (many places closed)
- Airports
- GRO · BCN · PGF
- Nights
- 2
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.
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- 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
Emergency numbers for Llançà112 ▾
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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 Llançà, 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
- SafetyLlançà is a small, low-crime resort and feels safe day and night.
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- RestroomsFew public toilets; use bars and cafés (buy a coffee).Spain-wide
- Emergency numbers112 All emergencies (EU-wide) · 091 National police · 062 Guardia Civil (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 (Closest airport; bus or taxi to Figueres, then train to Llançà.
- Getting aroundThe centre, port and main beach are walkable in 10–20 minutes.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- Coffee€1.50–2.50 (≈ US$2–3)
- Sit-down mealFresh fish main course€16–28 (≈ US$19–35)
- Beercaña at a bar / can at a shop€2–3.50 (≈ US$3–5)€1–2 (≈ US$2–3)
- SIM or eSIM, a weekeSIM or data SIM, about a week€8–20 (≈ US$10–25)
- Budget bedCampsite pitch for a tent or van, a night, per room€25 (≈ US$30)
- Mid-range bedDouble room, hotel or hostal, a night, per room€120 (≈ US$140)
- High-end bedDouble room, hotel or hostal, a night, per room€250 (≈ US$300)
A day, not counting the bed: Budget €55 (≈ US$65) · Mid €110 (≈ US$130) · High €200 (≈ US$250)
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 (Closest airport; bus or taxi to Figueres, then train to Llançà. Check seasonal routes.) · BCN Barcelona–El Prat (Train or bus to Barcelona, then Renfe to Llançà; about 2.5–3 h door to door.) · PGF Perpignan–Rivesaltes (France) (Option from France: train via Cerbère and Portbou, or drive over the border.)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
Avoid
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
Feb
Avoid
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
Mar
Avoid
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
Apr
not flagged
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°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
Avoid
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
Dec
Avoid
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
Best: May–Jun, Sep–Oct. Avoid: Jul–Aug, Nov–Mar. Month by month →
Warmest Jul (29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)), coolest Jan (5°C (41°F)41°F (5°C) low), wettest Apr (7 rain days), driest Jul (3). Averages, not a forecast.
* only part of the month (early, mid or late).
Weather and climate
Llançà: 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)
5°C (41°F)41°F (5°C)
5 rd
Feb
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
5°C (41°F)41°F (5°C)
5 rd
Mar
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
7°C (45°F)45°F (7°C)
6 rd
Apr
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
7 rd
May
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
7 rd
Jun
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
5 rd
Jul
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
3 rd
Aug
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
4 rd
Sep
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°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)
6 rd
Dec
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
6°C (43°F)43°F (6°C)
5 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, port and main beach are walkable in 10–20 minutes. The Camí de Ronda links the coves north and south of town and overlaps the GR-92 long-distance path. Renfe regional trains (R11 and the Girona Rodalies RG1) stop at Llançà station on the line to Figueres, Portbou and the French border. Buses are limited; a car helps for Cap de Creus and inland villages.
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 (Dalí Theatre-Museum)
goDoor to door: About 1 h
Renfe regional train from Llançà station, about 30–40 min
Book the museum online for a timed slot; the town is also the rail hub for high-speed trains.
El Port de la Selva
goDoor to door: 20–30 min by train; 2.5–3 h on foot
Train one stop, or walk the coastal path; the Catalan Way of St. James starts here
Walkers can add the stage to Sant Pere de Rodes monastery.
Cadaqués
cautionDoor to door: About 30–40 min by road
Car or taxi over the GI-612 via Cap de Creus; no direct train
Public transport is thin; check seasonal bus times or share a taxi.
L'Escala
cautionDoor to door: About 1.5 h
Train towards Figueres, then bus or taxi
Doable but slow without a car; better as a half-day with your own transport.
Collioure and Cerbère (France)
goDoor to door: About 1.5–2 h
Renfe regional train towards Portbou, then a French TER connection
Take your passport; cross-border regional trains are infrequent, so check times both ways.
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.
Port and promenade (Platja del Port)
Restaurants, shops and the tourist office on the doorstep; beach across the road. Best for a first visit without a car.
Old town around Carrer Castellar
Five to ten minutes' walk from the port; quieter, close to the eat street and the parish church.
Grifeu and the north coves
Beachfront hotels and camping north of the centre, about 20–30 min walk from the station; check whether you need a car for errands.
Station area (Plaça de l'Estació)
Practical for late arrivals and early trains; a 10–15 min walk to the port.
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
- €50–80 (≈ US$60–95) excl. bed
- Mid
- €90–150 (≈ US$110–180) excl. bed
- High
- €180 (≈ US$250)+ excl. bed
Trip budget
| Double room, hotel or hostal1 × 2 nights × €120 | €240 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 2 days × €110 | €440 |
| Renfe regional train, Figueres–Llançà, one way2 × €4 | €8 |
| Camí de Ronda and GR-92 coastal walking2 × €0 | €0 |
| eSIM, about a week of data2 × €10 | €20 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | €71 |
| Trip total≈ €195 per person per day, bed included | €779≈ US$950 |
2026 estimate in euros; long-distance travel excluded. Your choices stay in this browser.
Prices of common things
| Coffee | €1.50–2.50 (≈ US$2–3) |
| Menu del dia at lunchWeekday lunches are the best value. | €14–22 (≈ US$17–30) |
| Beer: caña at a bar / can at a shop | €2–3.50 (≈ US$3–5) / €1–2 (≈ US$2–3) |
| Fresh fish main course | €16–28 (≈ US$19–35) |
| Renfe regional train, Llançà–Figueres | €3–5 (≈ US$4–6) |
| eSIM or data SIM, about a week | €8–20 (≈ US$10–25) |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Many hotels, campsites and restaurants close or cut hours from November to March: check before booking a winter trip.
- Coves north of town have no lifeguards or services; some are reached only on foot over rough, rocky ground.
- Swimming areas near the port and rocky coves can have strong currents and sudden drop-offs: follow local flags and signs.
- The tramuntana wind blows hard and often; it makes the sea rough and can close small beaches.
- Summer parking near the beaches fills early; the train avoids the problem.
- Some beaches allow dogs, others do not: check local signs before taking a dog onto the sand.
Emergency numbers
- All emergencies (EU-wide)
- 112
- National police
- 091
- Guardia Civil
- 062
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My bed tonight
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A aquesta adreça, si us plauTo this address, please
Emergency
- All emergencies112
- National police091
- Guardia Civil062
Embassy
No embassies in Llançà; the US has a consulate in Barcelona, the UK and most others have consulates or embassies in Barcelona and Madrid. For urgent help call 112.
My embassy: —
Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Train Llançà → Figueres: €3–5 (≈ US$4–6), about 30–40 min
- Taxi Llançà → Cadaqués: €35–50 (≈ US$45–60)
- Train Llançà → Portbou (French border): €2–4 (≈ US$3–5), about 15 min
Say or show
- Hola — Hello (OH-lah)
- Gràcies — Thank you (GRAH-see-es)
- El compte, si us plau — The bill, please (el KOM-tuh, see oos plow)
- On és la platja? — Where is the beach? (on es lah PLAH-jah)
- Puc pagar amb targeta? — Can I pay by card? (pook pah-GAH amb tar-GEH-tah)
- No ho entenc — I don't understand (no oo en-TENK)
Catalan is the everyday language here; Spanish works everywhere.
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 Llançà. 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–Jun, Sep–early Oct · avoid Jul–Aug (crowds and peak prices), Nov–Mar (many places closed) · month by month →
- 3 airports and 4 areas to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 5 day-trips, door to door
- 6 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- Airport-to-bed contract for GRO and BCN: last trains to Llançà, taxi fallback from Figueres, overnight rung.
- Four walking clusters with rescue anchors: port and promenade, old town, Grifeu and the north coves, the station.
- Place pages with verified cutoffs (Sant Vicenç church, Mare de Déu del Port church, the watercolour museum, the viewpoints) and eat pages with last orders.
- Wind and sea-state fixtures for the Camí de Ronda so cove pages can go green or red by day.