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Ulldecona
Give Ulldecona one night, or a half-day stop between Tortosa and the coast: the castle, the Gothic church and the rock-art shelters are the whole draw.
Ulldecona is a small inland town in the Montsià district of southern Catalonia, on the old Barcelona–Valencia line and just off the AP-7 (exit 42, 4 km out). Its pull is a hilltop medieval castle, a Gothic parish church begun in 1373 and the UNESCO-listed Levantine rock-art shelters in the Serra de Godall, reached only on a guided tour. It is a half-day or one-night stop, not a base, and it pairs cleanly with Tortosa, Amposta and the Ebro Delta.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- EUR
- Best months
- Mar–Jun, Sep–Oct
- avoid Jul–Aug (hot and humid)
- Airports
- REU · BCN · VLC
- Nights
- 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.
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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
Official sites
Emergency numbers for Ulldecona112 ▾
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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 Ulldecona, 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
- SafetyA quiet, low-crime town; the real risks are summer heat on the castle hill, uneven ruin ground, and infrequent last trains.
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- RestroomsFew public toilets; use bars and cafés (buy a coffee).Spain-wide
- Emergency numbers112 All services (EU emergency) · 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.
- AirportREU Reus (About 1 h by car; the nearest airport with regular service).
- Getting aroundThe town is walkable: the square, the church and the old streets are 5–10 min apart.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- Coffee€1.20–2 (≈ US$2–3)
- Beerbar / shop€2–3.50 (≈ US$3–5)€0.80–1.50 (≈ US$1–2)
- Taxi, about 5 km (3 mi)Taxi, about 3 mi (5 km)Taxi within town€6–10 (≈ US$7–12)
- Budget bedSelf-catering apartment (up to 4), a night, per room€90 (≈ US$110)
- Mid-range bedHostal or guesthouse double, a night, per room€80 (≈ US$95)
- High-end bedHostal or guesthouse double, a night, per room€130 (≈ US$160)
A day, not counting the bed: Budget €45 (≈ US$55) · Mid €90 (≈ US$110) · High €160 (≈ US$190)
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
- REU Reus (About 1 h by car; the nearest airport with regular service) · BCN Barcelona–El Prat (About 2 h by car or train via Barcelona) · VLC Valencia (About 2 h by car down the AP-7)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
not flagged
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
Feb
not flagged
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
Mar
Best
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
Apr
Best
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
May
Best
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
Jun
Best
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
Jul
Avoid
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Aug
Avoid
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Sep
Best
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
Oct
Best
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
Nov
not flagged
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
Dec
not flagged
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
Best: Mar–Jun, Sep–Oct. Avoid: Jul–Aug. Month by month →
Warmest Jul (31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)), coolest Jan (5°C (41°F)41°F (5°C) low), wettest Apr (6 rain days), driest Jul (2). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Ulldecona: 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
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
5°C (41°F)41°F (5°C)
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Feb
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
6°C (43°F)43°F (6°C)
5 rd
Mar
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
8°C (46°F)46°F (8°C)
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Apr
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
6 rd
May
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
6 rd
Jun
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
4 rd
Jul
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
2 rd
Aug
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
4 rd
Sep
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
5 rd
Oct
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
6 rd
Nov
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
5 rd
Dec
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
6°C (43°F)43°F (6°C)
5 rd
High / low, both scales · rd = rain days
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Arrive & move
Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Getting around
The town is walkable: the square, the church and the old streets are 5–10 min apart. The castle is a short uphill walk from the centre. The rock-art shelters and the Serra de Godall are outside town and need a car or a taxi; the shelters are visited on a guided tour only. Regional trains on the Barcelona–Valencia line stop at Ulldecona station, about 1 km from the centre.
Nearest full guides
Straight-line distance, not travel time
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Tortosa
goDoor to door: About 40 min
Train or car via the T-331/C-12
Cathedral, castle and the old Jewish quarter; a fuller half-day than Ulldecona itself.
Amposta and the Ebro Delta
goDoor to door: About 40–60 min
Car down the T-331/C-12, or train to Amposta then a local bus
Rice fields, lagoons and birdwatching; you need wheels for the delta.
Santes Creus monastery
goDoor to door: About 1 h 15 min
Car via the AP-7 and C-14
Cistercian monastery; pair it with a Montblanc stop.
Montblanc
cautionDoor to door: About 1 h 15 min
Car via the AP-7 and N-240
Walled medieval town; a long half-day, better as an overnight on the way to Tarragona.
El Vendrell
cautionDoor to door: About 1 h 30 min
Train up the coast line, or car via the AP-7
Beaches and Pau Casals' house; a full day out.
Salou
skipDoor to door: About 1 h 15 min
Train or car via the AP-7
Resort beaches and PortAventura; only worth it if that is your trip.
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.
Ulldecona old town
Small guesthouses and hostals around the arcaded square and Carrer Major; walk to the church and the castle path.
Els Valentins and the outlying villages
Rural houses and farm stays in the municipality's smaller cores; you need a car.
Tortosa or Amposta
More beds and restaurants 25–40 min away if Ulldecona is full or you want a bigger base.
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
- €80–130 (≈ US$95–160) excl. bed
- High
- €150 (≈ US$180)+ excl. bed
Trip budget
| Hostal or guesthouse double1 × 1 night × €80 | €80 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 1 day × €90 | €180 |
| Rock-art shelter guided visit, per person2 × €6 · check | €12 |
| Castle entry, per person2 × €3 · check | €6 |
| eSIM, about a week of data2 × €10 | €20 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | €30 |
| Trip total≈ €164 per person per day, bed included | €328≈ US$400 |
2026 estimate in euros; travel to Ulldecona excluded. Your choices stay in this browser.
Prices of common things
| Coffee | €1.20–2 (≈ US$2–3) |
| Menu del dia at lunchWeekdays; check the board. | €12–18 (≈ US$14–25) |
| Beer, bar / shop | €2–3.50 (≈ US$3–5) / €0.80–1.50 (≈ US$1–2) |
| Bottle of local olive oil | €8–15 (≈ US$10–18) |
| Taxi within town | €6–10 (≈ US$7–12) |
| Regional train to Tortosa | €3–5 (≈ US$4–6) |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Rock-art shelters: entry is by guided tour only, with limited places; book ahead and confirm times before you travel.
- The castle is a ruin on a hill: uneven ground, little shade, wear grippy shoes and carry water.
- Summer afternoons are hot and humid; do the castle and the hill in the morning.
- Many old-town houses are empty or used as stores; some lanes are quiet and poorly lit at night.
- Regional trains are infrequent: check the last departure before you plan a late return.
Emergency numbers
- All services (EU emergency)
- 112
- National police
- 091
- Guardia Civil
- 062
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A aquesta adreça, si us plauTo this address, please
Emergency
- All services (EU emergency)112
- National police091
- Guardia Civil062
Embassy
No embassies in Ulldecona; the US has a consulate-general in Barcelona, the UK and most others have consulates in Barcelona and embassies in Madrid (check).
My embassy: —
Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Train Ulldecona → Tortosa: about €3–5 (≈ US$4–6), 25–35 min
- Train Ulldecona → Barcelona: about €15–25 (≈ US$18–30), 2–2.5 h
- Taxi town centre → station: €6–10 (≈ US$7–12)
Say or show
- Hola — Hello (OH-lah)
- Gràcies / Gracias — Thank you (GRAH-syehs / GRAH-syahs)
- Quant costa? / ¿Cuánto cuesta? — How much is it? (kwant KOS-tah / KWAN-toh KWES-tah)
- El compte, si us plau — The bill, please (el KOM-tuh see oos plow)
- On és el castell? — Where is the castle? (on ehs el kas-TEHY)
- Puc pagar amb targeta? — Can I pay by card? (pook pah-GAR am tar-GEH-tah)
Catalan and Spanish are both spoken; Catalan is common locally.
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 Ulldecona. 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: Mar–Jun, Sep–Oct · avoid Jul–Aug (hot and humid) · month by month →
- 3 airports and 3 areas to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 6 day-trips, door to door
- 5 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- Airport-to-bed contracts for REU, BCN and VLC with last-train checks and taxi fallback.
- Walking cluster for the old town: square, Sant Lluc church, Casa de la Comanda, castle path.
- Rock-art shelter tour times and booking rules verified with the local operator.
- Eat pages with last orders for the Carrer Major and Els Valentins kitchens.