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Major city · Spain

Empuriabrava

Go for 2 nights if you want a boat, a beach and a skydive; skip it if you want an old town, walkable streets or a winter trip.

Weather
see forecast
Currency
EUR
Best months
May–Jun, Sep
avoid Nov–Mar (many businesses shut), Aug (crowds and peak prices)
Airports
GRO · BCN
Nights
2
Not field-verifiedbasic guide
Print / PDF guide
3 pages, for the metro and roaming-off days
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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.

Empuriabrava is a marina resort in the Gulf of Roses, about 120 km northeast of Barcelona and 15 km from Figueres. It is built around one of Europe's largest residential canal networks, so the water is the point: rent a boat, walk the canal bridges, use the beach, and drive out to Figueres, Cadaqués or the Aiguamolls wetlands. Summer population swells to roughly 80,000 and drops to a few thousand in winter, so the town is a seasonal machine. Two nights covers it; three if you add a skydive or a full day on the water.

Essentials

Quick answers and what things cost

Quick answers

The questions people ask first about Empuriabrava, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.

Cost cheat-sheet

2026 desk estimate · check

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)
  • Beerbar / supermarket€2.50–4 (≈ US$3–5)€1–2 (≈ US$2–3)
  • Taxi, about 5 kmTaxi, town to Figuerescheck€25–35 (≈ US$30–45)
  • Budget bedApartment (up to 4), a night, per room€90 (≈ US$110)
  • Mid-range bedHotel double room, a night, per room€110 (≈ US$130)
  • High-end bedHotel double room, a night, per room€220 (≈ US$300)

A day, not counting the bed: Budget €60 (≈ US$70) · 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 →

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.

Residential canal network and marinaSkydive EmpuriabravaEmpuriabrava beach and La Rubina beachAiguamolls de l'Empordà wetlandsKarting and boat rental
Airports
GRO Girona–Costa Brava (Nearest airport, about 50 km; summer bus link to the town, otherwise taxi or hire car.) · BCN Barcelona–El Prat (About 160 km south, roughly 2 h by car; bus to Figueres, then a second bus.)

Weather and climate

Forecast from Open-Meteo · averages rounded

Empuriabrava: 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

4°C

5 rd

Feb

14°C

5°C

5 rd

Mar

16°C

7°C

6 rd

Apr

18°C

9°C

7 rd

May

22°C

12°C

7 rd

Jun

26°C

16°C

5 rd

Jul

29°C

19°C

4 rd

Aug

29°C

19°C

5 rd

Sep

26°C

16°C

6 rd

Oct

21°C

12°C

7 rd

Nov

16°C

8°C

6 rd

Dec

14°C

5°C

5 rd

High / low °C · rd = rain days

Arrive & move

Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in

Getting around

The town is spread over canals and long avenues, so walking is fine inside one area but slow between them. Bikes are the best local transport; hire one for the day. Local buses link the centre, the beaches and Castelló d'Empúries, and there is a bus to Figueres. A car helps for day trips; parking near the beach fills by mid-morning in August.

See & do

Day-trips, door to door

Day-trips

Door-to-door, not ride time
Figueresgo

Door to door: About 30 min

Bus or car on the C-260, about 15 km

Dalí Theatre-Museum and the AVE/TGV station at Figueres-Vilafant; the practical transport hub for the area.

Cadaquésgo

Door to door: About 1 h by car

Car over the Cap de Creus road, or bus via Figueres/Roses

Whitewashed port town and Dalí's house at Portlligat; roads are slow and parking is tight in summer.

Aiguamolls de l'Empordà

go

Door to door: About 20 min

Car or bike to the reserve entrances at El Cortalet

Wetland reserve with hides and flat walking; best in the morning, bring binoculars.

Roses

go

Door to door: About 25 min

Car or bus along the C-260 coast

Bigger resort bay with a fishing port and a walkable seafront.

L'Escalago

Door to door: About 45 min by car

Car via Figueres and the C-31, or bus with a change

Anchovy restaurants and the Greco-Roman ruins at Empúries.

Barcelonaskip

Door to door: About 2 h

Car on the AP-7, or train from Figueres-Vilafant

Too far for a comfortable return day from here; sleep in Barcelona instead.

Eat & sleep

Which area to sleep in

Where to sleep

Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.

Canal-side centre (Port Salins area)

Canal-front hotels and apartments, walk to the beach and the main boulevard; the most convenient base without a car.

Beachfront and La Rubina end

Aparthotels and beach access; quieter, but you walk or drive for restaurants.

Aerodrome side (north)

Cheaper hotels near the skydive centre and karting; 20–30 min walk to the beach.

Castelló d'Empúries

The old town 3 km inland with the real historic centre; cheaper beds, but you need a car or bus.

Practical

What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card

Cost per day

2026 estimate, excluding the bed unless stated
Budget
€55–85 (≈ US$65–100) excl. bed
Mid
€90–150 (≈ US$110–180) excl. bed
High
€160 (≈ US$190)+ excl. bed

Trip budget

2026 estimate · converts to your currency
Hotel double room1 × 2 nights × €110€220
Food, local transport, entries2 × 2 days × €110€440
Boat hire, 1 h without licence1 × €60 · check€60
Bike hire, one day2 × €15 · check€30
eSIM, about a week of data2 × €10€20
Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge€77
Trip total≈ €212 per person per day, bed included€847≈ US$1,000

2026 estimate in euros; flights and car hire excluded. Your choices stay in this browser.

Prices of common things

Coffee€1.50–2.50 (≈ US$2–3)
Menu del día at lunch€14–22 (≈ US$17–30)
Beer, bar / supermarket€2.50–4 (≈ US$3–5) / €1–2 (≈ US$2–3)
Paella or seafood main€18–28 (≈ US$25–35)
Boat hire, 1 h without licencecheck€50–80 (≈ US$60–95)
Taxi, town to Figuerescheck€25–35 (≈ US$30–45)
Beach sunbed and parasol, per daycheck€10–18 (≈ US$12–25)

2026 estimate; check locally.

Watch out

Safety

Empuriabrava is a low-crime resort and the main risks are practical: strong midday sun, canal edges with children, and summer traffic on the C-260. Keep valuables out of sight on the beach and lock bikes.
  • Winter: many restaurants, bars and boat-rental desks close from November to March.
  • August: beach parking and canal-side restaurants hit capacity; book beds and boats ahead.
  • Boat rental: check whether a licence is required and confirm the fuel and deposit terms before you pay.
  • Skydiving is weather-dependent; book a slot but expect possible same-day rescheduling.
  • Sun between about noon and 16:00 in July–August is strong; the beach is better before noon.

Emergency numbers

All emergency services
112
National police
091
Guardia Civil
062

Pocket card

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EmpuriabravaEmpuriabrava

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My bed tonight

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A aquesta adreça, si us plauTo this address, please

Emergency

  • All emergency services112
  • National police091
  • Guardia Civil062

Embassy

No embassies here; the US has a consulate in Barcelona, and most countries keep embassies in Madrid.

My embassy: —

Fare anchors (2026 estimate)

  • Bus Empuriabrava → Figueres: about €2–3 (≈ US$3–4), about 30 min (check)
  • Bus Figueres → Barcelona: about €15–20 (≈ US$18–25), about 2 h (check)
  • Taxi Empuriabrava → Figueres: €25–35 (≈ US$30–45) (check)

Say or show

  • Hola / Bon dia — Hello / Good day (OH-la / bon DEE-a)
  • Gràcies — Thank you (GRAH-see-es)
  • El compte, si us plau — The bill, please (el KOM-tay see oos plow)
  • Quant costa? — How much is it? (kwant KOS-ta)
  • On és la platja? — Where is the beach? (on ays la PLAH-ja)
  • Puc pagar amb targeta? — Can I pay by card? (pook pa-GAR am tar-GAY-ta)

Catalan is the everyday language alongside Spanish; a few words go a long way.

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 Empuriabrava. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.

What we know, and what is coming

On this page

  1. Best months: May–Jun, Sep · avoid Nov–Mar (many businesses shut), Aug (crowds and peak prices) · month by month →
  2. 2 airports and 4 areas to sleep in
  3. Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
  4. Cost per day in 3 bands
  5. 6 day-trips, door to door
  6. 5 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers

Coming as the guide grows

  1. Airport-to-bed contracts for GRO and BCN: last bus and train times field-checked, taxi fallback, overnight rung.
  2. Four walking clusters with rescue anchors: canal centre, beachfront, aerodrome side, Castelló d'Empúries.
  3. Place pages with verified cutoffs (Skydive Empuriabrava, Aiguamolls, Empúries) and eat pages with last orders.
  4. Seasonal closure fixtures so winter arrivals get a clear go/no-go before booking.

Meanwhile

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