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Besalú
Half a day is enough: walk the Romanesque bridge, see the Jewish bath and the Sant Pere church, then move on to Olot or Figueres.
Besalú is a compact medieval town in the Girona Pyrenees region, 25 km west of Figueres. Its main draw is the 12th‑century Romanesque bridge over the Fluvià river. The old town is car‑free and walkable in 2–3 hours. Most travellers stop for a morning or afternoon on the way between the Costa Brava and the Pyrenees.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- EUR
- Best months
- Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct
- avoid Jul–Aug (heat and crowds), Dec–Feb (cold, some closures)
- Airports
- GRO · BCN
- Nights
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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.
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 Besalú112 ▾
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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 Besalú, 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
- SafetyVery safe.
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- RestroomsFew public toilets; use bars and cafés (buy a coffee).Spain-wide
- Emergency numbers112 police · 112 fire and ambulance · 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 (About 30 km (19 mi); bus to Girona then change to a bus to Besalú, or rent a car.).GRO Girona–Costa Brava (About 19 mi (30 km); bus to Girona then change to a bus to Besalú, or rent a car.).
- Getting aroundThe old town is pedestrian‑only.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- CoffeeCoffee (cafè amb llet)€1.50–2.50 (≈ US$2–3)
- Sit-down mealDinner for two (mid‑range)€40–60 (≈ US$50–70)
- Metro or bus rideBus to Figueres (one way)check€5–8 (≈ US$6–10)
- Budget bedHostel bed or guesthouse double, a night, per person€30 (≈ US$35)
- Mid-range bedHotel double room, a night, per room€100 (≈ US$120)
- High-end bedHotel double room, a night, per room€180 (≈ US$250)
A day, not counting the bed: Budget €40 (≈ US$50) · Mid €70 (≈ US$85) · High €120 (≈ US$140)
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 (About 30 km (19 mi); bus to Girona then change to a bus to Besalú, or rent a car.) · BCN Barcelona–El Prat (About 140 km (87 mi); car or bus via Girona.)GRO Girona–Costa Brava (About 19 mi (30 km); bus to Girona then change to a bus to Besalú, or rent a car.) · BCN Barcelona–El Prat (About 87 mi (140 km); car or bus via Girona.)
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
not flagged
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
Apr
Best
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
May
Best
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°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
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
Oct
Best
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
Nov
not flagged
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
Dec
Avoid
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
Best: Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct. Avoid: Jul–Aug, Dec–Feb. Month by month →
Warmest Jul (31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)), coolest Jan (2°C (36°F)36°F (2°C) low), wettest Apr (8 rain days), driest Jul (4). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Besalú: 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)
2°C (36°F)36°F (2°C)
6 rd
Feb
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
3°C (37°F)37°F (3°C)
6 rd
Mar
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
5°C (41°F)41°F (5°C)
7 rd
Apr
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
7°C (45°F)45°F (7°C)
8 rd
May
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
8 rd
Jun
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
6 rd
Jul
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
4 rd
Aug
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
5 rd
Sep
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
6 rd
Oct
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
7 rd
Nov
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
6°C (43°F)43°F (6°C)
6 rd
Dec
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
3°C (37°F)37°F (3°C)
6 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 old town is pedestrian‑only. Park outside the walls (signposted car parks) and walk. Cobblestone streets can be slippery when wet.
Nearest full guides
Straight-line distance, not travel time
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Door to door: About 25 min
Car via C-66, about 20 min
Volcanic landscape, Garrotxa Natural Park, and modernista architecture.
Door to door: About 20 min
Car via C-66, about 15 min
Basalt cliff village; 20 min photo stop.
Figueres
goDoor to door: About 30 min
Car via N-260, about 25 min
Dalí Theatre‑Museum; at least 2 h inside.
Door to door: About 1 h 10 min
Car via N-260, about 1 h
Pyrenees market town; good for lunch and a walk.
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.
Old town (within the walls)
Atmospheric but limited parking; most hotels are small stone houses.
Along the N-260 / C-66 approach
Easier parking, 5–10 min walk to the bridge.
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
- €40–60 (≈ US$50–70) excl. bed
- Mid
- €60–100 (≈ US$70–120) excl. bed
- High
- €100 (≈ US$120)+ excl. bed
Trip budget
| Hotel double room1 × 1 night × €100 | €100 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 1 day × €70 | €140 |
| Parking (public car park, per day)1 × €10 · check | €10 |
| Coffee and pastry2 × €5 | €10 |
| Lunch for two (mid‑range)1 × €40 | €40 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | €30 |
| Trip total≈ €165 per person per day, bed included | €330≈ US$400 |
2026 estimate in euros; flights and car rental excluded. Your choices stay in this browser.
Prices of common things
| Coffee (cafè amb llet) | €1.50–2.50 (≈ US$2–3) |
| Glass of wine (copa) | €2.50–4.50 (≈ US$3–6) |
| Lunch menu (menú del dia) | €12–18 (≈ US$14–25) |
| Dinner for two (mid‑range) | €40–60 (≈ US$50–70) |
| Parking (public car park, per day)check | €8–12 (≈ US$10–14) |
| Bus to Figueres (one way)check | €5–8 (≈ US$6–10) |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- The bridge is pedestrian‑only and can be crowded at midday.
- Parking fills up on weekends and in summer; arrive before 11:00.Parking fills up on weekends and in summer; arrive before 11:00 AM.
- Many restaurants close on Monday (check).
Emergency numbers
- Police
- 112
- Fire and ambulance
- 112
- Guardia Civil
- 062
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My bed tonight
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A aquesta adreça, si us plauTo this address, please
Emergency
- Police112
- Fire and ambulance112
- Guardia Civil062
Embassy
My embassy: —
Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Girona Airport → Besalú (taxi): about €50–70 (≈ US$60–85), 30 min (check)
- Barcelona → Besalú (car): about 1 h 40 min, tolls about €12 (≈ US$14)
- Parking (public car park, per day): €8–12 (≈ US$10–14) (check)
Say or show
- Hola — Hello (OH-lah)
- Gràcies — Thank you (GRAH‑see‑əs)
- Si us plau — Please (see oos plow)
- Quant costa? — How much is it? (kwant KOS‑tə)
- On és el pont? — Where is the bridge? (on ES əl pont)
- El compte, si us plau — The bill, please (əl KOM‑tə see oos plow)
Catalan is the local language; Spanish is widely understood.
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 Besalú. 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: Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct · avoid Jul–Aug (heat and crowds), Dec–Feb (cold, some closures) · month by month →
- 2 airports and 2 areas to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 4 day-trips, door to door
- 3 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- Place pages with verified opening hours for the mikveh, Sant Pere church and the bridge.
- Eat pages with last‑order times for Cal Tronc and Pont Vell.
- Parking‑lot fixture with real‑time capacity (check).
Sources
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