Empuriabrava

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• 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
• SafetyEmpuriabrava 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.

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 km (3 mi)Taxi, about 3 mi (5 km)Taxi, 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 →

What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.

Airports

GRO Girona–Costa Brava (Nearest airport, about 50 km (31 mi); summer bus link to the town, otherwise taxi or hire car.) · BCN Barcelona–El Prat (About 160 km (99 mi) south, roughly 2 h by car; bus to Figueres, then a second bus.)GRO Girona–Costa Brava (Nearest airport, about 31 mi (50 km); summer bus link to the town, otherwise taxi or hire car.) · BCN Barcelona–El Prat (About 99 mi (160 km) south, roughly 2 h by car; bus to Figueres, then a second bus.)

High / low, both scales · rd = rain days

Budget

€55–85 (≈ US$65–100) excl. bed

Mid

€90–150 (≈ US$110–180) excl. bed

High

€160 (≈ US$190)+ excl. bed

• 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.Sun between about noon and 4:00 PM in July–August is strong; the beach is better before noon.