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Torroella de Montgrí
Base here 2 nights if you want the Montgrí castle hike and a quiet old town; skip it if you want beach and nightlife — that is L'Estartit, 5 km (3.1 mi) away.Base here 2 nights if you want the Montgrí castle hike and a quiet old town; skip it if you want beach and nightlife — that is L'Estartit, 3.1 mi (5 km) away.
Torroella de Montgrí is a small inland town on the Costa Brava, 5 km from its own beach resort of L'Estartit and about 40 minutes by bus from Girona. It was the royal port of the Kings of Aragon before Palamós took over, and it still works as a crossroads for the Baix Empordà. The draw is the unfinished 13th-century Montgrí castle on the hill above town, a porticoed main square, and the flat farmland and wetlands of the Montgrí, Medes Islands and Baix Ter Natural Park. It is a two-night stop, not a week.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- EUR
- Best months
- May–Jun, Sep–early Oct
- avoid Jul–Aug (heat, crowds on the coast), Nov–Feb (many coastal places shut)
- Airports
- GRO · BCN
- 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
Official sites
Emergency numbers for Torroella de Montgrí112 ▾
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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 Torroella de Montgrí, 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 calm, low-crime small town; the genuine risks are the exposed castle trail, summer heat…
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- RestroomsFew public toilets; use bars and cafés (buy a coffee).Spain-wide
- Emergency numbers112 All services (police, fire, ambulance) · 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 (About 55 km (34 mi); bus or car to Torroella, no direct rail link.).GRO Girona–Costa Brava (About 34 mi (55 km); bus or car to Torroella, no direct rail link.).
- Getting aroundThe town itself is walkable end to end in about 20 minutes.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- Coffee€1.30–2.50 (≈ US$2–3)
- BeerBeer (caña / terrace)€2–3.50 (≈ US$3–5)
- SIM or eSIM, a weekeSIM or data SIM, about a week€8–15 (≈ US$10–18)
- Museum or sight ticketMuseu de la Mediterrània entry€3 (≈ US$4) regular, €1.50 (≈ US$2) reduced (check)
- Budget bedFamily room or apartment (up to 4), a night, per room€110 (≈ US$130)
- Mid-range bedDouble room, small hotel, a night, per room€110 (≈ US$130)
- High-end bedDouble room, small hotel, a night, per room€200 (≈ US$250)
A day, not counting the bed: Budget €55 (≈ US$65) · Mid €100 (≈ US$120) · High €170 (≈ US$200)
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 55 km (34 mi); bus or car to Torroella, no direct rail link.) · BCN Barcelona El Prat (About 155 km (96 mi); train or bus to Girona first, then a local bus, or hire a car.)GRO Girona–Costa Brava (About 34 mi (55 km); bus or car to Torroella, no direct rail link.) · BCN Barcelona El Prat (About 96 mi (155 km); train or bus to Girona first, then a local bus, or hire a car.)
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
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–Feb. Month by month →
Warmest Jul (29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)), coolest Jan (3°C (37°F)37°F (3°C) low), wettest Apr (7 rain days), driest Jul (4). Averages, not a forecast.
* only part of the month (early, mid or late).
Weather and climate
Torroella de Montgrí: 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)
3°C (37°F)37°F (3°C)
5 rd
Feb
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
4°C (39°F)39°F (4°C)
5 rd
Mar
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
6°C (43°F)43°F (6°C)
6 rd
Apr
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
8°C (46°F)46°F (8°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)
4 rd
Aug
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
5 rd
Sep
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
6 rd
Oct
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
7 rd
Nov
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
7°C (45°F)45°F (7°C)
6 rd
Dec
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
4°C (39°F)39°F (4°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 town itself is walkable end to end in about 20 minutes. Bikes are the practical way to reach L'Estartit and the Ter river mouth, and several campsites rent them. Buses run between Torroella and L'Estartit through the day; a car is the easy option for the beaches, Pals and the coves.
Nearest full guides
Straight-line distance, not travel time
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
L'Estartit
goDoor to door: About 20–30 min
Local bus from the Carretera de l'Estartit stop, or 20–25 min by bike on the flat road
Beach, dive boats to the Medes Islands and the harbour; the same municipality, so it is a half-day, not a trip.
L'Escala
goDoor to door: About 40–50 min by car
Car on the C-31 north, or bus with a change
Greek and Roman ruins at Empúries plus an anchovy-and-tapas old town.
Figueres
goDoor to door: About 1 h by car
Car on the C-31/N-II, or bus toward Girona and change
Dalí Theatre-Museum; buy a timed ticket online before you go.
Girona
goDoor to door: About 1–1.25 h
AMPSA bus from the Torroella bus station, roughly 1 h
Cathedral, old quarter and the Onyar houses; a full day or a transfer stop.
Tossa de Mar
cautionDoor to door: About 1 h 15 min by car
Car south on the C-31 and GI-681
Vila Vella walls and a good beach, but summer traffic and parking are the bottleneck.
Cadaqués
overnightDoor to door: About 1 h 30 min by car
Car via L'Escala and the coast road
Too far and too slow for a relaxed return day in season; sleep there instead.
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 (around Plaça de la Vila)
Walk to the square, the church and the castle trailhead; the only place with real choice of hotels.
Carretera de l'Estartit edge
Bus station, free parking and supermarkets; 10–15 min walk into the centre.
L'Estartit (same municipality)
Beach, dive shops and campsites, 5 km (3.1 mi) east; pick this if the sea matters more than the town.Beach, dive shops and campsites, 3.1 mi (5 km) east; pick this if the sea matters more than the town.
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
- €55–85 (≈ US$65–100) excl. bed
- Mid
- €90–140 (≈ US$110–170) excl. bed
- High
- €150 (≈ US$180)+ excl. bed
Trip budget
| Double room, small hotel1 × 2 nights × €110 | €220 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 2 days × €100 | €400 |
| AMPSA bus Girona ↔ Torroella, both ways2 × €12 · check | €24 |
| Car hire, one day, small car1 × €45 · check | €45 |
| 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 | €780≈ US$950 |
2026 estimate in euros; flights and car hire excluded. Your choices stay in this browser.
Prices of common things
| Coffee | €1.30–2.50 (≈ US$2–3) |
| Menu del dia at lunch | €14–22 (≈ US$17–30) |
| Beer (caña / terrace) | €2–3.50 (≈ US$3–5) |
| Museu de la Mediterrània entry | €3 (≈ US$4) regular, €1.50 (≈ US$2) reduced (check) |
| Bus Torroella → Girona, single | about €6 (≈ US$7) (check) |
| Taxi Torroella → L'Estartit | €10–15 (≈ US$12–18) (check) |
| eSIM or data SIM, about a week | €8–15 (≈ US$10–18) |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- The castle trail climbs from near sea level to about 300 m with no water or shade on the way: start early, carry 1.5–2 L per person, wear shoes with grip.
- The town-side path to the castle is marked but easy to lose in places and steep in spots; the longer back-side route is gentler.
- Many L'Estartit hotels, campsites and restaurants close from November to March; check before booking a winter trip.
- Summer afternoon heat on the plain is real; the castle is a morning walk, not a midday one.
Emergency numbers
- All services (police, fire, ambulance)
- 112
- National police
- 091
- Guardia Civil
- 062
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A aquesta adreça, si us plauTo this address, please
Emergency
- All services112
- National police091
- Guardia Civil062
Embassy
No embassies here; the US consulate general is in Barcelona, and most other countries keep embassies in Madrid.
My embassy: —
Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Bus Girona → Torroella (AMPSA): about €6 (≈ US$7), roughly 1 h (check)
- Bus Torroella → L'Estartit: short local hop, a few euros (check)
- Taxi Torroella → L'Estartit: €10–15 (≈ US$12–18) (check)
Say or show
- Hola — Hello (OH-lah)
- Gràcies — Thank you (GRAH-syes)
- El compte, si us plau — The bill, please (el KOM-tuh, see oos plow)
- On és el camí del castell? — Where is the castle trail? (on es el kah-MEE del kas-TEY)
- Puc pagar amb targeta? — Can I pay by card? (pook pah-GAH amb tar-GEH-tah)
- Dues cerveses, si us plau — Two beers, please (DOO-es ser-VEH-ses, see oos plow)
Catalan is the everyday language; Spanish works everywhere. Tipping is optional — round up or leave 5–10% for good table service.
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 Torroella de Montgrí. 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 (heat, crowds on the coast), Nov–Feb (many coastal places shut) · month by month →
- 2 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
- 4 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- Airport-to-bed contracts for GRO and BCN: last bus and train times, taxi fallback, overnight rung.
- Walking clusters with rescue anchors: Plaça de la Vila and the church, the castle trailhead, the Ter river mouth, L'Estartit harbour.
- Place pages with verified opening hours (Museu de la Mediterrània, Palau Solterra, Sant Genís church) and eat pages with last orders.
- Festival and closure fixtures (music festival late Jul–mid Aug, winter shutdowns on the coast) so gates A–D can go green.