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Cantallops
Half a day to one night if you have a car and want quiet wine country; skip if you lack a car or need beaches.
Cantallops is a tiny mountain town in the Girona Pyrenees, 20 km from the French border. Its appeal is quiet: two wineries, a few high-quality restaurants, and hiking trails through cork-oak forests. You need a car to get here, and mobile signal is weak. Most travellers use it as a lunch stop or a one-night rural escape between Figueres and the coast.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- EUR
- Best months
- Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct
- avoid Jul–Aug (heat, crowds on trails)
- Airports
- GRO · PGF
- Nights
- 1
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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 Cantallops112 ▾
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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 Cantallops, 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; the main risks are narrow roads and lack of mobile coverage.
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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 50 km (31 mi), 45 min by car).GRO Girona-Costa Brava (About 31 mi (50 km), 45 min by car).
- Getting aroundThe village is walkable on foot.
Cost cheat-sheet
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)
- Sit-down mealDinner for two with wine€50–80 (≈ US$60–95)
- Street or quick mealSet lunch (menu del día)€15–25 (≈ US$18–30)
- Budget bedRural house or apartment (whole unit), a night, per room€80 (≈ US$95)
- Mid-range bedRural house or apartment (whole unit), a night, per room€150 (≈ US$180)
- High-end bedRural house or apartment (whole unit), a night, per room€250 (≈ US$300)
A day, not counting the bed: Budget €60 (≈ US$70) · Mid €120 (≈ US$140) · 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 →
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 50 km (31 mi), 45 min by car) · PGF Perpignan–Rivesaltes (About 40 km (25 mi), 35 min by car, in France)GRO Girona-Costa Brava (About 31 mi (50 km), 45 min by car) · PGF Perpignan–Rivesaltes (About 25 mi (40 km), 35 min by car, in France)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
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12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
Feb
not flagged
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
Mar
not flagged
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
Apr
Best
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
May
Best
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
Jun
Best
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
Jul
Avoid
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Aug
Avoid
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Sep
Best
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
Oct
Best
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
Nov
not flagged
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
Dec
not flagged
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
Best: Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct. Avoid: Jul–Aug. Month by month →
Warmest Jul (30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)), coolest Jan (2°C (36°F)36°F (2°C) low), wettest May (9 rain days), driest Jul (4). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Cantallops: 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
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
2°C (36°F)36°F (2°C)
6 rd
Feb
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
3°C (37°F)37°F (3°C)
5 rd
Mar
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
5°C (41°F)41°F (5°C)
7 rd
Apr
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
7°C (45°F)45°F (7°C)
8 rd
May
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
9 rd
Jun
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
7 rd
Jul
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
4 rd
Aug
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
5 rd
Sep
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
6 rd
Oct
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
8 rd
Nov
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
5°C (41°F)41°F (5°C)
7 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 village is walkable on foot. A car is essential to reach Cantallops and to visit nearby sights.
Nearest full guides
Straight-line distance, not travel time
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Figueres
goDoor to door: 25 min
Car via GI-601 and AP-7, about 20 min
Dalí Theatre-Museum; combine with a morning in Cantallops.
Door to door: 35 min
Car via GI-601 and N-260, about 30 min
Basalt cliff town; quick photo stop.
Door to door: 1.5 h
Car via N-260 and N-152, about 1 h 15 min
Cerdanya valley; better as a full day.
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.
Town centre
A handful of rural houses and apartments; book ahead.
Surrounding countryside
Masos and farmhouses, 5–10 min drive from the village.
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
- €60–90 (≈ US$70–110) excl. bed
- Mid
- €90–150 (≈ US$110–180) excl. bed
- High
- €150 (≈ US$180)+ excl. bed
Trip budget
| Rural house or apartment (whole unit)1 × 1 night × €150 | €150 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 1 day × €120 | €240 |
| Wine tasting at Vinyes dels Aspres2 × €15 · check | €30 |
| Lunch at a local restaurant2 × €25 | €50 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | €47 |
| Trip total≈ €259 per person per day, bed included | €517≈ US$650 |
2026 estimate in euros; car rental and fuel excluded. Your choices stay in this browser.
Prices of common things
| Glass of local wine | €3–5 (≈ US$4–6) |
| Set lunch (menu del día) | €15–25 (≈ US$18–30) |
| Dinner for two with wine | €50–80 (≈ US$60–95) |
| Coffee | €1.50–2.50 (≈ US$2–3) |
| Bottle of wine from Vinyes dels Asprescheck | €10–20 (≈ US$12–25) |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Mobile signal is weak or absent in the village and on approach roads.
- Narrow streets: drive slowly, especially in the centre.
- Masia Serra winery is difficult to visit; Vinyes dels Aspres welcomes visitors.
- No ATM in the village; bring cash.
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)
- Figueres → Cantallops by taxi: about €30–40 (≈ US$35–50), 20 min (check)
- Girona Airport → Cantallops by taxi: about €60–80 (≈ US$70–95), 45 min (check)
Say or show
- Hola — Hello (OH-lah)
- Gràcies — Thank you (GRAH-syəs)
- Si us plau — Please (see oos plow)
- Quant val? — How much? (kwant bal)
- On és el celler? — Where is the winery? (on es el say-YEH)
- Salut — Cheers (sah-LOOT)
Catalan is the local language; Spanish is also 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 Cantallops. 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, crowds on trails) · 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
- 4 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- An airport-to-bed path that says whether a late landing still works
- Walking clusters with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Field-verified times and fares
Sources
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