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Colera
Go for 2 nights if you want quiet pebble coves and the GR-92; skip if you need sand, nightlife or a car-free big-town base.
Colera is a village of about 560 people on the northern Costa Brava, between Portbou and Llançà, 20 km from the French border. It has a small beach strip in the centre, a handful of coves reached on foot or by the coastal path, and one railway station on the Barcelona–Portbou line. Two nights covers the beaches and the walks; one night is enough if you are breaking a train journey.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- EUR
- Best months
- Jun, Sep
- avoid Jul–Aug (crowded, hot, higher prices); Nov–Mar (many businesses shut)
- Airports
- GRO · PGF · 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 Colera112 ▾
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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 Colera, 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 low crime; the real risks are sea conditions, the tramuntana wind, sun exposure on shadeless coves and walking the N-260 shoulder.
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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.
- AirportcheckGRO Girona-Costa Brava (About 1 h 15 min by road; train via Figueres or Girona, check connections).
- Getting aroundThe village is small enough to walk.
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)
- Beerdraught / can from a shop€2.50–4 (≈ US$3–5)€1–2 (≈ US$2–3)
- SIM or eSIM, a weekeSIM or data SIM, about a week€8–20 (≈ US$10–25)
- Budget bedCampsite pitch, two people and a tent, a night, per room€30 (≈ US$35)
- Mid-range bedHostal double room, a night, per room€110 (≈ US$130)
- High-end bedHostal double room, a night, per room€180 (≈ US$250)
A day, not counting the bed: Budget €55 (≈ US$65) · Mid €95 (≈ 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 1 h 15 min by road; train via Figueres or Girona, check connections) · PGF Perpignan–Rivesaltes (France) (About 1 h by road over the border; useful for French-side arrivals) · BCN Barcelona–El Prat (Train to Barcelona Sants, then the regional line north; about 3 h door to door)
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
Avoid
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
Apr
not flagged
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
May
not flagged
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
not flagged
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
Nov
Avoid
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
Dec
Avoid
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
Best: Jun, Sep. Avoid: Jul–Aug, Nov–Mar. Month by month →
Warmest Jul (29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)), coolest Jan (4°C (39°F)39°F (4°C) low), wettest Apr (7 rain days), driest Jul (3). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Colera: next 7 days
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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)
4°C (39°F)39°F (4°C)
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Feb
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
5°C (41°F)41°F (5°C)
5 rd
Mar
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
7°C (45°F)45°F (7°C)
6 rd
Apr
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°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)
3 rd
Aug
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
4 rd
Sep
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
5 rd
Oct
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
7 rd
Nov
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
8°C (46°F)46°F (8°C)
6 rd
Dec
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
5°C (41°F)41°F (5°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 village is small enough to walk. The station sits above the centre, a short downhill walk. Buses along the coast are limited; the train is the practical link to Llançà, Portbou and Figueres. A car helps for Garbet beach and the N-260 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
Door to door: 10 min by train
Train one stop south, or the GR-92 on foot
Bigger beach and a Monday market; easy half day.
Portbou
goDoor to door: 10 min by train
Train one stop north
Border town with a Walter Benjamin memorial and cliff walks.
Door to door: About 45 min
Train to Figueres, then walk or bus to the Dalí Theatre-Museum
Book Dalí tickets online; the museum sells out in summer.
Door to door: About 1 h by car
Car over the Coll de Perafita, or bus from Figueres
Winding road; no direct train.
El Port de la Selva
cautionDoor to door: About 40 min by car
Car or the GR-92 south
Better as a full day or an overnight on the coastal path.
Door to door: About 1 h 15 min
Car via Figueres, or train to Figueres then bus
Roman ruins at Empúries; long for a half day without a car.
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.
Centre and Passeig Marítim
Walk to Platja de les Portes and Platja dels Morts; hostals, restaurants and the beach bar are here.
Urbanització Sant Miquel / La Rovellada
Housing estate 1 km (0.6 mi) northeast of the centre, above Cala Rovellada; quieter, still walkable.Housing estate 0.6 mi (1 km) northeast of the centre, above Cala Rovellada; quieter, still walkable.
Càmping Sant Miquel
At Pla de les Portes, near the main beach; open from Easter to late September.
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
| Hostal double room1 × 2 nights × €110 | €220 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 2 days × €95 | €380 |
| Train Figueres → Colera, one way2 × €4 · check | €8 |
| Paid car park at Garbet beach, per day1 × €8 · check | €8 |
| eSIM, about a week of data2 × €10 | €20 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | €64 |
| Trip total≈ €175 per person per day, bed included | €700≈ US$850 |
2026 estimate in euros; travel to Colera excluded. Your choices stay in this browser.
Prices of common things
| Coffee | €1.50–2.50 (≈ US$2–3) |
| Menu del día at lunchOften weekdays only; check. | €14–22 (≈ US$17–30) |
| Beer: draught / can from a shop | €2.50–4 (≈ US$3–5) / €1–2 (≈ US$2–3) |
| Seafood rice or grilled fish, main | €16–28 (≈ US$19–35) |
| Train Colera → Figueres | €3–5 (≈ US$4–6) (check) |
| eSIM or data SIM, about a week | €8–20 (≈ US$10–25) |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Beaches are pebble or coarse sand, not fine sand; bring shoes for the water.
- Many restaurants and hotels close outside the summer season; check before booking a winter trip.
- The N-260 has no proper pavement in places: walk the Camí de ronda or the GR-92 instead.
- Parking at Garbet beach is paid and fills early in summer.
- The tramuntana wind can make the water cold and rough even in August.
Emergency numbers
- All services (police, fire, ambulance)
- 112
- National police
- 091
- Guardia Civil
- 062
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My bed tonight
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A aquesta adreça, si us plauTo this address, please
Emergency
- All services112
- National police091
- Guardia Civil062
Embassy
No embassy in Colera. US: consulate-general in Barcelona. UK, Canada, Australia, Ireland: embassies in Madrid, consulates in Barcelona.
My embassy: —
Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Train Colera → Figueres: €3–5 (≈ US$4–6), about 30 min (check)
- Train Colera → Portbou: €2–3 (≈ US$3–4), about 10 min (check)
- Taxi Llançà → Colera: €15–25 (≈ US$18–30) (check)
Say or show
- Hola — Hello (OH-lah)
- Gràcies — Thank you (GRAH-syehs)
- El compte, si us plau — The bill, please (el KOM-tuh, see oos plow)
- On és la platja? — Where is the beach? (on ehs lah PLAH-jah)
- Puc pagar amb targeta? — Can I pay by card? (pook pah-GAH am tar-GEH-tah)
- Dues cerveses, si us plau — Two beers, please (DOO-ehs ser-VEH-zehs, see oos plow)
Catalan is the everyday language here; Spanish works everywhere.
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 Colera. 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: Jun, Sep · avoid Jul–Aug (crowded, hot, higher prices); Nov–Mar (many businesses shut) · month by month →
- 3 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
- 5 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- Airport-to-bed contract for GRO and PGF: last train and bus times field-checked, taxi fallback, overnight rung.
- Three walking clusters with rescue anchors: centre and Passeig Marítim, La Rovellada, Garbet bay.
- Place pages with verified cutoffs (Platja de les Portes, Platja dels Morts, Garbet, Cala Rovellada) and eat pages with last orders.
- Seasonal closure fixtures so winter arrivals go green or red before booking.
Sources
- officialAjuntament de Colera
- officialPort de Colera — Club Nàutic Sant Miquel
- officialCàmping Sant Miquel
- officialCeller Hugas de Batlle
- secondaryWikivoyage: Colera, revision 5222161 (CC BY-SA 4.0)