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Voykit pocket guide · Spain
Santa Coloma de Farners
Spend a half‑day to a full day in Santa Coloma de Farners; one night only if you want the thermal spa.
Santa Coloma de Farners is a small Catalan town in the La Selva county, known for its medieval sites, a biscuit museum and a thermal spa. It is best suited to a short stay of a few hours, with an optional night for the spa.
- Country
- Spain
- Best months
- Mar–Jun, Sep–Oct
- Avoid
- Jul–Aug (heat), Dec–Jan (possible cold and rain)
- Stay
- 0.5–1 nights
Checked 2026-09. Prices, hours and rules change; anything marked (check) is not confirmed.
Essentials
- Currency
- EUR
- Money
- Currency is the euro (EUR, €). Cards and contactless work almost everywhere, including tapas bars and taxis in the cities.
- Daily spend
- Budget €30–45 excl. bed · Mid €45–70 excl. bed · High €70+ excl. bed (estimate; check)
- SIM and data
- EU and EEA plans roam at home prices; UK and other plans may charge — check before you land.
- Emergency
- Police 091 · Medical 112
- Plugs
- Types C, F · 230 V · 50 Hz · Round two-pin plugs; UK and US plugs need an adapter.
- Tipping
- Bar or café: Leave small change or nothing.; Restaurant: Round up or 5–10% for good service; service is not usually added.; Taxi: Round up to the next euro.; Hotel porter: €1–2 a bag.; Guide on a free walking tour: €10–15 a person is the expected payment.
- Water
- Tap water is safe across the mainland; it tastes of chlorine in some coastal areas. Ask for 'agua del grifo' in restaurants — by law since 2025 they must offer it free (check local application).
- Toilets
- Few public toilets; use bars and cafés (buy a coffee). Stations and shopping centres have free or cheap toilets.
What things cost
| Item | Price |
|---|---|
| Coffee in café | €1.20–2.00 |
| Biscuits (Trias brand) | €2–4 per pack |
| Thermal spa entry | from €35 |
Desk estimates, checked 2026-09; check locally.
Get in
By air
- GRO · Girona-Costa Brava Airport
- about 30 km (19 mi) by roadabout 19 mi (30 km) by road
Typical fares
- Bus Santa Coloma ↔ Girona
- ≈ €5 one way (check schedule)
- Thermal spa day pass
- from €35 (check)
Show 7 more sections and the pocket cardHideGet around, See and do, Sleep, Phrase card, Etiquette, safety and scams, One and two days, Sources, Pocket card
Get around
Free municipal parking is available near the town centre; local bus connects the town to Sils railway station (10 km (6.2 mi)). Walkable historic centre.Free municipal parking is available near the town centre; local bus connects the town to Sils railway station (6.2 mi (10 km)). Walkable historic centre.
See and do
Known for
- Monastery of Sant Pere Cercada
- Parc de Sant Salvador
- Castell de Farners
- Trias Biscuits Museum
- Magma Spa & Thermal Centre
Day trips
| Where | How | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Girona | Bus from Santa Coloma to Girona, about 45 min | ≈1 h |
| Blanes (Costa Brava) | Bus via Girona, about 1 h 20 min total | ≈1 h 30 min |
Sleep
- Balneari Termes Orion
- Thermal spa hotel, rooms from €115 per night
Phrase card
| English | Say or show |
|---|---|
| Excuse me / Sorry | Disculpidisˈkulpi |
| Thank you | Gràciesˈɡɾasjəs |
| How much is it? | Quant costa?ˈkwant ˈkɔstə |
| Where is the bus stop? | On és l'aturada del autobús?on ˈes lə aˈtuɾaðə ðəl ˈawtobus |
Etiquette, safety and scams
Etiquette
- Greeting: Two kisses on the cheek (right then left) between friends and when introduced socially; handshake in business; avoid: Being stiff — Spaniards stand close and touch arms
- Meal times: Late lunch and dinner; long sobremesa (chat after eating); avoid: Rushing to leave or asking for the bill with the last bite
- Noise: Join in the lively conversation; avoid: Reading loud voices as anger
- Siesta hours: Keep noise down in residential buildings 15:00–17:00 and after 23:00; avoid: Phone calls to people at lunch time
- Dress: Smart casual in cities; locals rarely wear shorts in Madrid in town; avoid: Swimwear or bare torsos away from the beach
- Regional pride: Ask about local dishes and festivals; avoid: Assuming Catalan or Basque are dialects of Spanish
Scams and watch-outs
- The nearest train station (Sils) is 10 km away; check bus timetables for connections.
- Some attractions (e.g., the monastery) may have limited opening hours; verify before visiting.
Generally safe; petty theft can occur in crowded markets – keep valuables secure.
One and two days
No timed day plan for Santa Coloma de Farners yet. Suggested stay: 0.5–1 nights. Build a day from the list below, mornings for the big sight.
- Monastery of Sant Pere Cercada
- Parc de Sant Salvador
- Castell de Farners
- Trias Biscuits Museum
- Magma Spa & Thermal Centre
Sources
Written by Voykit; facts cross-checked against these sources, last desk check 2026-09. Prices, hours and rules change: check on the day.
- Wikidata: www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q13032
- Santa Coloma Tourist Office: www.turismescf.cat/en/useful-information/l/1128-tourist-office.html
- Trias Biscuits Museum: www.triasbiscuits.com/
- Magma Spa & Thermal Centre: www.magma-cat.com/
- Balneari Termes Orion: www.termesorion.cat/en
- Wikivoyage: Santa Coloma de Farners, revision 5157100 (CC BY-SA 4.0): en.wikivoyage.org/w/index.php?oldid=5157100
Pocket card
Cut along the border and keep it in your wallet. Show the local-script lines to a driver.
Printed from Voykit (/santa-coloma-de-farners). Written by Voykit; checked 2026-09. Estimates only: confirm prices, hours and entry rules on the day.