Empuriabrava Voyage Tips and guide

Empuriabrava (Ampuriabrava in Spanish) is a tourist area of 42.2582223.0746691 Castelló d'Empúries town approximately 120 km northeast of Barcelona on the coast of Girona in Catalonia. The town is home to one of the world's largest man-made marinas with channels cutting through the whole northern part of the urban area.

The town consists mostly of tourist accommodations creating great seasonal changes with an estimated population of 80,000 in the summer dropping to just a few thousands in winter.

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Map of Empuriabrava

From Europe: Crossing the French border by motorway AP-7 or state road N-II. The exit of the motorway is the nº 3. State road C-260, direction Figueres. The road to Empuriabrava is the C-260, taking the Figueres-Roses exit, direction Roses.

From Barcelona or Girona: By motorway AP-7 or state road N-II. The exit of the motorway is the nº 4. State road C-260, direction France. The road to Empuriabrava is the C-260, taking the Figueres-Roses exit, direction Roses.

From the Pyrenees: State road N-260, direction Figueres. After Navata, turn right, the road C-26 direction Castelló d'Empúries. Then, the state road N-II direction France. The road to Empuriabrava is the C-260, taking the Figueres-Roses exit, direction Roses.

Buses from Barcelona, and Girona.

The nearest train station (RENFE) is in Figueres, 15 km from Empuriabrava. From there, bus towards Castelló d'Empúries and Empuriabrava.

AVE and TGV trains arrive at the Figueres-Vilafant railway station. From there, there are buses back to the bus station in Figueres, and from the Bus Station, there are buses to Castelló d'Empúries and Empuriabrava.

• Girona Airport: The nearest airport is Girona-Costa Brava, an important base for Ryanair. During the summer season, a bus to the town is available.
• The major international airport at Barcelona-El Prat is 160 km to the south, around two hours by car. There is a bus from Barcelona Airport to Figueres, and then take a second bus to Empuriabrava.

Empuriabrava is a huge marina with many private docking places. There is a public port also.

• 42.24783.1279461 Marina D’Empuriabrava, Sector Club Nàutic Edf. Capitania s/n, ☏ +34 972 451 239, [email protected].  (updated Sep 2023)

Since Empuriabrava is a town mainly consisting of tourism, it is not hard finding something interesting to do. Sailing around the marina in a rented boat is one of the most popular things to do. Also the beach is a great place to spend your day. The sandy beach is about 90 m wide, and the water is at great temperatures during the summer. However, it is recommended that you use the beach primarily in the morning before noon as the sun reaches very powerful levels around noon and the heat builds up until late afternoon.

• Skydive Empuriabrava is based at the airfield north side of town.
• 42.263.109721 Empuriabrava Aerodrome. It's a private aerodrome from 1985, where mainly practiced parachuting with trade name Skydive Empuriabrava.  (updated Sep 2023)

• 42.242023.129732 Empuriabrava beach. Oriented to the southeast, it is 1,286 m long and 91 m wide, made up of coarse sand and gravel. The slope into the water is very gentle. It has a lifeguard service, showers, toilets, parasol and pedal boat rental.  (updated Jan 2026)
• 42.254763.142953 la Rubina beach. Oriented to the southeast, it is 1,704 m long and 59 m wide, formed by medium and fine sand and a very steep entrance slope to the water.[5] At the end closest to Santa Margarida, dogs are allowed and kitesurfing is allowed. The Catalan Water Agency carries out a weekly control of the water quality during the bathing season, with the result of excellent  (updated Jan 2026)

There are many routes around the city. The GR 92 long-distance walking route crosses near thecity.

The Pirinexus and the EuroVelo EV8 long distance bike routes cross Castello d'Empuries connected to Empuriabrava by route CN-M.

• 42.263953.111144 Karting Cross Empuriabrava, ☏ +34 722 16 97 70.  (updated Oct 2023)
• 42.260293.112025 Karting Empuriabrava, ☏ +34 972 19 98 91.  (updated Oct 2023)

• 42.2410523.1264871 La Locanda, Av. Jaume I, 6 (Main avenue in the village centre.), ☏ +34 972 45 28 61. Daily evenings.. Italian restaurant. Pizzas from €20.  

• 42.241053.126482 El Racó del Mar, Passeig Marítim, Gran Reserva edificio 2 local 26 (On the seafront promenade.), ☏ +34 872 58 40 38. Daily 13:00–14:45, 19:00–22:00.. Mediterranean seafood and bar with indoor and outdoor terrace seating, fully air-conditioned. from €30.  
• 42.243343.124343 Pura Brasa Empuriabrava, Carrer de Sant Morí, 8 (Central location near the canals.), ☏ +34 972 45 39 03, [email protected]. Daily 11:30–23:00.. Grill restaurant with tapas, salads, meats, fish and vegetarian options in a casual modern atmosphere. from €40.  
• 42.2444723.1295584 Vent de Llevant, Edifici Bahia I, Carrer Salins 1 Línea, 1 (Beachside location near the marina.), ☏ +34 972 45 47 71, [email protected]. Daily 12:30–15:30, 19:00–22:00.. Specialises in Paella, seafood and fresh fish from the Mediterranean, with a focus on quality ingredients and sea views. from €35.  

• 42.2666073.1270255 La llar, C-260 road, km40,5, ☏ +34 972 25 53 68. 1 Michelin star.  

There is a great number of cafés and restaurants located all over the city, especially concentrated around the main shopping boulevard Carrer Port Salins and Carrer Salins 1 Linea at the beachside.

• 42.2606553.1042561 Hotel Ampuria Inn, Av. Tramuntana – Puigmal 5 (300 m from Skydive Empuriabrava and the beach.), ☏ +34 972 455 329, [email protected]. Small hotel with outdoor pool, bar, air-conditioned rooms with TV and minibar. Near the marina and airport. From €60.  

• 42.245453.127222 Hotel Port Salins by Pierre & Vacances, Av. Fages de Climent 10-15, 17487 Empuriabrava (Canal-front location near the beach and marina.), ☏ +34 972 456 640, [email protected]. Modern 4-star hotel with pool, restaurant and canal views. Family-friendly with spa services. From €100.  

• 42.247863.120153 Hotel Portofino, C/ Portofino 1 (Privileged spot 300 m from the beach, panoramic marina views.), ☏ +34 972 45 20 01. Comfortable hotel with outdoor pool and balconies. Traditional style with air-conditioned rooms. From €80.  

• 42.258043.105024 Hotel Silvia, C/ Puigmal E1, 14B (200 m from skydiving centre and tennis courts.), ☏ +34 972 45 45 00. Budget option with 24-hour reception, private bathrooms and Wi-Fi. Good for short stays near activities. From €50.  

• 03.123355 Xon's Platja ApartHotel, Carrer de Pompeu Fabra (Beach area.), ☏ +34 972 450 136. 3-star aparthotel with pool. Check-out 13:00. From €70. 

As of Jan 2024, Empuriabrava and its approach highways have 5G from all Spanish carriers.

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