Peratallada is a very pretty town in Catalonia, Spain, 22 km east of Girona.
Understand
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Its name is derived from pedra tallada, meaning 'carved stone'. Declared a historic-artistic monument, most of the buildings are built from stone carved from the fosse or moat which still encircles parts of this small fortified medieval town. The privately owned Castle of Peratallada is the dominant structure in the center of the town, with a 13th-century Romanesque church dedicated to Sant Esteve outside the town walls. The castle has been documented as early as 1065 AD, and it was restored as a luxury hotel in the 1960s, and now used as a events hall.
Today, Peratallada is known for its beautiful old stone buildings, rutted stone streets and passageways. Its proximity to the beaches of the Costa Brava and its numerous restaurants, small boutique hotels and artists' galleries make it a popular destination.
Tourist office
[edit]- 1 Turisme de Peratallada, Plaça del Castell 3.
Get in
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Map of Peratallada
By plane
[edit]Barcelona El Prat Airport (140 km)
- Trains leave every 30 min from the airport to Sants train station. There are regular trains to Flaçà (Barcelona–Portbou line).
- In front of Flaçà train station, there is a bus stop (Sarfa company) with services to Palafrugell.
Girona - Costa Brava Airport (50 km)
- There are daily buses from Girona Costa Brava airport to Girona bus station, with the Sagalés company, with schedules linked to air traffic.
- At the bus station, there are buses from the Sarfa company with frequent services to the neighboring town of Palafrugell.
By train
[edit]- The closest railway station is in Flaçà (19 km away)
- The High speed trains can be taken in Girona or Figueres
By bus
[edit]- sarfa bus ompany, toll-free: 902 302 025 (domestic).
By car
[edit]- From Barcelona (150 km)
- AP7 motorway towards Girona/France -Exit 9 (Vidreres / Lloret) towards Sant Feliu de Guíxols/Platja d’Aro via the C-35. Follow the signs for Palamós (C-31).
- From France (60 km)
- AP7 motorway towards Barcelona -Exit 6 (Girona Nord) towards La Bisbal/Palamós (C-66).
- From Lleida (280 km)
- Eix transversal road (C-25) in Cervera to Riudellots de la Selva, towards Cassà de la Selva, Llagostera, Sant Feliu de Guíxols and continue towards Palamós (C-31).
- from La Bisbal d'Empordà take GI-644
Get around
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Parking
[edit]- 1 parking Peratallada, GI-651, toll-free: noPhone with wrong format.
- 2 parking Torre de les Hores, carrer de la Bisbal, toll-free: noPhone with wrong format.
- 3 parking municipal, Carrer de Sant Feliu de Boada, toll-free: noPhone with wrong format.
See
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- 1 Castle of Peratallada, Plaça del Castell 1, [email protected]. Exterior views anytime; interior for event guests.. Dominant 11th–14th century Romanesque-Gothic castle on a rocky hill, with tower of homage, battlements and Gothic palace. It's a private building which now is rented for celebrations, weddings, etc.
- 2 Sant Esteve Church, Carrer de l'Església, 17214 Peratallada. Exterior anytime.. 13th-century Romanesque church outside the town walls, with simple stone facade and bell tower.
- Town Walls and Moat, Throughout the village centre. Anytime.. 12th–13th century defensive walls with deep rock-cut moat (fosse), encircling parts of the village. View from various alleys and squares.
- 3 Torre de les Hores, Carrer de la Roca. is one of the most emblematic medieval towers in Peratallada, forming part of the village’s historic defensive system between the 13th and 15th centuries. Originally flanked on three sides by a rock-cut moat, it was pierced by loopholes arranged on several combat levels and crowned by a terrace with battlements. Over the centuries the tower was modified, including the opening of new doors and the later installation of a monumental clock that gave it its name. A careful restoration completed in 2021 stabilised the structure, recovered the interior spaces and made it visitable, with a viewpoint at the top offering sweeping views over Peratallada and the Empordà plain
- 4 Plaça de les Voltes, Plaça Major, 17214 Peratallada. Anytime.. Main square with 16th-century arched porticos under stone houses, cafes and views of the castle. Lively heart of the village.
- 5 Plaça dels Esquiladors, Carrer Esquiladors, 17214 Peratallada. Anytime.. Charming square with ivy-covered stone houses, restaurant terrace and best views of the homage tower.
Do
[edit]Festivals and events
[edit]- Festa Major: it is held every year in early August with concerts and activities and there is a medieval festival in the autumn.
Buy
[edit]- 1 Cal Tuset Muffins (Magdaleneria Cal Tuset), Plaça de l'Oli, 1, ☏ +34 972 63 47 96. Cal Tuset's muffins have personality, they are consistent, fluffy and their fillings are tasty and of high quality. Made with completely natural products.
- 2 Les Voltes (ceramics), Plaça de Les Voltes, 5, ☏ +34972634121, [email protected]. Artisanal ceramics from the area, glassware and second-hand goods.
Eat
[edit]- 1 Restaurant D.O. Candelaria, Carrer Major 9, ☏ +34972634181. Closed on Sunday night, Monday and Tuesday.
- 2 Can Nau, Plaça Esquiladors.
Drink
[edit]- 1 Nou Bar del Poble, Plaça del Castell 3, ☏ +34 872 015 017.
Sleep
[edit]- 1 Hotel Mas Rabiol, Camí de Canapost a Peralta, 12,Peratallada-Forallac, 17113 Girona, España (Rural setting near the village.), ☏ +34 972 634 296, [email protected]. Restored 16th-century farmhouse with 8 welcoming bedrooms, preserving original stone structure in a peaceful countryside location. From €160.
- 2 Hotel El Pati, Carrer Hospital 13 (In the historic centre.), ☏ +34 972 63 40 69. Charming 2-star hotel in restored medieval building, capacity for 10–12 guests. Central location in the village. From €90.
- 3 Hostal La Riera, Plaça Les Voltes 3, 17113 Peratallada (Heart of the medieval village.), ☏ +34 972 63 42 25. Cosy hostal with restaurant, bar and terrace in prime location amid the porticos and squares. From €70.
- 4 Ca l'Aliu, C/ Roca, 3, ☏ +34 972 25 46 46, [email protected]. Central location in the village. from €80.
- 5 Hotel Aatu, Aforess S/N Peratallada, ☏ +34 972 634 053, [email protected].
Connect
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