Torroella de Montgrí

Understand

The town was originally the Royal Port for the Kings of Aragon before a new port was founded at Palamós. It still bears a regal centrality in the region and sits at the crossroads to many smaller towns around. While the town is pleasant and typical of the region, it is the Montgrí Castle, an unfinished 13th century fortress that looms above the town on the hill and provides the main tourist attraction.

Tourist office 1 Torroella de Montgrí Tourist office (Oficina de Turisme de Torroella de Montgrí), C/Ullà, ☏ +34 972 75 92 50. (updated Feb 2026)

Getting there

By plane The closest airport is in Girona (GRO IATA) is 55 km (34 mi) away and almost exclusively served by Ryanair and marketed somewhat misleadingly as "Barcelona"-Girona or more accurately as Girona Costa Brava. During the summer season a lot of campsites in the area run shuttle buses. You can also fly into Barcelona El Prat Airport (BCN IATA) though that is 155 km (96 mi) away and the journey will involve multiple connections if you aren't hiring a car.

By bus Buses to/from Girona and other towns in the region are run by AMPSA and a single trip costs around €6 with slightly higher rates on weekends and holidays.

1 Torroella de Montgrí bus station (Estació d'Autobusos de Torroella de Montgrí), Carretera de l'Estartit, 46. (updated Nov 2025)

By train Torroella itself does not have a train station, but Girona is served by the AVE high speed train and other towns in the area see some regional train service.

By car From Barcelona: Take AP-7 at exit 9 take C-35 to Palamos which joins C-65 which joins C-31 . Follow it until Torroella de Montgrí From France: follow A-9 until the border where it continues as AP-7 , follow it until Figueres. Take exit 3, and follow N-2 until the C-31 junction. Follow it until Torroella de Montgrí From Girona or Girona airport: follow N-2 north towards France until C-66 junction, follow direction La Bisbal d'Empordà until GI-642 which ends in Torroella de Montgrí

Getting around

You should be able to easily walk everywhere. Biking is also a good way to get around and many campsites rent bikes.

Parking 2 Autocaravaning La Granja, carrer de la Santa Espina. (updated Feb 2026) 3 Parking Carrer del Riu Ter, Carrer del Riu Ter. free. (updated Feb 2026) 4 Parking Carrer del Safareig, Carrer del Safareig. free. (updated Feb 2026) 5 Parking carrer Hortes, carrer Hortes. (updated Feb 2026) 6 Parking Ctra. l'Estartit, Ctra. l'Estartit (access by C/del Garbí). (updated Feb 2026)

See

1 Montgrí Castle. Make the hike up to Montgrí Castle. The hike up will take around 1–2 hours. The most common route on the town side of the mountain is the faster in terms sheer distance. The less common route on the back site of the mountain is an easier walk. It is definitely a workout with a rise from 0 to 300m above sea level in short time and strong athletic shoes or hiking boots are recommended. It's also recommended to take care on the town side trail as while the path is marked, it is easy to get lost at points and the mountain is very sheer and dangerous in spots. Also bring plenty of water as there are no facilities along the way. (updated Feb 2026) 2 Museu de la Mediterrania, c. Ullà, 27-31 - 17257 Torroella de Montgrí, [email protected]. regular: €3 reduced: €1.50. (updated May 2017) 3 Museu Palau Solterra, Carrer de l'Església. An art museum (updated Feb 2026) 4 Main Square (Plaça de la Vila). The square is porticoed in an irregular shape and of proportionate dimensions. Some of the arcades of the portico are from the Gothic period. The facade of the town house, from the 16th century, stands out, with a voussoir portal and windows decorated with emblems of the town's coat of arms. In the southeast corner is the chapel of Sant Antoni, of ancient origin, but completely renovated in the 18th century, with a rectangular plan, where the town's public clock is located (it seems that in the 14th century there was already a bell of the hours and initially civil and religious acts were celebrated there); it is now a municipal exhibition hall. (updated Feb 2026) 5 Sant Genís Church (Església de Sant Genís), Plaça de l'Abat Oliba. The first mentions of a temple come from 1209. Begun in a late Gothic style, it was built on an earlier temple, possibly Romanesque. This first temple suffered a fire in 1285, which probably motivated the beginning of the construction of the current temple in 1306. Although unfinished, it was consecrated on May 3, 1609, abo

Do

For Beach and water sports use L'Estartit page.

Music festival Torroella de Montgrí Music Festival: The festival started in 1980 and has always maintained Western classical music as the central axis of its programming. Over time, it has introduced extra musical elements and showcased other types of music and cultures. Late July to mid-August.

Hiking There are many paths in the Montgrí, Medes Islands and Baix Ter Natural Park . The GR 92 long-distance walking route cross the city.

Rock Climbing 1 Montplà. 37 routes from 5a to 7a+ (updated Apr 2026) 2 Les Cabres. 6 routes from 6a to 7a (updated Apr 2026) 3 Cau del Duc. 26 routes from 5b to 8a+ (updated Apr 2026)

Cycling The Pirinexus and the EuroVelo EV8 long distance bike routes cross the city.

Events Carnival (Carnestoltes). The date depends on the year as it is related to Easter. Sant Jordi (April 23) books & roses festival Sant Joan's Eve in Torroella, welcomed by the flame of Canigó.(june 23rd) Sant Genís Festival (August 25 – 28) Sardana Gathering (3rd Sunday in September) Santa Caterina Gathering (Sunday before November 25) Sant Andreu Fair (November 30) Home dels Nassos Festival (December 31)

Pitch and put Pitch & Putt Gualta, Ctra. Torroella, Km 0,5, Gualta, ☏ +34972760338, [email protected]. The course has 18 holes between 70 and 120 meters, with two tees per hole so that each player can choose the challenge they prefer. The course is complemented by three training areas: Range Gualta with 20 positions (13 covered), lighting and free TrackMan technology, Approach and bunker area, Putting green with 18 holes (updated Feb 2026)

Eat

There is a special bread made in the town which looks like a series of muffins stuck together. It's an excellent bread and well worth buying all or part of any found on offer.

1 Restaurant Triton, Carretera de Torroella de Montgrí a Palafrugell s/n, (On the C‑31 road between Torroella de Montgrí and Palafrugell.), ☏ +34 972 75 70 38, [email protected]. Lunch and dinner; check website for current schedule.. Seafood and Mediterranean restaurant just outside town, noted for grilled fish, rice dishes and hearty Catalan cooking in a roadside country-house setting. from €35. (updated Feb 2026) 2 Palau Lo Mirador, Passeig de l'Església 1 (In the historic centre, a short walk north of the main square.), ☏ +34 972 75 80 39. Elegant restaurant inside a restored palace-hotel, offering creative Mediterranean cuisine and local Empordà wines in refined dining roo