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Things to see in Garriguella (Spain): 62 places and when to go
Garriguella is a town in Spain, and this site lists 62 places in and around it, mainly Nature (18), History (17), Hiking (16). The best known are Dalí Theatre and Museum, Sant Pere de Rodes and Aiguamolls de l'Empordà. The best time to come is April to June and September to October; also possible: November to March and July to August. In June there are 15 h 05 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 55. Here is what there is, when to go, how to get there and what else is nearby.
In a nutshell
- Where
- Spain · 42.3517, 3.0665
- Places
- 62 places on this site, in the town and around it.
- What people come for
- Nature (18) · History (17) · Hiking (16) · Mountains (15) · Wildlife (5) · Museums and art (3)
- Best time
- April to June and September to October.
- Also possible
- November to March and July to August.
- Nearest airport
- BCN Barcelona, 143 km as the crow flies
- Highest point
- Puig de la Carbassera, at 1,001 m.
What to see in Garriguella
The places in and around Garriguella, best known first, each with its own page: what it is, when to go and what is next to it. Distances are from the centre, as the crow flies.
- Dalí Theatre and MuseumMuseum in Figueras, Catalonia, Spain dedicated to Salvador Dalí, built by converting a theatre13 km
- Sant Pere de RodesBenedictine monastery in el Port de la Selva, Costa Brava, Catalonia, Spain8.8 km
- Aiguamolls de l'EmpordàProtected area in Costa Brava, Girona, Catalonia, Spain15 km
- Sant Ferran CastleCultural property in Figueras, Spain13 km
- Peralada CastleCultural property in Perelada, Spain6.7 km
- Requesens CastleCultural property in La Junquera, Spain15 km
- Sant Quirze de ColeraCultural property in Rabós, in the comarca of Alt Empordà, Girona, Catalonia, Spain7.2 km
- Castell de VerderaCultural property in el Port de la Selva, Costa Brava, Catalonia, Spain9.1 km
- Quermançó CastleCultural property in Vilajuïga, Spain2.5 km
- Cap de Creus Natural ParkProtected area in Costa Brava, Girona, Catalonia, Spain13 km
- Santa María de VilabertránCultural property in Vilabertrán, Spain11 km
- Dolmen de la Cabana ArquetaDolmen in Espolla, Spain7.4 km
- Dolmen del BarrancDolmen in Espolla, Spain7.6 km
- Museu de l'EmpordàCultural property in Figueras, Spain13 km
- Technical Museum of the EmpordàMuseum in Figueres, Spain12 km
- Puig de SallafortMountain in France14 km
- Platja de GarbetBeach in Colera, Costa Brava, Catalonia, Spain8.5 km
- Puig d'en JordàMountain in Spain8.6 km
- Puig de la RouredaMountain in Spain12 km
- Puig de les EresMountain in Spain12 km
- Puig del FalcóMountain in Spain9.8 km
- Dolmen d'ArreganyatsDolmen in Espolla, Spain11 km
- Dolmen de la Font del RoureDolmen in Espolla, Spain12 km
- Taula dels LladresDolmen in La Selva de Mar, Catalonia10 km
And the other 38, by what you come to do:
- History: Dolmen de Mas Girarols II, Menhir de la Murtra, Dolmen de Mas Girarols I, Castell de Querroig
- Nature: Albera Natural Site, Puig de la Calma, Puig de la Carbassera, Puig de Querroig, Puig de Taravaus, Puig del Torn, Puig Agall, Puig de la Mala Veïna, Puig de Serrallobera, Puig del Mig, Puig Grosser
- Beaches: Cala Rovellada, Platja de la Farella
- Food and drink: Mercat municipal
- With kids: Aqua Brava, Butterfly Park, Centre de reproducció de tortugues de l'Albera
- Hiking: Camí natural de La Muga, GR 92, GR 92, GR 92, La Jonquera-Portbou, Llançà a Colera i Porbou, Llançà a la Vall de Santa Creu i el camí de ronda de Port de la Selva, Pels dominis de Sant Pere de Rodes, Refugi del Coll de Banyuls, Refugi del Forn de Calç, Ruta dels 4 refugis de Tramuntana, Ruta dels 4 refugis de Tramuntana. Etapa: Refugi del Coll de Banyuls <=> Refugi "Forn de Calç", Ruta dels 4 refugis de Tramuntana. Etapa: Roses <=> Refugi del Coll de Banyuls, Ruta dels Aspres i l'Albera, GR 11, GR 11
- Diving: L embarrancat
When to go to Garriguella
The best time to visit Garriguella is April to June and September to October; also possible: November to March and July to August. This comes from its own places: a month counts as the town's best time when it is the best time for half of what there is to see.
- JanPossible9:14
- FebPossible10:21
- MarPossible11:39
- AprBest time13:10
- MayBest time14:24
- JunBest time15:05
- JulPossible14:48
- AugPossible13:43
- SepBest time12:16
- OctBest time10:49
- NovPossible9:32
- DecPossible8:55
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 15 h 05 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 55. In June, 62 of the 62 places are at their best.
When to go to Spain in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Getting to Garriguella
The nearest main airport is Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN, Barcelona), 143 km as the crow flies. How to get around Spain (train, car, bus) is in its country guide, and what to sort out before you leave is in its checklist.
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Other towns nearby
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And all of Spain, in its country guide.
Frequently asked questions
What is there to see in Garriguella?
The best known: Dalí Theatre and Museum, Sant Pere de Rodes, Aiguamolls de l'Empordà, Sant Ferran Castle, Peralada Castle. In all, 62 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.
When is the best time to visit Garriguella?
April to June and September to October; also possible: November to March and July to August. In June there are 15 h 05 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 55.
How do you get to Garriguella?
The nearest main airport is Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN), 143 km away. From there, directions opens the route on the map.
How do I add it to my trip?
Create a trip with Garriguella as the destination and these 62 places are on your map, each with its category. The ones you like go into a day's plan with one tap, and Kokai reminds you when you pass nearby.
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