The Castle of Sant Joan, also known as Forcadell Castle, is located in the village of Blanes, in the south of the Costa Brava. It’s on top of the Sant Joan mountain, and stands on 173 meters above sea level. On really clear days you can even make out the silhouette of Montjuïc mountain, in [...]
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Peralada Castle
The village of Peralada is just 8 km northeast of Figueres, the main city in Alt Empordà county. Among the many attractions, like the medieval center, the summer music festival or the municipal museum, stands the Castle, with historical references of its existence from the IXth century. Denomination of Origin Peralada wines and the enormous [...]
Begur Castle
Main symbol of the town and its most famous viewpoint, Begur Castle contains, even in its current state, centuries of ancient and eventful history. Its visit is highly recommended for those wishing to enjoy a pleasant walk ended with an unforgettable scenic view of the center of the Empordà.
Benedormiens Castle
The seaside village of Platja d’Aro, full of beaches and excellent shopping and nightlife, had its origin in the center of Castell d’Aro district, which emerged around the castle we visited today: Benedormiens.
The Salvador Dali Triangle: Púbol Castle
Today we begin a series of three articles about the so-called “Dalí Triangle”, the places formed by the Púbol Castle, the Theatre-Museum in Figueres and House-museum Salvador Dalí in Portlligat, near Cadaqués, all of them key locations in the life of the great painter and located in the Costa Brava.
Montgrí Castle
The Torroella de Montgrí Castle is the most spectacular and imposing one in the Costa Brava. Described by the writer Josep Pla as authentic ‘ wheel button’ of the Empordà, this castle is located in the central axis of the high and low Empordà, offering breathtaking views of both north and south of the Costa [...]
- Cadaqués (3)
- Roses (6)
- El Port de la Selva (2)
- Peralada (1)
- Palau-Saverdera (1)
- Empuriabrava (1)
- Portbou (2)
- Castelló d'Empúries (2)
- L'Escala (4)
