Castelló d'Empúries is in Costa Brava.

Understand

Castelló d'Empúries is a town and municipality in the Alt Empordà. It lies 9 km east of Figueres.

In 1079, Castelló d'Empúries became the capital of the Empúries county due to the previous capital, Sant Martí d'Empúries, being too easily sacked by pirates. 1325-1341 saw a period of large expansion of this capital town, which ultimately ceased being the capital once the county joined the Crown of Aragon in 1385.

The old town is somewhat dwarfed by the neighboring urbanisation of Empuriabrava

Get in

The road to Roses (C-260) connects it with the county seat, Figueres (10 km away), where the N-II road and the AP-7 highway pass, as well as with the town of Roses (10 km away). A regular bus line connects the town with the municipalities along this important county axis.

Get around

See

  • The historic center of the town. is located in the heart of the current urban area of the population, delimited by the layout of the streets Portal de la Mercè, de la Muralla, del Mur, Cabra, Monturiol, and the course of the Rec del Molí. The nucleus developed around the church of Santa Maria. (updated Oct 2023)
  • 🌍 Basilica of Santa Maria. , also known as the Cathedral of the Empordà or the Cathedral of Castelló d'Empúries, is a large Gothic building that was constructed between the 13th and 15th centuries. Although parts of the temple are based on a previous Romanesque building, (updated Oct 2023)
  • 🌍 The palace of the counts. , founded in 1317, was located outside the city walls, similar to the other palaces that existed in Castelló at that time. When Count Pere II passed away, he bequeathed the palace to the Dominican friars in 1402. However, the transfer to the palace and the construction of the new house did not begin until the late 17th century. These works started in 1698 but were suspended due to the War of Succession. They were not resumed until the 18th century. (updated Oct 2023)
  • 🌍 Ecomuseum-Flour Mill (Ecomuseu-Farinera). At the Ecomuseum-Flour Mill, the secrets of making flour are revealed. Throughout the three floors of the factory, different machines of great beauty are found, showcasing the complex production process. Dating from the late 19th and the first half of the 20th century, they demonstrate great ingenuity in the process. Together with the warmth of the melis, flandes, and Galician pine wood structures, the visual and aesthetic impact of the complex, the cleanliness of the factory, and the authenticity of what you see make the Flour Mill an unforgettable experience for everyone. (updated Oct 2023)

Do

Castelló d'Empúries - Plaça dels homes

Hiking

  • long range: the GR 92 crosses the village

Mountain bike

Buy

Eat

Drink

Sleep

  • Hotel de la Moneda.
  • Hotel Emporium.

Connect

Go next

Routes through Castelló d'Empúries
Peralada ←  N Pirinexus S  → Sant Pere Pescador → Palamós


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