Catalonia, Spain · Europe
Besalú is worth a stop: 10 minutes from Beuda, 50km from Costa Brava.
Besalú is a town located in Catalonia, Spain. With a population of 2,213, it is an important destination in Europe.
On a road trip, Besalú sits in Spain, where you drive on the right. It's in the Europe/Madrid time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Besalú to your route.
Sant Pere de Besalú is a Benedictine monastery in Besalú, Garrotxa, Catalonia, Spain. The building was renovated in 1160.
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Besalú is located in Catalonia, Spain, Europe. The coordinates are 42.1989 latitude, 2.6995 longitude.
Besalú has a population of approximately 2,213 people, making it a town in Spain.
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Guardia Civil (traffic police): 062. Two warning triangles required in vehicles.
Full driving guide for Spain6 notable places within an hour's drive.
photogenic
Village strung along the knife-edge of a 50-metre basalt cliff formed by overlapping lava flows, its houses ending flush with the drop above the Fluvià river. Best photographed from the viewpoint across the river on the N-260.
12 km · about 25 min drive
museum
A surreal red castle topped with giant eggs in Figueres, the artist's own museum and final resting place.
23 km · about 25 min drive
landmark
A captivating medieval city with colorful houses lining the Onyar River, a Jewish quarter, and a monumental Baroque cathedral facade.
26 km · about 30 min drive
landmark
A whitewashed fishing village on the Cap de Creus peninsula that captivated Salvador Dali and remains hauntingly beautiful.
49 km · about 55 min drive
coastal drive
Catalonia's rugged wild coast of hidden coves, turquoise waters, and pine-clad cliffs stretching from Blanes to the French border.
50 km · about 55 min drive
scenic viewpoint
The easternmost point of mainland Spain, a wind-battered cape of twisted rock and lonely lighthouse that inspired Dalí.
53 km · about 60 min drive
April to October
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