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Cantallops

Catalonia, Spain · Europe

About Cantallops

Cantallops is worth a stop: 10 minutes from la Jonquera, 52km from Château de Quéribus.

Cantallops is a town located in Catalonia, Spain. With a population of 269, it is an important destination in Europe.

On a road trip, Cantallops 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 Cantallops to your route.

About Cantallops

Cantallops (Catalan pronunciation: [ˌkantəˈʎops]) is a municipality in the comarca of the Alt Empordà in Girona, Catalonia, Spain. It is situated below the Albera Range, and is linked to La Jonquera by the GI-601 road. The town originated around the ancient Cantallops castle, documented since the 13th century.

Read more Currently, only partial remains remain, a fragment of the wall and a single tower that, in the 19th century, was converted into a bell tower of the parochial church of Sant Esteve.

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Where is Cantallops located?

Cantallops is located in Catalonia, Spain, Europe. The coordinates are 42.4222 latitude, 2.9252 longitude.

What is the population of Cantallops?

Cantallops has a population of approximately 269 people, making it a town in Spain.

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Quick Information

Population
269
Continent
Europe
Country
Spain
Region
Catalonia
Timezone
Europe/Madrid
Coordinates
42.4222, 2.9252

Emergency & Services

Essential numbers in Spain

Police
091
Ambulance
061
Fire
080
All emergencies
112
Driving side
right

Guardia Civil (traffic police): 062. Two warning triangles required in vehicles.

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Worth the detour from Cantallops

8 notable places within an hour's drive.

museum

Dalí Theatre-Museum

A surreal red castle topped with giant eggs in Figueres, the artist's own museum and final resting place.

17 km · about 20 min drive

landmark

Besalu

A remarkably intact medieval Catalan town entered via a magnificent fortified Romanesque bridge over the River Fluvia.

31 km · about 35 min drive

landmark

Cadaques

A whitewashed fishing village on the Cap de Creus peninsula that captivated Salvador Dali and remains hauntingly beautiful.

32 km · about 35 min drive

scenic viewpoint

Cap de Creus

The easternmost point of mainland Spain, a wind-battered cape of twisted rock and lonely lighthouse that inspired Dalí.

34 km · about 40 min drive

photogenic

Castellfollit de la Roca

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.

38 km · about 45 min drive

landmark

Girona Old Town

A captivating medieval city with colorful houses lining the Onyar River, a Jewish quarter, and a monumental Baroque cathedral facade.

50 km · about 60 min drive

castle

Château de Quéribus

The last Cathar stronghold, a lone keep perched on a rocky pinnacle with views to the Pyrenees and sea.

52 km · about 60 min drive

castle

Cathar Castles

Ruined medieval fortress sanctuaries perched on impossible rocky peaks across the Languedoc, including Peyrepertuse and Queribus.

58 km · about 65 min drive

Driving roads near Cantallops

  • 34 kmCap de CreusThe easternmost point of mainland Spain, a wind-battered cape of twisted rock and lonely lighthouse that inspired Dalí.
  • 63 kmCosta BravaCatalonia's rugged wild coast of hidden coves, turquoise waters, and pine-clad cliffs stretching from Blanes to the French border.

Driving in Spain

Drives on
the right
Petrol
~€1.55/litre
Motorway tolls
~€4.00/100km

When to drive here

April to October

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