PYRTPlan Your Road Trips
Create TripMy TripsCommunityMerchandise
PYRTPlan Your Road Trips
Create TripMy TripsCommunityMerchandise
O
Destinations
Home›Destinations›Ortaffa
EuropeFranceOccitanie

Ortaffa

Occitanie, France · Europe

About Ortaffa

Ortaffa sits on the route: 5 minutes from Bages, 38km from Château de Quéribus.

Ortaffa is a town located in Occitanie, France. With a population of 1,192, it is an important destination in Europe.

On a road trip, Ortaffa sits in France, where you drive on the right. It's in the Europe/Paris time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Ortaffa to your route.

About Ortaffa

Ortaffa (French pronunciation: [ɔʁtafa] ; Catalan: Ortafà) is a commune in the Pyrénées-Orientales department in southern France.

Read more on Wikipedia

Where to Stay in Ortaffa

Compare prices across Booking.com, Airbnb, Expedia, and more. Select your dates to see availability.

Filter presets

Pick your must-haves once: provider links open pre-filtered. Each filter lists which sites it applies to.

Booking.comExpediaTripAdvisorHotels.comAgodaAirbnb

Compare before you book!

Prices can vary significantly between platforms. We recommend checking at least 2-3 sites to find the best deal for your stay in Ortaffa.

Explore the Area

Discover famous landmarks, scenic roads, and more near Ortaffa.

Loading map...
Open in Google Maps

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the best things to do in Ortaffa?

Ortaffa offers many attractions including tourist sites, museums, parks, and local restaurants. Explore famous landmarks, scenic roads, and natural wonders on our interactive map and plan your visit.

How do I plan a road trip to Ortaffa?

Plan your road trip to Ortaffa with Plan Your Road Trips! Add Ortaffa as a destination, and we'll help you find the best route and discover more amazing places along the way.

Where is Ortaffa located?

Ortaffa is located in Occitanie, France, Europe. The coordinates are 42.5802 latitude, 2.9250 longitude.

What is the population of Ortaffa?

Ortaffa has a population of approximately 1,192 people, making it a town in France.

Plan a Road Trip

Add to your itinerary

Start planning your road trip with Ortaffa as a destination. Create a custom route and discover more amazing places along the way.

Start Road Trip

What's Nearby?

Discover destinations like Tinder

Swipe through stunning destinations near Ortaffa. Save your favourites and add them to your trip.

Explore now

Quick Information

Population
1,192
Continent
Europe
Country
France
Region
Occitanie
Timezone
Europe/Paris
Coordinates
42.5802, 2.9250

Emergency & Services

Essential numbers in France

Police
17
Ambulance
15
Fire
18
All emergencies
112
Driving side
right

Carrying a warning triangle and hi-vis vest in your vehicle is mandatory. Motorway emergency phones connect to official breakdown services only.

Full driving guide for France

Tags

EuropeFranceOccitanieTown

Worth the detour from Ortaffa

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.

35 km · about 40 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.

38 km · about 45 min drive

landmark

Cadaques

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

43 km · about 50 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.

43 km · about 50 min drive

castle

Cathar Castles

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

44 km · about 50 min drive

castle

Château de Peyrepertuse

A vast ruined Cathar castle stretching along a knife-edge ridge high above the Corbières vineyards.

44 km · about 50 min drive

landmark

Besalu

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

46 km · about 55 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.

51 km · about 60 min drive

Driving roads near Ortaffa

  • 43 kmCap de CreusThe easternmost point of mainland Spain, a wind-battered cape of twisted rock and lonely lighthouse that inspired Dalí.

Driving in France

Drives on
the right
Petrol
~€1.85/litre
Motorway tolls
~€10.00/100km

When to drive here

April to October

Nearby Destinations

Other places to explore near Ortaffa.

Palau-del-Vidre

🇫🇷 France

3 km awayPop. 2,324

Montescot

🇫🇷 France

3 km awayPop. 1,589

Bages

🇫🇷 France

4 km awayPop. 3,636

Saint-Génis-des-Fontaines

🇫🇷 France

4 km awayPop. 2,643

Elne

🇫🇷 France

5 km awayPop. 7,007

Sant Andreu de Sureda

🇫🇷 France

5 km awayPop. 2,757

Banyuls-dels-Aspres

🇫🇷 France

5 km awayPop. 1,100

Corneilla-del-Vercol

🇫🇷 France

5 km awayPop. 1,646

Plan a trip around Ortaffa

France road trip planner

Plan a Road Trip from Ortaffa

Create your perfect itinerary with our calendar-based planner. Add stops, discover attractions along the way, and share your trip with friends.

Start Planning
PYRT

The ultimate road trip planning platform. Discover 150,000+ destinations worldwide, plan scenic routes, and create unforgettable adventures.

Inspiration

  • Discover Trips
  • Travel Guides
  • Community

The Product

  • Calendar Planner
  • Integrations
  • How It Works
  • Collaboration Mode
  • Get the App
  • Merchandise: PYRT Supply Co.
  • Become a Creator
  • Trip Marketplace

Plan Your Trip

  • Road Trip Planner
  • Famous Routes
  • Planners by Country
  • Best Road Trip Planner App
  • Discover Road Trips
  • Events
  • Travel Guides
  • How It Works
  • My Trips
  • Community Groups

Company

  • Terms of Service
  • Privacy Policy
  • Support
  • Contact Us
  • Sign In
  • Create Account

© 2026 Plan Your Road Trips. All rights reserved.

•[email protected]
Data sources:GeoNames (CC BY 4.0)•Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA)•Mapbox•Photography: George Lawrence