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Sant Cristòfol de les Fonts

Catalonia, Spain · Europe

About Sant Cristòfol de les Fonts

Sant Cristòfol de les Fonts is worth a stop: 10 minutes from Sant Joan les Fonts, 60km from Costa Brava.

Sant Cristòfol de les Fonts is a town located in Catalonia, Spain. With a population of 8,791, it is an important destination in Europe.

On a road trip, Sant Cristòfol de les Fonts 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 Sant Cristòfol de les Fonts to your route.

About Sant Cristòfol de les Fonts

The kidnapping of Maria Àngels Feliu was a high-profile abduction that took place in Olot, Catalonia, Spain. Feliu, a Catalan pharmacist and daughter of a local industrialist, was held captive for 492 days between 20 November 1992 and 27 March 1994 and then was liberated without physical injury but with long-term

Read more psychological trauma and PSTD. It remains the longest non-terrorist kidnapping in Spain. She was the daughter of the owner of the textile company Hijos de J. Bassols S.A., commonly known as Bassols, a prestigious linen and home-fabric manufacturer founded in the 18th century. The Feliu family was considered well-off in Olot, a fact that reportedly motivated the kidnappers to kidnap her and ask for a ransom.

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Where is Sant Cristòfol de les Fonts located?

Sant Cristòfol de les Fonts is located in Catalonia, Spain, Europe. The coordinates are 42.1696 latitude, 2.4994 longitude.

What is the population of Sant Cristòfol de les Fonts?

Sant Cristòfol de les Fonts has a population of approximately 8,791 people, making it a town in Spain.

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Quick Information

Population
8,791
Continent
Europe
Country
Spain
Region
Catalonia
Timezone
Europe/Madrid
Coordinates
42.1696, 2.4994

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 Sant Cristòfol de les Fonts

5 notable places within an hour's 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.

7 km · about 15 min drive

landmark

Besalu

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

17 km · about 20 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.

34 km · about 40 min drive

museum

Dalí Theatre-Museum

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

39 km · about 45 min drive

coastal drive

Costa Brava

Catalonia's rugged wild coast of hidden coves, turquoise waters, and pine-clad cliffs stretching from Blanes to the French border.

60 km · about 70 min drive

Driving roads near Sant Cristòfol de les Fonts

  • 60 kmCosta BravaCatalonia's rugged wild coast of hidden coves, turquoise waters, and pine-clad cliffs stretching from Blanes to the French border.
  • 69 kmCap de CreusThe easternmost point of mainland Spain, a wind-battered cape of twisted rock and lonely lighthouse that inspired Dalí.
  • 76 kmPort d'EnvaliraThe highest paved mountain pass in the Pyrenees at 2,408 m, linking Andorra with France above Pas de la Casa: a Tour de France classic with a bypass tunnel for winter.

Driving in Spain

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

When to drive here

April to October

Nearby Destinations

Other places to explore near Sant Cristòfol de les Fonts.

Olot

🇪🇸 Spain

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Sant Esteve d'en Bas

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Sant Feliu de Pallerols

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Sant Aniol de Finestres

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11 km away

Mieres

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Argelaguer

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