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Santa Pau

Catalonia, Spain · Europe

About Santa Pau

Santa Pau is worth a stop: 10 minutes from Mieres, 53km from Costa Brava.

Santa Pau is a town located in Catalonia, Spain. With a population of 1,541, it is an important destination in Europe.

On a road trip, Santa Pau 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 Santa Pau to your route.

About Santa Pau

Santa Pau (Catalan pronunciation: [ˈsantə ˈpaw]) is a village and municipality in the province of Girona and autonomous community of Catalonia, Spain.

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Santa Pau 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.

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Where is Santa Pau located?

Santa Pau is located in Catalonia, Spain, Europe. The coordinates are 42.1443 latitude, 2.5712 longitude.

What is the population of Santa Pau?

Santa Pau has a population of approximately 1,541 people, making it a town in Spain.

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Quick Information

Population
1,541
Continent
Europe
Country
Spain
Region
Catalonia
Timezone
Europe/Madrid
Coordinates
42.1443, 2.5712

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 Santa Pau

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.

9 km · about 15 min drive

landmark

Besalu

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

12 km · about 25 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.

28 km · about 30 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.

35 km · about 40 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.

53 km · about 60 min drive

Driving roads near Santa Pau

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

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 Santa Pau.

Mieres

🇪🇸 Spain

6 km away

Sant Aniol de Finestres

🇪🇸 Spain

6 km away

Sant Cristòfol de les Fonts

🇪🇸 Spain

7 km awayPop. 8,791

Olot

🇪🇸 Spain

8 km awayPop. 33,524

Sant Joan les Fonts

🇪🇸 Spain

9 km awayPop. 2,615

Sant Feliu de Pallerols

🇪🇸 Spain

9 km away

Sant Miquel de Campmajor

🇪🇸 Spain

9 km away

Argelaguer

🇪🇸 Spain

10 km awayPop. 371

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