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Torroella de Montgrí

Catalonia, Spain · Europe

About Torroella de Montgrí

Torroella de Montgrí works well as a base: 5 minutes from Fontanilles, 20km from Costa Brava.

Torroella de Montgrí is a town located in Catalonia, Spain. With a population of 11,598, it is an important destination in Europe.

On a road trip, Torroella de Montgrí 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 Torroella de Montgrí to your route.

About Torroella de Montgrí

The Palau Solterra houses the Contemporary Photography Museum of the Fundació Vila Casas (national and international) located in the town of Torroella de Montgrí in the Baix Empordà region of Catalonia. It was opened in 2000. The collection comprises some 300 contemporary photographs with works by artists from

Read more around the world, including Chema Madoz, Alberto García Álix, Toni Catany and Otto Lloyd. In addition to the centre's permanent collection, temporary exhibitions and a cycle of conferences on history and humanities are held annually. Related with the building, the Palau Solterra is a 15th-century palatial mansion that was once the residence of the Counts of Torroella de Montgrí.

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Where is Torroella de Montgrí located?

Torroella de Montgrí is located in Catalonia, Spain, Europe. The coordinates are 42.0425 latitude, 3.1270 longitude.

What is the population of Torroella de Montgrí?

Torroella de Montgrí has a population of approximately 11,598 people, making it a town in Spain.

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Quick Information

Population
11,598
Continent
Europe
Country
Spain
Region
Catalonia
Timezone
Europe/Madrid
Coordinates
42.0425, 3.1270

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 Torroella de Montgrí

7 notable places within an hour's 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.

20 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.

26 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.

29 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.

30 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.

35 km · about 40 min drive

landmark

Besalu

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

39 km · about 45 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 Torroella de Montgrí

  • 20 kmCosta BravaCatalonia's rugged wild coast of hidden coves, turquoise waters, and pine-clad cliffs stretching from Blanes to the French border.
  • 35 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

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