Besalú, Spain

Besalú

A medieval town entered over a fortified 11th-century bridge.

  • All year
  • Best by car
  • 1 night
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Things to do

2 days in Besalú

Day 1

  1. MorningCross the fortified medieval bridge into the town.
  2. AfternoonVisit the mikveh, a rare medieval Jewish bath, and the Romanesque churches.
  3. EveningHave dinner on the arcaded main square.

Day 2

Visit the Garrotxa volcanoes or the cliff village of Castellfollit de la Roca.

What to eat

Catalan sausages and pa amb tomàquet, bread with tomato.

Local tips

Make the most of Besalú

Beat the crowds

Busy on weekend afternoons. Mornings are calm.

Best photo spot

The fortified bridge over the river Fluvià from the riverbank.

Getting there

Buses run from Girona and Olot. Easiest by car.

Don't miss nearby

Olot and the Garrotxa volcanoes, and the village of Castellfollit de la Roca on its cliff.

Good to know

Visit the medieval Jewish ritual bath, the mikveh, one of few in Europe.

Secret spots

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Plan your visit

Getting to Besalú

Getting there

  • Girona-Costa Brava Airport (GRO)35 km away
  • Barcelona Airport (BCN)115 km away
  • Girona25 km away
  • Barcelona100 km away

A car is the easiest way to get here and to see the area around it. Distances are in a straight line.

At a glance

Best timeAll year
TypeHidden town
Good forOld towns & architecture
Getting thereBest by car
Stay1 night
CountrySpain

Questions

Besalú: good to know

Is Besalú worth visiting?

Yes, especially if you like historic old towns. A medieval town entered over a fortified 11th-century bridge.

How many days do you need in Besalú?

Plan 1 night. Our free 2-day plan above shows how to spend your time.

When is the best time to visit Besalú?

You can visit all year. Busy on weekend afternoons. Mornings are calm.

How do you get to Besalú?

The nearest airport is Girona-Costa Brava Airport (GRO), about 35 km away. Buses run from Girona and Olot. Easiest by car.

What is there to see near Besalú?

Nearby hidden places include Girona (26 km), Tossa de Mar (57 km) and Montserrat (98 km).

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