What to see in Peratallada, a beautiful storybook town on the Costa Brava

One of my recent trips to Costa Brava, northeast of Catalonia, had as its main objective to attend some of the concerts of the Costa Brava summer festivals,

But my intention was also to take the opportunity to learn about some of the medieval towns that are preserved in the province of Girona, and in this regard in peratalla It occupied a special place.

I admit that until not long ago I had not heard of in peratalla, but my curiosity was aroused by the fact that he was part of one of the places to discover in Spain in a summer contest held by Skyscanner.

And after visit Peratallada he intoned mea culpa for not having known until now the existence of a town with such charm on the Costa Brava.

We visit many times medieval towns which, in reality, barely preserve a good part of its historic center in which, furthermore, the harmony of its architecture has not been able to be maintained.

And it is also common that along with medieval enclosure Generally walled, a much more modern population area without any charm extends.

But that is not the case at all. in peratalla.

What to see and do when visiting Peratallada in Costa Brava

Located in the municipality of Forallac, in the Lower Ampurdán from Girona, when you arrive on the road from vulpellacIf you are driving a little fast or distracted, I warn you that you are in danger of “missing” the town.

Only a small section of wall with an entrance arch lets you know that you have arrived. in peratalla.

On the left, next to a church, you have one of the three parking lots that surround the town.

The fact that these parking spaces are paid during the summer and on weekends is the first warning that this is a very touristy town.

San Esteban Church in Peratallada

As I have mentioned, specifically said parking lot is located next to the St. Stephen's Church, a Romanesque building from the 13th century with three naves that houses the tomb of the Baron Gilabert de Cruilles inside.

As soon as you cross the entrance arch of the walled enclosure you will realize that in peratalla is a medieval town with great charm.

Maintains great harmony in its country architecture, which invites you to “get lost” on your walk through its narrow and winding streets, as well as to cross under the numerous arches and passages that you will come across.

The first historical references of in peratalla related to his castle palace They date back to the year 1065, although archaeological remains found have shown that their origins come at least from Roman times.

My advice is that you accept their invitation and get lost in its alleys looking for its most beautiful medieval corners.

You will verify that in peratalla It is a very small town, with just over 200 inhabitants, so your visit should be slow to enjoy its great charm.

It won't take you long to walk through it all, and if you like photography, you won't get tired of photographing it.

Plaza de las Voltes in Peratallada

You will see that the so-called Voltes Square, with its charming arcaded area, is the hub of life for in peratalla, which it shares with the adjacent Castle plaza, where in a bar you will find the tourist office.

Our Peratallada visit It was at noon on a sunny August holiday day, so all the tourists had to be on some of the nearby beaches in this area of ​​the Lower Ampurdán in the Costa Brava, and in the town at that time there were hardly any visitors.

But I warn you that on summer evenings or weekends, or on a cloudy day in August, in peratalla It is filled with tourists walking through its streets.

The numerous restaurants that you will find on your walk through the town are new warning of its great tourist aspect.

But as I often comment on my travels, at the sight of charming places as in peratalla, “how can there not be tourists!”

Without a doubt, autumn is a very good time to visit Peratallada, since the reddish color of the leaves of the numerous vines that cover a good part of the facades of the houses surely give the town a special charm.

A good excuse to visit it again if you already know it.

Photos of Peratallada in Costa Brava

As an invitation to visit it, below you have more photos of Peratallada, charming medieval town in the Lower Ampurdán in the Costa Brava de Catalonia.