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In the hinterland of the Costa Brava near the Pyrenees, Besalú is a medieval village in Catalonia with an iconic Romanesque bridge over the Fluvià. The Jewish quarter with mikveh and the monastery church are historical treasures.

What awaits you

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Best time to visit

July–August: up to 32°C with 13h of sunshine per day.

Insider tip: February, March, November — a pleasant 18°C with fewer visitors.

Cooler winters (14°C). Best visited in July–August.

Max. temperature
13°
Jan
15°
Feb
16°
Mar
20°
Apr
23°
May
28°
Jun
32°
Jul
32°
Aug
26°
Sep
23°
Oct
18°
Nov
14°
Dec
Sunshine hours
7h
Jan
8h
Feb
8h
Mar
10h
Apr
12h
May
12h
Jun
13h
Jul
12h
Aug
10h
Sep
8h
Oct
7h
Nov
7h
Dec
Rain days
5d
Jan
5d
Feb
11d
Mar
8d
Apr
10d
May
9d
Jun
6d
Jul
7d
Aug
8d
Sep
8d
Oct
8d
Nov
7d
Dec

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Besalú as a Vacation Destination

Besalú is an excellent choice for city breaks. The best time to visit is June, July, August with temperatures up to 32°C.

The center is easily walkable — a car is rarely needed. The cost of living is moderate, offering good value for money.

The region offers rich cultural experiences: museums and historic sites.

Good to know

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Local languages
CA, ES