Llançà

Llançà is a small town of 4,900 people (2018) on the coast of northern Catalonia, Spain. It is an important fishing port and tourist centre, and is a pre-stage in the Catalan Way of St. James, which formally starts in El Port de la Selva, if you want to access the route by train, Llancà is the closest railway and you can do your first Stage until el Port de la Selva, or even to Sant Pere de Rodes monastery. == Understand == Llançà is on the coastline of the Costa Brava, between the Cap de Creus and the French frontier. == Get in == === By train === The RG1 (Rodalies Girona RENFE) stops in cloera station. Also de R11 (regional service RENFE-Rodalies). In Figueres Vilafant station (Figueres) you can get the high speed train connection to Madrid, Barcelona and Paris. 1 Llança train station, Plaça de l'Estació. (updated Sep 2023) === By bus === Sarfa operates a daily service direct from Barcelona to Cadaques. The timetable changes depending on the season. The buses leave from the North Station which is close to "Arc de Triomf" (and metro station) and is also within walking distance from the centre of the city (about 35 minutes walk). Continue to Llançà by taxi. === By boat === 2 Port de Llançà. (updated Sep 2023) === By car === From France: The A-9 from Montpellier and Perpignan to the Spanish border. Than the AP7 until Figueres. From Barcelona and Girona: The AP7 until Figueres. From Figueres take N-260 to Llança and continues on to the border at Portbou. == Get around == === By foot === == See == 1 Mare de Déu del Port Church (Santa Maria del Port de Llançà), Avinguda d'Europa. Built at the end of the 17th century, in the year 1691, as it appears on the arch of the door. It is said that the construction of this temple was the work of the sailor Joan-Lluís Tresserres, as a promise made on the high seas and in gratitude for having been saved from a severe storm at sea. (updated Mar 2024) 2 Sant Vicenç Church (Església de Sant Vicenç). The place and the church of Llançà appear in documentation from the 10th century as a possession of the abbey of Sant Pere de Rodes. In 1782 a monumental baroque altarpiece was commissioned from the sculptor Vicenç Real, from the city of Vic, in 1787 the organ, chest of drawers, images, etc. were acquired. During the Spanish Civil War, it was destroyed and turned into barracks. Once the war was over, was restored and worship also restored (updated Mar 2024) 3 Castell-Palau de l'Abat. The old Castell-Palau de l'Abat was used as the residence of the lords of Sant Pere de Rodes, and as a place where justice was administered. It was one of the most emblematic and important architectural elements of the Walled Town. At the beginning of the 17th century, its dimensions were reduced by the construction of the church of Sant Vicenç. The location of the church caused the division of what until then was known as the great "Castell-Palau de l'Abat". The remains still present today are the battlements, the barrel vaults of the prison and the stable, and the well dug into the rock of the central courtyard. We can even still find the coat of arms of Sant Pere de Rodes stamped at the top of the entrance door, with the date 1677. (updated Mar 2024) 4 watercolor museum (Museu de l'Aquarel·la). (updated Mar 2024) 5 old bell tower (Antic campanar de la Plaça). (updated Mar 2024) === Viewpoints === 1 Mirador del Castellar. 2 Punta del Cros. == Do == === Hiking === Try the “cami de ronda” which follows the coast. Try the hiking routes on Cap de Creus Natural Park ==== Long-range ==== The GR 92 long-distance walking route crosses the city. Catalan Way of St. James starts in El Port de la Selva and goes to Montserrat (Spain) to Pina de Ebro. However Llança is the nearest village with train station and you can do an additional stage to Port de la Selva. === Karting === 1 karting Parc d'atraccions, Avinguda de Pau Casals. (updated Oct 2023) === Beach === 2 Platja de Canyelles (It is accessed by the Ronda trail, which is part of the GR-92 and which runs all the way around Cape Ras). It has a length of 380 m and an average width of 20 m, with very coarse sand and a gentle entrance slope. It remains practically virgin. It does not have any type of service. (updated Mar 2024) 3 Platja del Cros (It is accessed via the Ronda path, on the section of the GR 92 that connects Colera and Llançà.). It has a length of 166 m and an average width of 17 m, of coarse sand and gravel. (updated Mar 2024) 4 Platja Sota d'en Canals (It is accessed by the Ronda path.[). It is embedded under the same fence of the N-260 road. It is 7 m long and 12 m wide, with coarse sand and gravel. (updated Mar 2024) 5 Platja de Grifeu. It is 160 meters long and 34 meters wide, with medium-grained sand and a very steep entrance to the water. It is bordered to the north and south by two stretches of rock. (updated Mar 2024) 6 Platja sota del Parador (It is accessed via the Ronda path.). Oriented to the east, it has a length of 30 m and an average width of 5 m, with fine sand and a moderate entrance to the water. No services available. (updated Mar 2024) 7 Platja de l'Alguer (It is accessed by the Camí de Ronda.). wedged between the cliffs and the N-260 road. Oriented to the east, it has a length of 27 m and an average width of 9 m, of coarse sand, gravel and pebbles, and a moderate entrance slope to the water. (updated Mar 2024) 8 Platja d'en Jordi (It is accessed by the Camí de Ronda.). It has a length of 95 m and an average width of 15 m, medium-grained sand and a moderate entrance slope to the water.In 2021, the Llançà City Council enabled this beach for dogs. (updated Mar 2024) 9 Platja de l'Argilera (Platja de l'Aigua) (It is accessed by the Camí de ronda.). Oriented to the northeast, it has a length of 44 m and an average width of 14 m, of gravel and pebbles,[2] and a moderate entrance slope to the water. (updated Mar 2024) 10 Platja del Port. It has a length of 361 m and an average width of 24 m, with very coarse sand and a very steep entrance to the water. It is flanked along its entire length by the tree-lined promenade, in which there are restaurants, bars and other shops, and a Tourist office. It has showers, toilets, surveillance, daily cleaning, a Red Cross point and, in the summer months, a tent that acts as a public library. (updated Mar 2024) 11 Gola beach (Platja de la Gola). it has a length of 40 m and an average width of 20 m, of coarse and gravelly sands,[ and a steep entrance to the water. It is oriented to the east. There is free parking right next door. (updated Mar 2024) 12 De les Carboneres. It is about 25 m long, made up of sand and pebbles, with a moderate entrance to the water. Oriented to the northeast, it is sheltered from the north wind. The name comes from the extraction of stone coal that existed in this area in the 18th century (updated Mar 2024) 13 l'embarril beach. It has a length of 70 m and an average width of 8 m, made of gray gravel. Rocks in the water form natural pools. It is accessed via the Ronda trail (updated Mar 2024) 14 Platja d'en Poc (Access by Carrer Punta Falcò). (updated Mar 2024) 15 Platja del Morer. It has a length of 80 m and an average width of 8 m, of coarse sand and pebbles, with a steep entrance to the water. It is accessed via the Ronda trail. It does not have a lifeguard service or other services (updated Mar 2024) 16 Platja de les Titarolites (It is accessed by the Camí de ronda.). Facing south-east, it has a length of 45 m and an average width of 8 m, of sand, gravel and pebbles and a steep entrance to the water. On the south side, a rocky plateau that goes into the sea becomes a trampoline for the kids. (updated Mar 2024) 17 Platja de la Farella (To get there, take the road that separates Llançà from Port de la Selva and follow the signs. It can also be reached on foot, following the Cami de ronda). It has a length of 97 m and an average width of 15 m, formed with very coarse sand and a steep entrance to the water. Formally, Farella and Farella del Mig differ, two beaches that, although they form a single unit, are separated by a small rocky promontory that juts out into the sea. The resulting complex is a 260 m long beach. (updated Mar 2024) 18 Platja de la Farella del Mig. it is a semi-urban beach that borders the Farella beach to the north, separated by a small rocky promontory that goes into the sea, and to the south it continues towards the Tonyines beach. It has a length of 97 m and an average width of 15 m, made up of fine sand and gravel, it has an entrance slope to the gentle water. It is oriented to the southeast. (updated Mar 2024) 19 Platja de les Tonyines. It has a length of 90 m and an average width of 25 m, consisting of very coarse sand and pebbles, with a moderate entrance slope to the water. It is oriented to the southeast. (updated Mar 2024) 20 Platja del Molló (It is accessed by the Camí de ronda.). It has a length of 65 m and an average width of 10 m, made of coarse gray sand, it is oriented to the northeast. (updated Mar 2024) 21 Platja del Cau del Llop (The GI-612 road, which goes from Llançà to Port de la Selva, passes close to the beach, but there is no parking area. It is accessed by the Ronda path, which coincides with the GR-92). It is a fairly closed beach and protected from the open sea by sections of rocks to the north and south. It is framed by a cliff in a semicircle. It has a length of 140 m and an average width of 25 m, with very coarse sand and a very steep entrance to the water. It has no services, although there are a couple of kiosks in the summer. In front of the beach, towards the north, there are the Falcó islands, a group of rocks very close to the coast that are ideal for diving. (updated Mar 2024) == Buy == == Eat == 1 Miramar, Passeig Marítim, 7, Llançà, ☏ +34 972 38 01 32. 2 Michelin stars. 2 Els Pescadors, Carrer Castellar 41. 12:30-15:45,19:30-22:45. (updated Mar 2024) 3 Can Narra, Carrer Castellar 37. (updated Mar 2024) 4 El Vaixell, Carrer Castellar 62. (updated Mar 2024) 5 La Gavina, Carrer Castellar 19, ☏ +34 972380966. (updated Mar 2024) 6 Pati Blanc, Carrer Rafael Estela 6. (updated Mar 2024) 7 Bar Restaurant Cristina, Carrer Roses 13, ☏ +34 972 19 13 64. (updated Mar 2024) == Drink == == Sleep == === Hotels === 1 Hotel Gri-Mar, Carretera Nacional 260 , km. 16.5, ☏ +34 972 380 167. (updated Mar 2024) Beri**, Creu, 16, Tel 972 380 198 2 La Goleta, Carrer Pintor Terruella 22, ☏ +34 972 38 01 25. (updated Mar 2024) Carbonell*, Major, 19, Tel 972 380 209 3 Hotel Grifeu, ☏ +34 972 380 050. (updated Mar 2024) Miramar*, Pg Marítim, 7, Tel 972 380 132 === Pensions === Casa Narra**, Castellà, 37, Tel 972 380 178 Florida**, Floridablanca, 17, Tel 972 120 161 Hostal Empordà**, Ametllers, 2, Tel 972 380 139 Hostal Lara**, Bernat Metge, 2, Tel 972 381 277 Mendisol**, Platja de Grifeu, Tel 972 380 100 Can Pau I*, Puig d’Esquer, 4, Tel 972 380 270 Castelló*, Afores, 6, Tel 972 381 135 Gran Sol*, Figueres, 4, Tel 972 380 151 Llançà*, Ctra Portbou, s/n, Tel 972 380 160 Pacreu*, Av Europa, 33, Tel 972 380 337 4 Alberg Costa Brava, Carrer Setcases 9, ☏ +34 616 433588. (updated Mar 2024) === Campgrounds === 5 Càmping L'Ombra, Ctra l’Ombra, 4, ☏ +34 972 38 03 35, +34 619 360 520. (updated Mar 2024) == Connect == As of Jan 2024, Llançà town and port have 5G from all Spanish carriers, with 4G along their approach highways. == Go next == Cap de CreusIt is possible to walk there following a marked track which follows the coast. It is also possible to walk or drive along the road. There is a bar and restaurant at the Cape which is open everyday until late (22:00ish). Blanes. Southernmost resort with two botanical gardens, beaches and modernisme buildings Cadaques Roses Cap de Creus Natural Park