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Peratallada
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Visit Peratallada
Peratallada is in the province of Girona in the Catalonia region of Spain.
This lovely village is carved of stone from the moat which surrounds Peratallada. Indeed its name means 'carved stone'. Defensive walls surround parts of the village and there is also a stone castle. It was one of the best fortified medieval villages in Spain.
Nowadays it is considered to be one of the most beautiful villages in Spain. It has a maze of narrow streets and sunny squares, various towers punctuate the skyline and an 11 - 14 th century palace.
Visit Peratallada, Spain
As you wander through the maze of narrow streets the beautiful stone houses are a constant source of admiration. The streets regularly open out into sunny squares usually with a bar or cafe allowing you to linger and enjoy the moment. Peratallada is a classified historic site and is one of the most important medieval centres in Catalonia.
The castle of Peratallada has two main towers, one of which is particularly huge. The castle is now a luxury hotel and restaurant.
The palace of Peratallada was built in the 11th to 14th centuries and is made up of a number of buildings surrounding a courtyard. These include the old hospital, the old prison and a tower. There is also the gateway of the virgin - one can only wonder!
The Place de les Voltes is the main square and is surrounded by arcaded buildings. The original medieval arcades are hidden inside the buildings as the buildings were extended out and over the top of them.
Unusually the church sits outside the main village. Rumour has it that this is due to an argument between the priest and the lord of the castle. The church is a 13th century Romanesque church.
There are lots of galleries, restaurants and small hotels in Peratallada and its closeness to the beaches of the Costa Brava make it a popular spot and a good base for exploring the Baix Emporda region.
Places near Peratallada
The Costa Brava coastline and its resorts are nearby.
Nearby Begur is one of the nicest coastal towns on the Costa Brava.
Empuries, a short distance to north is a fascinating town with both Roman and Greek ruins
Pals is a lovely medieval walled town with one of Spain's top golf courses.
Northwest of Peratallada is the medieval village of Ullastret and the ruined Iberian settlement of Poblat Iberic d'Ullastret and its museum.