A walk through the medieval village of Peratallada

Peratallada, a village taken from a tale of the Middle Ages

The picturesque Girona town of Peratallada , whose name means "cut stone", is almost always at the top of all the lists of the most beautiful villages in Catalonia . He has plenty of reasons. Love at first sight is literally instantaneous for most visitors who have been lucky enough to know this inland town, which belongs to the municipality of Forallac and is located in the heart of the Baix Empordà region , a few kilometers of the best beaches and coves of the Costa Brava .

A walk through Catalan Tuscany

The beauty of Peratallada and its surroundings has often been compared to the landscapes of the beautiful Italian region of Tuscany . This Catalan region brings together a spectacular set of medieval villages that draw a bucolic setting between the great peaks of the eastern Pyrenees and the incomparable Mediterranean Sea, making the area one of the most attractive in the Iberian Peninsula.

Stroll and get lost in its network of cobbled streets and squares, visit the fairytale castle built in the 11th century and the medieval moats, towers and walls excavated directly on the rock or admire the beautiful stone houses adorned with flowers, bougainvillea and ivy. take an amazing journey through time and move on to the Middle Ages.

Despite being an important national tourist destination , especially on weekends and in summer, Peratallada has managed to keep its relaxed and calm character intact, as well as the personality of its inhabitants. The entire historic center is practically pedestrianized. Both day and night it is a luxury to walk aimlessly through the cobbled streets and enjoy astonishment between photography and photography of the excellent level of conservation of the town and the architectural richness of its monuments .

What to visit in Peratallada

The town, declared a Historic-Artistic Site and Cultural Asset of National Interest , is part of the so-called ' Golden Triangle' of the Baix Empordà . The ideal starting point to start the tour of the special atmosphere that breathes in its streets is to park the car in the parking lot in front of the church of Sant Esteve , a medieval Romanesque jewel that goes be built outside the walls in the twelfth century.

Crossing the road is the Portal de la Verge , the best preserved entrance to the town and where you can already see the spectacular fortified complex consisting of towers and walls. At this point, a drawbridge was built that crossed the moat, allowing Peratallada to be one of the most impregnable medieval nuclei of the time in the region due to its fortified defensive system.

Crossing Carrer de la Roca, the tourist will understand why the village is called Peratallada , as the walls and other buildings have been built on the same rock for several centuries. Magical corners near the Torre de l'Homenatge , a vestige of the 11th century next to the walls of the old Castle of Peratallada , await majestically the pedestrian, as well as the narrow and winding streets around the Plaça dels Esquiladors , one of the locations essentials of the town for its extraordinary beauty, as well as the Plaza del Castell and the Plaza dels Voltes . 

Empordà gastronomy in Peratallada

Eating or drinking a soda in this feudal-looking gem is a sensory experience, which not only captivates with its rich cultural and artistic heritage , as the gastronomic offer is another of its highlights. Its local products stand out, such as fresh vegetables, succulent meats and delicious fish, which combine the best of the sea and the mountains. Also, one cannot leave Peratallada without having tried the quintessential dish of the locality t, the classic rice in the casserole.

Real estate market in Peratallada

Few towns in Spain are as well preserved as Peratallada and convey such a unique atmosphere of authenticity. For these and many other reasons, for the most nostalgic of the medieval era, buying a house in Peratallada is one of the most coveted dreams. Traditional farmhouses, rustic and rural estates with or without garden, restored or still unrestored stone houses; the real estate offer in Peratallada is extensive , and both in the historic center and on its outskirts present a wide range of possibilities.

He is interested in buying properties in Peratallada to enjoy some 

months of vacation during the year or settle permanently in the locality? Contact our real estate agency in Peratallada to find an apartment, flat, house or villa in the village of your dreams.

What to see around Peratallada

Peratallada is located just 6 kilometers (10 minutes by car) from the neighboring town of Pals , another medieval village that is well worth a visit for its particular charm. Pals Beach , an excellent fine sandy beach, is also a 15-minute drive away . Landmarks of the Costa Brava such as Begur or Calella de Palafrugell are approximately 20 minutes away by car, and in its surroundings are hidden some of the most wonderful beaches and coves in the region such as Sa Estudiantina, Cala de Aiguablava , Port Bo or Platja de Llafranc .

Do you want to buy property in Peratallada to spend a few months of vacation a year or settle permanently? Contact our real estate agency in Peratallada to find the apartment, house or villa of your dreams.