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Ribes de Freser, Catalonia

Província de Girona · Catalonia · Spain · 2,033 residents

Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 · Wikimedia Commons

Ribes de Freser is a village in Província de Girona, Catalonia, Spain, home to around 2,033 people. There are 12 notable places to see in and around town, including Capçaleres del Ter i del Freser Natural Park and Vall de Núria. The nearest airport is Girona (GRO), about 58 min by road, with direct flights from the UK.

Why go

  • Sights worth the trip: Capçaleres del Ter i del Freser Natural Park, Vall de Núria and serra de Montgrony.
  • Easy to reach: Girona (GRO) is 41 miles away with direct flights from the UK.
  • Tours, tickets and activities can be booked in advance.

Top sights in Ribes de Freser

Ranked by how well known they are.

  • Capçaleres del Ter i del Freser Natural Park1protected area

    Capçaleres del Ter i del Freser Natural Park

    7 miles from the centre · Photo

    protected area in the Pyrenees of Catalonia, Spain

  • Vall de Núria2ski resort

    Vall de Núria

    7 miles from the centre · Photo

    ski resort

  • serra de Montgrony3protected area

    serra de Montgrony

    5 miles from the centre · Photo

    protected area in Spain

  • Castell de Ribes de Freser4castle

    Castell de Ribes de Freser

    In the centre · Photo

    cultural property in Ribes de Freser, Spain

  • Basilica of Our Lady of Nuria5basilica

    Basilica of Our Lady of Nuria

    6 miles from the centre · Photo

    minor basilica in Spain

  • Castell de Campelles6castle

    Castell de Campelles

    2 miles from the centre · Photo

    cultural property in Campelles, Spain

  • Castell de Montgrony9castle

    Castell de Montgrony

    5 miles from the centre · Photo

    cultural property in Gombrèn, Spain

  • Castell de Queralbs10castle

    Castell de Queralbs

    3 miles from the centre · Photo

    Historic building in Queralbs (Catalonia)

  • Salt del Sastre11waterfall

    Salt del Sastre

    5 miles from the centre · Photo

  • Castell de Pena

    castle · 3 miles from the centre

  • Cova de les Encantades

    cave · 5 miles from the centre

  • Castell de Pardines

    castle · 2 miles from the centre

Tours & tickets in Ribes de Freser

Guided tours, day trips and tickets in and around Ribes de Freser can be booked in advance, priced in GBP.

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Where to stay in Ribes de Freser

Hotels, guesthouses and apartments in Ribes de Freser are priced in GBP below, most with free cancellation.

Hire a car

The easiest way to reach Ribes de Freser and the villages around it is a hire car from Girona (GRO), about 58 min away.

Best time to visit Ribes de Freser

Getting there from the UK

By air

  • Girona (GRO)41 miles, about 58 min by roaddirect flights from the UK
  • Barcelona (BCN)70 miles, about 1 h 39 min by roaddirect flights from the UK
  • Reus (REU)95 miles, about 2 h 15 min by roaddirect flights from the UK

By car and ferry

Driving from Calais takes roughly 13 h 54 min without stops. Nearest ferry ports: Barcelona (65 miles).

Ribes de Freser is good for

Around Ribes de Freser

Towns and villages within an hour or so.

Questions people ask

Is Ribes de Freser worth visiting?

Yes. Ribes de Freser is known for Capçaleres del Ter i del Freser Natural Park, Vall de Núria and serra de Montgrony. It works well as a base or as a day trip from the towns nearby.

How do I get to Ribes de Freser from the UK?

Fly to Girona (GRO), which has direct flights from UK airports, then it is about 58 min by road. Barcelona (BCN) is an alternative, 70 miles away. Driving from Calais takes roughly 13 h 54 min.

Is Ribes de Freser good for families?

Yes: there are family-friendly attractions nearby, and most activities can be booked in advance.

What is near Ribes de Freser?

Vic (26 miles), Olot (19 miles), Besalú (28 miles) and Santa Pau (23 miles) are all within an hour or so.

Where is Ribes de Freser?

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