Ripoll, Catalonia
Província de Girona · Catalonia · Spain · 11,057 residents
Ripoll is a small town in Província de Girona, Catalonia, Spain, home to around 11,057 people. There are 7 notable places to see in and around town, including Santa Maria de Ripoll and Ethnographic Museum of Ripoll. The nearest airport is Girona (GRO), about 51 min by road, with direct flights from the UK.
Why go
- Sights worth the trip: Santa Maria de Ripoll, Ethnographic Museum of Ripoll and Castell de Llaés.
- Easy to reach: Girona (GRO) is 36 miles away with direct flights from the UK.
- Tours, tickets and activities can be booked in advance.
Top sights in Ripoll
Ranked by how well known they are.
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La Guàrdia de Ripoll
castle · 6 miles from the centre
Castell de Baborers
castle · 3 miles from the centre
Castell de Duocastella
castle · 6 miles from the centre
Tours & tickets in Ripoll
Guided tours, day trips and tickets in and around Ripoll can be booked in advance, priced in GBP.
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Hotels, guesthouses and apartments in Ripoll are priced in GBP below, most with free cancellation.
Hire a car
The easiest way to reach Ripoll and the villages around it is a hire car from Girona (GRO), about 51 min away.
Best time to visit Ripoll
Getting there from the UK
By air
- Girona (GRO)36 miles, about 51 min by roaddirect flights from the UK
- Barcelona (BCN)63 miles, about 1 h 29 min by roaddirect flights from the UK
- Reus (REU)90 miles, about 2 h 8 min by roaddirect flights from the UK
By car and ferry
Driving from Calais takes roughly 14 h 4 min without stops. Nearest ferry ports: Barcelona (57 miles).
Ripoll is good for
Around Ripoll
Towns and villages within an hour or so.
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Questions people ask
Is Ripoll worth visiting?
Yes. Ripoll is known for Santa Maria de Ripoll, Ethnographic Museum of Ripoll and Castell de Llaés. It works well as a base or as a day trip from the towns nearby.
How do I get to Ripoll from the UK?
Fly to Girona (GRO), which has direct flights from UK airports, then it is about 51 min by road. Barcelona (BCN) is an alternative, 63 miles away. Driving from Calais takes roughly 14 h 4 min.
Is Ripoll good for families?
Yes: there are family-friendly attractions nearby, and most activities can be booked in advance.
What is near Ripoll?
Girona (36 miles), Vic (19 miles), Olot (15 miles) and Breda (37 miles) are all within an hour or so.