Sant Feliu de Guíxols Holidays: Beaches, Museums, Day Trips
Província de Girona · Catalonia · Spain · 21,977 residents · on the coast
History museum of Sant Feliu de Guíxols
Platja dels Canyerets
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Cala del Vigatà
Espai Carmen ThyssenSant Feliu de Guíxols is a coastal town of around 22,000 people in the Província de Girona, Catalonia, sitting just 12 metres above the sea. What makes it work for a family holiday is how much lies within a short walk: Platja de Sant Feliu and Platja de Calassanç are both a quarter of a mile from the centre, as is the Toy Museum, while the History museum of Sant Feliu de Guíxols and the Espai Carmen Thyssen art gallery are under half a mile away. Further along the shore, a string of beaches such as Platja dels Canyerets and Platja de Canyet sits two to three and a half miles out. Girona airport, with direct flights from the United Kingdom, is roughly 23 minutes' drive.
Why go
- Platja de Sant Feliu and Platja de Calassanç are both a quarter of a mile from the centre.
- Girona airport has direct UK flights and is only about 23 minutes away by car.
- July and August bring highs of 29 to 30°C, with July the driest month of the year.
Top sights in Sant Feliu de Guíxols
Museums, Galleries and a Run of Beaches
The town's best-known sight is the History museum of Sant Feliu de Guíxols, under half a mile from the centre, and it pairs naturally with the Espai Carmen Thyssen art gallery at the same distance. Children will make a beeline for the Toy Museum, just a quarter of a mile away, which makes a rainy-afternoon plan easy to keep in your pocket.
For the sea, start in town at Platja de Sant Feliu and Platja de Calassanç, both a quarter of a mile out, with Platja del Racó de Garbí at under half a mile and Cala del Vigatà at about three-quarters of a mile. Head further along the coast for Platja de Can Dell (1.7 miles), Platja de Cala d'en Bosch (2.1 miles), Platja de Cala Urgell (2.2 miles), Platja de Cala Joana (2.4 miles), Platja dels Canyerets (3 miles), Platja de Canyet (3.2 miles) and Platja del Senyor Ramon (3.4 miles).
Tours, tickets and activities in and around Sant Feliu de Guíxols can be booked directly from this page, where you will find the current options listed below.
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The Toy Museum
museum · In the centre
Platja del Senyor Ramon
beach · 3 miles from the centre
Platja de Cala Joana
beach · 2 miles from the centre
Tours & tickets in Sant Feliu de Guíxols
Guided tours, day trips and tickets in and around Sant Feliu de Guíxols can be booked in advance, priced in GBP.
See tours & tickets (opens GetYourGuide in a new tab)Where to stay in Sant Feliu de Guíxols
Town Centre or Further Along the Shore
The simplest choice is the centre, where the main town beaches, the Toy Museum, the history museum and the Espai Carmen Thyssen are all within half a mile of one another. With a population of around 22,000, this is a working town rather than a purpose-built resort, so staying central means shops and everyday life on your doorstep.
If you would rather wake up nearer the quieter-feeling beaches, look along the coast towards Platja de Can Dell, Cala d'en Bosch or Platja dels Canyerets, between roughly 1.7 and 3 miles out, and plan on a short drive into town. This page shows live hotel prices so you can compare both options for your dates.
Hire a car
The easiest way to reach Sant Feliu de Guíxols and the villages around it is a hire car from Girona (GRO), about 23 min away.
Best time to visit Sant Feliu de Guíxols
When to Go: High Summer Shines
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- 17°CMar60 mm
- 18°CApr93 mm
- 21°CMay85 mm
- 25°CJun62 mm
- 29°CJul17 mm
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Highlighted months are the sweet spot for warm, dry weather.
The climate data points clearly to July and August as the most pleasant months. July is the standout: highs of around 29°C, lows of 22°C, just 17mm of rain and only four rainy days. August is the hottest month at around 30°C, though it tends to see more rain than July, at around 71mm over six days.
Spring and autumn are milder but noticeably wetter. October is the wettest month with around 99mm, April follows closely at 93mm, and May and September each average 12 rainy days. Winter is cool rather than cold, with January highs of about 14°C and lows of 7°C, which suits a museum-led short break more than a beach fortnight.
Full monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Sun |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 14°C | 7°C | 25 mm | 8 h |
| Feb | 15°C | 7°C | 63 mm | 9 h |
| Mar | 17°C | 10°C | 60 mm | 10 h |
| Apr | 18°C | 11°C | 93 mm | 11 h |
| May | 21°C | 14°C | 85 mm | 12 h |
| Jun | 25°C | 19°C | 62 mm | 13 h |
| Jul | 29°C | 22°C | 17 mm | 13 h |
| Aug | 30°C | 22°C | 71 mm | 12 h |
| Sept | 25°C | 18°C | 79 mm | 10 h |
| Oct | 23°C | 16°C | 99 mm | 9 h |
| Nov | 18°C | 12°C | 49 mm | 7 h |
| Dec | 15°C | 7°C | 46 mm | 7 h |
Averages 2015–2024. Highlighted months are the sweet spot for warm, dry weather.
Getting there from the UK
Flights, Drives and Ferries from the UK
Girona (GRO) is the nearest airport, 16 miles away and about 23 minutes by car, and it has direct flights from the United Kingdom. Barcelona (BCN) also has direct UK flights and is 60 miles away, roughly an hour and 25 minutes' drive. Reus (REU), again with direct UK services, is 106 miles away, around two and a half hours by car.
If you are driving down from Calais, allow roughly 15 hours behind the wheel. Barcelona's port, about 53 miles away, offers ferries to the Balearics (Palma, Alcúdia, Maó, Ciutadella and Ibiza), to Italy (Civitavecchia, Genoa and Porto Torres) and to Morocco (Tangier Med and Nador), should you want to extend the trip.
By air
- Girona (GRO)16 miles, about 23 min by roaddirect flights from the UK
- Barcelona (BCN)60 miles, about 1 h 25 min by roaddirect flights from the UK
- Reus (REU)106 miles, about 2 h 31 min by roaddirect flights from the UK
By car and ferry
Driving from Calais takes roughly 14 h 47 min without stops. Nearest ferry ports: Barcelona (53 miles).
Sant Feliu de Guíxols is good for
Around Sant Feliu de Guíxols
Easy Day Trips Along the Coast
Calonge is the closest neighbour at around 5.6 miles, with Palamós and Tossa de Mar both about 7 miles away. Calella de Palafrugell, a tiny place of fewer than 800 residents, and the much larger Lloret de Mar are each around 11 miles off, giving you a choice between a small village and a big town on the same outing.
Slightly further, Pals sits about 14 miles away, while Blanes and Begur are both roughly 15 miles from Sant Feliu de Guíxols, all comfortably within a half-day drive.
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Tips from Robin
Practical Points Before You Book
Hire a car if you want to explore beyond the centre. The town beaches are walkable, but Platja dels Canyerets, Platja de Canyet and Platja del Senyor Ramon lie three miles or more away, and with Girona airport only 23 minutes off, collecting a car on arrival is straightforward.
Pack for rain outside high summer. May and September each average 12 rainy days and October brings the most rainfall of the year, so keep the museums in reserve.
With a resident population of around 22,000, Sant Feliu de Guíxols keeps going year-round, but beach holidays here really concentrate on July and August, when conditions are at their best.
Questions people ask
What is the nearest airport to Sant Feliu de Guíxols?
Girona (GRO) is the nearest, about 16 miles away and roughly 23 minutes by car. It has direct flights from the United Kingdom. Barcelona (BCN), around 60 miles and an hour and 25 minutes away, also has direct UK flights.
Is Sant Feliu de Guíxols good for families?
Yes. Platja de Sant Feliu and Platja de Calassanç are both a quarter of a mile from the centre, the Toy Museum is the same distance, and the history museum and Espai Carmen Thyssen art gallery are under half a mile away.
When is the best time to visit Sant Feliu de Guíxols?
July and August are the most pleasant months. July has highs around 29°C with only 17mm of rain over four days, while August is the hottest at about 30°C. Spring and autumn are milder but wetter, with October the rainiest month.
How long does it take to drive from Calais to Sant Feliu de Guíxols?
Allow roughly 15 hours of driving from Calais. Most British travellers break the journey with an overnight stop or fly instead, as Girona airport has direct UK flights and sits only about 23 minutes from the town.
What day trips can I take from Sant Feliu de Guíxols?
Palamós and Tossa de Mar are each about 7 miles away, Calella de Palafrugell and Lloret de Mar around 11 miles, Pals about 14 miles, and Blanes and Begur roughly 15 miles, so plenty of the surrounding coast is within easy reach.
Can I get a ferry from near Sant Feliu de Guíxols?
Barcelona's port, around 53 miles away, has ferries to Palma, Alcúdia, Maó, Ciutadella and Ibiza in the Balearics, to Civitavecchia, Genoa and Porto Torres in Italy, and to Tangier Med and Nador in Morocco.