Santa Pau, Catalonia
Província de Girona · Catalonia · Spain · 1,541 residents
Santa Margarida Volcano
Zona Volcànica de la Garrotxa Natural Park
Castell de Colltort
Castell de Santa Pau
Castell de FinestresSanta Pau is a village in Província de Girona, Catalonia, Spain, home to around 1,541 people. There are 6 notable places to see in and around town, including Santa Margarida Volcano and Zona Volcànica de la Garrotxa Natural Park. The nearest airport is Girona (GRO), about 27 min by road, with direct flights from the UK.
Why go
- Sights worth the trip: Santa Margarida Volcano, Zona Volcànica de la Garrotxa Natural Park and Castell de Colltort.
- Best weather from June to August: the warmest and driest part of the year.
- Easy to reach: Girona (GRO) is 19 miles away with direct flights from the UK.
- Tours, tickets and activities can be booked in advance.
Top sights in Santa Pau
Ranked by how well known they are.
1protected area- 2protected area
Zona Volcànica de la Garrotxa Natural Park
2 miles from the centre · Photo
natural park in Catalonia, Spain
- 3castle
Castell de Colltort
2 miles from the centre · Photo
cultural property in Sant Feliu de Pallerols, Spain
- 5castle
- 6castle
Castell de Finestres
2 miles from the centre · Photo
cultural property in Sant Aniol de Finestres, Spain
Puig Subià volcano
protected area · 1 mile from the centre
Tours & tickets in Santa Pau
Guided tours, day trips and tickets in and around Santa Pau can be booked in advance, priced in GBP.
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Hotels, guesthouses and apartments in Santa Pau are priced in GBP below, most with free cancellation.
Hire a car
The easiest way to reach Santa Pau and the villages around it is a hire car from Girona (GRO), about 27 min away.
Best time to visit Santa Pau
June to August: the warmest and driest part of the year.
- 12°CJan28 mm
- 15°CFeb65 mm
- 17°CMar62 mm
- 19°CApr82 mm
- 21°CMay165 mm
- 25°CJun136 mm
- 30°CJul87 mm
- 30°CAug62 mm
- 24°CSept107 mm
- 22°COct70 mm
- 17°CNov32 mm
- 13°CDec23 mm
Highlighted months are the sweet spot for warm, dry weather.
Full monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Sun |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 12°C | 1°C | 28 mm | 8 h |
| Feb | 15°C | 3°C | 65 mm | 8 h |
| Mar | 17°C | 5°C | 62 mm | 10 h |
| Apr | 19°C | 7°C | 82 mm | 11 h |
| May | 21°C | 10°C | 165 mm | 12 h |
| Jun | 25°C | 15°C | 136 mm | 12 h |
| Jul | 30°C | 18°C | 87 mm | 13 h |
| Aug | 30°C | 18°C | 62 mm | 12 h |
| Sept | 24°C | 13°C | 107 mm | 10 h |
| Oct | 22°C | 12°C | 70 mm | 9 h |
| Nov | 17°C | 7°C | 32 mm | 8 h |
| Dec | 13°C | 1°C | 23 mm | 7 h |
Averages 2015–2024. Highlighted months are the sweet spot for warm, dry weather.
Getting there from the UK
By air
- Girona (GRO)19 miles, about 27 min by roaddirect flights from the UK
- Barcelona (BCN)64 miles, about 1 h 31 min by roaddirect flights from the UK
- Reus (REU)100 miles, about 2 h 22 min by roaddirect flights from the UK
By car and ferry
Driving from Calais takes roughly 14 h 10 min without stops. Nearest ferry ports: Barcelona (57 miles).
Santa Pau is good for
Around Santa Pau
Towns and villages within an hour or so.
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Questions people ask
Is Santa Pau worth visiting?
Yes. Santa Pau is known for Santa Margarida Volcano, Zona Volcànica de la Garrotxa Natural Park and Castell de Colltort. It works well as a base or as a day trip from the towns nearby.
When is the best time to visit Santa Pau?
June to August, with the warmest and driest part of the year.
How do I get to Santa Pau from the UK?
Fly to Girona (GRO), which has direct flights from UK airports, then it is about 27 min by road. Barcelona (BCN) is an alternative, 64 miles away. Driving from Calais takes roughly 14 h 10 min.
What is near Santa Pau?
Lloret de Mar (34 miles), Girona (17 miles), Roses (32 miles) and Calella (37 miles) are all within an hour or so.