Sant Pere Pescador
Sant Pere Pescador is a small town in the Bay of Roses on the river Fluvià, on the coastline of the Costa Brava. It has a sandy, 7-km-long beach.
Understand
[edit]The first reference to the town dates from 974 when it was owned by the monastery of Sant Pere de Rodes part of the County of Empúries. The castle of Sant Pere dates from the 14th century.
- 1 Tourist office (Oficina de Turisme), Crta. de la Platja, s/n (across Fluvia river bridge), ☏ +34 972 52 05 35.
Get in
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You can access the municipality via the provincial road GIV-6216, which connects it to the neighboring town of Torroella de Fluvià, where it connects to the regional road C-31 that leads to Figueres.
It lacks a train station, with the nearest one being the San Miguel de Fluvià station, 9 km away, with stops for regional trains.
Get around
[edit]Around the town the best way is walking. From most campings to town using a bike is suggested.
See
[edit]- 1 Sant Pere Church (Església Parroquial de Sant Pere). The current parish church was constructed starting in 1682, just above the former Romanesque church of the village, which had been demolished. Dedicated to Saint Peter, it is of a simple Baroque style. The church had three wooden Baroque altarpieces of significant artistic value. Unfortunately, the temple was plundered during the Civil War (1936-1939). Practically everything inside was destroyed and thrown into the river.
- 2 The Main Square (La Plaça Major). Like in almost all towns, the social life has always revolved around the Main Square, where different businesses and the fountain were located. In this space, most of the town's significant events used to took place: markets, Sardana dances, fairs, festivals, and all sorts of social gatherings. The population growth in the early 2020s and tourism have made the square too small for some events, and they have been moved to other locations in the town, although the Main Square still plays a significant role in the town's social life. One of the iconic buildings on the square is Can Trona.
- 3 The Beach (La Platja de Sant Pere Pescador). The municipality's beach has a length of approximately 6 km (3.7 mi) and a remarkable width, ranging from about 20 to 50 m, although it significantly narrows when affected by eastern winds. It is located in the central part of the Bay of Roses. The wind often blows here, making it a perfect place not only for swimming but also for practicing water sports, especially surfing, windsurfing, and kitesurfing.
- Visit Aiguamolls de l'Empordà Natural Park
Do
[edit]Beach & sunbathing
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Beaches south to north
- Platja del Riuet
- Platja Cortal de la Devesa
- Platja Cortal de la Vila (nudism allowed)
- Platja Cal Cristià
- Platja Can Sopa
- Platja Can Nera
- Platja Can Martinet
- Platja La Gola
Hiking
[edit]- Long range: the GR 92 crosses the village
- Local routes: More info at tourist office
- Camí del Cortal Gran: difficult - 8.24 km
- Camí Mota del riu Fluvià: easy- 4.79 km
- Camí vell de Can Sopa: difficult - 6.74 km
- Cortal de la Vila: moderate - 5.50 km
- Camí del Bussinyol: moderate - 5 km
- Cami de l'Estany: moderate - 4.93 km
- Casc urbà (XIS - Itinerari curt): easy - 2.47 km
- Camí Mas Martinet - Easy- 4,13 km
- Camí de la Llúdriga (Reserva Mig de Dos Rius): difficult - 6.65 km
- Illa d’en Caramany: moderate - 6.23 km
- Itinerari de benestar i silenci: "Les Goles del Fluvià" - 1.40 km (1 hr 30 min)
Mountain bike
[edit]- The Pirinexus route crosses the city.
Water sports
[edit]- There is usually wind on the beach, which makes it a great place for surfing, windsurfing, and kitesurfing.
- 1 Sant Pere Pescador rowing club (Club Nàutic Sant Pere Pescador). Fluvial water sports
Bird watching
[edit]2 Aiguamolls de l'Empordà Natural Park. A mosaic of interdependent ecosystems. In front of the coasts there is an area of relatively shallow marine waters, with a sandy bottom. It also has the only virgin beaches left on the Costa Brava and includes the coastal brackish lagoons.
Buy
[edit]- 1 Weekly market (Mercat) (Camí de la Mota Molí parking area). Wednesday morning. Food, shoes, clothes, etc.
Eat
[edit]Campgrounds usually have bars and restaurants.
- 1 Restaurant Bon Punt, C/ Carme, 8, ☏ +34 972 520 044.
- 2 Ca La Teresa, C/Sant Sebastià,26, ☏ +34 972 52 06 41. Mediterranean food
Drink
[edit]Campgrounds usually have bars & restaurants.
Sleep
[edit]- 1 Hotel La Masia, Carrer de Sant Sebastia, 55 (in GIV-6216), ☏ +34 686 47 03 43.
- 2 Hotel El Molí, Carretera de la Platja 3, ☏ +34 972 52 00 69. open Jun 1 to Oct 1 from €80.
- 3 Hotel Raquel, Carrer Delícies 48, ☏ +34 690 194 661.
Campgrounds
[edit]- 4 Camping L'Amfora, ☏ +34 972520540. open mid-May 14 to late Sep
- 5 Camping Sènia Riu, Carretera de la platja s/n, ☏ +34 972 520 216.
- 6 Camping La Gaviota, Carretera de la Platja, s/n, ☏ +34 972520569. Open April to October.
- 7 Las Palmeras, ☏ +34 972 520 506. Open from mid-Apr to late Oct.
- 8 Camping Aquarius, ☏ +34 972520003.
- 9 Las Dunas Camping Bungalowpark, ☏ +34 972 52 17 17. Best camping in Spain 2024 according to the guide Auto Camper Service Internacional.
- 10 La Ballena Alegre, ☏ +34 972 52 03 02.
Connect
[edit]As of Jan 2024, Sant Pere Pescador and its approach highways have 4G from MasMovil and Orange, and 5G from Movistar and Vodafone.
Go next
[edit]| Routes through Sant Pere Pescador |
| Peralada ← Castelló d'Empúries ← | N  S |
→ L'Escala → Palamós |