Discover Llanca – 7 km of coastline and 22 beaches

Llançà has 7 km of coastline. It includes 22 beaches and small coves.

Coast and nature

Llançà is surrounded by the Parc Natural del Cap de Creus both on land and at sea. The Paratge Natural d'Interès Nacional de l’Albera likewise surrounds the town both on land and at sea. A regional project of the Parc Natural del Cap de Creus includes eight municipalities, including Llançà. These municipalities belong to the nature park and its area of influence.

The Platja del Cau del Llop is located in the vicinity of Llançà. The Platja de les Tonyines is also located in the vicinity of Llançà. The Platja de la Farella is likewise located in the same vicinity. The Platja del Port is also located in the vicinity of Llançà.

Culture and history

The Castell-Palau de l’Abat served as the residence of the lords of Sant Pere de Rodes. Justice was administered at the Castell-Palau de l’Abat. The Torre Romànica is preserved from the former church of Sant Vicenç. It is the church’s only surviving architectural element.

If you would like to view watercolours, the Museu de l'Aquarel·la displays several works by Martínez Lozano as well as works by other artists. The Museu de l'Aquarel·la was Spain’s first watercolour museum. The Museu de Aquarel J Martínez Lozano is located in the vicinity of Llançà. The Escola d'Art J. Martínez Lozano is also located in the vicinity of Llançà.

The harbour district of Llançà emerged from the end of the 17th century onwards. At that time, several fishermen settled outside the town centre. The settlement outside the town centre is therefore part of the history of the harbour district’s origins.

The Ruta de les platges i les arts de pesca uses information panels at the most important beaches and locations in Llançà. Cap de Ras and Grifeu are among the stops mentioned there. El Port and El Castellar are among the other stops. La Farella, Les Tonyines and Cau del Llop are among the other locations on the route. The information panels explain fishing methods practised in the past.

Surroundings

The Castell de Verdera is located in the vicinity of Llançà. The Castell de Quermançó is located in the surrounding area of Llançà.

Further destinations for planning your trip include Sant Jordi Desvalls, Setcases, Lloret De Mar, Sant Feliu de Buixalleu, Flaçà, Gerona, Sant Mori and Llampaies.

Visit

The Oficina de Turisme is located in the Casa del Mar. The Casa del Mar is situated by the harbour car park. The Oficina de Turisme is the municipality’s main tourist information point.

For your stay in Llançà, you can include a holiday apartment in your personal travel plans; the specific design of your trip remains entirely up to you and depends on the circumstances on site.

To the higher-level travel overview: Girona.