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Porqueres

Village

Porqueres is a municipality located in the county of Pla de l'Estany, in the province of Girona, in the autonomous region of Catalunya of Spain. The municipality is made up of several villages. Mata, Les Pedreres and Miànigues, have the largest part of the population. At the top of the mountain range of Serra de Sant Patllari is the village of Pujarnol. In the west is Porqueres, and on the northern part of the Lake of Banyoles is Usall. Amid the green forests of the Ginestar mountains is the village of Merlant.

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Village information

Coat of arms of Porqueres
Province
Girona
Autonomous community
Cataluña
Population (INE 2025)
4,811
Altitude
183 m
Area (IGN)
32.8 km²
District
Pla de l'Estany
Postcode
17834
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The essentials for getting around Porqueres without surprises: how to get there, municipal facts and when it's most worth coming.

Getting there

Coordinates: 42.1219° N, 2.7482° E

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By bus: check the regional bus timetables, they change by season. If you come without a car, confirm the last service back before you leave.

Useful facts

Postcode
17834
Altitude
183 m
Population (INE 2025)
4,811 inhabitants
District
Pla de l'Estany
Province / region
Girona · Cataluña
Official website
porqueres.cat

Useful phone numbers

  • Emergencies112
  • Poison information91 562 04 20
  • Town councilOn the official website

We only list verified numbers. The town hall itself will give you the number of the clinic or the pharmacy.

When to come

There are no events in Porqueres's calendar yet, so any month works. Ask us about the local festivals: almost every village has one.

  • Spring

    Fields in bloom and good walking temperatures.

  • Summer

    Hot at midday; festivals tend to cluster in these months.

  • Autumn

    Golden light, mushroom season and fewer visitors.

  • Winter

    Cold and short days. Life gathers in the bar and the square.

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Where to sleep in Porqueres

16 registered places to stay

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