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El Port de la Selva

Coastal village

El Port de la Selva is a municipality in the comarca of the Alt Empordà in Catalonia, Spain, on the Costa Brava. It is situated on the northern coast of the Cap de Creus and is an important fishing port and tourist centre. The romanesque abbey of Sant Pere de Rodes is particularly notable.

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Village information

Coat of arms of El Port de la Selva
Province
Girona
Autonomous community
Cataluña
Population (INE 2025)
1,053
Altitude
7 m
Mayor
Lídia Ferrer i Grau
Area (IGN)
42.3 km²
District
Alto Ampurdán
Postcode
17489
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The essentials for getting around El Port de la Selva without surprises: how to get there, municipal facts and when it's most worth coming.

Getting there

Coordinates: 42.3366° N, 3.2037° 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
17489
Altitude
7 m
Population (INE 2025)
1,053 inhabitants
District
Alto Ampurdán
Province / region
Girona · Cataluña
Official website
elportdelaselva.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 El Port de la Selva's calendar yet, so any month works. Ask us about the local festivals: almost every village has one.

  • Spring

    Mild temperatures and the village still quiet.

  • Summer

    Busy summers: book accommodation in advance.

  • Autumn

    Water still warm, lower prices and calm.

  • Winter

    Mild but quiet winter: some businesses slow down.

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Where to sleep in El Port de la Selva

13 registered places to stay

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