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La Selva de Mar

Village

La Selva de Mar is a municipality in the comarca of Alt Empordà in Catalonia, Spain. It is quite small with a population of about 197. The nearest town is El Port de la Selva, a common destination for beach-going tourists.

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Village information

Coat of arms of La Selva de Mar
Province
Girona
Autonomous community
Cataluña
Population (INE 2025)
223
Altitude
54 m
Area (IGN)
6.1 km²
District
Alto Ampurdán
Postcode
17489
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The essentials for getting around La Selva de Mar without surprises: how to get there, municipal facts and when it's most worth coming.

Getting there

Coordinates: 42.3246° N, 3.1877° 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
54 m
Population (INE 2025)
223 inhabitants
District
Alto Ampurdán
Province / region
Girona · Cataluña
Official website
selvamar.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 La Selva de Mar'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 La Selva de Mar

1 registered place to stay

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