Hostalric Castle: Guided Visit

Enjoy impressive views from this castle fortress

Open today: 10:00 - 14:00

Duration: 1h 30mins

Live guide: Catalan

Max group size: 30

Duration: 1h 30mins

Max group size: 30

Live guide: Catalan

Provider: Ajuntament d'Hostalric

Registered address: C/ Raval 45, 17450, Hostalric, ES

Contact details

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What's included

Guided visit of Hostalric Castle in Catalan

Highlights & Description

Join an experienced guide and discover the fortress – you’ll hear some amazing anecdotes and see all corners of the castle
Explore different areas of this defensive fortress, from the guardhouse and bomb-proof gallery to the bastions and powder magazine
Learn more about the fortress’s history and the numerous battles it has witnessed throughout the ages

Hostalric Castle has had its fair share of hard knocks over the years. A fortification existed in the vicinity of the castle as early as 1145 and over the centuries the fortress has played an important strategic position, controlling the Royal Way (Camí Ral) between Barcelona and Girona.

During your visit, you'll see the key defensive features of the fortress and find out how the bastions and moat played an integral role in fending off attack during battles. When you aren’t exploring the fortifications, make sure to enjoy the view of Hostalric village.

Instructions

Show your smartphone ticket at the castle's information point
Your guide will be wearing a green t-shirt near the castle's information point
Access to the information point of the castle from the car park: by the stairs or by the access road to the castle