Montgrí, Medes Islands and Baix Ter Natural Park, Protected natural area in Costa Brava, Spain.
The park extends over 8,195 hectares, combining terrestrial and marine environments with limestone cliffs, wetlands, islands, and Mediterranean coastal landscapes.
The establishment of this natural park in 2010 marked a significant step in preserving the region's ecosystems, including the Montgrí Massif with caves from 300,000 years ago.
The thirteenth-century Montgrí Castle and Saint Caterina hermitage stand as architectural elements among the traditional agricultural fields and ancient lime kilns.
Visitors can explore the park through multiple hiking trails, participate in diving activities around Medes Islands, or observe birds in designated watching areas.
The seven islets of Medes Islands contain Mediterranean marine life with extensive populations of red coral and grouper fish in their protected waters.
Location: Torroella de Montgrí
Location: Bellcaire d'Empordà
Location: Ullà
Location: Pals
Location: L'Escala
Location: Fontanilles
Location: Palau-sator
Location: Alt Empordà
Location: Baix Empordà
Inception: 2010
Address: Passeig del Port, Espigó de Llevant, s/n, 17258 L'Estartit, Girona, Spain 17258 L'Estartit
Opening Hours: Monday-Friday 09:00-14:00; Saturday-Sunday 08:30-17:00
Phone: +34972751701
Website: http://gencat.cat/parcs/illes_medes
GPS coordinates: 42.07455,3.16221
Latest update: June 17, 2025 10:23
The Costa Brava stretches along the Catalan Mediterranean coast, combining historical monuments with natural landscapes. Girona Cathedral features the widest Gothic nave in the world, while the Salvador Dalí Museum in Figueres houses the largest collection of the surrealist artist's works. The 10th-century monastery of Sant Pere de Rodes sits above the coast overlooking the sea. The Greek and Roman ruins of Empúries document over a thousand years of Mediterranean settlement. Medieval villages such as Pals and Peratallada have preserved their fortified structures and cobbled streets. The Marimurtra Botanical Garden in Blanes displays Mediterranean and exotic plant species along the cliffs. The coastline offers beaches of various sizes, from the wide sandy stretches at Platja d'Aro to small coves tucked between rocks. The Medes Islands form a marine reserve for divers and snorkelers. The coastal path Camí de Ronda connects many towns, passing through pine forests and along clifftops.
Montgrí Castle
3.6 km
Montgrí Massif
2.5 km
Cala Montgó
3.7 km
Cau del Duc
3.7 km
Ermita de Santa Caterina (Torroella de Montgrí)
2.9 km
Església de Sant Genís
4.6 km
L'Estartit Beach
5 km
The Museum of the Mediterranean
4.9 km
Platja de Montgó
3.7 km
Montgrí
3.6 km
Torre Ponça
2.6 km
Museo Palau Solterra
4.7 km
Palau Solterra
4.7 km
Santa Maria del Palau
2.7 km
Cala Pedrosa
3.3 km
Roca Maura
3.1 km
Palau Reial
4.6 km
Santa Maria d'Ullà
5.1 km
Anchovy and Salt Museum
6.4 km
Sant Pere
6.1 km
Far de la Meda
5.7 km
Can Jepot
4.8 km
Platja la Romana
6.4 km
Plaça de la Vila de Torroella de Montgrí
4.8 km
Platja de la Creu
6.5 km
Museu de la Mediterrània
4.8 km
Torre Moratxa
2.7 km
L'Alfolí
6.2 kmReviews
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