{"id":40383,"date":"2025-06-27T09:38:17","date_gmt":"2025-06-27T09:38:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.ghthotels.com\/?p=40383"},"modified":"2025-06-27T09:39:22","modified_gmt":"2025-06-27T09:39:22","slug":"discover-the-hermitages-of-the-costa-brava-2-3","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blog.ghthotels.com\/en\/discover-the-hermitages-of-the-costa-brava-2-3\/","title":{"rendered":"Porta Ferrada Festival: the cultural soul of Sant Feliu de Gu\u00edxols"},"content":{"rendered":"

[vc_row 1=”0px” 2=”!important;margin-bottom:” 3=”0px” 4=”!important;margin-left:” 5=”0px” 6=”!im” 7=”” 8=”style=“font-weight:” 9=”400;“>Hoy” 10=”te” 11=”hablamos” 12=”de” 13=”una” 14=”de” 15=”las” 16=”torres” 17=”defensivas” 18=”que” 19=”hay” 20=”en” 21=”la” 22=”Costa” 23=”Brava,” 24=”la” 25=”Torre” 26=”de” 27=”Montg\u00f3.” 28=”Sigue” 29=”leyendo” 30=”y” 31=”descubre” 32=”una” 33=”construcci\u00f3n” 34=”ubicada” 35=”en” 36=”un” 37=”excelente” 38=”” 39=”style=“font-weight:” 40=”400;“>” 41=”\u00a1Toma” 42=”nota!” 43=”`{`\/vc_column_text”][\/vc_row][vc_row css=”.vc_custom_1457788581707{margin-right: 0px !important;margin-bottom: 0px !important;margin-left: 0px !important;}”][vc_column css=”.vc_custom_1457789015745{padding-top: 33px !important;padding-right: 42px !important;}”][vc_column_text]To speak of the Porta Ferrada Festival is to speak of living cultural history on the Costa Brava. Founded in 1958, it is the oldest summer festival in Catalonia and one of the pioneers in Spain. <\/span>[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n

Porta Ferrada: the musical soul of Sant Feliu<\/strong><\/h2>\n

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The undisputed king of the summer music scene is the Porta Ferrada Festival, one of the oldest cultural events in Catalonia. Founded in 1958, it has managed to reinvent itself without losing its essence, offering an eclectic, ambitious programme year after year, with both national and international artists. <\/span><\/p>\n

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Where is it held?<\/span><\/h2>\n

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The main venue is Espai Port, a stunning open-air stage right by the sea, though there are also concerts at the Municipal Theatre, Gu\u00edxols Arena and other spots in town.<\/span><\/p>\n

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What kind of music will you find?<\/span><\/h2>\n

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Everything. Literally. Porta Ferrada doesn\u2019t stick to just one genre. In the same summer you might see Europe, Anto\u00f1ito Molina, Rosario, Andr\u00e9s Calamaro, Sara Baras, Ginest\u00e0… From rock to flamenco, from indie to jazz. <\/span><\/p>\n

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It was born with the aim of enriching the cultural life of Sant Feliu de Gu\u00edxols, a coastal town in the Baix Empord\u00e0 region known for its seafaring heritage, its Benedictine monastery and its imposing Porta Ferrada \u2014 the archaeological structure that gives the festival its name and symbolises its essence: opening the doors to music, performing arts and culture.<\/span><\/p>\n

In its early editions, Porta Ferrada was a local event, with classical and choral concerts held in historic settings such as the monastery or the town\u2019s market square. Over time, it grew into a national reference point, expanding its programme to include genres as diverse as jazz, pop, singer-songwriter music, rock and flamenco. Today, more than 60 years on, it continues to reinvent itself each summer with a top-level artistic offering that blends big international names with emerging talent and family-friendly shows. <\/span>[\/vc_column_text][vc_single_image image=”39985″ img_size=”large” alignment=”center”][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row css=”.vc_custom_1457788581707{margin-right: 0px !important;margin-bottom: 0px !important;margin-left: 0px !important;}”][vc_column css=”.vc_custom_1457789015745{padding-top: 33px !important;padding-right: 42px !important;}”][vc_column_text]Its stages have hosted legends such as Paco de Luc\u00eda, Joan Manuel Serrat, Llu\u00eds Llach, B.B. King, Pat Metheny and Caetano Veloso, alongside contemporary artists like Jamie Cullum, Simple Minds, S\u00edlvia P\u00e9rez Cruz and Jorge Drexler. Each concert becomes a unique experience thanks to the intimacy with the audience, the sound quality and the warm summer atmosphere of a town that embraces the festival as part of its identity. <\/span>[\/vc_column_text][vc_single_image image=”40433″ img_size=”full” alignment=”center”][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row css=”.vc_custom_1457788581707{margin-right: 0px !important;margin-bottom: 0px !important;margin-left: 0px !important;}”][vc_column css=”.vc_custom_1457789015745{padding-top: 33px !important;padding-right: 42px !important;}”][vc_column_text]Sant Feliu de Gu\u00edxols provides the perfect setting to enjoy music: crystal-clear coves, a seafront promenade ideal for sunset strolls, a lively marina and a historic old town full of terraces and restaurants where you can savour Mediterranean cuisine. During the festival, the town comes to life, welcoming visitors from all over the world who want to combine culture with relaxation by the sea. <\/span><\/p>\n

To round off the experience, there\u2019s nothing better than staying at a GHT hotel, where comfort and a privileged location will help you make the most of every moment of your getaway. Wake up by the sea, enjoy a delicious breakfast and get ready for a day of beach, culture and unforgettable nights beneath the stars of Porta Ferrada. <\/span>[\/vc_column_text][vc_single_image image=”40438″ img_size=”large” alignment=”center”][vc_column_text]This summer, let yourself be captivated by the essence of the Costa Brava: music, sea and the hospitality of Sant Feliu de Gu\u00edxols await to help you write the next chapter of this legendary festival.<\/span><\/p>\n

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