{"id":40571,"date":"2025-08-01T08:37:37","date_gmt":"2025-08-01T08:37:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.ghthotels.com\/?p=40571"},"modified":"2025-08-01T08:49:08","modified_gmt":"2025-08-01T08:49:08","slug":"discover-the-hermitages-of-the-costa-brava-2-3-2-3","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blog.ghthotels.com\/en\/discover-the-hermitages-of-the-costa-brava-2-3-2-3\/","title":{"rendered":"Hostalric Castle: a getaway full of history in the heart of the Selva region"},"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]If you\u2019re spending your holidays on the Costa Brava and feel like a different kind of outing, with a cultural touch and stunning views, don\u2019t miss this destination: Hostalric Castle. Strategically located between Girona and Barcelona, this monumental site is one of the best-kept secrets in the inland Selva region. History, scenery, trails and legends come together in a visit that fascinates both young and old. <\/span>[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n

A fortress with centuries of history<\/h2>\n

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Hostalric Castle is an impressive military fortress built on the site of a former medieval castle. Its location is no coincidence: perched atop a volcanic outcrop, it commands the natural pass between the north and south of Catalonia. For centuries, this site played a key role in defending the territory, especially during the War of Spanish Succession and the Peninsular War. <\/span><\/p>\n

What we can visit today is largely an 18th-century military engineering work, designed according to the defensive principles of the time: star-shaped walls, bastions, underground tunnels, powder magazines and panoramic views that transport you to another era.<\/span>[\/vc_column_text][vc_single_image image=”40584″ 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]<\/p>\n

Visits and activities for everyone<\/h2>\n

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The castle is open to the public and can be visited independently or with a guide. It also offers theatrical tours, escape rooms and children\u2019s activities that make the experience far more than just a history lesson. <\/span><\/p>\n

In addition to the castle, Hostalric retains a medieval wall and an urban centre declared a Cultural Asset of National Interest, with corners well worth exploring at your leisure: towers, gateways, cobbled streets and a wide range of local products and crafts.<\/span>[\/vc_column_text][vc_single_image image=”40599″ img_size=”full” alignment=”center”][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n

Why include Hostalric Castle in your route?<\/h2>\n

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  • Because it\u2019s a historic, well-preserved and very photogenic site.<\/span><\/li>\n
  • Because it offers activities for all ages.<\/span><\/li>\n
  • Because it\u2019s close to the Costa Brava and the Maresme.<\/span><\/li>\n
  • Because it\u2019s a great alternative for cloudy days or breaks from the beach.<\/span><\/li>\n
  • Because it combines culture, nature and great cuisine.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

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    Enjoy a GHT experience beyond the sea<\/h2>\n

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    At GHT Hotels, we help you plan a complete holiday, with options for every taste: relaxation, sport, nature, culture… all from a privileged location. If you\u2019re staying at one of our hotels on the Costa Brava or in the Maresme, don\u2019t hesitate to check out our suggestions for getaways, routes and local activities. <\/span><\/p>\n

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    If you\u2019re spending your holidays on the Costa Brava and feel like a different kind of outing, with a cultural touch and stunning views, don\u2019t miss this destination: Hostalric Castle. Strategically located between Girona and Barcelona, this monumental site is one of the best-kept secrets in the inland Selva region. History, scenery, trails and legends come together in a visit that fascinates both young and old. <\/span><\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":40589,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[136],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-40571","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-what-to-see-in-the-costa-brava"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/blog.ghthotels.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/40571","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/blog.ghthotels.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/blog.ghthotels.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blog.ghthotels.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blog.ghthotels.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=40571"}],"version-history":[{"count":7,"href":"https:\/\/blog.ghthotels.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/40571\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":40612,"href":"https:\/\/blog.ghthotels.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/40571\/revisions\/40612"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blog.ghthotels.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/40589"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/blog.ghthotels.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=40571"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blog.ghthotels.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=40571"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blog.ghthotels.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=40571"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}