Ullastret
Ullastret is in Costa Brava.
Understand
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The municipality is located on the right bank of the Daró River, which crosses the area from north to south in its western sector. At the top of a gentle elevation, it was built with a clearly medieval structure. Well-preserved walls encircle a small nucleus of narrow and steep streets that lead to an esplanade where it is believed that the sovereign enclosure of a now disappeared castle once stood. In front of the northern part of the wall, there is a Gothic-style covered market or square with wooden beams supported by two pointed arches.
Get in
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By Car
[edit]The GI-644 connects to C-66, the Road from Girona to Palafrugell.
By rail
[edit]There is no railway in the village. The clossest station is Flaça at 15 km (9.3 mi)
By Bus
[edit]The bus line Sarfa 21 goes from La Bisbal d'Emporda to Torroella de Montgrí. Check: Moventis - Sarfa
Get around
[edit]- 1 Parking Ullastret. free.
See
[edit]- 1 Sant Pere d'Ullastret. The parish church is of Romanesque construction from the 11th century, although a precept of King Charles the Simple from the year 899 mentions an initial temple dedicated to Saint Peter and Saint John. During the 17th and 18th centuries, there were reforms that mainly affected the entrance door and the side chapels, which were joined to the original structure.
- 2 Ullastret castle. Ullastret Castle, a stronghold dating back to the 13th century, has seen numerous territorial disputes and transitions of ownership. Initially acquired by Count Ramon Borrell of Barcelona, it underwent a series of exchanges, including hosting King James II of Catalonia-Aragon during a succession conflict. Through the centuries, the castle changed hands among families like Sant Feliu, Margarit, and Senesterra. This historic site offers a window into Catalonia's intricate heritage and medieval legacy.
- 3 Ciutat ibèrica d'Ullastret. The Iberian city of Ullastret, located on the Puig de Sant Andreu, is the largest urban center of Iberian culture discovered so far in Catalonia. It is situated in the territory that ancient authors assigned to the Iberian tribe of the Indigetes.
- 4 Ullastret archeological museum (Museu d'Arqueologia de Catalunya - Ullastret), Puig de Sant Andreu, ☏ +34 972 17 90 58. Tu-Su 10:00-18:00 summer until 20:00. Museum of the Iberian city. 7€, free first Sunday of the month.
Do
[edit]- Visit the town. is small enough to go walking around.
- Visit the Iberian village
- Go horse riding
- 1 Centre hípic a v dressage, Paratge la Clau, ☏ +34 691 64 85 08, info@avdressage.es.
- There are multiple cycling routes. Can Quel is a popular stop among cyclists for breakfast.
- The Pirinexus cycling route passes 4km to de east of the village.
Buy
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Recuit de Drap is a type of soft and creamy fresh cheese with a slippery texture, wrapped in a cellulose cloth. It has a shiny milky white color, a smooth and creamy texture, and a fresh, sweet, and milky flavor. It is made from pasteurized milk and is typically consumed as a dessert, often accompanied by honey or sugar.
Originally, "recuit" was made from the milk of sheep, goats, or a combination of both. The milk was boiled twice, allowed to cool, vegetable rennet was added, and the mixture was placed in small ceramic terrines weighing 100 to 200 grams. After a period of rest, it was ready to eat.
For preservation, it requires low temperatures, typically between 2 and 4 degrees Celsius. This cheese is usually produced by small artisanal businesses, where the point of sale is often the same location as its production or small local stores. It is a traditional product of the Empordà regions.
- 1 Recuits Nuri, C/Valls nº2, ☏ +34 972 757 674. since 1972. cheese shop and local products
Eat
[edit]- 1 Can Quel, Plaça Constitució, 6, ☏ +34 972 757 772.
- 2 Restaurant Ibèric, C/ Valls, 5, ☏ +34 972 757 108. Tu-Su. Mediterranean Food
Drink
[edit]Sleep
[edit]- 1 EL Pati de Can Vilà, C/ Major, 13, ☏ +34 972 757 966, info@casaruralcanvila.com.
- 2 Can Mascarós, ☏ +34 645 066 948, mascarosvilla@gmail.com. full house weekly rentals, 8 rooms, 20 persons.
- Can Planella, C/ del Pou, ☏ +34 972 762 012, canplanella@terra.es.
Connect
[edit]As of Jan 2024, Ullastret and its approach highways have 4G from MasMovil, Orange and Vodafone, and 5G from Movistar.