Visiting a castle and traveling to medieval times is always a good idea to enjoy free time with the family, and in Hostalric, a small town in the Selva region less than an hour’s drive from Barcelona and 30 minutes from the Costa Brava, you can do it!
We offer you several family proposals that will surely make you enjoy a very good time with your creatures.
On the one hand, we propose that you become the masters and mistresses of the walled grounds of Hostalric ! It’s as simple as going through the tourist office where we’ll provide you with a map and a key that opens the doors to all the visitable spaces, including the walking path of the spectacular medieval wall. This visit with a key allows to go at your own pace − stop for a while at the swings in the Bous Square, explore the Frares Tower viewpoint at your leisure or treat the family to some cakes and pastries from the town’s bakeries.
At the same time, you can discover the outstanding role of the Hostalric Castle during the French War by enjoying the theatrical visit to the Castle . The starting point of La Casaca del Capità, an enjoyable and fun tour for the whole family, revolves around the time the French troops left Spain during the Peninsular War. During the visit, accompanied by the two characters Clara de la Malla and Father Andreu, you’ll discover what happened to Captain Riera, who disappeared during the war. A story that captivates both young and old right from the beginning.
To make it easier for you to get around during your visit to Hostalric, keep in mind that in some parts of the town there are stairs and the ground is uneven, so it might be more comfortable to carry young kids in a backpack carrier rather than use a stroller. For parking, there is a large car park next to the tourist office, which is an ideal starting point for the ‘visit with key’ and for discovering the walled grounds.
If you want to mainly visit the castle, the best option is to leave your car in the school car park , right at the foot of the fortress castle. To start the visit, you can access the information point of the castle through a gallery with stairs or by following the paved path that gives access to the monumental complex.
The families of Mamma Proof Barcelona , De Ruta en Família and Escapada amb nens , among others, have already visited us. If you want to know how they did, take a look!
