Torroella de Montgrí Postal Codes: 17130 to 17258 | Bajo Ampurdán, Girona, Cataluña

Key Facts

Torroella de Montgrí is a municipality located in the comarca (county) of Bajo Ampurdán within the province of Girona, Catalonia, Spain. Situated in the northeastern part of the Iberian Peninsula, it lies in the heart of the Costa Brava region, approximately 30 kilometers east of the city of Girona and bordering the Mediterranean Sea to the east. The municipality covers an area of about 65 square kilometers and has a population of around 12,000 residents. Torroella de Montgrí is administratively divided into several districts and neighborhoods, with its historic town center being a significant cultural and architectural attraction. The area is characterized by its flat plains of the Baix Empordà region, the Montgrí Massif mountain range that gives the town its name, and the Ter River delta that forms part of its natural landscape. Historically, the town developed around the Montgrí Castle, a 13th-century fortress built on a hill overlooking the plain, which remains one of its most iconic landmarks. Today, Torroella de Montgrí serves as both an agricultural center for the surrounding fertile plains and a tourist destination, particularly known for its medieval architecture, annual music festival, and proximity to the protected natural areas of the Montgrí, Illes Medes, and Baix Ter Natural Park. For those seeking detailed local information, postal code data for Torroella de Montgrí and its various districts can be accessed through regional postal services.

Neighboring Regions

• Ullà
• Bellcaire d'Empordà
• Fontanilles
• Gualta
• Pals
• Palau-sator
• L'Escala
• L'Estartit