Santa Maria de Portbou
The Church of Santa Maria de Portbou is located near the train station of the same municipality.
We must look for the origin of the church in the late 19th century, when the train station of Portbou and the railway line towards France were built. In this context, and in order to provide religious service to the workers related to the railroad, the construction of this temple was promoted through private financing.
The church was built between 1878 and 1893, under the direction of the architect Joan Martorell i Montells. Its architectural style, linked to the neo-Gothic movement, stands out.
Visit Portbou
The farewell with Costa Brava
The municipality of Portbou is located at the eastern end of the Albera mountain range, in a very rugged terrain just before the border with France.
This picturesque village on the Costa Brava grew and developed in parallel with its international railway station, inaugurated at the end of the 19th century, which gives it a marked frontier character.
One of the main points of interest in the town is the neogothic Santa Maria church, from where you can enjoy a magnificent panoramic view of the bay. From Portbou you can also enjoy an interesting range of coves and beaches where you can spend a pleasant day bathing and sunbathing, or practising water sports. Among all of them, we can highlight el Claper cove or Les Tres Platgetes.
Sailing enthusiasts can also enjoy the marina, which opened in 2002 and is located in the south of the bay. It has a capacity of 297 moorings.