Plan your visit
Everything you need to know before you go up to the castle. Advance booking only; you cannot enter the site without a ticket.
When
The castle reopens on the weekend of 10, 11 and 12 October 2026, after the excavations and restoration works, with visits by advance booking only.
Guided tour with the directors of the archaeological excavation
Saturday 10, Sunday 11 and Monday 12 October in the morning, in time slots between 09:00 and 12:30.
Dramatised tour for all audiences
Saturday 10 and Sunday 11 October in the afternoon, in time slots between 16:30 and 21:30.
The official opening ceremony, by invitation only, takes place on 9 October: the castle does not open to the public until the 10th.
Dates from 13 October onwards will be announced here.
Language and length of the tours: to be confirmed.
Booking
Advance booking only; you cannot enter the site without a ticket. Tickets are booked on Ticket Tailor.
- Each booking allows up to 4 tickets, for adults and children aged 8 and over.
- Children under 8 do not need a ticket or a booking and may enter with an adult who has a booking.
- Places are limited and are allocated in order of booking.
- When a time slot is sold out, you can join the waiting list: if places become available or new time slots open, the Town Council notifies the people on the list.
- A booking for one time slot does not give access to any other time slot.
- Arrive at the entry point 15 minutes early.
For the weekend of 10, 11 and 12 October, some of the tickets were handed out in person at the Escola de Música i Dansa de Palafolls, with a maximum of four tickets per person.
Getting there
Carrer Camí del Castell, 08389 Palafolls
The castle stands on a hilltop, about 200 m above sea level, overlooking the lower valley of the Tordera river.
Coordinates 41.678801, 2.735338
Parking, visitor reception area, toilets, bicycle access and public transport: to be confirmed.
Visitor rules
The seven rules on the castle’s welcome panel:
Respect the monument
Do not climb on the walls
Keep an eye on children at all times
Do not remove stones or archaeological material
Do not light fires or leave litter
Dogs are not allowed, except guide dogs
Take extra care in wind, rain or other hazardous weather
During your visit
There are four panels with a QR code along the route. Each one opens its own page, with the panel text in Catalan, Spanish and English.
Recommendations
- Wear comfortable, closed-toe shoes: the castle stands on a hilltop.
- Bring water and protect yourself from the sun: much of the route is outdoors.
- The last dramatised tours of the afternoon end after dark: bear this in mind for the way back.
Accessibility of the monument
The restoration funded by the NextGenerationEU programme includes a set of measures to improve universal accessibility at the castle.
The new visitor route has accessible walkways and paths, which allow visitors to go round the site while preserving the original structures.
Distance and gradient from the car park, and access to the viewpoint on the keep: to be confirmed.
Groups and schools
For group and school visits, contact Palafolls Town Council: 93 762 00 43.
Frequently asked questions
Where is Palafolls Castle?
On a hilltop about 200 m above sea level overlooking the lower Tordera valley, at Carrer Camí del Castell, 08389 Palafolls (Maresme, Barcelona). Coordinates: 41.678801, 2.735338.
How do I get there?
Search for “Castell de Palafolls” or the coordinates 41.678801, 2.735338 on Google Maps, Apple Maps or OpenStreetMap. Parking, public transport and bicycle access: to be confirmed.
When is it open?
The castle reopens to the public on 10, 11 and 12 October 2026. Guided tours with the directors of the excavation run on all three mornings, in time slots between 09:00 and 12:30, and dramatised tours run on the afternoons of the 10th and 11th, in time slots between 16:30 and 21:30. The official opening ceremony, by invitation only, takes place on 9 October. Dates from 13 October onwards will be announced on this website.
Do I need to book?
Yes. Entry is by advance booking only, on Ticket Tailor. Each booking allows up to 4 tickets. Children under 8 do not need a ticket and enter with an adult who has a booking. Please arrive 15 minutes early.
Can I bring my dog?
No. Only guide dogs are allowed.
Is it accessible?
The restoration has created a new visitor route with accessible walkways and paths. Distance and gradient from the car park, and access to the viewpoint on the keep: to be confirmed.
How do I arrange a group or school visit?
For group and school visits, contact Palafolls Town Council on 93 762 00 43.
Who restored it, and with what funding?
Palafolls Town Council, between 2024 and 2026, with funding from the NextGenerationEU programme (Recovery, Transformation and Resilience Plan), which covers 100% of the cost. The bulk of the works was completed on 28 May 2026.