Forallac town hall

Forallac town hall sits at the heart of a small municipality in Girona province, in Catalonia's Baix Empordà comarca. It's the administrative office serving the whole municipality of Forallac, home to the famed medieval village of Peratallada — one of the best-preserved settlements of its kind in Catalonia.

Where exactly is the town hall located?

The building stands on Carrer de la Unió 3, postcode 17111, at coordinates 41.959195°N, 3.055428°E. It sits at the administrative centre of a municipality with roughly 1,790 residents (2025 figures) spread across 50.6 km², just a short drive from the Costa Brava beaches.

What is Forallac, and where does the name come from?

Forallac was formed in 1977 through the merger of three former municipalities: Fonteta, Peratallada and Vulpellac. The name itself is a blend of fragments from those three place names. Today the municipality comprises eight villages: Peratallada, Vulpellac, Fonteta, Puig de Sant Ramon, La Bordeta, Sant Climent de Peralta, Santa Susanna de Peralta and Canapost — each a small settlement of anywhere from a few dozen to a few hundred residents. The town hall handles administrative matters for all eight, though the building itself isn't a heritage site open to visitors.

What's worth seeing near the town hall?

Most visitors passing through are actually heading to Peratallada, just a few minutes' drive away. Its narrow stone lanes, remnants of defensive walls and intact medieval layout make it one of the most photographed spots in Baix Empordà. Nearby Vulpellac, with its own castle, and the quieter village of Fonteta are worth a detour too — both lie right along the way and show a different side of Forallac without the crowds found at the region's better-known sights.

How do you get to Forallac?

Driving is by far the easiest option — about 30 minutes from Girona, and roughly the same from Costa Brava coastal towns like Palamós or Begur. Girona is also the nearest rail hub, but from there you'll need a car or a local bus, since there's essentially no direct public transport straight into Forallac itself.

When's the best time to visit?

Spring and early autumn hit the sweet spot: mild temperatures and far fewer tourists than the July-August peak make it easy to wander Peratallada's lanes at your own pace. Summer works well too if you're combining the trip with a Costa Brava beach stay, though expect more foot traffic at the main sights.

Frequently asked questions

Can you visit Forallac town hall as a tourist attraction? No. It's a working municipal office, not set up for visits. What draws visitors here is really nearby Peratallada and the other villages within the municipality.

How do you contact the municipal office? By email at ajuntament@forallac.cat or by phone at 972 645 522.

Where does the name "Forallac" come from? It's a blend of the names of the three municipalities that merged in 1977: Fonteta, Peratallada and Vulpellac.

Which villages make up the Forallac municipality? Eight in total: Peratallada, Vulpellac, Fonteta, Puig de Sant Ramon, La Bordeta, Sant Climent de Peralta, Santa Susanna de Peralta and Canapost.