Montgrí Castle is a 13th-century fortress built between 1294 and 1301 by order of King Jaume II to counter the influence of the County of Empúries. Located atop the calcareous Montgrí Massif at 310 meters elevation near Torroella de Montgri, Catalonia, the castle was never fully completed, leaving only outer walls and square-shaped towers visible today. Despite incomplete construction, the fortress commands a dramatic position offering 360-degree panoramic views encompassing the Bay of Roses, the Pyrenees, and the Medes Islands. The castle remains a powerful symbol of medieval Catalan fortification and is accessible via a beginner-friendly hiking route of approximately 40–50 minutes from town center, with free admission to visitors.
