THE VENUE
Mas Gircós
Mas Gircós, Besalú, Catalunya
Mas Gircós
Mas Gircós is a beautifully restored 17th-century Catalan masía (farmhouse) set in the rolling countryside of the Garrotxa region, surrounded by nothing but nature and panoramic views. It sits on a 76-hectare estate at the foot of the Alta Garrotxa, a protected natural area, and it’s a genuinely magical spot to spend the weekend celebrating with us.
Amenities & Grounds
There’s plenty of space to relax and explore across the weekend, including a swimming pool, landscaped gardens, a large terrace, a marquee, and open grounds with lovely views. Practical touches: on-site parking, central heating throughout, open guest WiFi, and step-free/disabled access. Meals are served in a communal dining room, and the on-site kitchen serves fresh, homemade, locally-sourced food.
Food
Vegetarian, vegan, and allergy-friendly options are all available. Please let us know your dietary needs when you RSVP so the kitchen can plan ahead.
Getting There
Mas Gircós is at Sant Ferriol (CP.17850), roughly 3 – 4.5 km from the medieval town of Besalú (the Garrotxa region). There’s on-site parking.
Which airport?
Girona Airport is the closest — about 16 km from Girona city and roughly a 40-minute drive to the venue. Barcelona–El Prat (BCN) is the bigger international hub with far more flight connections, but it’s further out: about 1 hour 40 minutes’ drive from the venue.
Our recommendation: hire a car
Given the rural setting, we’d strongly suggest renting a car, especially for anyone arriving in the evening — public transport at night is very limited. A car also makes it easy to explore the Garrotxa region over the weekend, and note that even guests staying in Besalú town will want a car or taxi to reach the venue, as there’s no walkable route or public transport out to Mas Gircós itself.
By public transport from Girona
Take a bus from Girona Airport to Girona’s main bus station (next to the train station) — about 30 minutes, roughly €2.80. From there, buses to Besalú run about every 2 hours, take around 50 minutes, and cost roughly €5–10. You’ll then need a short taxi from Besalú out to the venue.
By public transport from Barcelona
The simplest route is the R11 commuter train from Barcelona (Passeig de Gràcia or Sants) to Girona — about 75 minutes, around €7 — then the short bus from Girona’s adjacent bus station on to Besalú. There’s also a direct coach from Barcelona to Besalú (around €18). Allow 3.5–4 hours in total.
Accommodation
On-site (dorm-style)
One of the best things about Mas Gircós is that you can stay on-site — no need to travel anywhere after the party. There is room to accomodate all wedding guests in dorm-style rooms with bunk beds, spread across three separate buildings (Casa Gran, Baobabs, and the Vivenda). Rooms range from smaller 6-person rooms up to larger shared rooms (up to 20 people), with plenty of shared bathrooms throughout. It’s a relaxed, sociable, summer-camp-style setup rather than a hotel. Because rooms are shared and vary in size, we’ll be coordinating room allocations — please tell us in your RSVP if you need a room and if you’re bringing children.
Accommodation & Food Costs
Guests are expected to contribute to their accommodation and food costs (outlined below). Please tell us your accommodation and food requirements in the RSVP form and we will follow up with further information relating to payment.
Full payment will be required on or before the 31st March 2027.
Accommodation
| Accommodation | Adult (pp) | Child (pp) (1–13) |
|---|---|---|
| Per night | 32 EUR | 25 EUR |
Meals
| Meals | Adult | Child (1–13) |
|---|---|---|
| Casual Friday Dinner | 20 EUR | 14 EUR |
| Saturday Breakfast | 9 EUR | 6 EUR |
| Saturday Lunch (main meal) | Provided. | |
| Saturday Evening Surprise Food Truck! | Provided. | |
| Sunday Breakfast | Included for Sat night residents. | |
| Sunday Lunch (Big Paella) | 20 EUR | 15 EUR |
Nearby alternatives
For guests who’d prefer a private room, here are some well-rated options nearby. The Besalú town options are clustered in the medieval old town, a 5–10 minute drive from the venue; Mas Pitre and Can Jan are out in the countryside, even closer.
- Els Jardins de la Martana (Besalú) — 4.6★, a characterful hotel in an old family house right by the famous medieval bridge, with a rooftop jacuzzi and mountain views.
- Hotel Casa Marcial (Besalú) — 4.7★, Adults only hotel, recently renovated, central old-town location, very well-equipped rooms.
- Hotel 3 Arcs (Besalú) — 4.3★, cosy and simple, excellent central location; rooms best suited to 1–2 people.
- Casa Rural Mas Pitre (Sant Ferriol) — 4.7★, a rural guesthouse in the same village as the venue, with a pool.
- B&B Can Jan (Ossinyà, ~2 km) — 5.0★, warm family-run B&B in a peaceful setting, popular with walkers and cyclists.
- L’Arcada de Fares (Sant Ferriol) — 4.5★, rural apartments with own kitchen, gardens and shared swimming pool.
Book early
Besalú is a very small town, the venue hosts only one wedding at a time, and off-site rooms are limited — so guests who want private accommodation should book as soon as possible.
Illustrations by Louise Morrison
Mas Gircós · Besalú · Catalunya
