La Bisbal d’Empordà is the capital of the Baix Empordà and is known as the pottery capital of Catalonia. Ceramics have been made here since the 17th century. Here are the key facts.
La Bisbal d’Empordà at a glance
- Location: capital of the Baix Empordà in the province of Girona, according to Creative Lena a good hour north of Barcelona
- Ceramics: an important centre since the 17th century, thanks to the quality of the local clay and the long craft tradition
- Shopping: many ceramics shops along the main road to Girona, from handcrafted pieces to everyday ceramics
- Museum: the Terracotta Museum (Sis d’octubre 99)
- Today: also a centre of industrial ceramics and porcelain production
La Bisbal d’Empordà: ceramics and antiques
Since the 17th century, La Bisbal d’Empordà has been an important center of ceramic production. In particular, the quality of the local tone and the long artisanal tradition have made La Bisbal d’Empordà the ceramic capital on the Costa Brava. Here, in the traditional craftsmanship, the ceramics of use, construction and art are produced. The history and development of ceramic art can be traced in the La Bisbal Ceramics Museum. Courses for interested laypeople also take place in the ceramics school “Escola de Ceramica” in La Bisbal d’Empordà.
In La Bisbal d’Empordà there is something for every taste
the many ceramic shops along the main street Girona are the tourist attraction of the town of La Bisbal d’Empordà. There are handcrafted and artistically beautifully designed things, ceramics in fantastic colors and shapes, alongside toner junk and knick-knacks. There is something for every taste. However, you are spoiled for choice with the corresponding holiday souvenirs for loved ones at home or your own household. But who doesn’t like to enjoy breakfast on balconies with the colorful harness that is reminiscent of sunny vacation days and promises the next summer. So the cloudy starts tomorrow in a good mood and calls for new deeds.
La Bisbal d’Empordà – a center of industrial ceramic and porcelain production
Today, La Bisbal is also a center of industrial ceramics and porcelain production. Many designs have been successfully updated and adapted to today’s requirements and consumer needs. The company is an example of this Pordamsa. The manufactory behind La Bisbal in the direction of Palafrugell is a large sales center connected. If you love noble porcelain paired with modern design, you will find your temple here.
Even those who are currently building and want to provide their bathroom with a particularly beautiful or unusual decoration should definitely look around La Bisbal d’Empordà. Washbasin and handmade wall tiles encourage new bathroom design a la Mediterrana.
revel in old splendor
La Bisbal d’Empordà is also known for its many antique shops. Here you can indulge endlessly in old splendor and discover many a rarity. Our bathroom now adorns the copy of an old castle bathtub. Someone had this specially made in one of the workshops in the town to forget them afterwards. Now I look forward to the magnificent specimen in my bathroom every morning. I can also indulge my preference for wrought iron fences and balcony parapets as well as glasses and porcelain here. Even if you don’t always go home with real loot, you are guaranteed to be inspired for new decorations in the house, yard or garden.
La Bisbal turns out to be a real treasure trove for antique freaks and encourages you to dream: Who once lived behind this castle door? Who ate from this plate or drank from the glass? What secrets could the old secretary whisper about secrets? A lot is left to the imagination, some things can be googled or looked up …
Off to adventure land! If you’re here for more than a weekend, don’t try to explore everything in one day. It’s not really possible.
Frequently asked questions about La Bisbal d’Empordà
Where can you buy ceramics in La Bisbal?
According to our report the many ceramics shops line the main road to Girona.
Since when has La Bisbal been a ceramics centre?
Since the 17th century, thanks to the quality of the local clay and the long craft tradition.
Where is La Bisbal d’Empordà?
It is the capital of the Baix Empordà in the province of Girona, according to Creative Lena a good hour north of Barcelona.
What are the opening hours of the ceramics shops?
They differ from shop to shop. For the Terracotta Museum Trip.com gives 10 am to 1 pm and 4 pm to 7 pm, without guarantee. Please check before your visit.
Sources: Turisme de Catalunya, La Bisbal d’Empordà, Freibeuter Reisen, Kreativ in La Bisbal, Creative Lena, La Bisbal d’Empordà, Trip.com, Terracotta Ceramics Museum.
