Sant Jaume de Miravet Ruins

Medieval church in Miravet village

Sant Jaume de Miravet at a Glance#

Address: Miravet, 43797, Tarragona, Spain

Hours: Typically daily hours vary by season (summer longer); check municipal tourism site for current hours

Admission: €3-€5 (typical local historic-site fee; subject to local authority pricing)

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How to Get to Sant Jaume de Miravet#

Miravet is reached by road from Tortosa (about 30-40 minutes by car) or from Lleida/Tarragona via the N-240/A-231 roads. The town is compact and the castle is a short uphill walk from the village centre. Local buses serve Miravet from nearby towns but schedules are infrequent; driving gives the most flexibility.

Tips for Visiting Sant Jaume de Miravet#

  • Arrive before mid-afternoon to catch the castle and the river views in the softer light - the Ebro bend is the visual payoff.
  • Climb the ramparts slowly: the Templar fortress is about levels and sightlines; each platform reveals a new angle on the river below.
  • Check local opening times with the Miravet tourist office (hours vary seasonally) - the castle is sometimes closed for conservation work or private events.

Best Time to Visit Sant Jaume de Miravet#

Best in late spring or early autumn to avoid Mediterranean summer heat and high tourist numbers.

Late spring (May-June)
May-June · 18-26°C
Warm days, manageable heat and long evenings - good for exploring both the castle and riverside cafés.
Early autumn (Sep-Oct)
September-October · 17-24°C
Grapes are in harvest and temperatures fall; light is dramatic and the castle feels less crowded.

Weather & Climate near Sant Jaume de Miravet#

Climate

Sant Jaume de Miravet's climate is classified as Humid Subtropical - Humid Subtropical climate with warm summers (peaking in August) and cold winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from -1°C to 30°C. Moderate rainfall (601 mm/year).

Air Quality: AQI 32 Good
Best Time to Visit
JulyAugustJune
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
40°
Warmest Month
-10°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions
Month Comfort Temp Feels Rain Sky Humidity Wind UV Daylight
January Acceptable -1° - 8° 1° 42 mm partly cloudy 74% 2.9 m/s 0.2 low 9.4h
February Good 1° - 11° 3° 34 mm some cloud 69% 3.3 m/s 0.4 low 10.5h
March Good 2° - 14° 6° 40 mm partly cloudy 65% 3.5 m/s 0.8 moderate 11.8h
April Very Good 4° - 16° 10° 50 mm partly cloudy 64% 3.6 m/s 1.2 high 13.2h
May Very Good 7° - 20° 14° 68 mm some cloud 60% 3.3 m/s 1.7 very high 14.4h
June Excellent 11° - 25° 18° 59 mm mostly sunny 53% 3.1 m/s 2.0 extreme 15.0h
July Ideal 15° - 30° 22° 28 mm mostly sunny 50% 3.1 m/s 2.1 extreme 14.7h
August Ideal 16° - 31° 23° 46 mm mostly sunny 53% 3.0 m/s 1.8 very high 13.7h
September Excellent 13° - 26° 19° 61 mm some cloud 61% 2.8 m/s 1.2 high 12.3h
October Very Good 8° - 19° 14° 61 mm some cloud 70% 2.9 m/s 0.7 moderate 11.0h
November Good 4° - 13° 7° 60 mm partly cloudy 73% 2.9 m/s 0.3 low 9.7h
December Acceptable 1° - 9° 3° 52 mm partly cloudy 75% 2.9 m/s 0.2 low 9.1h