Girona · Cataluña
Dòrria
- Province
- Girona
- Declared
- 1996
- Status
- Conjunto Histórico
- Population
- 16
- Elevation
- 1550 m
Dòrria is a heritage town in the province of Girona, Cataluña, Spain. It was designated a Conjunto Histórico (Spain's national heritage designation for historic ensembles) in 1996. Population 16 (2025), elevation 1550m.
One of Catalonia's highest inhabited villages, sitting at 1,550 metres above the Rigard valley in Girona, its Romanesque church preserving medieval paintings that earned the entire settlement national cultural heritage status.
Key facts
- Province
- Girona
- Heritage status
- Conjunto Histórico (declared 1996)
- Population
- 16 (2025)
- Elevation
- 1550 m
History of Dòrria
Dòrria stands on the road between Puigcerdà and the Collada de Toses, on a slope above the Rigard valley in the comarca of Ripollès. Documents mention it as early as 839, under the name Duaria, and it developed as a livestock-farming settlement. The parish church of Sant Víctor, consecrated in 903, organises the village layout around it.
Through the twentieth century the population fell sharply — just 17 people were recorded in the 2009 census — though recent decades have brought some recovery as houses are rebuilt or restored as second residences.
Regional food & drink
Cataluña is known for Pa amb tomàquet, Escalivada and Calçots, among 6 regional specialities.
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Location
Quick answers
Is Dòrria worth visiting?▾
One of Catalonia's highest inhabited villages, sitting at 1,550 metres above the Rigard valley in Girona, its Romanesque church preserving medieval paintings that earned the entire settlement national cultural heritage status.
Why is Dòrria a heritage town?▾
Dòrria is officially designated a Conjunto Histórico, declared in 1996 — Spain's national heritage designation for historic ensembles.
What is the traditional food in Cataluña?▾
Cataluña is known for Pa amb tomàquet, Escalivada, Calçots and Botifarra. You'll find these regional specialities in and around Dòrria.
Where is Dòrria?▾
Dòrria lies in San Cristóbal de Tosas, in the province of Girona, Cataluña, Spain.
How big is Dòrria?▾
Dòrria has a population of about 16 (2025), and sits at 1550 m above sea level.
What is the history of Dòrria?▾
Dòrria stands on the road between Puigcerdà and the Collada de Toses, on a slope above the Rigard valley in the comarca of Ripollès. Documents mention it as early as 839, under the name Duaria, and it developed as a livestock-farming settlement.
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Visiting from a nearby city?
Dòrria makes a great day trip from:
Last updated 4 September 2026.