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Excursion through the medieval villages of l'Empordà and Banyoles Lake

tiempo 9h
idiomas Spanish, English, Catalan
Experience the magic of the largest lake in Catalonia, set in the middle of a unique natural area of geological, ecological, cultural and scenic importance.

Description

The excursion begins with a visit to the spectacular mediaeval town of Besalú, declared a National Historic and Artistic Site in 1966, and its Old Bridge over the river Fluvià, which provides access to the town and at the same time takes us back in time. The town also has a unique Jewish heritage site in Catalonia, such as the "Mikve", one of the most important Jewish baths in Europe, and the remains of an ancient synagogue from the 13th century. We will then visit Castellfollit de la Roca, a medieval village of hanging houses built on top of a basalt wall, on the edge of the cliff, which has become one of the most photographed and painted images of Catalonia. We will continue our excursion to the village of Santa Pau, which, in addition to its typically mediaeval appearance (with walls, irregular streets and evocative corners), has buildings of remarkable architectural value, despite the fact that the main virtues of the site are the dominant austerity and the practical and functional character revealed by the stones. The town of Santa Pau was declared a National Historic and Artistic Site in 1971. To finish our excursion, we will go to Banyoles Lake, classified as the largest inland body of water in Catalonia, and with a high landscape value. It is the second largest natural lake in the Iberian Peninsula and is popularly associated with many legends, which we will learn about during a stroll around the surrounding area.

What we are going to do?

A full day excursion around l'Empordà that will take us to discover the most beautiful and important medieval villages of Catalonia. After the pick-up at our accommodation or agreed meeting point, we will travel to the village of Besalú, an important village dating back to the Middle Ages and of great historical importance in the Jewish community of Girona. Our second stop will be the impressive village of Castellfollit de la Roca, from where we can enjoy fantastic panoramic views over the rivers Fluvià and Toronell. We will continue on to Santa Pau, where, in addition to a guided tour, we will take the opportunity to eat and taste its famous white beans, a typical product of the volcanic area that surrounds the village. There, if time permits, we will take a simple 30-minute walk to get in touch with nature and discover the Romanesque hermitage of Santa Margarida, located in the middle of the crater of the volcano of the same name. And we will finish our experience walking around Banyoles Lake while our guide tells us the famous popular legend related to the lake. Around 5pm we will return to Girona where we will end the excursion.

Itinerary

Girona – Besalú – Castellfollit de la Roca – Santa Pau – Banyoles – Girona

What's included?

Pick up from accommodation or agreed meeting point

Transport

Guided excursion

Official guide

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Important

The pick-up point will be confirmed 48 hours before the day of the activity. If you are arriving to Girona from Barcelona or any other city, you can be picked up at Girona train station. Lunch is not included in the price of the activity. The price per person is for shared tours. The price per group is for private tours (groups of up to 6 people).

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Cancellation policy

Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the activity starts. If you cancel under this time or do not show up, you will not be refunded.

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