Església de Sant Mateu Vell
Church of Sant Mateu Vell: Legend has it that during a mass, the bleating of a white goat made the congregation leave the church; once everyone was outside, the building collapsed. Repairing it was too costly, so a new church was built on the plain. This old parish church has since been restored and repurposed […]
Vall de Bell-lloch i el Castell de Vila-romà
Bell-lloc Valley and the Castle of Vila-romà: The castle lies in ruins and has not been excavated. Its destruction was caused by the French, who blew up all the fortifications during their retreat in the 19th century.
Santuari dels Àngels
Els Àngels Sanctuary: Sanctuary dedicated to Our Lady of the Angels, a meeting point for hikers and locals. Gala and Dalí were married here, before magnificent views over the plains of Empordà and La Selva, framed by the sea, Montseny, the Guilleries and the Pyrenees.
Puig d’Arques (527m)
This is the most popular summit in Les Gavarres, though it has been mistakenly identified as the highest in the massif, a title that actually belongs to Puig Aiguaró, at 533 m. This peak is easily recognised by the weather radar; you will also find a lookout tower and a Catalan gallery-type dolmen.
Pous de glaç de la Font d’en Salomó
Ice Cave of the Font d’en Salomó: Ice wells proliferated in Les Gavarres in the 17th century. As a representative example of this activity, this pair of wells was declared an Area of Ethnological Interest, in the category of Cultural Asset of National Interest.
Montigalar
The summit of Montigalar is located in the Montnegre sector, within a 58-hectare public forest estate. It is a site of great interest both for its biodiversity and for its tradition of public use, being a landmark for hikers thanks to the magnificent views, especially from the nearby Balcó de les Bruixes (‘Witches Balcony’) viewpoint, […]
Celrà Mines
The remains of the iron mining operations in Celrà have been officially recognized as an Area of Ethnological Interest and classified as a Cultural Asset of National Interest. Specifically, this designation includes the galleries, chutes, and loaders of the Niño Jesús and Victoria Esperanza mines. To explore the entire mining complex, you can follow the […]
Font Picant de Madremanya
Madremanya Mineral Spring: Spring declared an Area of Ethnological Interest, in the category of Cultural Asset of National Interest. The spring is located within a ruined building, the old bottling plant, since at one time its waters were sold under the name ‘Manantiales de Ntra Sra de los Ángeles, agua mineral natural Madremaña,’ meaning Springs […]
Església de Santa Llúcia d’Arboç
Church of Santa Llúcia d’Arboç: The hermitage of Santa Llúcia was built in 1717 on the site of an earlier 13th-century temple dedicated to, and known as, Sant Nazari de la Ganga. The main features are its whitewashed façade with arched entrance doorway, rose window, and bell gable crowning the top. The single-nave temple is […]
Església de Santa Coloma de Fitor
Church of Santa Coloma de Fitor: Consecrated in 949, it is one of the most beloved churches of Les Gavarres. A central meeting point for hikers and cyclists, today it also serves as a good refreshment stop thanks to the bar in the rectory.
