Descubre Castellfollit de la Roca, visita Besalú y disfruta del lago de Banyoles, Mon, Sep 25, 2023,...

Discover Castellfollit de la Roca, visit Besalú, and enjoy Lake Banyoles on a holiday Monday in Barcelona!

This comprehensive excursion includes a guided tour of Besalú, a brief visit to Castellfollit de la Roca to capture its famous bridge in photographs, and a beautiful, flat walk around Lake Banyoles, the most stunning lake in Catalonia.

- Stop at Castellfollit de la Roca to capture its famous bridge in photographs

The spectacular location of Castellfollit makes it a magnificent natural viewpoint, offering breathtaking views of the Fluvià and Toronell river valleys. The municipality is also the gateway to one of Catalonia's most important green spaces: the natural park of the volcanic area of La Garrotxa. On top of a huge basalt cliff, the silhouette of the village of Castellfollit is outlined, with houses clinging to the edge of the precipice and the bell tower of the Sant Salvador church (13th century).

- Guided tour of Besalú and free time for lunch (option to eat together at the Castell de Besalú restaurant)

The town of Besalú, located at an important and traditional crossroads to the east of Garrotxa, was a fortress between two rivers: the Fluvià to the south and the Capellades to the north. For several centuries, Besalú was the seat of an important independent county and boasts a remarkable medieval historical-artistic ensemble, one of the best-preserved in Catalonia. This ensemble includes the ancient church of the 12th-century Sant Pere monastery; the 12th-century church of Sant Vicenç; the facade of the former church of the 12th-century Sant Julià hospital; the Cornellà house, a Romanesque monument from the 12th century; and the Gothic hall of the Royal Curia. The old Jewish quarter and its Miqvé or ritual bathhouse also stand out, which, along with that of Girona, is the only Jewish bath enclosure discovered so far on the Iberian Peninsula. Not to mention the majestic Romanesque bridge over the Fluvià River.

- Circular walk along the shore of Lake Banyoles (8km)

Enjoy a pleasant and easy 8km walk with no elevation gain along the shore of Lake Banyoles, the largest and most beautiful lake in Catalonia.

ACCOMPANYING GUIDE: Toni Bellido (official guide of Barcelona and Catalonia)

LANGUAGE: Spanish and/or Catalan

PRICE: 40 euros.

EARLY BIRD TICKETS for 35€ on the ENJOY CATALONIA website (until one day before): https://www.enjoycatalonia.com/tours/visita-besalu-castellfollit-de-la-roca-y-disfruta-del-lago-de-banyoles/

This price includes:

✔︎ Organization

✔︎ Private coach transportation

✔︎ Guided tour of Besalú and Castellfollit

✔︎ Accompanying official guide from Barcelona

✔︎ Guided walk around Lake Banyoles

✔︎ Taxes

Important to note:

Lunch in Besalú will be at your own expense. There is an option to eat together at the Buffet Libre Castell de Besalú restaurant (22 euros). If you are interested in joining the group for lunch, please indicate it when making your payment through my website (but the payment will be made on-site).