BANYOLES | 10 minutes
There is the largest natural lake in Catalonia. It's nice to make a tour boat on the lake, as well as to travel on foot or by bike. In addition, you can also enjoy the Neolithic Park of La Draga, Paper Mill of the Farga, Archeological Museum, Darder Museum, Fisheries, Medieval Wall, Park of the prehistoric caves of Serinyà... https://turisme.banyoles.cat/ca-es/que-fer
GIRONA | 20 minutes
Destination of any tourist itinerary. Its old town is one of the most attractive historic centers in Catalonia with unique and exceptionally well preserved elements such as the Jewish Quarter, the spectacular Carolingian wall or the grandeur of the Gothic nave of its Cathedral, the largest in the world. www.girona.cat
FIGUERES | 25 minutes
It houses the famous Dalí Museum visited by people from all over the world, and taking advantage of the fact that we are within the Dalí Triangle, it is important to highlight the visits to his residence in Port Lligat (Cadaqués) and the castle of Púbol. www.ca.visitfigueres.cat
L'ESCALA | 25 minutes
It is a fishing village full of life and one of the main tourist destinations of the Costa Brava. The setting is magnificent with the Montgrí massif and the natural reserve of Aiguamolls de l'Empordà; Extensive and small beaches, as well as coves between rocky cliffs. As a cultural visit, the interest of the Greco-Roman ruins of Empúries is noteworthy. www.visitlescala.com
BESALÚ | 25 minutes
It is a magnificent sample of the medieval Catalan architecture. Located in the area of La Garrotxa, it is one step away from the spectacular landscape of the Natural Park of the Volcanic Zone of La Garrotxa. Its Jewish quarter is very famous. www.besalu.cat
ZONA VOLCÀNICA DE LA GARROTXA | 38 minutes
It is the best example of volcanic landscape in the Iberian Peninsula. It has forty volcanic cones. It is interesting to visit the Fageda d'en Jordà, it is an exceptional beech forest. It grows on level ground at the foot of the Croscat volcano. www.gencat.cat/parcs/garrotxa
L'ESTARTIT | 40 minutes
It is known for its beaches and the Medes Islands, with a large number of protected marine flora and fauna species. On the way, it is of interest to visit the Iberian settlement of Ullastret, and back, the coves of Begur, Palafrugell and the Lighthouse of San Sebastián, as well as the medieval villages of Pals, Peratallada and Monells, and the Romanesque church of Cruïlles, among others. www.torroella-estartit.cat
CADAQUÉS | 55 minutes
The old town forms a protected historical group as a cultural good of national interest. Walking aroud is a delight for the senses: the structure looks like a labyrinth, with narrow streets, whitewashed huts, colorful openings.
Very close to Port Lligat, you find the Cap de Creus natural park, the Port de la Selva and Sant Pere de Rodes Monastery, from where you can enjoy wonderful views of small charming beaches. www.ubime.cat/cadaques
BARCELONA | 1 hora and 20 minutes
It is a cosmopolitan city known throughout the world for its architectural monuments, especially those of the architect Antoni Gaudí, such as the Sagrada Familia and La Pedrera. Also worth noting is the Futbol Club Barcelona, the historic center and its great avenues and boulevards (Passeig de Gràcia, Diagonal, ...), as well as its port for both merchandise and large cruises. www.barcelonaturisme.com
PERPINYÀ | 1 hora
This city in the south of France is full of activities for enjoying tourism. Through your guided tours you will discover what was the capital of Roussillon until 1659. www.perpignantourisme.com
PYRENEES | Vallter 1 hora and 30 minutes | Vall de Núria 1 hora and 45 minutes | La Molina 1 hora and 56 minutes |
As tourist points in the nearby Pyrenees, which allow you to do mountain activities such as hiking or skiing, depending on the time of year. www.vallter2000.cat; www.valldenuria.com; www.lamolina.cat
Festivals, Fairs and Traditions
CORNELLÀ DE TERRI | 8 minutes
During the festival, between Good Friday and Easter Monday, a large number of festive activities take place around the May Tree Plantation, among which a dance called Ball del Cornut.
At the Garlic Fair, visitors can enjoy a large representative of garlic products, as well as taste the "botifall", the sausage made with garlic. There is also a craft fair, exhibitions, a workshop to learn how to strengthen garlic, and the recovery of native garlic.
https://www.cornelladelterri.cat/ca/viu-cornella/fires-i-festes/
BANYOLES | 10 minutes
During the Aloja, the Medieval Fantastic Fair (October), the old quarter of the town is transformed and revives knights' battles, the entrance of Abbot Bonitus, a medieval market and many activities and workshops for all ages.
At the Sant Martirià Fair (November, Parc de la Draga), horses are the main protagonists, who participate in morphological competitions and equestrian exhibitions. There is also a representative sample of native races of the Catalan Countries, drawing and painting fair, craft market and trade fair Firestany.
https://turisme.banyoles.cat/ca-es
SANT MER (Vilademuls) | 10 minutes
It is a hermitage included in the Inventory of the Architectural Heritage of Catalonia where every year, in February, the Aplec de Sant Mer is celebrated, an event that pays tribute to the holy founder and legendary hero of the region, creator, among other miracles, from the defeat of the famous dragon that lived in the lake of Banyoles.
CRESPIÀ | 23 minutes
Tasting and sale of honey and nuts of Crespià and other handicraft products at the traditional Honey Fair (February). http://www.crespia.cat/coneix/fira-de-la-mel/
GIRONA | 20 minutes | http://www2.girona.cat/ciutat_dadesgirona_festes
BESALÚ | 25 minutes | www.besalu.cat
L'ESCALA | 25 minutes | https://www.visitlescala.com/ca/activitats-lescala/festes-i-tradicions
FIGUERES | 25 minutes | www.ca.visitfigueres.cat
OLOT | 38 minutes | http://festesdeltura.olot.cat/
L'ESTARTIT | 40 minutes | http://www.agendatorroella.com/ca/festes-tradicionals.html
