Nice trip by car – Les Gavarres
La Bisbal – Romanyà de la Selva Total 75.3 km
The route starts in La Bisbal d’Empordà, the pottery center on the Costa Brava. Here you will find one Large selection of ceramics: Colorful displays lure you to buy. Not only are clay harnesses, Mediterranean flower pots and decorations available, but there are also cement and stone columns and figurines. From classic to kitsch to modern, everything is represented here. After a little shopping tour, we continue in towards Girona. We follow the signs to Cruïlles via the GI-664. In cruïlles is the Romanesque tower of the former castle complex Maintained, its portal is crowned by an olive branch. Worth seeing here is that too Church tower of the parish church of Santa Eulalia. The Romanesque Benedictine Monastery Sant Miquel de Cruïlles You will find it about 1 kilometer away from the village.
Continues the path via the GI-664 to Sant Sadurní l’Heure. The church dates from the 18th century. The old castle is unfortunately not preserved, but it was probably Square Romanesque Bell Tower part of the defense system.
From Sant Sadurní de l’Heura we recommend a detour over the narrow and curvy GI-664 after Santa Pellaia. Here you can enjoy one Magnificent panoramic views of the Les Gavarres Mass and the Empordà plain.
The path back towards La Bisbal then continues via the GI-660 to Calonge. The small winding road crosses that Massive of the North Gavarres southbound. Oak and pine forests alternate here. The region conceals rich archaeological and architectural heritagethat reflects life in the mountains. one finds Old Fountains, Burning Furnaces, Dolmens, Mills and Historic Farms – Much can only be reached by foot or bike.
If you are traveling with an off-road vehicle or a mountain bike in your luggage, up the gravel road to the Puig d’Arques the highest point in the area Leads through beautiful landscape. From the observation tower you can enjoy one Magnificent panoramic views from the sea to the Pyrenees.
about the Coll de la Ganga Let’s go down Calonge. The historical core is characterized by the medieval castle coined. Also the Church of Sant Marti (XVIII) is worth seeing. There is also original life on the small streets and squares.
We leave Sant Antoni de Calonge via the road GI-661 and continue towards Romanyà via the GIV-6612.
Shortly before Romanyà de la Selva we stop at the sign for the Dolmen de la Cova – a well-preserved megalithic tomb of spectacular dimensions.
Romanyà de la Selva belongs to the municipality of Santa Cristina d’Aro. Noteworthy here is the Romanesque church of Sant Martí and the cemetery with the Grave of the famous Catalan writer Mercè Rodoreda i Gurgui, Your novel La Plaça del Diamant (1962) (Eng. on the Plaça del Diamant) – translated into 20 languages – is considered the most famous Catalan novel ever and as the best portrayal of the Spanish Civil War in novel form.
Les Gavarres is a mountain range between Girona and the Costa Brava and also a nature reserve. The cork oak forests are well known; the highest point is at around 532 metres. The key facts are set out here.
Les Gavarres at a glance
- Location: in the Baix Empordà, between Girona and the coast
- Highest point: about 532 metres; sources name the Puig d’Arques or the Puig de la Gavarra
- Protection: Les Gavarres Nature Reserve
- Landscape: among other things cork oak forests
Frequently asked questions about Les Gavarres
How high is Les Gavarres?
The highest point is at about 532 metres. Sources name the Puig d’Arques or the Puig de la Gavarra as the summit.
Is Les Gavarres protected?
Yes, as the Les Gavarres Nature Reserve.
What grows there?
Among other things cork oaks.
Sources: Komoot, Gipfel rund um Les Gavarres, Turisme de Catalunya, Naturschutzgebiet Les Gavarres, Wikipedia, Puig d’Arques.
