In the afternoon of our last day in Banyoles, Marta José Maria from Arqueolitic led us again to the monastery of Sant Esteve de Banyoles. Please watch the 4k UHD video here The monastery was founded in the 9th century by the Benedictine abbot Bonitus. War and earthquakes have destroyed it repeatedly. An important library […]
Banyoles
Ca L’Arpa – Michelin star restaurant and 4 star hotel
The Hotel-Restaurant Ca L’Arpa is in the center of Banyoles near the Placa Major. The house, built in 1910, was the home of the family of the owner Pere Arpa. In 2008, Pere converted it to a restaurant with an attached 4-star hotel. Lunch in the Michelin star restaurant The restaurant in ivory hues captivates through a […]
Exploring the old town of Banyoles
Banyoles is always worth a visit. The reason for this is not only the lake, but also because of the wonderful old town from the 14th century and the surroundings. Location The Catalan city of Banyoles is the capital of the district of Pla de l’Estany in the province of Girona. From here you can […]
Dinner and Strambotism with Quim Hereu – a top experience
The evening in the studio of the Catalan painter Quim Hereu was certainly our top experience in Catalunya. Quim Hereu Quim Hereu is a painter of world renown, who is regarded as the leading exponent of Strambotism. You find his work in large private collections around the world, especially in Mexico, United States, France, India […]
Romanesque paintings of Ravós de Terri – Catalunya
We have some time and enjoy a break at the Lake of Banyoles. It’s a wonderful early summer day and the ducks seem to be in the best mood. Only a duck lady needs a lot of time for her make-up before it is ready for the photo shoot. We continue our journey to Ravos de […]
Neolithic village of La Draga – Banyoles
La Draga is a Neolithic settlement in Banyoles, which was discovered in 1990 during construction work for the 1992 Olympics. The finds date back to the 6th millennium BC. It is the oldest Neolithic village in Catalonia and the only Neolithic village of the Iberian Peninsula in a lakeside environment. A settlement can be proved […]
Serinyà Prehistoric Cave Park
The Serinyà Prehistoric Cave Park, just a few kilometers north of Banyoles, is an interpretation center devoted to Solutrean culture (18000-15000 BC), one of the most advanced civilizations of the first Homo sapiens in western Europe. On the same site you find the prehistoric caves of Reclau. Therefore, the cave park also serves as educational […]
Hotel La Sala de Camós – Pla de l’Estany
In the evening of the first day in Banyoles we reach Hotel La Sala de Camós, where we used to spend 2 nights. Hotel La Sala de Camós The hotel lies in a little valley on the outskirts of Banyoles. Surrounded by green forests and some meadows, you will find yourself immersed in nature. The […]
Winery Baronia de Vilademuls and Restaurant Can Xabanet
Parets d’Emporda is a village in the municipality of Vilademuls on the right bank of the Fluvià. It belongs to the county of Pla de l’Estany in the province of Girona. The original character of the villages has remained unchanged in this area. Winery Baronia de Vilademuls In Parets d’Emporda we visit the winery of […]