The municipality is situated in the northern part of the region of the Alt Empordà, in the Province of Girona. It covers 20.97 square kilometres at the intersection of the south-eastern end of the Albera range and the south-western extremity of the Serra de Rodes. Latitude North 42º 20' 31'' Longitude East 3º 03' 52''.
It borders on the municipalities of Vilajuïga, Pedret and Marçà, Peralada, Mollet, Rabós, Vilamaniscle, and Llançà.
The highest point in the municipal area is La Serra de la Baga d'en Ferran - altitude 314 m. -, which is the point of origin of two of the area's irrigation channels: Rec de Santa Coloma, and Rec de les Fonts. The river Garriguella, which flows out of the Rec de Fontanilles, passes across the plain area. Near the municipal boundary with Peralada is the second highest point in the area: Puig de la Malaveïna, also known as Puig de les Costes (104 m. above sea level).
The springs which usually flow all year round are: La Font d'en Petit (also known as La Font de l'Om), La Rovellada, and La Font d'en Sucarrat (also known as La Font de Sant Nassari).
GARRIGUELA DE BAIX
This was the first inhabited settlement in the area, but we know nothing about its origins. From this period there remain what can be seen to be walls and the foundations of towers which enclosed a number of ancient dwellings. These remains are situated near the junction of the roads that lead to Peralada and Capmany, and are known as “la Periguilla ".
There are the ruins of the former chapel of Sant Sebastià (16th century), of which today there only remains one lateral arch, which has been partly rebuilt. Walking through the streets of this area we can observe that the majority of the houses date from the 16th and 17th centuries, and have the structure of that period, with cellars on the ground floor. It should be noted that some stone gateways bear the dates of their construction. A former 16th or 17th century windmill still remains standing, with its cylindrical tower which is well preserved, and one of the few that still exist in the Empordà. The 16th century Mas N'Hortús is a fine example of the popular architecture of the region.
GARRIGUELLA DE NOVES
This is the larger centre of population which grew up around the old Romanesque church of Santa Eulàlia, dating from the 9th and 10th centuries. Part of this Romanesque church is visible today from behind the present parish church of Santa Eulàlia, which was built in the 18th century. The parish cemetery was on its eastern side.
Most of the houses in Garriguella de Noves date from the 18th and 19th centuries. On the ground floors are the cellars and near the entrance door the tools for farming and the animals, with courtyards at the rear.
At the end of the 19th century, emigrants returning from America built a park near the Spring of Sant Nasssari, where even today the ruins of the former 13th century chapel of the same name still remain. It was during this period that the main streets in the village were laid out.
Services that offer: POINTS OF TOURIST INFORMATION (Summer Season)
c. Sant Ferran, 1
Tel. 972 53 00 93 - Fax. 972 53 01 00
MUNICIPAL SERVICES
LIBRARY BONAVENTURA CARLES ARIBAU
c. Sant Ferran, 1
Tel. 972 53 00 93
CIVIC AND CULTURAL CENTERS
ASSOCIATION OF FARMERS (Room of dance)
Plaça de Noves, 6
Tel. 972 53 06 52
THEATERS, AUDITORIUM OR ASSEMBLY HALL
ASSOCIATION OF FARMERS (Room of dance)
Plaça de Noves, 6
Tel. 972 53 06 52
RECTORY OF THE PARISH OF SANTA EULALIA
c. Gran, 2
Tel. 972 53 01 06
MUNICIPAL HALL
c. Francesc Macià, 2
Tel. 972 53 00 93
SPORT FACILITIES
MUNICIPAL STADIUM OF SPORTS "MOLÍ DE VENT"
Sector del Molí de vent
Tel. 972 53 00 93
SPORT HALL ESCUELAS
c. Francesc Macià, 2
Tel. 972 53 00 93
CHURCHES
SANTA EULALIA DE NOVES
Plaça de l'església.
Schedule liturgies: Sundays 11.00h.
SERVICES OF ATTENTION TO THE HEALTH
CLINIC
c. Joc de la pilota, 4
Tel. 972 53 01 81
Tel. of urgencies. 972 53 03 36
Schedule: Monday to Saturday, of 9.00 to 10.00 h. Except Thursday.
PHARMACY ANNA AUBERT SIQUÉS
c. Joc de la pilota, 4
Tel. 972 53 01 81
Service: Pharmacy.
TRANSPORT
REGULAR LINE OF BUSES AMPURDÁN BUS
Plaça Josep Tarradellas, Figueres
Journey: Vilamaniscle, Garriguella, Peralada, Vilabertran, Figueres.
CENTER OF REPRODUCTION OF TURTLES OF THE ALBERA
Sanctuary of the Mare de Déu del Camp
LOCATION
On foot
From Garriguella de Dalt, simply take the road to the Sanctuary that goes north
In train
The next station is Vilajuïga.
In bus
Ampurdán Bus, has a regular line among week from Figueres.
By road
From the N-II, we take the N-260 towards Llançà, turning off at the intersection of the C-252, direction Garriguella; there we take the GIV-6032 towards Vilamaniscle, where we find the entrance to the Center.
CONTACT
Tel. 972 55 22 45
e-mail: crt@wanadoo.es / www.tortugues.org
PRICE
Groups - 2,50 Euros / Reduced - 3,00 Euros / Singular - 4,00 Euros
SCHEDULES
From 19/03 to 30/06 - From Tuesday to Sunday, from 10:00 to 13:00 h. and from 15:00 to 17:00 h.
From 01/07 to 15/09 - From Monday to Sunday, from 10:00 to 18:00 h.
From 16/09 to 31/10 - From Tuesday to Sunday, from 10:00 to 13:00 h. and from 15:00 to 17:00 h.
WHAT WE CAN FIND
Installations for the raising of the last population of the Mediterranean turtle on the Iberian Peninsula. They are very attractive land turtles scarce in the Mediterranean, because of their loss of habitat. The benefits of the center are fully destined for the study and preservation of this reptile.
OBSERVATIONS
Closed during the turtle hibernation period, with arranged visits in spring and fall and open all summer.
