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The Pyrenees Border (I)

Mediaeval Empordà

This is the mountainous little-known part of the Emporda region, with great natural beauty and significant heritage. The route starts at the Requesens Castle.

You can continue until the ruins of Santa Maria de Panissars Monastery. Accessible from Le Perthus, heading towards Bellaguarda Fort, you can enjoy exceptional views of the Canigou Mountain and the Empordà Plain.

Carry on towards Agullana, where there is a 12th-13th-century Romanesque church dedicated to Santa Maria. From here, you can carry on towards Darnius to visit Santa Maria church. You can then continue to Albanyà, and, on the way, you will come to the beautiful church of Santa Maria de Palau.

When you get there, you can discover the old town centre and the Romanesque church of Sant Pere. Albanyà is the departure point for numerous routes to visit the Romanesque churches in the Alta Garrotxa Space of Natural Interest. On the way back, we suggest visiting Sant Llorenç de la Muga.

This attractive mediaeval walled town has a fortified site with three very well-preserved gates, the castle, the Romanesque church of Sant Llorenç, the Old Bridge and the Watchtower, from the 13th century (for guided trips, please contact the Town Council).

L’Emporda Medieaval

  • la Jonquera, Catalunya Espanya42º25'15''N 2º52'22''E
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Modalitat:
  • Cotxe

Dificultat:
Baixa
Distància:
70km
Temps:
23:00hores