Delve into history

Culture, too, with the Nature and Active Tourism Club From Puigcerdà to the Bell-lloc hermitage

PUIGCERDÀ MUNICIPAL TOURIST BOARD

+34 972 880 542 · info@puigcerda.cat · turisme@puigcerda.cat · www.puigcerda.cat

Summer, spring and winter Min. 6 people/ Max. 15 people

A cultural hiking trail from the centre of Puigcerdà to the mountain of Bell-lloc, with its hermitage at the top, affording one of the best views of the entire Cerdanya valley.

* Level required: the route has a vertical elevation gain of 500 m. From €20 pp

The Empordà region's medieval villages

GIROGUIES

+34 972 303 886 / 636 490 830 · info@giroguies.com · www.giroguies.com

All year round Max. 20 people

A walk through the medieval villages of Peratallada, Sant Feliu de Boada and Pals, where we visitors are bound to be captivated by the privileged setting, the well-conserved medieval site and the panoramic view of the Empordanet area. Strolling at a leisurely pace, we’ll come across various walled farmhouses, walk around the old ramparts, soak up the landscape from the Josep Pla viewpoint, stop off at the clock tower, see three Romanesque churches, discover anthropomorphic tombs and wander through narrow medieval streets.

€165 per group Half day or full day

Delve into history

Roses, 2,500 years of history in one place

EDUCART

Roses +34 972 151 466 · www.educart.cat · patrimoni@roses.cat / educart@educart.biz

According to the language and time of year June, July, August and September* €5 pp (children under 7, free) ** 1 h 30 min

Visit the museum and the archaeological remains at the Roses Citadel’s Espai Cultural. Journey 2,500 years back in time and experience history without going beyond the location’s ramparts. Set out from the Neolithic period, go through the Greek colonisation, the Roman times, the Visigoth and Middle Ages, and come right up to the present. You’re bound to be fascinated by all that Roses has to tell you. * The remaining months of the year, only at weekends and on public holidays. ** Activity available for organised groups by arrangement.

Minimum price, €72 per 20 people

Travel back to the beginning of Catalonia by visiting Besalú

GIRONA GUIDES ASSOCIATION

Besalú +34 972 211 678 / 674 955 805 · www.guiesdegirona.cat · guidesgirona@gmail.com

Besalú is a land of counts and knights, where history takes us back to the beginning of Catalonia. The town’s highlights include its medieval bridge, the monastery of Sant Pere, the old pilgrims’ hospital, the church of Santa Maria, the arcaded square and the synagogue archaeological site, which comprises an exceptional mikveh, or ritual bath house. Don’t miss this marvel.

Dramatized guided visit with period costumes

ESPAI CERETÀNIA ARCHAEOLOGICAL MUSEUM

Bolvir +34 972 895 192 · www.bolvir.cat · espaiceretania1@gmail.com

By appointment

All year round Min. 2 people / Max. 20 people

Discover the different eras of one of the few Iberian settlements located in the Pyrenees and the most important Ceretani site found to date. Go on a dramatized tour of the museum, led by a guide dressed in Roman or medieval costume. You’ll also have the chance to dress up and experience for yourself how our predecessors felt.

€5 pp 1 - 3 hours

Vilauba in 3D, let's go inside the Roman villa

BANYOLES REGIONAL ARCHAEOLOGICAL MUSEUM

Banyoles +34 972 572 361 · www.museusdebanyoles.cat/arqueologic · comunicaciomuseus@ajbanyoles.org

5 pm (except in July and August, when it is at 6 pm) Max. 25 people

This villa was a regional agricultural centre that was in use throughout almost the entire Roman period. Its evolution over 600 years has allowed us to know where the residential, rural and farming areas were. You can stroll through the living quarters and, with the aid of the 3D virtual recreation, you’ll be able to see how the house was run, the way of life in it and how its inhabitants were organised.

* All year, by appointment, and every second Saturday of the month, from March to October, with advance booking Adults, € 4; over 65’s and 1 h 30 min children under 6, free

Let's go to the museum with Mr Darder

DARDER MUSEUM IN BANYOLES

Banyoles +34 972 574 467 · www.museusdebanyoles.cat/darder · comunicaciomuseus@ajbanyoles.org

To check Max. 30 people (over 7 years old)

Francesc Darder is preparing the opening of the museum that he has donated to Banyoles. Although he is a bit overwhelmed by the huge amount of work involved, he’s delighted to explain his project to you: he’ll take you through the different parts of the museum and he’ll explain how he transported all the material from Barcelona, the stories behind some of the objects and what he expects from this new venture.

Free, with advance inscription 1 h

A guided visit to the Castell Iberian settlement in Palamós ARCHAEOLOGY MUSEUM OF CATALONIA - ULLASTRET

Palamós +34 972 179 058 · www.macullastret.cat · macullastret.cultura@gencat.cat

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The Castell Iberian settlement is a fortified village inhabited from the sixth century BC until Roman times, and situated on a promontory that juts into the sea, by the beach of the same name. On this visit you’ll learn all about its historical evolution and discover the urban spaces and various structures that the site still conserves today.

Free 1 h

A stroll through the history of Sant Pere de Galligants ARCHAEOLOGY MUSEUM OF CATALONIA - GIRONA

Girona +34 927 202 632 · www.macgirona.cat · macgironagalligants.cultura@gencat.cat

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“Father abbot, some pilgrims have arrived!” This phrase starts off the entertaining historical visit to the monastery of Sant Pere de Galligants, whose church and cloister constitute one of the most notable examples of the Catalan Romanesque. This dramatized visit aims to give you a light-hearted, enjoyable insight into the way of life and daily happenings of the twelfthcentury monks and ordinary people against the highly emblematic backdrop of the monastery.

€1 pp (children under 8, free)

“Land of the Indigetes”, an inclusive dramatized visit ARCHAEOLOGY MUSEUM OF CATALONIA - ULLASTRET

Ullastret +34 972 179 058 · www.macullastret.cat · macullastret.cultura@gencat.cat

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The city of Indika has reached its moment of maximum splendour. The lagoon surrounding it provides its inhabitants with food and connects them with the sea. Trading with the neighbouring Emporion is prosperous, the population enjoys an impenetrable defence system and its temples shine out from the heights. A series of characters in period costume will guide you around its streets and buildings, on a route packed with surprises. A family-oriented visit, suitable for all publics.

* 10th April, 20th June, 4th and 18th July, 2nd and 15th August, 12th

September, 15th November and 6th December. Activity available all year round for groups by arrangement. €5 pp 1 h 30 min

1 h 30 min

A visit with an archaeologist: thermal baths and art nouveau in Caldes ATRI CULTURA I PATRIMONI

Caldes de Malavella +34 972 470 735 / 603 643 525 · www.atri.cat / www.experienciesculturals.cat · info@atri.cat

7 pm Every Thursday in July and August and private groups Min. 2 people / Max. 12 people (excluding children)

On this walk around Caldes de Malavella, you’ll discover its thermal origins and the art nouveau architecture connected with spas and summer holidays, as well as some of its most famous characters. You’ll be taken around the Roman Thermae in Caldes de Malavella by Joan Llinàs, the historian and archaeologist in charge of the excavations and you’ll discover the archaeological remains of the old Aquae Calidae.

€10 pp (children under 13, free) 1 h 30 min

Enjoying the Garrotxa region through culture and nature GARROTXA TOURIST OFFICE

Olot +34 972 271 600 · www.lagarrotxatespera.com · info@turismegarrotxa.com

By arrangement

All year round Max. 20 people

We offer a range of activities to rediscover culture in the land of volcanoes through its Romanesque architecture, through leisure activities with a mystery component and through the city of Olot’s artistic heritage. The activities combine culture and nature with knowledge, ingenuity and, in some cases, sport, and they are always suitable for doing with all members of the family, friends or colleagues. Melt into the landscape and culture of the Garrotxa region!

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The Romanesque in the Valley of Llémena

ATRI CULTURA I PATRIMONI

Valley of Llémena +34 972 470 735 / 603 643 525 · www.atri.cat / www.experienciesculturals.cat · info@atri.cat

11 am Min. 4 people / Max. 10 people

A tour of the Valley of Llémena to discover the Romanesque heritage of this natural area situated between the Garrotxa and Gironès regions. Led by a historian, you’ll discover this land with its rural past and you’ll be able to admire a privileged valley with a cultural heritage that is as surprising as it is unknown.

2 h 30 min

Castelló d'Empúries, the Empordà region's medieval capital TOURIST OFFICE - CASTELLÓ D'EMPÚRIES TOWN COUNCIL

Castelló d’Empúries +34 972 156 233 · www.castellodempuriesempuriabrava.com · turisme@castello.cat website

Check times and availability All year round, with advance booking Min. 10 people / Max. 30 people

A cultural and religious itinerary through life in the Middle Ages. Over a thousand years of history stand side by side in this open-air museum, where the personality of the streets and singular buildings reminds us of the town’s importance in the Catalan medieval era, when it was the capital of the county of Empúries. At the basilica of Santa Maria (c. 11th - 18th) known as “the cathedral of the Empordà”, the visitor will experience the spiritual devotion that led the town’s artists and inhabitants to build such a majestic work. During the walk, you will discover the ramparts and portal, the Casa Gran Gothic mansion, the fourteenth-century medieval prison (the only one of its kind) and the Farinera Ecomuseum, which

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A dramatized tour of Peralada “Peralada: ashes, cash and celebrations” SANT DOMÈNEC CULTURAL TOURISM CENTRE

Peralada +34 972 538 840 · www.visitperalada.cat · promocio@peralada.cat to age

8 pm Max. 30 people

In 1285, after being invaded by Philip III, the Bold, of France, and defended by Peter III, the Great, the town of Peralada was burnt down. During the tour, Ramon Muntaner, one of the Catalan chroniclers, tells us all about these events and describes how some of the historical characters, were involved in them. The result of the reconstruction was Peralada as we know it today, although it was not at all easy to raise it from the ashes, without money and with both the town and its people devastated.

* Contact the Cultural Tourism Centre for information and organised 0 - €10, according

groups. With advance booking.

Let us guide you to discover the Valley of Camprodon VALLEY OF CAMPRODON TOURIST OFFICE

Camprodon +34 972 740 936 · www.valldecamprodon.org · turisme@valldecamprodon.org

1 h 30 min

Check times and availability All year round (check the programme)

Min. 4 people (check, numbers depend on the type of visit) The Camprodon Valley’s six municipalities are steeped in history. From the Capsacosta Roman way, in Sant Pau de Segúries, to the castle of Rocabruna; from the walled village of La Roca to discovering the valleys’ Romanesque churches and visiting picturesque villages like Beget; from the rural architecture that structures Espinavell’s streets and makes up villages like Setcases to the hydroelectric power stations, like those in Vilallonga de Ter and Llanars; from the Roman bridge in Camprodon to the Republican retreat route in Molló. Let us guide you to discover the valley!

From €4 (check prices of guide service) 1 h - 1 h 30 min