The walk around Banyoles Lake is one of the best known in the Region, both by visitors and locals.
It is a low-difficulty, circular route signposted as Route Number 1.
While doing this walk, which completely circles Banyoles Lake, you can enjoy the great natural and scenic wealth and take in all the viewpoints and ponds in the area.
A walking route that enables you to discover part of the daily life of the people of Banyoles of the mid- 19th century. Through the Font Pudosa fountain and the old spa there.
The route next passes through an area of wetlands and ponds that are still completely untouched.
In this area, the white stork has made a recovery and they can be seen on their nests, along with many other birds and small animals.
A walking route, signposted as Route 3, which begins at the church of Santa Maria de Porqueres, the most important example of the Romanesque style in the region, near Banyoles Lake.
Next, skirting the Lake, you’ll come to the Can Morgat ponds, where you can stop to look at the various species of birds and animals that live there.
The path then climbs towards the hills going up to Puig Clarà mount. Once on top, at a height of 315 metres, there is a vantage point from where you can enjoy an impressive panoramic view of Banyoles Lake and the city, as well as much of the Empordà plain. From the same point, in the opposite direction, you’ll find another vantage point showing the nearest mountains.
January, closed for holidays
This train has inherited the name popularly given to the Girona- Banyoles train between 1928 and 1956.
Consult the departing hours at the box office.
Thursday and Friday 5 pm to 9 pm / weekends and public holidays 4:30 pm to 9 pm
weekdays:
weekends or public holidays:
Campanya de turisme familiar del 4 d'octubre de 2019 al 31 de gener de 2020.
Les famílies que s'allotgin, mínim 2 nits, en un del allotjaments adherits a la campanya a Banyoles o comarca del Pla de l'Estany gaudiran de les següents ofertes:
DESCOMPTES EN ALLOTJAMENT:
- en HOTELS: allotjament gratuït dels nens i nenes (els nens/es han de tenir de 0 a 11 anys i han d'anar acompanyats de mínim un adult per nen / A partir del tercer nen s'haurà d'abonar a preu normal / Allotjament sense manutenció, les famílies que vulguin fer els àpats a l'allotjament ho hauran d'abonar a part)
- en ALLOTJAMENTS RURALS, CÀMPINGS I ALLOTJAMENTS D'ÚS TURÍSTIC: descompte del 10% en el preu global de l'estada.
DESCOMPTES EN ACTIVITATS:
- Museus de Banyoles: entrada gratuïta als menors de 16 anys (Museu Darder i Museu Arqueològic)
- Parc Neolític de la Draga: 50% de descompte en les entrades per a tota la família (amb reserva prèvia)
- Barca Tirona: 50% de descompte als nens i nenes de 4 a 12 anys
- Lloguer de barques de rem: 2€ de descompte en el lloguer d'una barca de rem a les famílies que hagin anat amb la barca Tirona
- Tren Pinxo: 50% de descompte als nens i nenes de 3 a 12 anys
- Lloguer Bicis Banyoles: 20% de descompte en el lloguer de bicicletes per a tota la família
- Planeta Màgic: 2x1 aplicable a tots els preus d'entrada del parc d'oci infantil de Banyoles
- Molí Paperer de la Farga: taller d'elaboració de paper artesanal gratuït als menors de 12 anys
- Coves Prehistòriques de Serinyà: entrada gratuïta als menors de 12 anys (Els menors han d'anar acompanyats de mínim un adult)
- Mini-golf Càmping Esponellà: 2x1 en el mini-golf
- Caiac Càmping Esponellà: 2x1 en lloguer de caiac
- Pitch and Putt Mas Pagès: gratuït a menors de 12 anys i 20% de descompte en adults
- Bosc de Can Ginebreda: entrada gratuïta als menors d'11 anys
REGALS I OBSEQUIS DE LA PROMOCIÓ:
I de regal, un joc d'imants de la ciutat:
- 6 imants del barri vell
- 6 imants de l'estany
La motxilla dels dracs i un joc de memòria (consulta la mecànica de la promoció al fulletó adjunt més avall)
ACONSEGUEIX EL TEU PACK DEL VINE EN FAMÍLIA I ET REGALEM BANYOLES I PLA DE L'ESTANY!!
CONSULTA LES BASES I LA INFORMACIÓ DE LA CAMPANYA AL FULLETÓ, CLICANT AQUÍ
- Tirona Boat: 50% discount for children (they must be accompanied by a minimum of one adult per child) - Tren Pinxo: 50% discount for children - Bicycles Banyoles Rental: 20% discount on the bicycle rental NEW 2018!
- Magic Planet: 2x1 applicable to all entry fees for the children's leisure park in Banyoles And a gift, a game of city magnets (you will soon be able to check the operation of the promotion in the brochure).
In addition, this 2018, many more surprises and gifts!
A low-difficulty circular route that completely encircles Banyoles Lake and lets you stop at the viewpoints and ponds in the area.
In some areas, the route goes along asphalted cycle lanes beside the footpath that goes around the Lake, while in other stretches, it follows a gravel track.
The El Pla de l’Estany region also offers a variety of walking routes that reveal some of the natural and historic heritage of the area.
The El Pla de l’Estany region enjoys privileged surroundings for cycling, both on the road and mountainbiking. So that all visitors can discover the area by bike, we have two hire points: PLA DE L’ESTANY MOUNTAINBIKING CENTRE - BANYOLES (Centre BTT Pla de l'Estany - Banyoles) They have different types and sizes of bikes to adapt to all demands (mountainbikes, road bikes, kids’ bikes, etc.). They also offer buggies and carts for the youngest children. Times: summer:Monday to Sunday, 9:30 am to 1:30 pm and 4 pm to 8 pm winter:Saturday and Sunday, 9:30 am to 1:30 pm Price: 1 hour:6€ 2 hours: 9€ / ½ day: 12€ / 1 day: 15€ For further information contact the Mountainbiking Centre at: Punt d’Acolliment del Centre BTT/FCC Pla de l’Estany – Banyoles Ctra. Circumval·lació a l’Estany, s/n 17834 Porqueres Telephone: 699 770 647
BIKE HIRE BANYOLES (Lloguer Bicis Banyoles) They have mountainbikes and road bikes, as well as buggies for the youngest children. Times: summer: Monday to Sunday, 10 am to 2 pm and 3 pm to 8 pm winter: Saturday, Sunday and holidays, 10 am to 2 pm and 3 pm to 6 pm spring and autumn: Saturday, Sunday and holidays, 10 am to 2 pm and 3 pm to 7 pm
Price: 1 hour: 7€ / 2 hours: 10€ / ½ day: 12€ / 1 day: 15€
For further information contact Lloguer de Bicis Banyoles: Lloguer de Bicis Banyoles – Naviliera les Goges Oficina de Turismo de l’Estany Passeig Darder – pesquera núm. 10 17820 Banyoles Telephones: 972 58 34 70 / 626 225 200 www.lloguerbicisbanyoles.cat info@lloguerbicisbanyoles.cat
Price:
Swimming Club members: free
Non-members: €11 all day, €5.80 from 4 pm on, €4.10 from 8 pm on
Telephone: (+34) 872 26 03 71
Opened in 1916, the Darder Museum is one of the oldest in the Girona region. The Darder Area currently houses a natural history collection that re-creates the vision people had of natural sciences in the 19th and 20th centuries.
Another part of the museum, the Lake Interpretation Area, is devoted to telling the story of the formation of the lakeland area.
*over-65s, Youth Card holders, student card holders and participants in sporting events (with the registration voucher, on the same day as the sporting event)
For further information contact: Museu Darder Plaça dels Estudis, 2 17820 Banyoles Tel. 972 57 44 67 www.museusdebanyoles.cat museudarder@ajbanyoles.org
This was built in 1685 for working bronze, and comprised a wheel, a hammer and a furnace. It was later extended and passed down to direct or indirect heirs until, in the late 19th century, the Escatllar family carried out its last conversion into a paper factory. The two activities coexisted until it was closed in the mid-20th century.
In 1983, the building passed from the Farga d’Aram to Banyoles Town Council, which has adapted the ground floor to producing handmade paper.
Sastres Paperers currently manages the use of this mill and produces completely traditional paper, but it also carries out activities and workshops for disseminating this profession and providing training in it, for private individuals, schools and/or groups.
Times:Monday to Friday, 7 am to 3 pm. Pre-arranged and group visits, which adapt to the agreed times
For further information contact: Sastres Paperers SC Ed. La Farga d’Aram / Molí Escatllar Carrer Concòrdia de les Aigües de l’Estany, 1 17820 Banyoles Telephone: (+34) 653 447 147 https://molilafarga.wordpress.com sastrespaperers@gmail.com
Friday 11 (afternoon), Saturday 12 and Sunday 13 October 2019:
ALOJA · XI FANTASTIC MEDIEVAL FAIR OF BANYOLES
Banyoles is a little city that has a lake and an environment that are the protagonists of various legends and stories about fantasy and magic beings.
That is why Aloja · XV Fantastic Medieval Fair of Banyoles starts from the history of the city, creiating the ideal magic to staple the various legends that surround us.
In Aloja you will find a great medieval market, shows, activities, workshops and much more.
This year we celebrate the eleventh edition that will revolve around the legend of the dragon of Banyoles... legend, history, fantasy, reality? Come and discover it!
From 18th to 22nd October the Banyoles Annual Festival will fill the city with activities, concerts,
celebrations and attractions.
Days during which people of all ages will find a wide range of offerings.
ALL THE FESTIVITY PROGRAM HERE (only in catalan)
Have a great Annual Festival!
Fair where the children sell the toys they already don't use.
Place: plaça de les Rodes
Hour: on morning
For a few days, the old quarter of the town is transformed and relives combats of knights, the entrance of Abbot Bonitus, a mediaeval market and many activities and workshops for all ages.
Organised by: Banyoles Town Council - Economic Promotion Department
From 14th to 18th August 2019
The August Festivities is the little festivity in Banyoles and it's on 15th and 16th August, but some days before and after, there are some activities like: children' shows, concerts, correfoc (pyrotechnics), sardanes (traditional catalan dance), parades, workshops, and much more.
To take a look to the AUGUST FESTIVITIES 2019 activities click here (INFORMATION IN CATALAN)
In November La Draga park is the scene of a fair with a long history, the Sant Martirià Fair. The big stars of this fair are the horses, which take part in morphological competitions and equestrian exhibitions.
But you won’t only find horses. There is also a classic show of Breeds of the Catalan Countries, a Drawing and Painting Fair, a Craft Market and the Firestany trade fair.
Many children’s workshops are also organised so that the kids can put some of the craft skills represented at the fair into practice.
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