Day trip to Rupit and Besalú

Besalú and Rupit are notable medieval towns in Catalonia, offering the chance to explore their historical bridges and cobbled streets.

Description

The tour starts in the morning with an hour and a half drive to Rupit. Upon arrival, participants have free time to explore the town, featuring cobbled streets and typical stone houses from the medieval era.

After exploring Rupit, the trip continues with a climb over 1,000 meters to the Santuario de la Mare de Déu del Far, where visitors can view the chapel’s interior and enjoy spectacular vistas of Gerona and the nearby countryside.

The next stop is Besalú, located about 50 minutes from the sanctuary. This town is celebrated for its well-preserved medieval architecture, including a significant 10th-century fortress.

Highlights in Besalú include the medieval bridge, the Jewish Mikveh, the church of San Pedro de Besalú, and the old Pilgrim's hospital. A traditional lunch will be provided before returning to starting points.

Meeting points

Pick-ups occur between 8:15 and 8:30 am at various locations:

Calella
Calella Tourism Office (Carrer de Sant Jaume, 231)Toyca bus stop (Carrer de Tramuntana, 13)Bus stop N II Maxi Maresme (Carrer de Sant Jaume, 403)

Pineda de Mar
In front of the RENFE train stationAt the Taurus HotelAt the fuel station

Malgrat de Mar
Bus stop Av. Barcelona (Av. Verge de Montserrat 1, behind Hotel Sorra Daurada)Corner of Hotel Reymar Playa with Hotel Monteplaya (Pg. Marítim - Ausiàs March)

Santa Susanna
Hotel Indalo Park, next to the promenade (Avinguda del Mar, 19)Tourism Office, in front of the Renfe train station (Avinguda del Mar, s/n), with daily pick-ups except Tuesdays. Hotel Santa Susanna Resort (Crta, N-II, Km. 673).